Explore practical, plain‑English guides on all things related to grant management, case notes and impact measurement.
A comprehensive guide to grant management from application through impact, featuring AI-powered solutions.
How artificial intelligence is changing the way foundations and philanthropists allocate funds.
Tips and tools for streamlining grantee due diligence checks using technology.
A practical roundup of free or open‑source approaches for small rounds.
Proven strategies to craft compelling, successful grant applications.
Plan, track and report budgets with assurance and simplicity.
Essential UK compliance requirements and practical controls for funders.
Choose proportionate methods and feed learning back into design.
Disciplined habits that make programmes fair, fast and auditable.
Be systematic and proportionate; act early with clear escalation routes.
A concise checklist of capabilities that matter and why.
Define outcomes, collect the minimum useful data, and tell the story.
How leading platforms compare on due diligence, assessment and impact.
A clear definition and why it matters for funders and charities.
From application to impact reporting, step by step.
Covering pre-award, award, and post-award phases.
Breaking down the features that define complete systems.
The evolution from spreadsheets to AI tools.
How digitisation has transformed funding.
The benefits of one source of truth.
Errors, delays, and wasted staff time.
Optimising each stage of the cycle.
Off-the-shelf tools vs custom systems.
Where artificial intelligence helps and where caution is needed.
Faster checks without compromising on quality.
The benefits and limitations of machine-written summaries.
Balancing automation with ethical oversight.
How AI reduces energy use and carbon impact compared with manual work.
Early adopters and lessons learned.
New tools for protecting resources.
Turning long text into quick insights.
Forecasting grant outcomes with AI.
Can automation reduce inequality?
Regulations, Charity Commission rules, and best practices.
Identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks early.
Ensuring encryption, privacy, and trust.
Handling sensitive applicant data responsibly.
Why digital records matter for accountability.
Using open data sources like Companies House.
Policies, checks, and safeguards.
Tools to protect against financial misconduct.
How compliance technology benefits funders.
Risks of fines, reputational damage, and lost trust.
Steps to make processes faster and fairer.
Using AI to assist scoring and assessments.
Making eligibility easy to understand for applicants.
Providing value even to those declined.
Practical, proportionate monitoring approaches.
Training volunteers and experts for consistent scoring.
Ensuring funding supports mission goals.
Scaling without increasing staff costs.
Communicating choices clearly.
Ensuring compliance and learning before ending.
Updated overview of leading systems.
Options for those with limited budgets.
From grant management to fundraising.
Tailored solutions for local funders.
Comparing platforms built for scale.
Tools beyond grant management.
Improving communication and reporting.
Options for collecting and analysing outcomes.
Supporting CSR budgets.
Why cloud beats on-premise.
Helping nonprofits understand funder expectations.
Making personal giving structured and impactful.
Aligning CSR budgets with community needs.
Running local programmes effectively.
Transparency and accountability in government grants.
Levelling the playing field with simple tools.
Handling complexity at scale.
Bringing structure to personal giving.
Balancing tradition and technology.
Addressing cross-border compliance.
Which is right for your organisation?
Overlaps, differences, and when to use both.
Efficiency versus trust — finding the balance.
A side-by-side comparison.
How localisation matters for compliance and use.
What makes Plinth different?
Pros, cons, and hidden costs.
Why specialisation matters.
Evaluating systems for UK funders.
Which fits charities best?
From defining outcomes to sharing results.
How automation changes the reporting cycle.
Avoiding heavy reporting for small sums.
Balancing numbers with stories.
Using data visualisation for quick insights.
Discovering what drives success.
Consistency without rigidity.
Transparency that attracts funding.
Using insights for future funding.
Mistakes to avoid.
How digital tools are reshaping giving.
Can automation support equity and fairness?
Special considerations for sustainability-focused funds.
Making funding more inclusive for small or minority-led charities.
Comparing practices across regions.
What’s shaping the sector.
Digital-first expectations.
How technology drives social impact.
Key differences by region.
Barriers for small organisations.
A quick reference for funders and grantees.
Definitions and essentials.
Breaking down the basics.
Explaining the concept clearly.
Why it matters for accountability.
A beginner’s overview.
Tools to assess outcomes.
Simplified explanation.
Guidance for reviewers.
How it fits in the grant lifecycle.
Lessons for funders.
Small changes with big impact.
Doing more with less.
Insights from the other side.
Strengthening the sector.
Costs, efficiency, and value.
Where to draw the line.
Lasting lessons.
Mixing tech with human insight.
Building resilience for 2030 and beyond.