Grant Management for Community Foundations

Run local programmes effectively with proportionate checks, donor reporting and accessible forms.

By Plinth Team

Grant Management for Community Foundations

Community foundations manage diverse funds and partners; a clear, configurable platform keeps everything aligned.

  • Simple applicant experience for small charities.
  • Due diligence and conflict logging at scale.
  • Donor‑ready dashboards and case studies.

Balancing micro and major grants

Use proportionate workflows for each fund.

  • Light‑touch routes for micro‑grants.
  • Deeper checks for larger or higher‑risk awards.
  • Consistent decision notes across programmes.

Key takeaway: flexibility with consistency is the goal.

Donor engagement

Share outcomes and learning with confidence.

  • Branded views and exportable packs.
  • Stories that showcase local impact.
  • Aggregated trends by theme and ward.

Key takeaway: Plinth makes donor reporting effortless.

Coordination with local partners

Build a connected local ecosystem.

  • Referral and collaboration tools.
  • Shared eligibility libraries and signposting.
  • Joint funds with aligned outcomes.

Key takeaway: coordination multiplies community impact.

FAQs

Can trustees review grants?

Yes with conflicts managed and logged.

How do we manage multiple funds?

Use templates and saved views per fund.

Can we publish open calls easily?

Yes—public portals with guidance and FAQs are built‑in.