How to Future-Proof Your Grantmaking

Resilient grantmaking uses simple, adaptable workflows, portable data and proportionate controls that can scale up or down.

• Standard templates you can evolve.
• Open exports and clear data ownership.
• Responsible AI with human oversight.

Design for change

Avoid hard‑coded processes.

• No‑code configuration for forms and workflows.
• Feature toggles for risk‑based controls.
• Modular integrations added when needed.

Key takeaway: flexibility beats prediction.

Strengthen the data foundation

Treat data as a shared asset.

• Consistent fields and outcome libraries.
• Documentation and access controls.
• Routine backups and migration paths.

Key takeaway: Plinth keeps data tidy and portable.

Build team capability

People make systems resilient.

• Short, regular training for staff and reviewers.
• Clear playbooks for surge volumes and incidents.
• Culture of learning and transparency.

Key takeaway: resilience is an everyday practice.

FAQs

Do we need a multi‑year roadmap?

Keep it light; focus on adaptable foundations.

How do we avoid vendor lock‑in?

Choose platforms with full data export and open formats.

Can small teams future‑proof?

Yes—start with templates, logs and portable data.