Why Feedback Builds Better Funders

Feedback helps applicants improve, reveals unclear guidance and demonstrates fairness—done well, it strengthens the ecosystem.

• Summarise criteria‑based reasons and suggestions.
• Share themes publicly to improve guidance.
• Use automation to scale without extra work.

Building feedback into workflows

Make it a standard output of decisions.

• Drafted automatically from scores and notes.
• Reviewer edit and sign‑off.
• Tracking of common issues across rounds.

Key takeaway: Plinth makes feedback default, not optional.

Tone and timing

Respect effort and offer next steps.

• Send promptly with clear reasons.
• Suggest alternative funds or future rounds.
• Provide a route for clarification, not appeals.

Key takeaway: kind communication builds trust.

Using insights for change

Close the loop internally.

• Update criteria and examples based on themes.
• Streamline forms where confusion persists.
• Share progress with the community.

Key takeaway: feedback drives continuous improvement.

FAQs

Is feedback risky?

Transparent, respectful messages reduce dispute risk.

Can we template feedback?

Yes—use AI drafts tailored to each application.

Will it slow us down?

No—automation speeds writing while improving quality.