Grantee Perception Survey Results
Last year, we partnered with the Center for Effective Philanthropy to conduct our second Grantee Perception Survey. Ninety six of our grantees participated in the survey, which asks questions about our grantmaking and reporting processes, our work in the community, and grantees' interactions with our staff and associates.
These survey results were really important to me. If you haven't noticed, we've experienced quite a bit of change at the Health Foundation in the past year. I think those changes are good, and I hope you agree. But one thing I don't want to see change is the Health Foundation's commitment to doing the best work possible with and for our grantee partners. The Health Foundation has a longstanding commitment to learning, and the Grantee Perception Survey results are a critical piece of information in our feedback loop.
You can download the full report here. But for those of you who'd rather just have the highlights, I've made a quick list:
Where we're doing well:
- Our grantmaking, evaluation and reporting processes are helpful in strengthening grantees' work.
- Many of our grantees receive non-monetary assistance and help securing other funding.
- Grantees feel good about their relationships with the Foundation.
- Grantees view the Foundation as fair and responsive to their concerns.
How we can improve:
- Clarify communications so that grantees hear consistent messages.
- Streamline application and reporting processes so that grantees can spend more time on their work and less time doing paperwork.
- Find creative ways to help grantees sustain their services during tough economic times.
I want to say a special thank you to our grantees who participated in this process. We know you're busy and that there are lots of demands on your time. We're grateful that you took time out of your day to give us feedback. I hope you know that this isn't a one-time thing – if you ever have questions about the Health Foundation or suggestions about how we can improve, don't hesitate to contact me, your Program Officer, or any of our staff.
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