Streamlined Grantmaking Expertise For Funders Through Trust Based Philanthropy, Community Stewardship, Participatory Approaches and Systems Change
Grantmaking Solutions does not simply provide technical expertise and administration. A grantee recently told us “it’s our relational approach to grantmaking and learning”. Through trust based philanthropy, community stewardship, participatory approaches and systems change, we understand how funding has become an instrument for shifting power and strengthening communities.
Grantmaking Solutions was setup by Michael Theodorou, who has for over 30 years provided strategic grant expertise and support; and designed, delivered and reviewed many programmes for corporates, both internationally and within the UK; Foundations; high net worth individuals; Combined and Local Authorities as well as relational and sustainability support to many charities.
This has included high profile programmes such as State Street’s Community Support Programme across 16 countries; the 10,000 women campaign for Goldman Sachs; to piloting ITV’s Christmas “Text Santa” appeal; to Five News’ Britain’s Kindest Kid and from supporting inactive residents through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to strategic and system support with Youth Futures Foundation and a delivery partner for Go! London, the city’s biggest community sport fund.
This wealth of experience includes participatory grantmaking; funding systems change and preventative funding working closely with funders and charities alike.
Grantmaking Solutions delivers expert consultancy and fund administration support to optimise your grant processes, enhance compliance, and maximise the impact of your funding.
Enhancing Funding Success with Efficient Grantmaking Solutions
Grantmaking Solutions is dedicated to empowering funders through expert consultancy and administrative support, focusing on simplifying grant workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and amplifying the reach and effectiveness of every pound invested.
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“Michael and the team at Grant Making Solutions have been outstanding to work with. Their knowledge of the funding and grant-making landscape is exceptional, but what really sets them apart is their professionalism, responsiveness and genuine commitment to helping organisations succeed”.
Matthew Poole, Chief Executive Stratford Town Trust (previously Director of Programmes at Youth Futures Foundation)
“Michael and Grantmaking Solutions offer outstanding grant management support, working collaboratively with funders to design accessible and impactful grant programmes.
Their expertise, professionalism, and clear communication ensure grants are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard”.
Highly recommended.
Gareth Plumb – Senior Manager London’s Violence Reduction Unit
“We transcended beyond a funder and grant management relationship, we communicate regularly, share ideas on how we can work collaboratively and how we can get the best outcome for the grantees from this programme.
Michael has been a pleasure to work with, no idea is a bad idea and with this attitude, we have been able to really bond well and ensure that no matter what decisions are made, we have the benefit of grassroots organisation at the heart of our work.”
Our work has supported a range of funders including the Greater London Authority, North East Combined Authority and Youth Futures Foundation.
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Grant Process Optimisation
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We also provide system expertise such as Blackbaud Grantmaking to design and build robust end-to-end programmes.
Compliance Management
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