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GrantCraft talked with funders working in the U.S., Europe and internationally about when, why and how it’s useful to scan the landscape for new ideas and new directions. An update of their 2004 publication, with 15 new interviews, Scan 2.0 is filled with examples of scans that have helped funders find a strategic direction, hear from key constituencies, understand emerging issues, map the funding environment and synthesize information and find gaps.

... making changes that are benefiting the organizations they fund . In addition to describing the data, the report ...

In 2002, Arizona’s Flinn Foundation began implementing a strategy that focused on boosting its state’s bioscience economy and relied heavily on building collaborative partnerships. Since that time, Arizona has had dramatic increases in jobs, research funding, businesses, and wages within the bioscience sector. This case study illustrates the benefits of taking a strategic approach to maximize a foundation’s impact. It describes how Flinn’s leaders narrowed the Foundation’s focus and assessed its performance.