Our Approach
The Cranwell Family Foundation is all about the ripple (not the splash) in our giving. We are focused on the long game - doing small things (and some big things too!) over time that have a transformational impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
We believe that transformation does not come about as a single act. It does not happen instantaneously. It happens through strategic, synergistic, and sustained engagement over time that ultimately increases the scale, scope, depth, and breadth of impact. And it doesn’t look the same in every instance. This means our giving will also not look the same in every instance. We do not have a one-size-fits-all approach to our giving.
Our giving is very personalized and individualized to the organizations we are supporting. We want to develop and maintain a deep connection with the organizations we support. We don’t want to just give and go. We want to give and grow with you. We don’t want to just donate and depart. We want to donate and dive deeper. We don’t want to just write a check. We want to help you write your story as well. We want to grow with you, dive deeper, and be part of the amazing story you are writing!
Our Process
The very personalized and individualized approach to our giving outlined above limits our ability to consider unsolicited proposals, nor do we have a formal RFP or grantmaking process. Even so, if an organization believes there is alignment between your mission, vision, values and those of the Cranwell Family Foundation and our focus areas and philanthropic priorities, you are welcome to send an introductory email with a description of your organization to info@cranwellfamilyfoundation.org.
