What happens at a site visit?

The site visit is an opportunity for The Denver Foundation to develop a deeper understanding of your organization and your proposal. The assigned program officer will get a chance to meet you face-to-face and discuss specific details about your organization’s programs, staffing, financial situation, board of directors, etc. It is also an opportunity for you to bring your organization “to life” in a way that just doesn’t happen by reading a proposal. While program officers necessarily ask a lot of questions, we strive to have the site visit be a two-way exchange of information. Site visits normally last about 1 ½ hours.

We were contacted to set up a conversation, not a site visit.  What does that mean?

During 2012, we will also be visiting nonprofits in our community to ask for their thoughts and insights as we move forward with our Strategic Plan.  These visits will not be formal site visits nor will they have an impact on any pending grant proposals; rather, they will be informal opportunities to gather your unique perspectives. 

At this discussion, you may wish to invite a key staff or board member who you think would also have helpful insights to offer.