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Product Updates

Bring Your Grant Data Into ChatGPT: Instrumentl's New MCP Plugin

Instrumentl's ChatGPT plugin uses Model Context Protocol (MCP) to bring your real, vetted grant matches and saved pipeline from Instrumentl into ChatGPT. Surface your highest-priority matches, compare funders, cross-reference your strategic plan, and stay ahead of internal deadlines — working from your actual data, not a generic search. Available now to all Instrumentl customers.

Grant Management & Collaboration

Grant Pipeline Management: Stages, Scoring, and Tools

This guide breaks down how nonprofit grant teams can create a disciplined, stage-based system. It covers how to qualify and score opportunities before committing staff time, which pipeline metrics actually signal program health, and when dedicated tracking tools outperform spreadsheets — with a practical framework for managing 20+ active opportunities.

Insights Report

What AI Actually Means for Grant Work: A Conversation With Eight Nonprofit Leaders

On May 16, 2026, Instrumentl gathered eight nonprofit leaders — founders, consultants, funders, and frontline development staff — for an honest dinner conversation about what AI actually means for grant work. The group landed on a counterintuitive consensus: as writing becomes cheap, the things AI can't replace — judgment, taste, sense-making, and trusted funder relationships — become more valuable.

Product Updates

Instrumentl Summer Launch: Your Strategic Partner in a Shifting Landscape

The new Instrumentl Discover turns prospecting into a conversation. Describe your program in plain language, then refine your matches in real time — adjusting until the results reflect your actual strategy. It's tuned to your priorities, responds to your feedback, and gets sharper as it learns what you're looking for, all on top of the most comprehensive funding database in grants.

Grant Management & Collaboration

How to Calculate Your Grant Win Rate (2026 Benchmarks)

Most nonprofits don’t know their grant win rate, and the ones that do often don’t know what to do with it. This guide covers the formula, what Instrumentl’s 1-in-7 industry benchmark means for your program, and four levers for improving your results.

Grant Management & Collaboration

How to Build a Grant Calendar: Template, Tools, & Best Practices

A grant calendar is the most universally recommended grant management tool and the most consistently underbuilt. This guide covers what a complete grant calendar actually tracks, how to build one step by step, and which tools fit which portfolio sizes, with a free grant tracking calendar template included.

Grant Management & Collaboration

Grant Closeout: A Step-by-Step Process Guide With Checklist

Closeout is the final chapter of a grant award. This guide walks grant managers through the full nine-step closeout process, breaks down how federal and foundation requirements differ, and includes a free categorized checklist to keep every task on track.

Grant Management & Collaboration

How to Write a Grant Progress Report: Template, Examples, & Step-by-Step Guide

Got a progress report due? This guide walks you through every section, from narrative outcomes to financial summaries, with a worked example, a before-and-after writing comparison, and a free template you can use right away.

Grant Management & Collaboration

Post-Award Grant Management: A Compliance, Reporting, & Closeout Guide for Nonprofits

Master post-award grant management: compliance tracking, progress reporting, budget management, and closeout. Practical guide for nonprofit grant managers with templates and checklists.

Product Updates

Spring Launch 2026: Instrumentl Spenddown and Your New Grant Operating System

Grant professionals tackle some of the most complex, high-stakes work in the nonprofit sector. We’re building tools that match the sophistication of what they do.

Grant Management & Collaboration

Grant Management for Nonprofits: A Complete Guide (2026)

Everything nonprofit grant managers need to know about managing grants from award letter to final closeout. This guide covers the full post-award lifecycle, including compliance tracking, financial management, reporting, amendments, and the systems that keep it all on track.

Insights Report

Beyond Shadow Work: 1,000+ Grant Professionals on the Work That Matters Most — and the Systems Holding Them Back

Instrumentl surveyed over 1,000 nonprofits to measure the “invisible labor” prevalent in grant work. This report quantifies, for the first time, how much organizations lose to fractured grant systems.

Grant Writing Classes

2025 Federal Grants Just Changed—Here’s What You Need to Know

Federal funding policies have changed. Nonprofits need to understand how these changes will impact funding and what steps they should take now. This article answers pressing questions, provides next steps, and shares how Instrumentl can help.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Craft a Standout Grant Application ft. Dawn Lego from OneCause

Join Dawn Lego from OneCause in this workshop to learn how to craft standout grant applications. Discover how funders evaluate proposals, avoid common pitfalls, and tailor your application to funder priorities for a higher chance of success. Plus, learn about the OneCause Cares grant.

Grant Writing Classes

Finish Strong: Your End-of-Year Checklist for Nonprofit Success

Prepare your nonprofit for success in 2025 with this end-of-year checklist. Learn strategies for year-end fundraising, reporting best practices, and holiday communication tips from experts Teresa Huff, Sheleia Phillips, and Chad Barger to maximize donor engagement and future growth.

Product Updates

3 Ways Nonprofits are Using Instrumentl’s Apply to Save Time and Boost Success

Explore Instrumentl’s AI Grant Writer tool, designed to save time and boost grant application capacity for nonprofits. This article highlights real-world examples of how organizations benefit from its ease of use, customization features, and scalability.

Grant Writing Classes

Nonprofit Growth Summit 2024 | Instrumentl

Join the Nonprofit Growth Summit 2024, a half-day virtual event designed to help nonprofits overcome challenges like limited funding and disengaged stakeholders.

Grant Writing Classes

3 Must-Have Skills for Your Nonprofit’s Financial Future ft. Tosha Anderson | Instrumentl Workshop

Discover essential skills for mastering financial health, identifying growth signals, and expanding purposefully. Gain confidence in making strategic, data-driven decisions to support your mission and ensure sustainability.

Grant Writing Classes

Are You Grant Ready? 4 Ways to Identify Your Grant Readiness Profile ft. Jennifer McKenzie

Discover your grant readiness profile with expert Jennifer McKenzie. Learn four key ways to assess your organization's preparedness, build effective grant strategies, and streamline your grant management using Instrumentl to save time and money.

Grant Writing Classes

Using AI: Finding & Approaching Funders ft. Margit Brazda Poirier | Instrumentl Workshop

Explore how AI can revolutionize your grant-seeking strategy in this session with Margit Brazda Poirier. Learn to find top funding sources, utilize AI shortcuts for efficiency, and build stronger funder relationships. Discover actionable insights for boosting your grant efforts.

Grant Writing Classes

Get Your Board On Board: 5 Tips to Double Your Funding with Jan Spackman

Struggling to align your board's priorities with grantseeking? Join Jan Spackman to learn how she doubled funding in a year. Get actionable tips on advocacy, crafting compelling presentations, and equipping your board to support your funding strategy effectively.

Grant Writing Classes

Write to Win: 3 Advanced Strategies to Craft Winning Proposals

Master advanced grant writing with three strategies to craft persuasive proposals. Learn to enhance your narrative, organize impactful problem statements, and tailor proposals to captivate funders. Unlock the secrets to successful grant applications and elevate your writing skills.

Grant Writing Classes

The Mysterious Funder: How to Decode 990s with 7 Expert Tricks

Unlock the secrets of IRS Form 990s with expert tips on decoding funder information. Learn to anticipate funding trends, identify key decision-makers, and tailor your grant requests strategically. Discover how to gain a detective’s edge in funder analysis.

Grant Writing Classes

Double Your Grants: 7 Funder Engagement Secrets for Funding Success (Special for Garecht.com Readers)

Unlock the secrets to doubling your funding with our workshop! Learn how to engage funders, align proposals with their priorities, and streamline your prospecting. Gain insights, earn CFRE points, and access exclusive resources to enhance your grant success.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Secrets to Expert Grant Research: Two-Hour Masterclass ft. Matt Hugg & Teresa Huff | Instrumentl

Elevate your grant research skills with our advanced, two-hour course. Master a 5-step method for securing opportunities, gain insights from industry leaders, and access practical tools and templates. Connect with experts and peers to enhance your grant writing success.

Grant Writing Classes

We Won That Grant: A 5-Step Blueprint to Successful Post-Award Management | Instrumentl Workshop

Unlock successful post-award management with our 5-step blueprint workshop. Learn to master compliance, reporting, and budget oversight, and ensure clear communication and accountability. Join Rachel Fidler Cannella to transform your grant management approach and optimize your post-award process.

Grant Writing Classes

From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven 3-Step Path to Seamless Grant Management | Grant Revolution Day One

Explore how to transform grant management by streamlining your search, reducing stress, and enhancing collaboration. Join us in embracing a new approach that revolutionizes how you handle grants for a more efficient and peaceful experience.

Grant Writing Classes

It’s Not Just You: 3 Ways Your Grant Search Is Being Sabotaged | Grant Revolution Day One

Explore how to transform grant management by streamlining your search, reducing stress, and enhancing collaboration. Join us in embracing a new approach that revolutionizes how you handle grants for a more efficient and peaceful experience.

Grant Writing Classes

What We Learned from Talking to 500+ Nonprofits per Week | Instrumentl Grant Revolution Day One

Explore how to transform grant management by streamlining your search, reducing stress, and enhancing collaboration. Join us in embracing a new approach that revolutionizes how you handle grants for a more efficient and peaceful experience.

Grant Writing Classes

Live Grant Strategy Workshop: Create a Vision Board for Your Nonprofit | Grant Revolution Day Two

Explore how to transform grant management by streamlining your search, reducing stress, and enhancing collaboration. Join us in embracing a new approach that revolutionizes how you handle grants for a more efficient and peaceful experience.

Grant Writing Classes

Grant Success Secrets: How 3 Nonprofits Turned the Tide | Grant Revolution Day Two

Explore how to transform grant management by streamlining your search, reducing stress, and enhancing collaboration. Join us in embracing a new approach that revolutionizes how you handle grants for a more efficient and peaceful experience.

Grant Writing Classes

From Fragmented to Unified: The Blueprint to Full-Cycle Grant Management | Grant Revolution Day Two

Explore how to transform grant management by streamlining your search, reducing stress, and enhancing collaboration. Join us in embracing a new approach that revolutionizes how you handle grants for a more efficient and peaceful experience.

Grant Writing Classes

Your 2024 Grant Strategy: How to Save Time & Win More Grants (Special for Garecht.com Readers)

Refine your grant strategy for 2024 with proven techniques and insights into funding trends. This session offers an ROI framework, key questions to prioritize grants, and expert predictions for the year, tailored for experienced grant writers and consultants.

Grant Writing Classes

Eyes on the Prize: The Secrets to Finding Your Best Fit-Grants

Unlock the secrets of grant prospecting with Meredith Noble from Learn Grant Writing and Loretta Skiff from Planet Grants. Discover how to calculate grant competitiveness, navigate the prospecting funnel, and optimize your grant strategy for success. Learn how Instrumentl can assist in identifying the right opportunities for your programs. Whether new or experienced, this workshop is essential for grant writers.

Grant Writing Classes

4 Ways to Supercharge Your Grants with Volunteer Metrics

Learn why volunteer metrics matter and how they can supercharge your grant proposals. Discover the importance of utilizing volunteer data, effective tracking methods, and aligning metrics with grant objectives. Gain insights from successful case studies and explore how Instrumentl streamlines grant management. Presented by Geng Wang, CEO & Co-Founder of Civic Champs.

Grant Writing Classes

Beyond the Trend: AI in Grant Seeking

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring Krista Kurlinkus and Margit Brazda Poirier as they delve into the world of AI and its profound impact on grantseeking. Discover real-world applications of AI in the grants field, gain insights into navigating potential pitfalls, and uncover time-saving techniques to enhance your grant writing process. Most importantly, engage with our experts and audience as we address your burning questions about AI. Whether you're skeptical or enthusiastic about AI, this discussion promises to shed light on its possibilities and provide valuable guidance for navigating this transformative technology.

Grant Writing Classes

Bringing in the Feds: Navigating the Federal & Government Grants Landscape

Join us for an illuminating webinar featuring seasoned experts Patrice Davis and Rachel Werner, who will unravel the complexities of federal grants and provide invaluable strategies for success. Gain insight into the pre-award process, decode eligibility requirements, and learn how to effectively identify federal grant opportunities using Instrumentl. Whether you're a grant writer or administrator in a larger organization, this event is essential for enhancing your federal grant strategy. Don't miss the chance to tap into the wisdom of these experienced professionals and elevate your grant-seeking efforts.

Grant Writing Classes

Unlocking Opportunities: 5 Tips for Discovering Capacity Building Grants

Join us for an insightful session with Sheleia Phillips, Founder of SMP Nonprofit Consulting, as we explore the transformative potential of capacity building grants for your organization. Discover why these grants are crucial for enhancing efficiency and sustainability, learn three key strategies for securing sustainable funding, and gain insider tips on finding capacity grants effortlessly with Instrumentl. Led by Sheleia Phillips, a dedicated leader with extensive experience in nonprofit growth and development, this session guarantees to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to unlock new opportunities and elevate your nonprofit to new heights.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Save Up to 15 Hours per Week with Smarter Grant Tracking

Grant writers and development teams seeking to streamline their workflow and enhance success rates are invited to attend an event hosted by Instrumentl. The event will address key challenges faced by grant writers, such as managing a dynamic grants portfolio, organizing applications, nurturing funder relationships, and tracking deadlines efficiently. Attendees can expect proven strategies to save up to 15 hours per week. Rachel Fidler Cannella, Instrumentl's Events & Community Manager, will host the event, bringing over a decade of nonprofit experience to the discussion.

Grant Writing Classes

Grantseeking in 2024: Strategies for the New Year

Get ready to finish 2023 strong and prepare for a successful 2024 with Instrumentl's expert panel event. This panel features industry leaders Elizabeth Burrows from Burrows Consulting and Jacob B. Chase from Chase Consulting Solutions. They will provide valuable insights for grantwriting, development, and advancement professionals, nonprofit leaders, and anyone looking to proactively organize their grant strategies for the upcoming year. Attendees will gain actionable recommendations, practical tips for crafting their 2024 grant strategy, and discover innovative ways to forecast grants and research funders. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals who have secured millions in grant funding for various organizations and industries.

Product Updates

Introducing Instrumentl’s Fall 2023 Release

The main focus of Instrumentl’s Fall 2023 Release centers on making Post-Award Management easier for teams. Instrumentl is now your all-in-one grant research and management platform.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Key Strategies to Improve Your Projects for Grant Success w/ Jami Yazdani

Join our webinar and discover the 5 key strategies to boost your grant project success. Learn to apply project management best practices, enhance communication with stakeholders, and use Instrumentl to streamline grant management.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Steps to Building Out Your Ideal Grant Team with Interns w/ Marie Gress

Unlock grant team potential with interns in our Instrumentl Partner Webinar. Discover how social work interns can enhance your grant development team, access extra tools at no cost, and potentially become long-term assets.

Grant Writing Classes

Government Grants 101: 5 Steps for Getting Government Grant Ready w/ Patrice Davis

Prepare for government grants with our Instrumentl Partner Webinar. Expert Patrice Davis guides you in becoming "government grant ready" and optimizing grant-seeking strategies.

Grant Writing Classes

Grants Myths and Urban Legends w/ Hisham Ali Bob

Demystify the grant writing process and gain the tools to succeed in this insightful webinar by Hisham Ali Bob, a tri-lingual community leader with ten years of experience in preventing violence and fundraising for various causes. Learn best practices backed by research, practical strategies for crafting compelling grant proposals, and how to overcome common barriers to successful grant funding.

Grant Writing Classes

Stop Chasing the Money: Creating Winning Grant Strategies w/ Amanda Day & Kimberly Hays de Muga

Unlock the full potential of your grant management process by learning the importance of strategic grant calendars, how to strategically examine RFP's, and how to document your decision-making process - all with help of Instrumentl.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Use an Agile Framework to Write (and Win) More Grants w/ Diane Leonard

Tired of the time-consuming and tedious grant seeking process? Look no further! Learn how to effectively implement the Scrum framework in your organization and revolutionize the way you approach grant management.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Tips for Building an Antiracist Culture in Your Fundraising & Development Team w/ Kia Croom

Are you struggling to create an inclusive and equitable work culture? Maybe you need help operationalizing equity and inclusion in your fundraising team! In this 1-hour workshop, we discuss how how Instrumentl can help you better research and identify DEI focused funders.

Grant Writing Classes

Take Advantage Of $156,000 In Free Digital Advertising With The Google + Microsoft Ad Grants For Nonprofits w/ Emily Fisher and Regan Dishon

In this workshop, Emily Fisher, Google Ad Grants Area of Practice Manager and Regan Dishon, Director of Revenue at Community Boost will de-mystify the grant opportunities and dive into the practical ways you can leverage this to drive more traffic (+ supporters) to your website.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Unlock Recurring Grants Through Your Volunteer Program w/ Geng Wang

In this workshop, you can learn what are Volunteer Matching Grants, why they are valuable and impactful, how to use your current volunteer program to find Volunteer Grants, growing your nonprofit's volunteer grant program, and more.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Steps To Perfect Post-Award Grants Management with Rachel Werner

In this 1-hour workshop with Rachel Werner, we explore the necessity of post-award compliance, especially for government funding, thinking about go-no go for grant opportunities to ensure you can manage the funding and more.

Grant Writing Classes

Fundraising in a Recession: A Panel Discussion

Not sure what to do in a recession? In this 1-hour workshop, we explore what’s the status of the economy today, how recessions can impact fundraising​, how you can prepare and adjust your fundraising strategies, and more.

Grant Writing Classes

Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing Good w/ Patrick Kirby

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll get clarity on how to make the job of fundraising as awesome as it can be and learn a simple and easy-to-understand "5 Day Fundraising Framework" to organize your fundraising life.

Grant Writing Classes

Money Mindset and How It Affects Fundraising w/ Rhea Wong

In this one hour workshop, Rhea Wong explores how to reframe our relationship with money to achieve more success in fundraising and asking. We'll dig into how to become aware of your relationship with money, where our money stories come from and how to create different narratives.

Grant Writing Classes

Tips from a Former Grantmaker: Live Proposal Review w/ Shavonn Richardson

In this one hour workshop, Shavonn Richardson, founder and CEO of Thank and Ink Grants, digs into how to set your proposal up for success before you even start writing, how to make your proposals more competitive, and common mistakes to avoid.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Find your Unicorn Funders & Standout Using a Power Prospectus w/ Meredith Noble

​In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to utilize several different decision-making tools to help determine which prospects to pursue and create a replicable system that will help you win the right funders in the future.

Grant Writing Classes

FIRESIDE CHAT: What Is - and Isn’t - the Role of the Grant Writer? w/ Dr. Bev Browning

In this 1 hour Fireside chat, Dr. Beverly Browning answers important questions on what the role of a grant writer is - and isn't - and how to more effectively work with nonprofit teams

Grant Writing Classes

Make the Most of Form 990s in Under 60 Minutes w/ Instrumentl

Enhance your grant prospecting skills and prioritize grant opportunities with our interactive workshop. Learn how to mine key data from IRS 990 forms, evaluate grant fit, and engage in a hands-on scavenger hunt exercise.

Grant Writing Classes

Writing Powerful Performance Indicators w/ Lori Foltz Fabian

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you'll learn how to set your nonprofit up for success with funders by designing accurate and achievable performance indicators.

Product Updates

Introducing Instrumentl’s Summer 2022 Release

Today, we’re proud to announce four new features to our platform: Calendar View, Salesforce Integration, Improved Application Deadlines, and our Consultant Plan.

Grant Writing Classes

Is Your Client Truly Ready? How to Assess Client Readiness w/ Chermain Jennings

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to assess the readiness of clients and nonprofit organizations for grant funding - including what questions to ask and which documents to review.

Grant Writing Classes

How To Effectively Manage Your Grants Department With A Lean Team w/ Sheleia Phillips

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to leverage automation and cloud systems, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, and create basic workflows and plug-and-play grant templates.

Grant Writing Classes

Do More Faster: Templates and key metrics to get Grant Ready Today w/ Matt Hugg

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn what how to get grant ready and what background information and more to have right at your fingertips, so you get to what’s really important – describing the great program that needs funding, today!

Grant Writing Classes

What Companies Want: Secrets to Securing In-Kind Donations for Fundraising Events w/ Renee Zau

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what sways company decision-makers when reviewing donation requests.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Write a Compelling LOI w/ Arnisha Johnson

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what an LOI is and why it is important to the grant writing process, how to obtain the key elements necessary for an LOI, and how to understand the construction of an LOI.

Grant Writing Classes

Data Isn't Just for Science! 5+ Secrets to Writing Evidence-Based Grants w/ Amanda Faye Lipsey

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to find evidence-based data and evidence-based means, how to read and understand the data, and how to summarize evidence-based data and use it to support/justify your grant proposal.

Grant Writing Classes

Make New Friends But Keep the Old: A Case for Consistent Prospecting w/ Amy Mauser

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to build a funnel and know who goes in, how to steward funders, and how to add new prospect.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Craft Effective Letters of Inquiry w/ Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares her 1-page formula for writing LOIs that get attention from funders every time and we dive deep into two registrants' draft LOIs for feedback.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Grant Research Mistakes (and What to Do Instead) with Melissa Reams

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to build a funnel and know who goes in, how to steward funders, and how to add new prospects.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Achieve 100% Board Giving w/ Jenni Hargrove

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what is 100% board giving and why do you need to secure grants, and what role does equity play in a 100% board giving policy.

Grant Writing Classes

Setting Grant Targets Through Your Prospect Research w/ Rachel Werner

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to examine the criteria for weighing low, medium, and high-level priority prospects and how this can feed into dashboard data and your fundraising plan.

Grant Writing Classes

Find the Right Grants and Learn How to Standout with Funders w/ Meredith Noble

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to utilize several different decision-making tools to help determine which prospects to pursue and create a replicable system that will help you win the right funders in the future.

Grant Writing

Best Grant Writing Courses

Wondering whether or not you could benefit from a grant writing course? Check out these grant writing courses we've reviewed for inspiration of places to go to level up your grant writing education.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Use Logic Models to Show Outcomes from Correlations w/ Steve Boland

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Steve Boland will share with you how to use logic models to show outcomes from correlations.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Optimize Your Grant Application and Win More Funding: Cobb Community Foundation (Ep. 1)

​Want to win more grants for your nonprofit? Struggling to figure out how to position your nonprofit in the best light possible for grantmakers? ​If you're trying to take a deep dive and learn what grantmakers are looking for in their applicants, this podcast interview episode is for you.

Grant Writing Classes

Grow Your Confidence So That You Can Grow Your Mission w/ Katie Appold

​In this 1 hour workshop with Katie Appold, of Do More Good, you will learn how to leverage confidence in your approach to your work and your grant strategy.

Grant Writing Classes

Grantwriting: Not Just for Mainstream Nonprofits w/ Allison Shirk

​​In this one-hour webinar (including time for Q&A), Allison Shirk will teach you how the process of reviewing grant applications is changing so that more organizations are able to compete and how you can stand out and make your grants more successful.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Ways to Use Funder 990 Data To Get Your Dream Grant w/ Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Margit Brazda Poirier will share with you 5 ways to use funder 990 data to get your dream grant.

Grant Writing Classes

Go from Rejected to Accepted: 9 Reasons Your Grants Get Rejected (and How to Fix Them) w/ Teresa Huff

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them.

Grant Writing Classes

You Found a Grant! Now, What's Next? with Shavonn Richardson

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Shavonn Richardson, founder of Think and Ink Grant Consulting, will share with you how to take action today and develop a proven reusable strategy for every grant your organization finds.

Grant Prospecting

The Best Grants Websites of 2026

Find a list of the best grant websites for nonprofits who want to find and win grant funding. We'll show you what the best features are, how to evaluate them, and which ones to use based on your particular use case.

Product Updates

Introducing Instrumentl’s Fall 2021 Release

Today, we’re proud to announce three new features to introduce our Discover plan (formerly Standard). Our Discover plan will help you find good fit funders even faster with Advanced Funder Insights, Foundation Discovery and Recipient Profiles.

Grant Writing Classes

Grant Ethics BINGO w/ Amanda Day, GPC & Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Amanda Day, GPC & Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC will cover a whole host of ethical scenarios and how to handle them.

Grant Writing Classes

Getting Started with Government Grants w/ Mockingbird Incubator/Caroline Snyder

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Caroline Snyder from Mockingbird Incubator will share with you the unique requirements and characteristics of government grants and how to determine if you are eligible.

Grant Writing Classes

Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team w/ Teresa Huff

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team.

Grant Writing Classes

Grant Writer Ask Me Anything Session! w/ Breanna Polacik, Lori Fabian & Melissa Reams

In this 1-hour AMA, Instrumentl teams up with three of its partners to give you actionable advice when it comes to your research process, grant writing process, budgets, and grant management and reporting.

Grant Writing Classes

Taking the Fear Out of Funder Communications with Rachel Werner

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Rachel Werner will dig into how to overcome the fear of reaching out to funders and get yourself introduced to new funding prospects.

Grant Writing Classes

3 Ways to STAND OUT and Win the Grant! with Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Margit Brazda Poirier, Owner of Grants4Good, will share with you the three ways to stand out and win the grant. By the end of this workshop, you'll know the #1 strategy every nonprofit must use to get funding, and how your nonprofit can stand out from the competition.

Grant Writing Classes

5 Time-Saving Tips to Boost Your Grants Productivity with Tiffany Nobles

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Tiffany Nobles, owner of T. Nobles Grant Consulting​, LLC, will share with you the 5 time-saving tips she uses in her grants consultancy to improve productivity. Tips will include ways to use Instrumentl to save time on prospecting and sharing info with clients.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Understand & Take Advantage of the Grant Opportunities in the American Rescue Plan Act with Julie Assel

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Julie Assel shares some straight talk about understanding and taking advantage of the grant opportunities in the American Rescue Plan Act!

Grant Writing Classes

Behind the Grantmaker's Curtain: What Funders Want with Matt Hugg

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Matt Hugg shares the 10 points he outlined that he had consistently heard from discussions and interviews with funders over the last 30+ years, including: their frustrations, the importance of communications and their humanity (among others).

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How to Match Your Grant Application to Funder Interests

If you're still looking only at FOAs when it comes to finding the right grant opportunities, you need to read this article. In it, we dig into why matching project ideas to grant funder interests is important, how to identify grant funder interests, real examples of how to match your grant application to funder interests and more.

Grant Writing Classes

Getting Stellar Support Letters for Your Grants with Rachel Waterman

In this one-hour grant workshop, you'll learn what it takes to get stellar support letters to help you with your grant applications. Rachel Waterman from Global Development Solutions provides clear examples of great support letters so you can improve your own.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Go From Zero to Hero with Your Grant Strategy

Wondering how to take your organization from flat-footed to sprinting towards finding and applying for new funding opportunities? Then this free grant workshop collaboration between Instrumentl and Nonprofit Hub is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig in to discuss how to go from zero to hero with your grant strategy.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Use a Decision Matrix in Your Grant Strategy with Stacy Fitzsimmons

If you're struggling figuring out whether or not you should apply for that grant opportunity, this free grant training is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig in with Stacy Fitzsimmons, to discuss how to make the most of a decision matrix to decide whether or not to pursue a grant.

Grant Writing Classes

7 Tips to Write Grants Like a Pro with Holly Rustick

If you're coming across Writer's Block when it comes to starting to write grants for your nonprofit, then this free grant training is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig into specific tactics that Holly Rustick has used to write effective grants that win funding. You'll walk away with an example for each tip that you can start applying for your own grant applications.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Go From 100+ Grants to The Best Fits for You: The Grant Writing Unicorn Method with Meredith Noble

If you're overwhelmed by the number of grant opportunities there are for your nonprofit to pursue, then you need to watch this free grant training. In this 1-hour grant workshop, Meredith Noble reviews how to filter down from 100+ grant opportunities to the top pursuits for your organization.

Grant Writing Classes

How to SOAR to Effective Grant Planning and Prospect Research with Rachel Werner

If you're struggling to find grant funding for your nonprofit, this 1-hour grant workshop is for you. In it, we dig into how to use strategic planning tools (including use of a SOAR model) to help your nonprofit form a cogent strategy for effective grant planning and prospect research.

Grant Writing Classes

How to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic Economy with Margit Brazda Poirier

If you're wondering how to win grants effectively now and post-COVID, this 1-hour grant workshop is for you. In it, we dig into the three C's to thriving in a pandemic economy, how to find the best grants, and how to prepare essential documents for grant applications.

Grant Writing Classes

Connecting Smart Project Goals, SMART Objectives, and Grant Research Keywords with Dr. Bev Browning

If you're struggling to write compelling objectives for your projects, this 1-hour grant workshop is for you. In it, we dig into the connection between your project's goals, SMART objectives, and grant research keywords.

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