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Instrumentl: The modern alternative to FoundationSearch

FoundationSearch is a sprawling, complex database. Instrumentl empowers you with intelligent matching, streamlined workflows, and AI writing tools trained to win grants, faster.

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Why grant professionals choose Instrumentl over FoundationSearch

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Find opportunities faster

Instrumentl: Focuses on active RFPs curated by experts.

FoundationSearch: Doesn't filter out outdated grants, leading to wasted time.

2

Win more grants

Instrumentl: Delivers actionable insights and AI tools to enhance submissions.

FoundationSearch: Offers complex insights.

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Streamline workflows

Instrumentl: Provides an all-in-one, intuitive platform for grant discovery, tracking, reporting, and collaboration.

FoundationSearch: Offers a complex interface with limited workflow automation.

Instrumentl: The Complete Grant Lifecycle Platform

Active RFPs & RFP Profiles

Expert-curated, always up-to-date

vs. FoundationSearch which often includes outdated or irrelevant grants

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Intelligent Matching

Proactively finds relevant funders and active grant opportunities

vs. FoundationSearch whose matches include outdated and irrelevant opportunities

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Advanced Funder Intelligence

Modern, user-friendly interface for analyzing funder data

vs. FoundationSearch's complex dashboards that can overwhelm

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AI-powered Grant Submissions

Streamlines applications with AI tools trained on your past applications

vs. FoundationSearch's lack of AI grant writing support

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Grant Application Management

Comprehensive grant tracking, task management, collaboration tools, automated deadlines

vs. FoundationSearch's limited, basic prospect listing feature

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Post-award Management

Simplifies reporting and ensures compliance with spend-down tracking and custom reports

vs. FoundationSearch's lack of post-award features

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Customization and Integrations

Extensive customization and integrations including Salesforce, Virtuous, Raiser's Edge NXT

vs. FoundationSearch's limited CRM integrations

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Instrumentl is how grant-seeking organizations scale

Find Opportunities Faster

Don't waste time sifting through outdated listings. Instrumentl's Intelligent Matching instantly finds your best-fit grants.

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Increase Win Rates

Instrumentl's AI grant writing tools intelligently autofill applications, drawing on your past submissions. FoundationSearch offers no such support.

Improve Efficiency, Everywhere

Streamline discovery, tracking, and collaboration to reclaim valuable time and resources. Unlike FoundationSearch, which only assists with grant searches, Instrumentl is a centralized hub for your entire grant lifecycle.

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Save time and win more with Instrumentl

Julie Sweitzer

Grant Writer, Professional Grant Writing Services

“I'm a grant writer for a few different nonprofits and I've used FDO, FoundationSearch, GrantStation - Instrumentl is my favorite. Instrumentl is well-designed and easy to use. I can easily organize multiple prospect lists and I love being able to quickly save prospects + store my notes.”

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Don’t just take our word for it.

Instrumentl is the #1 ranked software for grant management according to G2

Instrumentl is a leader in Grant Management on G2
Instrumentl is a leader in Grant Management on G2
Users love Instrumentl on G2
Instrumentl is a leader in Grant Management on G2
Instrumentl is a leader in Grant Management on G2

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