The Impact Issue #85: Bringing AI Into Your Grant Work.

Hello! Welcome to The Impact.

This week we’ve got a special issue for you all about what’s happening here at Instrumentl.

We know we’re biased, but we still think you’ll be pretty excited about what we have to share 👀🎉.

Let’s dive in!

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💥 Don’t Miss Out on the Next Generation of Intelligent Grant Tools 💥

On November 5th, we’re launching three new features designed to help you diversify your revenue, manage more awards, and streamline your entire grant workflow in one powerful platform—and you’re invited!

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You’ll get to see the new tools in action and hear from Instrumentl’s co-founders, Gauri Manglik and Angela Braren, on the future of grantseeking and what the next wave of AI innovation means for you as a grant professional.

👉 RSVP to save your seat!

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Federal Grant Changes and How Nonprofits Are Pivoting

Recent federal funding changes have left the nonprofit sector reeling.

We surveyed over 300 grant-seeking organizations to see how they’re adapting. Here’s what we found:

• Only 8% of nonprofits report making no major changes. Nearly everyone else is adjusting their strategy.
• A huge majority (82%) are diversifying into private and corporate funding.
• 67% are submitting more applications.
• 64% are expanding efforts to grow donor bases.
• 43% are launching new campaigns/events, and 36% are growing earned revenue.
• Only 33% are pursuing Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).
• 13% have reduced fundraising capacity.

Want even more insights into the new funding rush?

👉 Read the full report!

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Expert Perspectives

🏆 Top Grant Experts on What It Will Take to Weather the Funding Storm

Whether directly or indirectly, most nonprofits have been affected by the federal funding shifts. While almost all are adapting their strategies, some will be more successful than others.

How can you ensure your organization weathers the storm?

Here is what some leading grant experts recommend:

• Mike Esposito, Founder and Lead Fundraising Strategist, suggests creative and new approaches to fundraising.
• Melanie Lambert, Managing Director at Just Write Grants, recommends investing in systems that actually work.
• Danette Fettig Halloran, Corporate and Foundations Relations Manager, emphasizes pairing sharper funder fit with disciplined processes and stronger relationships.
• Amanda Garry Aliperta, Founder and Principal of Momentum Nonprofit Strategies, warns against waiting until funding slows to start investing in your funder relationships.

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🪩 Did we see you at GrantSummit in Baltimore? 🪩

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If you stopped by our disco booth at the GPA conference, then you already know all about our exciting new features.

Don’t forget that you can also get early access by attending our launch!

👉 RSVP to save your seat!

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Work Smarter, Win Bigger

Public funding is becoming less predictable. Competition for private grants is growing. AI is transforming how work gets done. In response, grant professionals are showing new levels of creativity and resilience to deliver on their mission.

At Instrumentl, we’re matching that energy. We’re stepping up alongside you, building tools that rise to the moment.

Our intelligent grant tools are designed to help you diversify your revenue, manage more awards, and streamline your entire grant workflow in one powerful platform.

🚀 Start your free 14-day trial today!