Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Once you've won a grant, it's essential to handle it properly. In this article, you'll find 24 post-award grant management best practices to help your nonprofit make the most of its funding and ensure successful grant administration.

Grant Management

Instrumentl

AUGUST 2, 2024

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

Award

Instrumentl

JUNE 3, 2024

Now that you've received notification of your funding, it's time to dive into the post-award stages. To streamline the process, we've developed a checklist to ensure you're involving the right teammates, experts, and consultants in the post-award stages of grants management.

Award

Instrumentl

MARCH 7, 2024

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. Whether you're a grant writer or administrator in a larger organization, this event is essential for enhancing your federal grant strategy.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

APRIL 24, 2024

Get ready for post-award grant success with our tailor-made checklist and comprehensive breakdown of grant phases. Whether you're celebrating a win or preparing for hard work ahead, this resource ensures you're armed and ready for every step of the post-award journey. Let's set you up for success!

Award

Instrumentl

MAY 30, 2024

Grant management can feel like solving a puzzle in the dark, but fear not! In this article, we illuminate the intricacies of pre-award and post-award grant management, offering a step-by-step guide to empower you.

Award

Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

APRIL 15, 2024

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.

Award

Instrumentl

MAY 16, 2024

Discover the value of a foundation's 990 form and how Instrumentl simplifies the process of finding and reading them. Gain insights into past grantees' locations and the types of grants awarded. Join grant writers like Jennifer Gonzales-Granzin in finding good-fit grants faster.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

APRIL 9, 2024

Streamline post-award grant management with top software solutions. Discover why choosing the right software is vital for grant professionals. Navigate the complexities of this crucial phase with ease, ensuring efficient resource utilization and maximum impact.

Grant Management

Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Discover which types of funders offer the best opportunities for your nonprofit's grant proposals. This Insight Report analyzes success rates, average grant sizes, and awarded percentages to help you focus your efforts on the funders most likely to provide a strong return.

Grants

Instrumentl

APRIL 8, 2024

After securing a grant, learn how to effectively manage and allocate funds to ensure compliance, transparency, and successful project implementation with practical tips and expert insights.

Award

Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Learn from grant consultant Dr. Bev Browning's experience: asking for funding is crucial. Discover practical strategies and expert advice to proactively find funders aligned with your nonprofit's mission.

Award

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

Do you need to subscribe to a grant database to discover grant opportunities? To answer these questions, below we discuss several types of grant databases and provide an overview of three specific databases— GrantStation , Foundation Directory Online (FDO) , and Instrumentl —to give you a sense of what grant databases can offer.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 10, 2024

What do you do if your organization is considering applying for a particular grant and is not sure if the grant would be a good fit? Research aims to discover knowledge that will provide the answers needed to move forward with a potential grant application. What is Grant Research? One word: research.

Grants

Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Discover valuable strategies for building and maintaining lasting grant-funder relationships with this comprehensive checklist. Learn how to establish strong connections with funders during grant management's pre-award and post-award phases.

Grants

Instrumentl

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From research to post-award management, master nonprofit grant application timelines with our comprehensive guide.

Applicant

Grant Consulting Services

APRIL 29, 2023

Your organization is thinking about applying for a particular grant and is not sure the grant would be a good fit. The purpose of research is to discover knowledge that will provide you with the answers you need to move forward with a potential grant application. So, what do you do? One word: research. Well, some of us do!

Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! In the vibrant nonprofit world, where grant processes seem to twist and turn like a labyrinth, having the right grant management software isn’t just helpful—it’s a game changer. Why Bother with Grant Management Software? But fear not!

Grant Management

Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Explore the complete lifecycle of a nonprofit's relationship with grant funders, from initial contact to post-award management and beyond. Learn how to build and maintain strong connections with funders at each stage to increase your organization's chances of success and long-term sustainability.

Grants

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

From research to post-award management, master nonprofit grant application timelines with our comprehensive guide.

Applicant

Instrumentl

MARCH 7, 2024

Discover the essential steps to secure multi-year grants effectively. Uncover often-overlooked tips to boost your chances of winning these coveted awards and establishing long-term financial support for your nonprofit's mission.

Grants

PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2020

Grant Prospect Research: Eight Places to Look Author: Judy Riffle, Ed.D This sage advice applies to grant prospect research also. When researching and making a fundraising plan of attack, a grant calendar should be created and updated regularly. So, for the first step of research, where do you look for grants?

Grants

Instrumentl

JULY 23, 2024

Explore the outline of each key step from initial research to final reporting, offering detailed guidance, related resources, and best practices throughout each stage.

Award

Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

Submitting a grant application takes work. Each aspect of our process is critical to become grant optimized. The grant feasibility study is designed to help prepare organizations to become “Grant Optimized” while being competitive to be awarded potential grants. What is Grant Optimization?

Readiness

Grant Consulting Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

As Grant Professionals, we know in our hearts that funder relationships matter. This helps inform us and provide data points to provide a grant optimization strategy for the next steps. A written grant plan (Project design) will help provide a roadmap for all of the next steps. Do Relationships Matter?

Instrumentl

Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 29, 2023

In the land of grantmaking, it’s essential to have a budget in place because grantmakers want to know that your financial situation is reasonable and how you plan on spending the money if awarded. And, when it comes time to report on your grant activities, you will have already established funding categories and expenses (Instrumentl, 2023).

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Successful grant writing comes down to organization, careful decision-making, and experience.

Grants

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. Creating a Realistic Timeline for Preparing Your Grant Proposal a. Key Budgeting Concepts VI.

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