Go beyond simple foundation profiles with the best GrantFinder alternative

Instrumentl is the #1 Inside Philanthropy (GrantFinder) alternative because it helps you bring grant prospecting, tracking and management to one place.

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Finding new RFPs & funders

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Tracking prospect research & submissions

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Collaboration & reporting

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Pricing

Starts at $195/mo

$71/mo (annual multi-user plan)

Here's why nonprofits choose Instrumentl over
Inside Philanthropy (GrantFinder)
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Here are 3 big reasons Instrumentl is the best GrantFinder alternative

Active RFPs along with smart matching to grant RFPs and foundation profiles

  • Get intelligently matched to your funding needs: Instrumentl shows you relevant grants based on your organization and program needs. Set up custom grant searches in under 10 minutes. GrantFinder can't do this.
  • Filter through active RFPs quickly: Inside Philanthropy puts the onus on you to tell between active and inactive opportunities. Instrumentl sorts these out for you.
  • Get rich foundation and recipient profiles: Instrumentl digs through 990 reports to make it easy to spot interesting funder trends, as well as to see who is funding similar nonprofits to yours. Inside Philanthropy has limited support here.
Active RFPs along with smart matching to grant RFPs and foundation profiles
End-to-end grant tracking and management

End-to-end grant tracking and management

  • Organize your grant process with one tool: Instrumentl lets you see your whole grants pipeline by year, application stage, and project. GrantFinder leaves you having to use other tools to do this.
  • Stay in the know on every opportunity: Instrumentl gives automagical deadline reminders to let you know when funders shift priorities or submission requirements for opportunities you've saved. GrantFinder doesn't do this.
  • Save prospects and helpful notes for later: Whenever you find an interesting prospect, you can save it for later review. Or, create notes at the prospect level to keep your research organized in one place.

Robust collaboration across users and projects

  • Bring the whole team with you: Every Instrumentl plan includes three users, and you can always add more. GrantFinder doesn't support multiple users.
  • Create and assign tasks for key milestones: Systemize your grant process by setting up tasks for milestones such as reporting deadlines or draft due dates. Hold everyone accountable and promote collaboration.
  • Generate CSV or PDF reports quickly: Instrumentl lets you create a custom report of your grant pipeline by project, status and year in seconds, making it easy to share status updates.
Robust collaboration across users and projects

How to switch from GrantFinder to Instrumentl

Ready to say goodbye to GrantFinder for Instrumentl? Here’s what you need to know.

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Start your 14-day free trial:

Get personalized grant recommendations for your nonprofit and see why Instrumentl is the best GrantFinder alternative.

Import your existing grants tracker:

Download our Grants Template, input your existing grants and sit back as our team imports the first ten grants in your tracker to help you visualize how your tracker may look in Instrumentl.

Explore all Instrumentl has to offer:

Check out our unique features such as Advanced Funder Insights, Foundation Discovery, and more to ensure Instrumentl is right for you.

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FAQ

Is it easy to switch?
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Switching to Instrumentl is easy! Start by creating a 14-day free trial on Instrumentl. Then, simply log into your old grant tool's account and export your previously saved funders and upload these into your Instrumentl Tracker by clicking Add New -> Upload Many. Our team will do the heavy lifting for you from here. You can reference our Grants Template here.

Can I see a demo?
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Of course! You can watch a quick video demo of Instrumentl here. And if you'd like to book a time, you'll be able to do so once you create your 14-day trial to connect with a member of our team!

Who does Instrumentl work best for?
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Instrumentl works best for organizations based in the United States with at least $90K in operating revenue and 501c3 status, or for grant writers / consultancies that serve clients that meet these criteria. For any nonprofits that meet these criteria, we can serve you well! Our customers range from animal shelters to hospital systems, and you can watch and read more of their stories here.

What customer service is available?
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Lots! We have an extensive Help Center full of useful tutorials here. Whether you're a free or paying user, you can always feel free to contact us at [email protected], or log into your account and chat with us in the bottom right corner. Every week, we also host a small group live demo and Q&A that you can register for here. Lastly, if you ever need a personal walkthrough or review of your account, simply reach out via the chat and we'll find time that works with your schedule!

What's included in pricing?
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We go in-depth on everything included with our different plans on our pricing page here.

I still have questions, help!
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Awesome! Our team is here for you. Just email us at [email protected] to connect with a real person on our team. No chat bots here :)

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Is it easy to switch?
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Switching to Instrumentl is simple. Simply create a 14-day free account to start a unique grant search for your nonprofit, and then you're good to go! If you're looking to bring a grant tracker of yours into Instrumentl, simply click Add New -> Upload Many from your project's Tracker. Our team will take care of you from there. You can get started with your transfer by referencing our Grants Template here.

Can I see a demo?
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Of course! You can watch a quick video demo of Instrumentl here. If you'd prefer a personal walkthrough, create your 14-day trial and then schedule a time to connect with a member of our team!

Who does Instrumentl work best for?
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We serve customers from nonprofits of all sizes. Typically, we work best for organizations based in the United States with 501c3 status and at least $90K in operating revenue, or for grant writers / consultancies that match these criteria. You can watch and read more about the customers we serve here.

What customer service is available?
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Customers love us because we are so available! To start, we keep an updated Help Center full of useful guides here. You can also always contact us either by emailing [email protected], or logging into your account and chatting with us in the bottom right corner. Every week, we host an intimate live demo and Q&A session to ensure you're set up for success in getting the most out of all of Instrumentl's features. You can register for our next session here. Lastly, if you ever need a personal walkthrough or review of how your account is set up, reach out via the chat and we'll find time that works with your schedule.

What's included in pricing?
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You can learn more about our plans on our pricing page here.

I still have questions, help!
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We'd love to! Our team is here for you. Just email us at [email protected] to connect with a person on our team. We don't use chat bots here :)

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Is it easy to switch?
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Switching to Instrumentl is fast and easy. Simply start your 14-day free trial to begin receiving personalized grant results for your organization, and then you're good to go! If you'd like to bring a grant tracker into Instrumentl, just click Add New -> Upload Many from the Instrumentl Tracker view. Our team will handle the rest for you. You can start working on your spreadsheet transfer by downloading our Grants Template here.

Can I see a demo?
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Of course! You can watch a quick video demo of Instrumentl here. And if you'd like to book a time, you'll be able to do so once you create your 14-day trial to connect with a member of our team!

Who does Instrumentl work best for?
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We work best for organizations based in the United States, with 501c3 status and an operating revenue of at least $90K, or for grant writers / consultancies that serve these sorts of organizations. Instrumentl excels when helping organizations looking to scale their grant strategy who have already begun to realize the value of grants in their fundraising strategy. You can learn more about the customers we serve here.

What customer service is available?
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Our customers say we have first rate exceptional customer support and the reason why is because we make sure you're set up for success. We have a comprehensive Help Center to getting started. You can always email us at [email protected] if you have a question, or log into your account and contact us via the chat bubble in the bottom right corner. Additionally, every week we host small group live demo and Q&A sessions that you register for here. And lastly, if you want a personal walkthrough or review of your account, you can contact us via chat so we can schedule a time that works with your schedule.

What's included in pricing?
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Check out our pricing page for more details on our different plans!

I still have questions, help!
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No problem. We're here for you - just email us at [email protected] to connect with a warm and friendly person on our team.

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