Instrumentl is here to help you move the world forward.
We propel the best non-profits into a bigger, brighter future by building a better way to fundraise.
Instrumentl (aff. link) helps nonprofits and grant writers go from using tons of tools to just one tool for their discovery, tracking and management of grants, so that they can win more grants and save time.Â
With Instrumentl, you get personalized grant recommendations specific to your projects, reminders for upcoming deadlines and the ability to conduct all your research in one place.Â
Get organized and get results with your grant process.
At Instrumentl, we know because we’ve been there
Backed by years of personal and professional experience in the nonprofit and academic arenas, our team came together to create the most comprehensive source of grant and funder data in the world, and designed it around the needs of our community.
Founded in 2014, Instrumentl was built to help fundraisers make the best use of their valuable time and energy. We make the grant process faster, easier, and more efficient, so you can do what you do best: make a positive impact. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, and thanks to the thousands of nonprofits and academic institutions that use us to find their funding, there's a little part of Instrumentl in every US state and country around the world.
We believe in the hard working folks that accelerate social progress and propel innovation. That's why we think it's time for the lack of available funding to stop getting in the way. Our mission is to help you move the world forward, one project at a time.
Check it out! Start your 14-day Instrumentl trial, today. (aff. link)
Affiliate disclaimer: This content may include affiliate links. That means when you buy it, Nonprofit.Courses earns a commission, at no extra cost to you. It’s a win/win. You get some great content, and we keep the lights on!
Live Events!
(scroll down for On Demand content)
See Recorded Content, On-Demand, Below

3 Grant-Writing Secrets That Will Level Up Your Applications: Wyoming Community Foundation (Ep. 7), by Instrumentl

Challenges of Being a Grant Writer – Hamna Khuld, by Instrumentl

Grant Strategies for Nonprofits: Cobb Community Foundation (Ep. 1), by Instrumentl

How to Achieve 100% Board Giving ft. Jenni Hargrove | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Understand and Take Advantage of Grants in the American Rescue Plan Act ft. Julie Assel, by Instrumentl

Using 990s to Discuss Potential Funders – Linda Rucker, by Instrumentl

Tips from a Former Grantmaker: Live Proposal Review w/ Shavonn Richardson | Instrumentl Grants Wkshp, by Instrumentl

FIRESIDE CHAT: What Is – and Isn’t – the Role of the Grant Writer? w/ Dr. Bev Browning | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

5 Ways Partnering Builds More Grants Success, Faster ft. Maryn Boess | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Project Budgets: What To Do (and What NOT To Do) ft. Margit Brazda Poirier | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

Grantwriting: Not Just for Mainstream Nonprofits ft. Allison Shirk | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Go From 100+ Grants to The Best Fits for You w/ Meredith Noble | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to engage board members and make use of their network – Cynthia Ceilan by Instrumentl

How to Use a Decision Matrix to Decide When to Pursue a Grant ft. Stacy Fitzsimmons | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

5 Steps To Perfect Post-Award Grants Management ft. Rachel Werner | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Step Up Your Grant Systems for Success: 5 Steps to Look Like a Pro ft. Teresa Huff | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

Bringing their grant management into one place – Becky Harris, by Instrumentl

Do More Faster: Templates and Key Metrics to Get Grant Ready Today w/ Matt Hugg | Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Craft Effective Letters of Inquiry ft. Margit Brazda Poirier | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to SOAR to Effective Grant Planning and Prospect Research ft. Rachel Werner, by Instrumentl

The Golden Rule for Grant Applications: Waccamaw Community Foundation (Ep. 6), by Instrumentl

Do More Faster: Templates and Key Metrics to Get Grant Ready Today w/ Matt Hugg | Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Fix Your Productivity to Amp Up Your Results ft. Chad Barger | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Instrumentl Grant Writing Virtual Summit Day 1 | Free Grants Workshop Classes, by Instrumentl

5 Key Strategies to Improve Your Projects for Grant Success ft. Jami Yazdani | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

Government Grants 101: 5 Steps for Getting Government Grant Ready ft. Patrice Davis | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

How to Find Your Unicorn Funders & Standout Using a Power Prospectus w/ Meredith Noble, by Instrumentl

5 Grant Research Mistakes (and What to Do Instead) ft. Melissa Reams | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Write a Compelling ROI w/ Arnisha Johnson | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Grow Your Confidence So You Can Grow Your Mission ft. Katie Appold | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Connecting Project Goals, SMART Objectives, and Grant Research Keywords ft. Dr. Bev Browning, by Instrumentl

What Companies Want: Secrets to Securing In-Kind Donations for Fundraising Events ft. Renee Zau, by Instrumentl

Advice for Laying the Foundation to Fundraise Strategically – Becky Harris, by Instrumentl

5 Steps to Building Out Your Ideal Grant Team w/ Interns ft. Marie Gress | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to turn your individual donors into annual ones – Cynthia Ceilan, by Instrumentl

How to Prioritize Your Prospect List in Under 60 Minutes | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Make New Friends But Keep the Old: A Case for Consistent Prospecting w/ Team Kat & Mouse, by Instrumentl

How to Determine if a Grant is Worth Pursuing – Beth Kander-Dauphin, by Instrumentl

How to Secure Funding as a New Organization – Linda Rucker, by Instrumentl

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

Pursue or Pass: 5 Steps to Evaluate if You Should Apply for That Grant | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Behind the Grantmaker’s Curtain: What Funders Want ft. Matt Hugg | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Fundraising in a Recession: A Panel Discussion | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Thrive in a Pandemic Economy in 2021 ft. Margit Brazda Poirier | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Instrumentl Grant Writing Virtual Summit Day 2 | Free Grants Workshop Classes, by Instrumentl

Pro Grant Writing Exercises To Get Your Applications In Shape ft. Teresa Huff | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

Grants Myths and Urban Legends ft. Hisham Ali Bon | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

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

What’s Changing In Fundraising & How Nonprofits Should Adapt w/ Chad Barger | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

Financial Planning 101: How To Master Your Budgeting and Forecasting in 2023 ft. Don Needs, by Instrumentl

How to Use Logic Models to Show Outcomes from Correlations ft. Steve Boland | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

5 Ways to Use Funder 990 Data To Get Your Dream Grant w/ Margit | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Communicate Your Impact To Secure Grants ft. Sheri Chaney Jones, by Instrumentl

Grant Funder Stewardship is All About Relationships… But with an Eye on DEI w/ Scot Scala, by Instrumentl

AI for Grant Writing: A Panel Discussion | Instrumentl Partner Webinar, by Instrumentl

Advice for nonprofits fundraising through grants – Daniel Jenkins, by Instrumentl

You Found a Grant! Now, What’s Next? ft. Shavonn Richardson | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Take Advantage Of $156K In Free Digital Advertising w/ Google+ Microsoft Ad Grants For Nonprofits, by Instrumentl

Writing Powerful Performance Indicators w/ Lori Foltz Fabian | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Plan Your 12-Month Grants Calendar in Under 60 Minutes | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Taking the Fear Out of Funder Communications ft. Rachel Werner | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Find the Right Grants and Learn How to Standout with Funders ft. Meredith Noble | Instrumentl Class, by Instrumentl

Getting Started with Government Grants ft. Mockingbird Incubator | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Write a Grant Proposal Narrative ft. Lynn Arsenault | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

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

One of the Greatest Lessons You’ll Learn as a Grant Writer – Dr. Bev Browning, by Instrumentl

5 Tips for Building an Antiracist Culture in Your Fundraising & Development Team ft. Kia Croom, by Instrumentl

How to Become an Expert Federal Grant RFP Reviewer ft. Rachel Werner | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How To Organize Your Team and Win More Grants Together | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

Next-Level Prospecting: 3 Ways to Advance Your Grants Strategy | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

The Key to Writing Grants that Win More Funding: Santa Barbara Community Foundation (Ep. 5), by Instrumentl

Stop Chasing the Money: Creating Winning Grant Strategies ft. Amanda Day & Kimberly Hays de Muga, by Instrumentl

Getting Stellar Support Letters for Your Grants ft. Rachel Waterman | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Unlock Recurring Grants Through Your Volunteer Program ft. Geng Wang | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl

Setting Grant Targets Through Your Prospect Research ft. Rachel Werner | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Show Impact through Digital Grant Reports ft. Jeff Rum | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

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

Go from Rejected to Accepted: 9 Reasons Your Grants Get Rejected ft. Teresa Huff | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

The Top Tip for Building Relationships with Funders – Dr. Bev Browning, by Instrumentl

Is Your Client Truly Ready? How to Assess Client Readiness w/ Chermain Jennings | Instrumentl, by Instrumentl

3 Ways to STAND OUT and Win the Grant! ft. Margit Brazda Poirier | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Level Up Your Grant Prospecting in Under 60 Minutes | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Grant Ethics BINGO ft. Fundraising Hayday | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Instrumentl Tips for Aspiring Grant Consultants – Eloise Casdorph, by Instrumentl

Money Mindset and How It Affects Fundraising w/ Rhea Wong | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

4 Tips for Building Relationships With Corporations ft. Jenni Hargrove | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

Funder Feedback: Ask the Right Way – to Get the Right Results! ft. Maryn Boess, by Instrumentl

How to Use an Agile Framework to Write (and Win) More Grants ft. Diane Leonard, by Instrumentl

How to Go From Zero to Hero with Your Grant Strategy (1-Hour Edition) | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

How to Go From Zero to Hero with Your Grant Strategy (2-Hour Edition) | Instrumentl Grants Workshop, by Instrumentl

The biggest challenges nonprofits face – Dan Prinzing, by Instrumentl

5 Time-Saving Tips to Boost Your Grants Productivity ft. Tiffany Nobles | Instrumentl Workshop, by Instrumentl
