Grant Lifecycle Manager

Simplify grantmaking, maximize impact with cloud-based grant management software for foundations

Securely manage funding activities and streamline the entire grantmaking process in one easy-to-use, cloud-based grants management software.

Are you still using spreadsheets to manage all your grants? It’s time to upgrade your grant management system to GLM and simplify your workflows.

Take advantage of the following features:

• Assign grant follow-ups at the program or individual level for precise tracking.
• Tailor forms to different grants to collect relevant information and use branching to eliminate unnecessary questions.
• Allow applicants to leverage auto-save functionality, preview follow-up forms, and copy and paste responses with rich text formatting to save time. 
• Give multiple users access to grant applications before submission.

These features facilitate the application and review processes, making them more efficient and user-friendly for everyone involved.

GLM offers significant time savings by reducing administrative burdens and freeing up your team’s time to focus on compelling strategic initiatives.

• Boost your applications’ visibility and benefit from a simplified review process.
• Foster an organized and responsive grantmaking environment with timely updates and reminders.
• Save time with streamlined and easy-to-use online applications and portals serving grantmakers and grantees alike. 
• Eliminate hours of data entry by taking a quick eligibility quiz instead to determine if an opportunity is a good fit.

The above time-savers make previously tedious administrative work less cumbersome, improving the overall grantmaking experience.

Open and regular communication among key stakeholders during the grant process leads to faster decision-making, increased visibility, and more informed grantmaking. GLM supports effective communication and collaboration via:

• A centralized cloud management system that keeps foundation staff, grantees, applicants, board members, and evaluators all on the same page.
• Grant reviewers who securely read and score applications online, cutting down on the need for long, in-person meetings.
• An enhanced grant review process bolstered by easily accessible applicant historical data.
• Anonymous applicant information that reduces bias during reviews.

Collectively, these features promote transparency and ensure a more efficient and equitable review experience for all.

It’s essential to cultivate a trusting and respectful grantmaking environment where all parties are well-informed and feel confident in the decisions.

GLM builds trust between stakeholders with these key features:

• Track evaluator feedback and site visits directly on your applications.
• Store all your historical data in one place and allow your staff easy access for years to come.
• Keep tabs on any follow-up reports filed by grantees.
• Generate written or email correspondence to grantees and applicants from your grant solution on an individual or “blast” basis.

By promoting open communication and visibility throughout the grant process, GLM creates an environment where foundations can meet or exceed funding goals.

With GLM, your team can achieve greater financial control over its grant process. At any moment, see exactly where your funding is going and its overall impact.

• Monitor and manage your budgets and expenditures with 100% accuracy, making sure your funds are allocated appropriately.
• Examine relevant and real-time data analytics to identify who is benefiting from your funding and measure the true impact of your grants.
• Produce regular financial reports that offer valuable insights into spending patterns and funding effectiveness.
• Maintain transparency and accountability with clear financial records accessible to all stakeholders.

Leverage these tools to manage your foundation’s finances and maximize its impact on the communities it serves.

Level up your decision-making capabilities with GLM by fueling stakeholder conversations with simplified, actionable data and reporting.

• Help teams at all levels to collaborate more efficiently throughout the entire grant decision-making process.
• Utilize comprehensive reporting and analytics to generate clear, actionable data that informs better funding decisions.
• Access easy-to-understand reports that facilitate productive discussions and faster decision-making for board members and leaders.

Your grantmaking organization will make more informed, timely, and effective decisions with GLM, resulting in consistently better grant outcomes.

Experience unparalleled support with Foundant’s world-class customer service. Our dedicated and experienced professionals are committed to your success—because when you’re successful, so are we.

• Enjoy unlimited user licenses for all team members.
• Benefit from our unconditional money-back guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied with GLM, receive a full refund, no questions asked.
• Receive support via phone, email, chat, or our online knowledge base.
• Connect with other GLM users in our Compass community to share insights, discuss workflows, and enhance your grant management experience.
• To stay informed and connected, participate in a wide range of events, including networking opportunities, regional-based training, and educational webinars.

Backed by Foundant’s years of experience in the foundation and nonprofit space, your team will be well-supported in tackling challenges and achieving success in grant management.