Meet Our Grant Management Software: Foundation Cloud
Foundation Cloud accelerates your organization’s philanthropic impact by providing grant management software for non-profits that powers efficient and scalable donor-advised fund management, grantmaking, and scholarship processes. It also integrates with industry-leading CRM and financial accounting tools to support all of your grant management processes.
Foundation Cloud Grants
NPact’s flagship cloud-based donor advised fund and grant management software platform enables you to manage your organization’s full grant lifecycle, from grant application and creation to recommendation, processing, and payment.
Features and functions include:
Easily create, publish, and share multi-stage grant and scholarship applications using a configurable management platform.
Comprehensive reporting capabilities utilizing Microsoft Power BI to create meaningful data visualizations and dashboards that support your reporting requirements.
In-depth tracking and categorization of grant characteristics to make reporting on community impact simple and help ensure compliance.
Process a high volume of scholarship applications, grant applications, and donor-advised grant recommendations in bulk to save time and streamline managing grants.
Foundation Cloud Community Portal
Foundation Cloud Community Portal is NPact's cloud-based portal that serves as the central hub for donors, grant and scholarship applicants, advisors, board members, and reviewers to engage in philanthropy with your organization. Its comprehensive, configurable features enable your organization and external constituents to apply for and recommend grants with ease through a single platform.
Custom branding to match the look and feel of your website for a seamless user experience.
Highly configurable with full control over the features and pages that are visible to each constituent type for a curated experience.
Modernized giving that gives your donors a frictionless, self-service experience. Donors can open funds, donate to a fund, check fund balance, make a grant recommendation, and review giving history, all within one grant management solution.
Tailored messaging, instructions, and help content for all roles to match your preferred configuration and support your application management workflows.
Why Organizations Need Grant Management Software
Managing grant programs is more complex than ever. Non-profits and foundations are expected to move quickly, stay compliant, and demonstrate impact. Manual data entry and processes make this difficult. The right grant management software helps you stay organized, meet reporting requirements, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Foundation Cloud is a grant management solution with the tools you need to manage the grant lifecycle with confidence.
Automated Workflows Designed for Non-Profits
- Configurable workflow templates for grant processing tasks, including due diligence, board approval, recipient communication, and fundholder acknowledgment
- Workflow tasks that automate user assignment and deadlines
Grant Application Tracking and Compliance Tools
- Online grant application forms for competitive grants, hardship or disaster relief, and scholarship grants
- Interim or post-award supplemental application pages for recipients to report back on project progress and impact, financials, and college transcripts
- Integration with Candid’s Charity Check API enables validation of each organization’s IRS standing for grant eligibility and compliance
Managing Different Grant Types in One System
Foundation Cloud allows grantmakers to manage grant payments from multiple sources all in one system. Grant records in Foundation Cloud can come from:
- Proposals or competitive grant applications
- Scholarship applications
- Designated grants (recurring distributions)
- Online grant requests (from Foundation Cloud Community Portal)
- Manually entered grants
- Imported from third-party systems
What Makes Foundation Cloud One of the Best Grant Management Software Options?
Organizations discover NPact tools and consulting services when spreadsheets and legacy systems no longer support their needs. They choose Foundation Cloud because it offers:
- A unified management platform for grants, scholarships, and donor-advised funds
- Configurable workflows that match your internal processes
- A modern, intuitive experience for applicants, reviewers, and donors
- Strong reporting capabilities that simplify grant management processes
- A partner who understands non-profit operations and provides ongoing support and training
Frequently Asked Questions
What is grant management software?
It is a digital system that helps organizations manage the full grant lifecycle, from application creation to reporting.
How does grant management software help non-profits?
It centralizes grant management processes, reduces manual work, and improves compliance.
What features should the best grant management software include?
Look for application management, automated workflows, strong reporting, and integrations with CRM and financial systems.
How do automated workflows improve grant processes?
They save time, reduce errors, and ensure consistent steps across every application.
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