# Blackbaud Grantmaking vs Instrumentl Comparison | | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 40 | 128 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (82.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (87.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (79 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.1 (32 reviews) | 9.6 (78 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 9.8 (36 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 9.9 (36 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (26 reviews) | 10.0 (74 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 10.0 (38 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (60 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Blackbaud Grantmaking #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Instrumentl #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Nonprofit | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Grantmaking** | N/A | N/A | | **Instrumentl** | N/A | N/A | #### | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Member Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Volunteer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Membership Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dues Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Committee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fundraising Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Grant Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Grantmaking** | 7.3/10 | 15 | | **Instrumentl** | 9.3/10 | 37 | #### Proposal Management | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Form Building** | 7.6 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Review Tools** | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 10.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Grantee Portal** | 7.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Attachments** | 8.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Task Management** | 7.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ratings/Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contract/License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grant Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Fund Tracking | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Disbursements** | 7.6 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Grant Allocations** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Email Notifications** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Impact & Outcomes | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Program Evaluation** | 5.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | | **Data Analytics** | 7.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | | **Ad Hoc Reporting** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | | **Dashboards** | 8.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Administrative Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Grant Prospecting | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Funder Lists** | Feature Not Available | 9.7 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automated Responses** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Compliance | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Eligibility Screening** | 8.3 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Auditing** | 6.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Integrations | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Fund Accounting** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | | **Donor Management** | 5.1 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### | Feature | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For Grantseekers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grant Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grant Award Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electronic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Due Date Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For Grantmakers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budget Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Impact Measurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Grant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management) **Unique to Instrumentl (1):** [Donor Prospect Research Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-prospect-research) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Instrumentl | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 82.1% | 87.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 7.7% | 10.9% | | **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 1.6% | ### By Industry #### Blackbaud Grantmaking - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 30.8% - **Philanthropy:** 20.5% - **Medical Devices:** 12.8% - **Utilities:** 5.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.1% - **Government Administration:** 5.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.6% - **Public Safety:** 2.6% - **Military:** 2.6% - **Law Enforcement:** 2.6% - **Other:** 10.3% #### Instrumentl - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 48.4% - **Fund-Raising:** 10.2% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 4.7% - **Management Consulting:** 4.7% - **Higher Education:** 3.9% - **Environmental Services:** 3.9% - **Writing and Editing:** 3.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1% - **Performing Arts:** 2.3% - **Individual & Family Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 12.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Blackbaud Grantmaking - [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (914 reviews) 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[Benevity](https://www.g2.com/products/benevity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (185 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Blackbaud Grantmaking No discussions available for this product. ### Instrumentl - Title: [Does Instrumentl have the potential to populate our SalesForce software with Grantor info and funding?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/39514-does-instrumentl-have-the-potential-to-populate-our-salesforce-software-with-grantor-info-and-funding) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Not that I know of." - Title: [I recently started my own subscription after being a guest user on someone else's; I cannot figure out how to take her name off and have mine as the owner. I do not want to lose any of the project information I currently have in the account though! Thanks!](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-recently-started-my-own-subscription-after-being-a-guest-user-on-someone-else-s-i-cannot-figure-out-how-to-take-her-name-off-and-have-mine-as-the-owner-i-do-not-want-to-lose-any-of-the-project-information-i-currently-have-in-the-account-though-thanks) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Thanks for reaching our Carolyn - looks like this was resolved with our support team :) " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blackbaud-grantmaking-vs-instrumentl)