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Grants Management Software: A Topical Resource List

The following resources help grantmakers compare grants management software packages.

CompuMentor. How Technology Can Help You Manage Your Foundation. Washington, DC: Association of Small Foundations, 2005. 38 p. (Primer Series).: Reviews technology options for small foundations. Chapters cover computing best practices, security measures, backup, technical support, networking, grants-tracking software, Web sites, virtual services, and office setup.
Leslie, Jay; Quinn, Laura S.; and Chris Bernard. A Consumer's Guide to Grants Management Software. Portland, ME: Idealware, 2011.: This report explores the systems available to help private foundations accept and review applications and track grants, with detailed comparisons of 20 systems. Available online.
Quinn, Laura S. and Chris Bernard. Streamlining Online Grant Applications: A Review of Vendors. Portland, ME: Idealware, 2010.: Reviews seven online application and reporting software packages based on standards useful for grantmakers and grantseekers. Available online.