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Grants Management Software: A Topical Resource List

The following resources help grantmakers compare grants management software packages.

2007 Grantmakers Information Technology Survey Report. Washington, DC: Council on Foundations, 2007. 39 p.: Data is based on a survey conducted in June 2007 by the Technology Affinity Group and the Council on Foundations. More than 300 foundations representatives responded to questions related to planning, staff, policies, disaster recovery, compliance software, online grant applications, security, knowledge management, and other topics. Available online.
A Consumer's Guide to Grants Management Software. Idealware, 2008. 87 p.: Provides an overview of software for grantmakers and provides recommendations. Available online.
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.