Podcast Information

​Want to win more grants for your nonprofit? Struggling to figure out how to position your nonprofit in the best light possible for grantmakers?

​If you're trying to take a deep dive and learn what grantmakers are looking for in their applicants, this podcast interview episode is for you.

​By the end of this 35-minute episode with Micah Richardson, you’ll learn:

• How to use data and statistics to improve your chances at winning more grant funding
• How you can obtain consistent funding by renewing grants
• How nonprofit organizations can better build a relationship with their communities and increase their impact

About Us
Instrumentl brings grant discovery, research, and tracking to one place. With Instrumentl, development staff are more effective and efficient at finding the right grants for their nonprofits.

Instrumentl helps save 3 hours a week on average and increases grant application output by 78% within a year.

Additional Resources

• Get personalized grant recommendations for your nonprofit today.
• Save $50 off your first month of Instrumentl with the code, FOUNDATION50.
• Download the Ultimate Grant Writing Resources Collection

Podcast Information

​Want to win more grants for your nonprofit? Struggling to figure out how to position your nonprofit in the best light possible for grantmakers?

​If you're trying to take a deep dive and learn what grantmakers are looking for in their applicants, this podcast interview episode is for you.

​By the end of this 35-minute episode with Kristen Bitzegaio, you’ll learn:

• Common red flags in grant applications that every grantseeker needs to avoid
• The #1 piece of advice for grantseekers
• How grantmakers evaluate grant proposals

About Us
Instrumentl brings grant discovery, research, and tracking to one place. With Instrumentl, development staff are more effective and efficient at finding the right grants for their nonprofits.

Instrumentl helps save 3 hours a week on average and increases grant application output by 78% within a year.

Kristen Bitzegaio is passionate about making my community a better place to live and work. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for nearly 20 years in various capacities, including as a marketing director, a community engagement coordinator, a program manager, and an executive director. She loves to learn and grow and thinks one of the best ways to do that is through strong relationships.

Additional Resources

• Get personalized grant recommendations for your nonprofit today.
• Save $50 off your first month of Instrumentl with the code, FOUNDATION50.
• Download the Ultimate Grant Writing Resources Collection

Podcast Information

​Want to win more grants for your nonprofit? Struggling to figure out how to position your nonprofit in the best light possible for grantmakers?

​If you're trying to take a deep dive and learn what grantmakers are looking for in their applicants, this podcast interview episode is for you.

​By the end of this 35-minute episode with Pedro Paz, you’ll learn:

• The #1 reason why your grant essay is getting rejected time and time again
• The importance of grant reports and how you can use them to your advantage
• How to write budgets that impress grantmakers

About Us
Instrumentl brings grant discovery, research, and tracking to one place. With Instrumentl, development staff are more effective and efficient at finding the right grants for their nonprofits.

Instrumentl helps save 3 hours a week on average and increases grant application output by 78% within a year.

Pedro Paz is the Director of Policy and External Affairs for the Santa Barbara foundation with over 20 years of non-profit, philanthropic, and government experience, including agency administration, budget oversight, and program development. He has demonstrated leadership in the field of grantmaking, community relations and donor management. He is recognized as an evaluator with comprehensive experience in non-profit program evaluation. He has vast knowledge in identifying, designing, and implementing programs and policies to address identified needs. He also has extensive experience training and presenting to groups on evaluation and program development and implementation.

Additional Resources

• Get personalized grant recommendations for your nonprofit today.
• Save $50 off your first month of Instrumentl with the code, FOUNDATION50.
• Download the Ultimate Grant Writing Resources Collection