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Foundation Directory Online Demo - More data and insights with interactive charts and maps to quickly understand funders’ priorities
Enhanced visualizations provide context to your funding search and allow you to see prospective funders’ giving trends and their suitability to your funding needs.
Foundation Directory Online Demo - Funding insights relevant to your mission
Intuitive search functionality that allows you to filter results, as required. Quickly see how much funders are giving to your cause.
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Discover new funding opportunities, shape your prospecting strategy and quickly gain fundraising insights
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and comprehensive information provided by Foundation Directory Online, making it an essential tool for grant research. The platform's ability to filter searches and save data helps users efficiently identify relevant funding opportunities. However, some users note that the cost can be high for smaller organizations.
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Foundation Directory is great."
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

Foundation Directory Online is easy to use and navigate. I also like the fact that you can save searches and you don't have to start over with the same criteria. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

There is no downside, I do wish that when you find an organization and you meet their requirments, they will show you other companies that are similar. I would like for the similar companies list to be accessible enough to save as a group instead of going into each of them one by one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aleyna M.
AM
Family and Community Support Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Wonderful Opportunity for any Non-profit"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

I love the opportunity to "earn" my subscription just by doing what I do best! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

If I didn't qualify for the discount, I would probably say price Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MG
Director of Development
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent Resource"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

The Foundation Directory Online is one of the most valuable resources for researching funding opportunities. It is comprehensive and has been around for a long time. I remember the days when it was a printed directory, and it was valuable back then. Besides being able to sort foundations by state and funding priority, you can also look for board members, and grantees and access 990s all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

There are no downsides to the Foundation Directory online. This question needs to get removed from this online survey form because it is preventing me from submitting the form unless I type a minium number of characters. Do not make this a required question to fill out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Micheline H.
MH
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential Tool for Growing Non-Profits"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

FDO is data-rich. The maps and charts help you quickly assess key details about funders. The Who's Who section is vital and even more beneficial with the LinkedIn integration. Also, love the section on similar funders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

Rather than telling you what I dislike, let me tell you what opportunities for improvement I see. It would be hugely beneficial to be able to search for open and upcoming requests for proposals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SS
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Nonprofit funder support resource"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

Most helpful was being able to filter the foundations and funders by State and funding interests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

I am not sure yet. I have not had a chance to use it alot yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RV
Senior Director of Development
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Foundation Directory Online a Must Have"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

The Foundation Directory online is a goldmine of information for those of us seeking grants. If you are attempting to secure grants, then you need FDO. I am not aware of competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

I have not found any downsides to FDO. I see every piece of information I need when doing my research, and I can be sure the foundation is either a fit or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joe D.
JD
Managing Member
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The "GO-TO" Resource for Grant Writers!"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

The Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is a virtual "must-have" for nonprofit executives who seek foundation grants, program funding and/or corporate giving. FDO and I go back a long way - when the only copy we could find was at the Seattle Public Library in print form - often several years old. Now my colleagues, the information about hundreds of thousands of funding sources for nonprofits is all online. While my organization is small (one-man-show), I was able to select a payment plan that suited me at a VERY reasonable price. I strongly support FDO by Candid... as do my clients and organizations I serve. Joe Diehl, CPA JD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

I find many foundations and corporate givers state: proposals by invitation only. While this seems like an obstacle or could be frustrating, what the organization is telling you is - we are inundated with requests and so, we are very choosy as to who we invite to apply. Simply go to their website, find out who is on their board of directors, and know that all of us on the planet are connected to each other with six degrees of separation - at the most. For example - how could I connect with President Joe Biden... well, I know Senator Patty Murray who knows President Biden; this is only TWO DEGREES of separation. I'm THREE DEGREES of separation away from Vladimir Putin... lol Well, my point is - to get an invitation to submit that proposal, it is initially who you know, not what you do. That statement "invitation only" is not something I dislike, actually, but it does mean you need to roll up sleeves and get past the receptionist in order to have a chance. Joe Diehl CPA JD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brian B.
BB
Business Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Vast improvement over 20 years!"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

I have been using the Foundation Center database on and off again since the 1980s when it was a tedious process to narrow down funders to the short list of good prospects. Recently I got back on to do some digging for my clients and found the system is really easy to use now. In a few minutes you get in-depth data for a short list of key prospects that align to your mission and programs. Well done foundation center team! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

So far not too much. It is a bit pricy to jump up to the next level for small nonprofits but they can turn it on and off as needed. Still, a sliding scale pricing system would be nice and might actually pay off as there are many more nonprofits on the smaller end. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HOD Brandon J.
HJ
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Community Awareness Initiative FY'22"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

The Overall Ability to Research Funding Solutions and Save Researched Data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

There was Nothing to Dislike, Everything was Interactive and We, I Accomplished Everything, Required for Funding Research.... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joey M.
JM
Fundraising Coordinator
"Great service for the cost"
What do you like best about Foundation Directory Online?

It helps streamline the grant writing research process and consolidates needed information when pursuing new leads Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Foundation Directory Online?

The cost and push to upgrade to their professional services offered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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