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Northstar Toolkit: Grant Management Software for Nonprofits

Northstar Toolkit helps nonprofit organizations find funding opportunities and manage the grant process. It is designed for teams that need a centralized workspace for funder research and AI-assisted drafting.

Pricing

Core features are free. AI features are available via a Pro plan for $79 per month billed annually or $99 per month billed monthly.

At a glance

Best for
Nonprofit organizations, Grant writers, Development directors, Small nonprofit teams
Key use cases
Identifying Funding Sources, Grant Proposal Drafting, Funder Research and Analysis, Collaborative Grant Tracking
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How AI is used

Northstar Toolkit is a software platform designed for nonprofit organizations to identify and manage grant opportunities. It provides a database of foundation profiles and a daily feed of opportunities from sources including Grants.gov and various foundation websites.

The tool is designed for nonprofits organizing their funding pipeline. It includes a workspace for tracking grants and an organization profile builder to manage internal data. Teams of up to ten people can collaborate within the platform.

While core research and management tools are available for free, the platform offers a paid tier for AI assistance. This includes tools for matching the organization to funders and drafting proposals using an approach that links claims to source documents.

Buyers should confirm if the 1,000 monthly AI credits provided in the Pro plan meet their volume needs for grant drafting and analysis.

Key Features

  • Funder and Nonprofit Database

    Access to foundation profiles, including giving history, focus areas, and 990 data.

  • Daily Grants Feed

    An aggregated feed of grant opportunities from government portals, foundation websites, and other sources.

  • AI-Powered Funder Matching

    Analyzes organization profiles against funder priorities and eligibility to suggest compatible funders.

  • AI Grant Writing Suite

    Supports drafting proposals with a system that cites specific source documents.

  • Grant Management Workspace

    Tools to track the grant lifecycle with collaboration support for up to 10 seats.

  • Organization Profile Builder

    Supports the creation of a nonprofit profile to assist in funder matching and proposal drafting.

Use Cases

  • Identifying Funding Sources

    Using the funder database and daily feed to discover foundations and government grants that align with the organization's mission.

  • Grant Proposal Drafting

    Using the AI draft assistant to create proposals that incorporate organizational data and citations.

  • Funder Research and Analysis

    Reviewing 990 filings and foundation profiles to understand giving trends and decision-maker priorities.

  • Collaborative Grant Tracking

    Using workspace tools to manage grant deadlines and tasks across a small team.

FAQ

Is Northstar Toolkit free for nonprofits?

Yes, core features including the funder database, grant management tools, and the daily grants feed are free.

What is included in the Northstar Toolkit Pro plan?

The Pro plan adds AI capabilities, such as funder analysis, AI matching, and a grant writing assistant with 1,000 monthly credits.

How does the AI grant writing feature work?

It uses an approach where generated drafts include citations linked to the organization's own source documents.

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Source subcategory: Grant Management

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