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    Foundation Directory Online by Candid

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AThe Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is an online database of donations, donors, and grantmakers, from Candid.orgN/A

    DonorSearch

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ADonorSearch is an online database of donors and prospects providing intelligence on donor wealth and capacity for giving, from the company of the same name in Marriotsville.N/A
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    Foundation Directory Online by CandidDonorSearch
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    Foundation Directory Online by CandidDonorSearch
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Foundation Directory Online by CandidDonorSearch
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
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    Support Rating
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Foundation Directory Online by CandidDonorSearch
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Candid.org
    Beyond any pros or cons, the simple fact is that FDO is the industry standard for grant prospecting databases. Others like GrantStation, GrantSearch, and more can offer some other functionalities or different UX/UI, but ultimately I've never found something that other search platforms had that FDO did not. If you are a non-profit organization, you need a subscription to FDO if you have any serious interest in prospecting (and getting) institutional funding.
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    DonorSearch
    When doing research, it's been very helpful to see real estate ownership along with SEC holdings in one spot which has been helpful in leads. However, with the real estate, at times it doesn't match the names on the property records which adds an additional step on my end to complete
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    Pros
    Candid.org
    • Summarizing foundation information (contact info, funding priorities, geographic priorities, etc.) in a user-friendly format
    • Recommending similar foundations based on certain criteria, this is helpful when looking for new funding opportunities
    • Being able to search through organization's 990s using crtl + F
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    DonorSearch
    • Broad inclusion of information
    • Prior giving records
    • Address information
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    Cons
    Candid.org
    • As this platform grows, more data will be available and I'm looking forward to even further narrowed search results.
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    DonorSearch
    • Too many names included even when the correct address has been provided for the initial query
    • Not providing total clarity about DonorSearch specific definitions
    • Providing too much info from low-quality profiles
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    Usability
    Candid.org
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    DonorSearch
    Very clean interface and easy to navigate based on labeling. Also, the onboarding process is very easy to follow and understand! DonorSearch also does weekly webinars that help and are insightful when looking to learn new things about the system
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    Support Rating
    Candid.org
    Any question is answered within 24-48 hours, professionally. If one person can't answer right away, they will seek answers within their support group and find the answer for you.
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    DonorSearch
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    Alternatives Considered
    Candid.org
    I have also used Grant Station and GuideStar for foundation research and have found Foundation Directory Online to be the most user-friendly, provide the most detailed information about foundations, and to have the best search features in order to find the funders that I am looking for as well as to discover new funders
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    DonorSearch
    DonorSearch was the first product we onboarded for our donor research and haven't left them because of the success we have had with them so far!
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    Return on Investment
    Candid.org
    • We don't apply for many grants, however; we use look for resources to direct nonprofit when looking for additional funding outside of our funding process.
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    DonorSearch
    • There has not been a negative impact
    • We have been able to get a jumpstart on many leads
    • We are able to see whose giving aligns with our organization
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