Case Study: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee boosts grant efficiency and diversifies funding with Instrumentl

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee adds $260K in grants with Instrumentl

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, a major food bank, faced a critical challenge after losing 30% of its USDA-supplied food due to federal funding cuts, which equated to $600,000 in replacement costs for a single quarter. With a portfolio of over 200 grants and 19 programs to manage using inefficient, disconnected systems, their grant team was severely constrained by time. They turned to Instrumentl's Pro plan, specifically its AI-powered features, to help diversify their funding.

By upgrading to Instrumentl Pro, the team leveraged the Apply AI Grant Writer and integrated the platform with their existing Raiser's Edge NXT system, consolidating their grant tracking. This solution enabled them to find and apply for grants more efficiently, adding over $260,000 in new grants to their pipeline. Instrumentl's tools effectively added the capacity of several team members, allowing them to secure a $25,000 award immediately and submit $60,000 in asks in a single day, significantly enhancing their resilience against funding cuts.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee