Full-Time

Senior Account Executive

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Instrumentl

Instrumentl

51-200 employees

Grant management platform for nonprofits and universities

Compensation Overview

$90k/yr

+ Equity + Uncapped Commission + OTE $180,000

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the continental US.

Category
Enterprise Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Product Design
Requirements
  • 3-4+ years of closing experience in a high-velocity customer-facing role at a SaaS company (or in a similar environment)
  • Empathy: Driven to solve the actual, underlying problem for customers, especially problems that go unsaid
  • Curiosity: Makes an effort to understand the true nature of the problem customers want to address
  • Grit: Understands that mastery of any role requires hard work and coaching
  • Communication: Ability to communicate complex topics easily in person and in writing
  • Drive: Wants to take control of their own success and build on existing processes
  • Friendliness: Warm and approachable, enjoys communicating with others
  • Tech savviness: Has used tools like G Suite, Zoom, Slack, and Close.io, and adopts new technologies quickly
Responsibilities
  • Become an expert on grants/institutional fundraising
  • Take 40-50 30-min onboarding sessions per month
  • Outbound into your book of business using creative tactics
  • Travel - attend conferences and industry events
  • Upgrade customers’ institutional fundraising workflows and help them love the Instrumentl brand
  • Experiment with new onboarding flows and sales pitches to accelerate growth
  • Follow up with prospects and be highly responsive to their questions
  • Provide design and product input to the first-time user experience
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience selling into the nonprofit market
  • Experience working in fundraising for nonprofits
  • Experience working in a startup environment
  • Experience working remotely

Instrumentl helps nonprofits, universities, and grant writers find and manage grant opportunities more efficiently. The platform simplifies the process of discovering, applying for, and tracking grants, catering to a wide range of clients including large nonprofits and freelance grant writers. Instrumentl operates on a subscription-based model, where users pay a recurring fee to access tools that match them with relevant grants, send automatic deadline reminders, and allow for the creation of custom reports. By utilizing data from foundation profiles and IRS Form 990 filings, Instrumentl enhances users' chances of securing funding. The company differentiates itself by focusing on saving time and increasing efficiency in grant management, making it easier for clients to navigate the complexities of securing funding. The goal of Instrumentl is to maximize funding potential for its users while reducing the administrative workload associated with grant applications.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$55M

Headquarters

Fort Worth, Texas

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Instrumentl secured $55M to enhance AI capabilities and expand U.S. customer acquisition.
  • The platform's 4,500+ customers have won over $1 billion in grants.
  • Increased AI use in grant management boosts Instrumentl's matching accuracy and efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten Instrumentl's market share.
  • Reliance on IRS Form 990 data may lead to inaccuracies in grant matching.
  • Economic downturns could reduce subscription renewals or lead to downgrades by clients.

What makes Instrumentl unique

  • Instrumentl offers tailored grant matching using foundation profiles and IRS Form 990 data.
  • The platform provides automatic deadline reminders and custom report generation for stakeholders.
  • Instrumentl's subscription model caters to diverse clients, from large nonprofits to freelancers.

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Benefits

Competitive salary + equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Generous PTO policy

Parental leave

Company laptop + $500 to set up your home workstation

Company News

VC News Daily
Apr 23rd, 2025
Instrumentl Secures $55M Growth Funding

Instrumentl, based in Oakland, CA, has secured a $55 million growth investment.

Tech News 180
Apr 23rd, 2025
Summit Partners Invests $55M in Nonprofit Grant Startup

Instrumentl has raised $55 million in growth funding led by Summit Partners to support its mission of simplifying and scaling nonprofit grant fundraising.

Finsmes
Apr 23rd, 2025
Instrumentl Raises $55M in Funding

Instrumentl raises $55M in funding.

FinancialContent
Apr 23rd, 2025
Instrumentl Secures $55M to Boost AI Platform

Instrumentl, a grant solution platform for nonprofits and universities, secured a $55 million investment from Summit Partners to enhance its AI capabilities and expand U.S. customer acquisition. The platform helps users streamline grant processes, leading to significant time savings and increased funding. Instrumentl's 4,500+ customers have won over $1 billion in grants. Summit Partners' Daniel Kim joins the board to support Instrumentl's growth.

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