According to a recent LinkedIn post from Instrumentl, the company is fielding what it describes as a first major study on “shadow work” across the grant lifecycle. The survey targets grant professionals and explores the time lost to tasks that existing systems should handle, the operational burden that can cause organizations to forgo grants, and the knowledge risk when grants managers leave.
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The post indicates that respondents will receive early access to the study’s findings and a chance for a $1,000 donation to their nonprofit. For investors, the initiative suggests Instrumentl is seeking data-driven insight into workflow inefficiencies in grant management, potentially informing product development, pricing, and go-to-market messaging aimed at demonstrating measurable ROI for resource-constrained nonprofits.
By quantifying hidden labor costs, the effort could help Instrumentl sharpen its value proposition against competing grant management tools. If the study confirms significant shadow work and operational risk across the sector, it may support demand for more automated, integrated platforms and position Instrumentl as a thought leader, potentially aiding customer acquisition and retention over time.