At Impala, our mission has always been to empower fundraisers with the tools they need to build meaningful connections and secure critical funding. This October, we are thrilled to introduce a series of exciting new features designed to enhance your experience on the platform, streamline your prospecting efforts, and optimize your fundraising strategy.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new and how these updates will transform the way you use Impala:
1. Matched Funders
Release Status: Now Live
Who: Premium I4F users
Where: Ecosystem pages
We’re excited to introduce Matched Funders, a dedicated feature that prioritizes funders in your ecosystem based on a match score. This feature combines the power of ecosystems with advanced filters, enabling you to identify your best potential partners. Whether you're seeking new connections or deeper insights, Matched Funders brings relevant funders directly to you, leveraging keywords, sponsored tags, and more.
2. Improved Prospecting Criteria - Set Target Grant Size
Release Date: Now Live
Who: Free & Premium users of Impala for Fundraisers
Optimizing your fundraising strategy just got easier. With our enhanced prospecting criteria, you can now set your target grant size, and we’ll fine-tune your match score to reflect funders whose giving patterns align with your needs. This update moves beyond a simple "large grant" badge, offering a more tailored experience that makes it easier to focus on funders who match your specific goals.
3. Enhanced Match Score for Peers and Ecosystems
Release Date: Now Live
Who: All I4F users
We’ve increased the weight of “Significantly Supports Your Peers” in our match score calculations. Research shows that funders supporting similar organizations are more likely to fund you, so we’re shifting focus to peer support. This update ensures that you’ll see the most relevant results by factoring in not only dollars given but also the number of grantees, ensuring you’re connected with funders who support a broad range of relevant nonprofits.
Release Date: Now Live, with more updates coming in November
Who: Premium I4F users
Looking to narrow your search for the perfect funder? Our new filters allow you to refine your suggestion lists using criteria that matter most to you. Whether it’s excluding types of funders that are not relevant to you (like hospitals or universities) or focusing solely on funders that are open to solicitation, our filters let you customize your results in just a few clicks. As we roll out new badges and match score improvements, you’ll have even more flexibility in fine-tuning your prospecting strategy.
We hope these updates will enhance your experience on Impala and empower your team to reach new heights in your fundraising efforts.
As always, we’re here to support you as you explore these new features and leverage the full potential of the platform. Simply reach out to our support team at support@impala.digital. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to me directly.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon!
Best regards,
Marisa Sires
Chief Product Officer | marisa@impala.digital