Welcome to firstFMS Academy

Helping Grantmakers Move Beyond Spreadsheets

Introduction

firstFMS Academy is a free educational resource created to help grantmakers modernize their grant management practices through practical education, community learning, and an affordable Foundation Management System built on monday.com.

Whether you're managing grants with spreadsheets today or evaluating your next grant management platform, firstFMS Academy is designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Mission Statement

Our mission is simple:

Education Before Technology

We believe organizations should understand modern grant management before selecting software.

Technology should support great grantmaking—not define it.

Start Learning

Begin with the fundamentals of modern grant management.

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Explore firstFMS

Learn about the firstFMS platform, why it was built, and how it helps organizations move beyond spreadsheets.

Join Open Office Hours

Participate in community discussions, ask questions, and learn alongside other grantmakers.

Academy Library

Browse articles, videos, guides, newsletters, and implementation resources.