Innovation
Now more than ever, the grant industry is evolving rapidly, and meeting the changing needs of the grant community requires a commitment to constant innovation. Innovation occurs at the nexus of need, idea and execution, and that is where AFI operates. Through on-going collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the grant community, we are constantly building to drive the future of the grant industry. Built on a nimble platform that allows for rapid product development, AFI brings the brightest people together – both within the company and the grant community – with the best technology to add new value for our clients every day.

Transparency
The grant industry is experiencing an unprecedented level of activity, as hundreds of billions of dollars funnel down through the complex funding network. Along with the additional funding comes an increasing scrutiny and growing burden for each grant recipient to account for every dollar spent and to demonstrate clearly they are achieving the goals set during the application process. Federal grant compliance has never been simple – and it isn’t getting any easier. Grantees without the necessary tools will find it increasingly difficult to avoid common pitfalls and to clearly provide the level of visibility being mandated. With a commitment to helping its clients navigate complex problems with simple, intuitive and cost-effective solutions, AFI places every member of the grant community on equal footing and ensures they have the tools necessary to not only stay on course, but to thrive within the new compliance environment.

Community
It is a common axiom that “the whole is equal to the sum of its parts.” In most cases, we can all accept that as a solid concept. However, at AFI we firmly believe that the online community is a unique exception to that rule. By bringing together bright people with common needs, interests and goals, and providing them with a forum to share frustrations, exchange ideas, and build on each other’s experience, the result will be unparalleled creativity and innovation that would likely never have been realized. At AFI, we believe in what we call the AFI Community Axiom… As a community we can create a far better solution than we can as individuals. The whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.