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By SmartSimple Software | Jul 27, 2023
Introducing Eric Lauer, new CEO of SmartSimple Software
We are excited to announce that our Co-Founder, Eric Lauer, has been appointed CEO of SmartSimple Software. Eric's dedication to innovation and unwavering attention to the needs of our clients have been crucial to our growth and achievements, and we are excited about the prospect of his leadership propelling the organization to even greater heights.
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By SmartSimple Software | November 28, 2023
Breaking language barriers in philanthropy: Introducing SmartSimple Cloud +AI Translate for seamless multilingual grantmaking
The challenge? Did you know? There are more than 7,000 languages spoken globally. In the dynamic world of philanthropy, Program Officers, Program Directors, Grant Administrators, and Grants Managers are typically at the front lines of dealing with...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 25, 2023
Public Search Page: Transparency and accessibility take center stage
In a world where grant and funding allocation often operates behind closed doors, introducing clarity and openness is more essential than ever. Introducing SmartSimple Cloud's Public Search Page, where data transparency meets seamless access for all...
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By SmartSimple Software | November 28, 2023
Breaking language barriers in philanthropy: Introducing SmartSimple Cloud +AI Translate for seamless multilingual grantmaking
The challenge? Did you know? There are more than 7,000 languages spoken globally. In the dynamic...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 25, 2023
Public Search Page: Transparency and accessibility take center stage
In a world where grant and funding allocation often operates behind closed doors, introducing...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 18, 2023
SmartSimple Cloud Video Streaming: simplifying how grantmakers in the arts community review and organize video uploads
The digital era has transformed how art is created, shared, and appreciated. However, for...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 11, 2023
The power of Public Map Visualization: unveiling the impact
Visualization has grown exponentially in significance within the realm of data representation. For...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 31, 2023
SmartSimple Cloud's underexplored features: SmartCards, Tab Bar, Dashboards
Over the next few months we will be highlighting some important but lesser known features within...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 23, 2023
Simplifying the complex world of research grants management
Real-world operational transformation for three leading Canadian organizations with SmartSimple...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 15, 2023
SmartSimple Cloud +AI's QuickTag: An enhanced way to navigate your grantee database
For grantmakers, efficiently navigating through a database of grantees and applicants can often be...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 2, 2023
The rise of private equity in the grants management software and corporate social responsibility software markets: What grantmakers need to know
Private Equity (PE) is the elephant in the room Over the past decade, private equity (PE)...
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By SmartSimple Software | July 27, 2023
Private equity and philanthropy: Exploring the implications
Written by Mike Reid, COO and co-founder of SmartSimple Software Private equity ownership and the...
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By SmartSimple Software | June 28, 2023
News & updates: June 2023
Celebrate the solstice with SmartSimple's June newsletter! Whether it's the longest or shortest day...
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By SmartSimple Software | June 27, 2023
SmartSimple Unite - where innovation and collaboration converge
A look back at Unite 2023, hosted in Barcelona on May 25th to 26th. The community conference...
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By SmartSimple Software | June 16, 2023
Transforming philanthropy: Enhancing grants management with SmartSimple Cloud
Embracing technological excellence: Real-world successes of streamlined workflows, comprehensive...
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By SmartSimple Software | May 31, 2023
Introducing Instant Application Summaries powered by SmartSimple Cloud +AI
Harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline grant application summaries during the...
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By SmartSimple Software | April 24, 2023
Introducing AI-Assisted Application Screening: Transform your grant review process with intelligent pre-screening
Better manage large volumes of incoming applications using AI to automatically pre-screen...
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By SmartSimple Software | March 30, 2023
Introducing the Supported Application Process: Advancing equitable grantmaking with artificial intelligence
Enhancing the grant application experience for grantees and grantmakers alike with SmartSimple...
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By SmartSimple Software | March 23, 2023
Exploring the surge in M&A within the GMS and CSR software market
We recently conducted a study to understand the trends and patterns of acquisition within the...
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By SmartSimple Software | March 8, 2023
Introducing SmartSimple Cloud +AI, the most important product launch in our 20-year history
Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform the future of work. With the introduction of...
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By SmartSimple Software | February 16, 2023
Introducing Eric Lauer, new CEO of SmartSimple Software
We are excited to announce that our Co-Founder, Eric Lauer, has been appointed CEO of SmartSimple...
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By SmartSimple Software | February 1, 2023
SmartSimple and Esri: A Partnership for Cutting-Edge Solutions
We are thrilled to kick-off 2023 by announcing our partnership with Esri. Esri software is...
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By SmartSimple Software | January 31, 2023
Unite 2023 May 25th to 26th | Global Community Conference, Barcelona
Our first of two global community conferences for 2023, SmartSimple Unite entices you to the...
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By SmartSimple Software | December 12, 2022
Visual Mapping: a powerful technology for displaying philanthropic activity
This past month, we were honoured to assist our client Philanthropy Ireland in achieving their...
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By SmartSimple Software | November 14, 2022
SmartSimple to further strengthen authentication with platform-wide rollout of MFA
It’s estimated that 24 billion usernames and password combinations are being sold on the dark web....
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By SmartSimple Software | November 1, 2022
SmartSimple launches new Platform Certification Program
SmartSimple Cloud has become the preferred cloud-based automation platform for many of the world’s...
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By SmartSimple Software | October 17, 2022
Turn trust-based philanthropy from an idea into a viable approach
Fundamentally, trust-based philanthropy is about knocking down barriers and bringing balance to the...
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By SmartSimple Software | October 12, 2022
Hear from your peers: The Marine Institute of Ireland
Over the twenty years we’ve been supporting the SmartSimple community, we’ve been fortunate enough...
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By SmartSimple Software | October 5, 2022
Hear from your peers: Merz North America
After twenty years of learning, building and growing, our efforts have come to focus. Since we...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 28, 2022
A Truly Global Gathering Planned at SmartSimple’s 2022 Unite EMEA Conference
October 25, 2019. That’s the last time we had the privilege of spending time with the SmartSimple...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 27, 2022
Hear from your peers: Science Foundation Ireland
Twenty years ago we embarked on a journey. SmartSimple Cloud was the grand experiment. We aspired...
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By SmartSimple Software | June 29, 2022
He, She, They? Supporting more Inclusive Workplace Communities
Over the years, the LGBTQ2S+ community has developed its own terminology, and with it, clearer...
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By SmartSimple Software | May 13, 2022
How to Successfully Automate your Granting Process
Imagine two grantmaking organizations, A and B. They each need to buy software to manage their...
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By SmartSimple Software | March 29, 2022
SmartSimple continues to strengthen its security posture with launch of new Trust Center
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Trust Center, an information hub where all security,...
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By SmartSimple Software | February 1, 2022
SmartSimple Cloud becomes the first platform to offer Gaeilge (Irish) as a baseline language
Ireland is an important market for us, with a growing, flourishing user community. It’s also where...
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By SmartSimple Software | December 16, 2021
SmartSimple Cloud not impacted by Apache Log4j Security vulnerability
Security update regarding the critical Apache Log4j Security Vulnerability
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By SmartSimple Software | June 30, 2021
SmartSimple's Global Recharge Week for Staff, Happening August 2-6
2020 and 2021 have been extremely challenging for all of us. A global pandemic, the adoption of...
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By SmartSimple Software | May 12, 2021
SmartSimple Software Named 2021 Social Impact Partner of the Year by Amazon Web Services
Image provided by Amazon Web Services SmartSimple Software is excited to announce that we've...
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By SmartSimple Software | November 11, 2020
How SmartSimple Cloud’s Committee Manager Module Simplifies Research Reviewer Assignments
Since the advent of COVID-19, the research grant community has begun to depend more on...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 23, 2020
Efficiently Manage Your Grantmaking Finances With SmartSimple Cloud’s Budget Manager Module
Along with having a clear mission and efficient processes, effective budgeting is critically...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 18, 2020
Simplifying Collaboration Using Invitations in SmartSimple Cloud
Collaborating with multiple users on one application, especially when working remotely, can be a...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 11, 2020
Everyone is starting to adopt the UN SDG framework, but how can you effectively track your efforts against it?
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a widely adopted blueprint for...
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By SmartSimple Software | June 25, 2020
5 Things to Consider when Starting Your Impact Measurement Journey
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By SmartSimple Software | September 27, 2019
6 Common CSR Program Challenges (And How You Can Solve Them)
Successfully implementing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy is both challenging and...
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By SmartSimple Software | April 9, 2019
A Brief History of CSR
80% of the world’s 250 largest companies actively issue Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)...
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By SmartSimple Software | February 22, 2019
15 Stories of Success to Inspire Your Employee Volunteer Program
With corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices becoming a solidified standard, businesses are...
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By SmartSimple Software | December 5, 2018
Beyond Jargon: Defining Transparency In Philanthropy
Photo by Helena Lopes In any given industry, there are go-to buzzwords that have importance but can...
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By SmartSimple Software | September 24, 2018
4 Major Challenges of Scholarship Matching For Staff and Students (And How To Fix It)
It’s an understatement to say that managing scholarship programs can be tedious and time-consuming,...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 23, 2018
Why You Should Be Measuring Your Philanthropic Impact And Outcomes
Impact and outcomes measurement have been popular buzzwords in the philanthropic community over the...
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By SmartSimple Software | August 22, 2018
Why Diversity, Inclusion, And Equity Are Essential In 21st Century Philanthropy
The "new face" of philanthropy is not really new at all. Diverse communities have not only been...
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By SmartSimple Software | July 30, 2018
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity - The Impact of Women in Leadership
Photo by Mimi Thian Diversity, inclusion and equity are topics on the radar of corporations around...
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By SmartSimple Software | July 3, 2018
How Dollars For Doers Can Be The Best Employee Giving Program For Your Company
Photo by Daniel Funes Fuentes The number of companies integrating Corporate Social Responsibility...
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By SmartSimple Software | June 18, 2018
How To Effectively Measure The Impact Of Your Corporate Giving Program
Photo by Franki Chamaki The 2017 Giving in Numbers report created by the Conference Board and the...
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By SmartSimple Software | May 2, 2018
3 Ways To Simplify the Tracking of Your Research Funding Outcomes
Photograph by Samuel Zeller The research you fund is only as good as the outcomes it generates....
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By Stirling Myles | April 26, 2018
Promoting Gender Equality: SmartSimple’s Women in Tech Open House
The SmartSimple Women in Tech Open House took place on April 25, providing an open and inclusive...
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By SmartSimple Software | March 26, 2018
How Machine Learning Can Help Grants Management
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are rapidly enhancing how we work, but what does this...
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By SmartSimple Software | March 1, 2018
5 Ways Community Foundations Can Align Grantmaking and Fundraising Goals
Within the foundation world, grantmaking and fund development roles are often treated like opposite...