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Embracing technological excellence: Real-world successes of streamlined workflows, comprehensive compliance, and scalable operations in grants management

Grants management is an integral part of many organizations' operations, and with it comes a series of complexities – from ensuring efficient workflows and regulatory compliance, to scaling up in line with the organization's growth. While these challenges can be daunting, innovative technology platforms like SmartSimple Cloud are making waves in the sector, transforming the way organizations approach and handle grants management. Through real-world success stories, we explore how SmartSimple Cloud is empowering organizations such as The Pohlad Foundation, Boehringer Ingelheim (BI), and the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF), providing them with tailored solutions that not only overcome their unique hurdles but also drive efficiency and effectiveness in their grants management operations.

Harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline grant application summaries during the application review stage of the grants management lifecycle

Reviewing applications has always been a foundational part of grants management. As processes have grown more complex, many organizations have incorporated grant summaries into their strategy. These summaries serve as a valuable tool for various purposes such as initial reviews, community sharing, and even in board books for board members. However, creating individual summaries for each application can be a daunting task. It's not only time-consuming but also challenging to maintain consistency, particularly for programs that receive a large volume of applications.

SmartSimple returned as an exhibitor at last year's PEAK Grantmaking conference, one of the largest gatherings in the grants management industry. As an exhibitor, we looked forward to connecting with existing clients, networking with potential prospects, and gaining valuable insight into the latest industry trends. Whether you attended the event in person or virtually, we hoped you visited our booth, number 209, to learn more about our solutions.

Better manage large volumes of incoming applications using AI to automatically pre-screen applications with SmartSimple Cloud +AI

Grantmaking organizations play a crucial role in supporting community initiatives, but managing a large volume of applications and ensuring equitable funding can be challenging. To help grantmaking organizations overcome these obstacles, we are happy to introduce AI-Assisted Application Screening, powered by our SmartSimple Cloud +AI.

Enhancing the grant application experience for grantees and grantmakers alike with SmartSimple Cloud +AI

Grantmakers play a critical role in funding projects and initiatives that significantly impact their communities. However, creating equitable granting programs can be difficult given the possible disparities between potential grant applicants. Applicants without dedicated grant writers, those with limited resources, or those with varying writing and communications skills, may find it difficult to construct strong proposals. In some cases, an otherwise suitable applicant may be eliminated due to their inability to properly construct an application.