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Managing scholarships just got easier—new Universal Application (UA) updates in SLM make the process smarter, faster, and more impactful for administrators and applicants alike. With these new enhancements, you can: ? Easily manage and communicate with committees ? Improve transparency for applicants ? Streamline approvals and follow-ups ? Make faster, data-informed decisions It’s all about saving time, improving experiences, and making a bigger impact with less manual effort. Not using SLM yet? Discover how it can support your team and help you focus more on your mission: https://okt.to/truYwO

Grant reporting serves multiple purposes for organizations seeking funding. Not only does it ensure that funds are allocated properly and reduce the likelihood of human error, but it also shows funders that your organization is capable of effective, accountable grant management—potentially paving the way for even larger grant opportunities in the future. ?? This blog post from Foundant shares best practices for diligent grant reporting, including reporting timelines and how to set the right SMART goals for your organization. To learn more, visit https://okt.to/aZrJ7t #GrantManagement #SMARTGoals #GrantReporting

Exciting to see our SmartSimple Software team immersed in meaningful discussions at #PEAK2025NOLA

?? We’re headed to CASE CCUF 2025 – Are you? We’ll be in Chicago for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Conference for College and University Foundations, March 30–April 1! ??Stop by our booth to say hi and see how CommunitySuite and Scholarship Lifecycle Manager can support the important work you do, from fundraising and fund accounting to scholarship management. Whether you're exploring new tools or just want to connect, we’d love to chat! Learn more about the event: https://okt.to/6pxK81 #CASECCUF #HigherEd #CollegeFoundations #Scholarships #FundAccounting #Philanthropy

?? PEAK Conference Day 1 - What a kickoff! Day 1 at the PEAK Conference set the tone for an engaging and insightful week. The opening session set the tone for an inspiring and thought-provoking week of learning, connection, and collaboration across the grants management community. Stop by booths 26 & 27 to say hello, share your story, and learn how Foundant and SmartSimple Software support effective, community-centered grantmaking. Let’s keep the momentum going!

?? Share Your Grantseeking Experience! GrantStation is gathering insights for the 2025 State of Grantseeking? Survey, a global study capturing trends from nonprofits, educational institutions, grant professionals, and government entities. By participating, you help create a valuable, free resource that informs the grantseeking community, benchmarks performance, and enhances funding strategies. The resulting reports and webinars—offered free of charge—will highlight key funding trends to support organizations like yours. Survey Deadline: March 31, 2025 Completely anonymous—your input shapes an accurate picture of today’s grantseeking landscape. Take the survey now: https://okt.to/0EqAmJ Survey results will be published here: https://okt.to/qC1fKG To stay in the loop on upcoming insights and events, consider signing up for their newsletter: https://okt.to/NM5yKE #GrantSeeking #Nonprofits #FundingTrends #Survey

Among the numerous pain points that scholarship providers and educational funders need to navigate, the most common is finding the “needle in the haystack.” In other words, having to wade through hundreds or thousands of applications to find the one student that meets virtually all of the organization’s criteria. Enter Universal Application, in which an applicant can fill out a singular application and be matched with the scholarship opportunities that align the closest with their responses. Foundant has implemented Universal Applications into Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (SLM), and recently provided updates to the feature, including committee management and increased transparency for scholarship applicants. For more information, visit https://okt.to/zeISX9 #foundantforphilanthropy #scholarshipsolutions

It's World Water Day! Held on March 22 every years since 1993, this is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of fresh water. Today, we celebrate water and raise awareness. Learn more: https://okt.to/2fIPr0 #WorldWaterDay

For Women's History Month, it is imperative to highlight the philanthropic initiatives that go into uplifting women across the country. From expanding access to healthcare to ensuring freedom from violence, ongoing philanthropic efforts to improve the quality of life for women everywhere deserve recognition. This includes the work of our partners at the Chicago Foundation for Women, who have been providing over $50 million in grants for women and girls in Chicago. Since 1985, the CFW has done incredible work in address the needs and most pressing issues surrounding women and girls across the Chicagoland area. For more information, visit https://okt.to/djCruP #foundantforphilanthropy #WomensHistoryMonth2025

Effective grant management goes far beyond signing forms and sending emails to funders; it involves rigorous application processes, strict compliance procedures, and streamlined review mechanisms. However, achieving these goals requires extensive paperwork, human effort, and collaboration between teams. Grant management software, particularly solutions with AI tools, can enhance the review process and accelerate grant allocation and awards. This article from Foundant explores how AI tools are transforming grant applications and reviews—from AI-generated applicant summaries to advanced risk detection and flagging. To learn more about how AI is enhancing grant management, visit https://okt.to/oWrl7m #foundantforphilanthropy #grantsmanagement