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Kristen Neithercut

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  • Case Study: Enhancing Innovation at Research Ireland 

    About Research Ireland Client: Research IrelandIndustry: Private FoundationKey Stakeholders: Donal Keane (COO)Client Since: 2009Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud €460 million annually in research funding Overview Research Ireland (Formerly Science Foundation Ireland) is the driving force behind Ireland’s transformation into a global hub for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Managing nearly €460 million annually in research Read More

  • Case Study: Building Resilience at the City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture 

    About the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Client: City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture Industry: Private Foundation – Arts Key Stakeholders: Sarah Leon (Community Investments and Engagement Director) Client Since: 2019 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture supports one of the largest and most diverse communities in Read More

  • Case Study: Transforming Grant Management at Bader Philanthropies 

    About Bader Philanthropies Client: Bader Philanthropies Industry: Private Foundation – Charitable Key Stakeholders: Kim Thao (Operations Manager) Client Since: 2019 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  Bader Philanthropies, a Milwaukee-based foundation granting over $16 million annually, sought a modern, cloud-based solution to replace its outdated and rigid grants management software, GIFTS Classic. With increasing demands, limited user access, and a Read More

  • Case Study: Empowering Grant Management at the Helios Education Foundation 

    About the Helios Education Foundation Client: Helios Education Foundation Industry: Education Foundation Key Stakeholders: Erika Morse (Grants Management Director) Client Since: 2013 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  The Helios Education Foundation is dedicated to ensuring postsecondary education is within reach for all individuals in Arizona and Florida, with a particular focus on historically underserved communities. Their initiatives span early Read More

  • Case Study: Elevating Grantmaking Efficiency at the Irving Harris Foundation 

    About the Irving Harris Foundation Client: Irving Harris Foundation Industry: Private Foundation – Family Key Stakeholders: June Matayoshi (Grants Manager) Client Since: 2013 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  $10- $15million annually in grants Overview  Irving Harris Foundation is a small family foundation based in Chicago. They provide grants to not-for-profitorganizations focused on enhancing early childhood, reproductive health & justice, arts Read More

  • Case Study: Transforming Reporting at the Pennsylvania IOLTA Board 

    About the Pennsylvania IOLTA Board Client: Pennsylvania IOLTA Board Industry: Private Foundation Key Stakeholders: Jim Swoyer (Grants Manager) Client Since: 2018 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  The Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (PA IOLTA) Board administers funds to provide civil legal aid to low-income Pennsylvanians. Despite overseeing one of the largest IOLTA programs in the U.S., the organization Read More

  • Case Study: Unifying Funding at Boehringer Ingelheim 

    About Boehringer Ingelheim Client: Boehringer Ingelheim  Industry: Pharmaceuticals Key Stakeholders: Stanislav Kischner (Global Data & Platform Owner) Client Since: 2019 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  Headquartered in Germany, Boehringer Ingelheim is a world-leading, research-driven pharmaceutical company. With operations spanning across 18 countries and more than 51,000 employees, BI’s mission is to improve human and animal health through innovation. Read More

  • Case Study: Streamlining CSR at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) 

    About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) Industry: Healthcare Foundation Key Stakeholders: Kellie Duhon, Joe Smith (Director) Client Since: 2020 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA), a nonprofit health insurer committed to enhancing the well-being of Louisianians, was managing a wide array of corporate giving Read More

  • Case Study: Supporting Growth at the California Arts Council 

    About the California Arts Council Client: California Arts Council Industry: Private Foundation – Arts Key Stakeholders: Kala Kowtha (IT Specialist) Client Since: 2017 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  The California Arts Council is a state agency whose mission is to advance California through the arts and creativity. Appointed by the Governor and State Legislature, its members promote public participation Read More

  • Case Study: Improving Efficiency at Enterprise Ireland 

    About Enterprise Ireland Client: Enterprise Ireland Industry: Government Agency Key Stakeholders: Majella Maher (Program Manager) Client Since: 2012 Tools Used: SmartSimple Cloud  Overview  Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for supporting Irish businesses and fostering innovation. Through programs like the Commercialisation Fund, the agency invests in cutting-edge research to drive the development of new products, services, and technology-based Read More