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How Missoula County Modernized Grant Management with Foundant's Grant Lifecycle Manager

Before adopting Foundant's Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM), Missoula County managed its entire grants process through emailed Word documents, scattered spreadsheets, and manual tracking. There was no centralized system, no applicant portal, and no single source of truth. Four years later, grants technician Heather Powers shares how GLM transformed the way Missoula County government administers grants — giving applicants a single portal to access everything they need, giving staff real-time reporting capabilities, and giving grantees full visibility into their request history. Missoula County also speaks to what sets Foundant apart from other software vendors: world-class customer support with response times under 30 minutes, and a company culture that feels genuinely client-focused — not just lip service. In this video, you'll hear about: Moving from email-based grant management to a fully centralized system How GLM improved the applicant and grantee experience Building public-facing dashboards Why Foundant's customer support has "raised the bar" for what great service looks like Navigating software costs within strict government budget constraints

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How the Iowa West Foundation Streamlined Riak and Delivered $75K in Same-Day Grant Support

The Iowa West Foundation, a private foundation in southwest Iowa, recognized the need for a more intentional approach to assessing and managing risk in its grantmaking. While deeply embedded in the community and focused on outcomes, the foundation sought a clearer framework to evaluate risk, communicate potential challenges to its board, and empower grantees to surface issues earlier.

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Why OCRA Chose SmartSimple: Configuration Built for Research Grantmaking

When Kristin McGowan joined the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), she inherited a grant management system full of limitations and inefficiencies. After benchmarking alternatives, she chose SmartSimple for its unmatched configuration, research-specific capabilities, and ability to streamline the entire grant lifecycle. In this short video, Kristin shares how SmartSimple transformed her workflow as a team of one — from LOIs to post‑award reporting — and why she now “screams from the rooftops” about the platform’s impact.

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When Support Becomes Partnership

Meaningful work is never easy. But it’s easier when you’re not doing it alone. Hear from Acclaim Mobility Management, Arts Midwest, The Cannon Foundation, and The Coca‑Cola Foundation as they share how Foundant continues to support them in the moments that matter most. If that kind of partnership matters to you, you’ll feel right at home with Foundant.

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How Acclaim Mobility Management Scales with SmartSimple | Foundant Client Story

Discover how Acclaim Mobility Management uses SmartSimple as the backbone of their organization to deliver secure, scalable, and customized case management solutions. In this testimonial, Alana Hodge, Director of Technology Innovation, shares how SmartSimple helps: ✅ Keep teams and consultants organized ✅ Ensure data security for sensitive medical information ✅ Provide tailored solutions for diverse client needs ✅ Seamlessly measure impact with intuitive reporting tools ✅ Build strong relationships through the SmartSimple community SmartSimple is more than software—it’s a partner in growth and innovation.

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How The Cannon Foundation Streamlined Grant Management with SmartSimple by Foundant

Discover how The Cannon Foundation simplified its grant management process using SmartSimple by Foundant. In this testimonial, Grants Officer Kara Fleiger shares how the platform’s GuideStar integration and responsive support team helped her stay organized, keep grantees on track, and eliminate manual checks.

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How Arts Midwest Streamlined Grantmaking with SmartSimple by Foundant

Discover how Arts Midwest transformed its grantmaking operations using SmartSimple for Grants Management. In this testimonial, Grants Officer Joshua Feist shares how the platform simplified internal and external processes, eliminated costly add-ons, and delivered powerful features like Smart Versioning and Impact Mapping—all included at no extra cost. Learn why Arts Midwest values SmartSimple’s intuitive design, customizable tools, and exceptional support, plus how joining the Arts & Culture user group expanded collaboration and best practices.

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How The Coca-Cola Foundation Transformed CSR Operations with SmartSimple by Foundant

Discover how The Coca-Cola Foundation streamlined its corporate social responsibility (CSR) processes using SmartSimple CSR. In this testimonial, Angela Randall and Julie Berenson share how automation, easy configuration, and powerful features like SmartCards have saved their team up to 40% of their time. Learn why grantees love the platform’s ease of use, how impact measurement became seamless, and why premium support and community make Foundant a true partner—not just a vendor.

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Mission Mutual on Building Collaboration | SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management

Discover how Mission Mutual, a faith-based organization, uses Foundant’s SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management to foster collaboration across internal teams, external partners, and applicants. In this testimonial, Mission Mutual shares how SmartSimple Cloud has helped their organization improve cross-functional collaboration, enhance access to data, and streamline the application review process.

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