The SmartSimple Blog

Are you ready for a game changer? SmartSimple is excited to be attending Florida Philanthropic Network’s 2014 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy. This event will be held on January 30-31, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. The theme this year is game changers , new and interesting trends for Florida, and how philanthropy needs the best possible outcomes for their communities. SmartSimple will participate with representation from Todd Lapin ( Director of Strategic Accounts) to exhibit the power and flexibility of our grants management platform , GMS360°. To find out more about the Florida Philanthropic Network and their annual summit, please check out their official website or follow them on Twitter . Interested in setting up a meeting with us at this year’s FPN Statewide Summit? Wish to discuss how GMS360° can benefit your organization? Don't hesitate to reach us at 1-866-239-0991, email at sales@smartsimple.com , or visit our website .

Our Employee Spotlight series will highlight a different member of the SmartSimple crew every week. Take some time to get to know the wonderful and diverse team behind the SmartSimple platform! Steven Imbaquingo is a member of our Technical Community Support team and has been working at SmartSimple since March 2013. We spoke with him this week to find out more about his background, hobbies, and his favourite part about working for SmartSimple. Keep reading to find out! Productivity or subject matter expert tip : When creating a ticket, it is crucial to provide as much information as possible. This will help everyone assisting in the ticket to understand and complete the issue in a quick and orderly fashion. What is your favorite part about working for SmartSimple?  My favorite part about working for SmartSimple is the helpful and positive environment I am involved in. We all have one goal as employees, which is to help this company grow in a positive way. What a...

Our Employee Spotlight series will highlight a different member of the SmartSimple crew every week. Take some time to get to know the wonderful and diverse team behind the SmartSimple platform! David Resnick is our Product Marketing Manager and has been working for SmartSimple since November 2011. As we begin a brand new year of new Employee Spotlight interviews, David tells us his best productivity tip, his favourite book, and a peek into his international past. Productivity tip: The number of hours in a day is one of the few things we can be certain about. So, looking at the impact of a task/project-to-time ratio is crucial. It is also beneficial to take on a holistic view, in prioritizing a given project or task according to a wider context, as well as related dependencies. Of course, asking for help when needed is a must. What is your favourite part about working for SmartSimple? The people, the pace, and the constant innovation. What are your hobbies? I enjoy r...

SmartSimple is proud to announce that American Express Foundation’s President and head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Timothy McClimon, has received recognition as one of the Top 100 Leaders in Trustworthy Business . You can read the full Top 100 list by Trust Across America here . American Express Foundation utilizes SmartSimple's GMS360 ° as their grants management system . GMS360 ° manages the full life cycle of American Express' giving program, from applications to post-award processes. Be sure to follow Timothy McClimon on Twitter ( @timmclimon ) for daily updates on American Express and the latest CSR trends. About American Express Foundation American Express supports hundreds of non-profit organizations each year through its foundation and corporate giving activities. Grants are made under the Historic Preservation, Leadership and Community Service themes that reflect their company values and complement their business priorities. Visit the American Exp...