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We’re excited to announce our partnership with CAF America, a global leader in domestic and cross-border grantmaking, to provide a full service, end-to-end solution for SmartSimple’s corporate enterprise and community foundation clients. Our collaboration joins SmartSimple’s leading-edge workplace giving and grants management software with CAF America’s expertise in charity vetting and advisory services. Together, this solution creates a completely integrated client platform and experience. From workplace giving, campaign management, charity vetting, to donation and grant payment processing, this partnership offers a one-stop shop service that handles every backend function of your foundation. Now, here’s a breakdown of the benefits What SmartSimple clients will get from this partnership: SmartSimple Donor Advised Funds hosted by CAF America Tax receipt at the time the donation is made CAF America’s enhanced Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML ...

Most people think of smartphone apps as mindless diversions or casual games. However, many startups and organizations have created apps in the hopes of aiding social good and inspiring others for the digital age. Check out these five ways you can carry your favorite causes in your pocket: GoodGuide Website |  iTunes Store | Google Play This consumer-conscious app makes use of your smartphone’s camera to scan product barcodes and instantly rate it based on health, safety, environmental and social responsibility factors. Detailed information about the social responsibility of various consumer brands is also available in-app. Ushahidi  Website | iTunes Store Designed to keep the public current with information on protests, civil unrest, and global events, Ushahidi is a crowdsourced app used by activists, reporters and the general public worldwide. Information is displayed via an interactive map for easy access to the regions that matter most you. The Extraord...

SmartSimple is pleased to announce we'll be sponsoring this year's Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. The event will take place on September 12, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. These awards recognize the work being carried out by Irish and multinational companies to improve the lives of their employees and to enhance the civic environment in which they operate.  Awards will be given in several categories, including: Excellence in Community - Partnership with Charity Excellence in Environment Excellence in CSR Communication Excellence in International CSR Outstanding Achievement in CSR Please visit the Chambers Ireland main website for more information about these awards and to view all shortlisted candidates. SmartSimple provides an innovative management solution for the granting , research , and corporate social responsibility efforts of foundations all over the world. Our established Irish and international user base spans governmental...