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We are excited to announce the addition of Bennett Schwab to the SmartSimple team in the role Director of Business Development. He joins SmartSimple with an extensive accounting and software background; he spent the last 15 years working with foundations to address their technology and software needs. Working hand in hand with clients  through the entire sales process, he worked to eliminate the confusion and related stress due to inefficient or outdated practices and procedures thereby giving foundations the freedom to focus on mission critical outcomes. Bennett also brings with him a breadth of experience gained from working in the financial, technology and non-profit sector. In his previous roles as Controller, Accounting Specialist and Consultant, Bennett honed his technical as well as his financial skills. In his new role, Bennett will: Establish relationships with potential clients, understand their unique needs and offer solutions to meet those needs Serve as...

July Upgrade SmartSimple's next enhancement package is going live on July 17th. Remember that our  Wiki  always contains information about upgrades so you can see what's in the pipeline. You can also visit our website to  register  for our July 21st upgrade webinar.  New version of SmartSimple's Report Builder (BETA) Now, SmartSimple users can select to use a streamlined report builder for individual reports. New version of the date picker Scrolling selecting years has gotten easier with the new date picker. Janus record select Janus subscribers will now be able to create filters to easily select training records. Custom file names There is now an option to auto-name newly uploaded files. New Calendar upgrade We've updated the new calendar so clients can specify colours based on event type. Events can be displayed in a pop-up window when selected....

SmartSimple is very excited to announce that we’ll be attending Philanthropy Exchange , the 2014 Annual Conference by the Council on Foundations (COF). This event takes place from June 8 – 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. Use the hashtag #PHILX14 to stay updated on Twitter! #PHILX14 will see leaders from around the world gathering together to discuss philanthropy’s role in bridging divides in America. This important three-day event will include enlightening demonstrations, workshops, lectures and discussions about critically important issues in the philanthropic sector. Learn more about the COF and the 2014 conference at their main website .  SmartSimple will be participating as an exhibitor, where we will be showcasing the power of GMS360 °, our cloud-based grants management system. Visit Booth #8 to speak with us directly, or email sales@smartsimple.com to arrange a one-on-one discussion. Be sure to check out our main site to learn more about SmartSimple and ...

SmartSimple Software is proud to announce Janus – SmartSimple’s Machine Learning tool. This powerful extension of SmartSimple’s Grants, Research and Case Management Systems enables organizations of all types to look at their past to help predict stronger outcomes in the future.  Imagine if one could easily identify which funding applications have the greatest chances of success, or which medical claims are most likely to be fraudulent. Organizations, vendors, and practitioners will continue to make all decisions - but with SmartSimple's Janus, they receive support that simply does not exist in other systems. Janus can be trained to analyze an organization’s data, such as grant applications or medical claims. Organizations can select as many inputs as needed, along with a single output. Janus then determines how these inputs affect the output. Once Janus has been trained, these results - and the likelihood of the outcomes - are applied to any new applications or cases submitt...

Funding and collaboration are two of the most important factors in medical research, so we at SmartSimple were very excited to learn of the newly announced initiatives involving Brain Canada Research Fund , the Government of Canada, the Azrieli Foundation, and the Chagnon Family. This collaboration will provide funding for five research projects focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and Autism, with specific focus on the treatment and prevention of Autism sprectrum disorders, Fragile-X syndrome, and Alzeimer’s disease. To learn more, visit the Azrieli Foundation 's website or read their news release here: http://www.azrielifoundation.org/2014/05/azrieli-foundation-partners-with-federal-government-in-15-million-investment-in-fragile-x-and-autism-research-in-canada/ Find out more about SmartSimple, our partners in research, or our research management system RMS360 ° ,  by contacting us at info@smartsimple.com or visiting our main website .

This blog series will summarize the presentations from this year's SmartSimple Community Conference. SmartSimple's Web User Interface & Graphic Designer Mark Bridger presented "Get Smart with SmartSimple's Training Videos" for our clients in all vertical markets. With support from Technical Community Manager Eric Lauer, the presentation detailed the creation and editing of training videos, as well as recommended software and equipment. The presentation began by listing various reasons for creating videos (saves you time, increases community engagement, establishes expertise in your market) as well as the various types you can create. While training videos were the focus of the presentation, tutorials, webinars, PSAs, and company culture videos were also briefly discussed. Next, Mark recommended software for video capturing and editing, as well as the associated costs. Equipment was recommended, as well. Particularly useful is a professional microphone ...

We at SmartSimple are happy to report that April was one of our busiest months yet – and May’s shaping up to be even busier! New, free and interactive webinars are coming your way, with topics ranging from our Machine Learning tool Janus, to new and exciting SmartSimple innovations, to useful features in our grants management system , GMS360°. Visit our main website's  Events page  to register for the webinar of your choice, and read below for the full webinar descriptions: SmartSimple’s New & Exciting Innovations Dates: April 30 , May 8 , and May 22 There's always something brewing at the SmartSimple laboratory. Join us as we showcase new and exciting features such as Google Maps integration, and the creation and signing of documents in your SmartSimple system. Enjoy interactive demonstrations of these features and find out how they will benefit your organization. Introducing Janus Dates: May 13 and May 27 Janus Machine Learning is an extension ...