Entries by Dee Butler

Transforming Office Output In The Digital Age

It’s safe to say that this pandemic has helped a lot of workers and companies alike find new ways to adapt to work and their output in general. Some of these methods have proven hugely positive, while others may have taken a little longer than expected. It is clear that some industries were prepared for […]

Academic Submissions; Making Life Easier

Academic research is time consuming in and of itself at the best of times. So, the prospect of saving time to process, upload and organise hundreds of thousands of applications is surely a ‘no brainer’. With a flexible approach to how this is done, it’s worth noting how digitisation can make such a huge difference to so many in the education and […]

Keeping Your Company Safe And Organised At An Uncertain Time

The shock of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen changes never experienced before happen across the board for companies in every industry, worldwide, where it comes to getting work done. As a lot of offices are attempting to get back to some form of normality, there are a lot of factors to consider for the future. […]

Grant Management Systems In The Current Climate

It is an unprecedented age which has seen huge disruption to businesses and communication worldwide, so naturally it has never been more important to plan for the next stage of development. The grant management system exists to provide businesses with clarity in an efficient way, to ease the stress and confusion caused by much of […]

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Why Should You Consider Using Pre-Recorded Video Questions?

Submit is an incredibly versatile online submission system with tons of different question types. We’ve got multiple-choice, file upload and even digital signature. However, probably the least understood question type is our pre-recorded video questions. Applicants self-record video answers to your pre-set questions on your form. This allows you to meet the real person behind […]

We’ve Given Our Workspaces A Lick Of Paint

Ensuring candidates enjoy a smooth experience is an absolute must for our clients. Their hard work devising workflows need to be enhanced by a robust and modern candidate workspace. After all, it’s the place where candidates will carefully craft their applications. You want it to at least look appealing. That’s why we decided to give […]

Single Sign-On (SSO) Is The Latest Addition To Submit’s Feature Toolbox

You asked and, we listened. Submit now offers social login support to clients on the Start, Create and Pro pricing plans while Enterprise clients can now enjoy complete custom Enterprise level single sign-on (SSO) support. What is single sign-on (SSO)? Single sign-on (SSO) is a way to enable single-click credentials and secure identity verification while […]

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The Problem With Free Online Form Builders

You might think those free online form builders are working for your awards programs. Sure, you might be collecting applications simply enough. But, if you need to do anything complicated with that information? Good luck! Are you demonstrating the very best of your program to candidates? Does the page feel outdated? Are entrants constantly emailing […]

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3 Sure-Fire Tips To Decrease Unqualified Applications

No matter what type of application you’re receiving, you’ve more than likely come across a fair share of ill-suited candidates. We see it for managers of grants, awards, scholarships, and even TV talent casting. For some of our clients, this can be a relatively harmless annoyance. A client recently told us about a recruitment application […]

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Best practices of effective grantmakers

Regardless of a fund’s grantmaking capacity, culture or history, there are likely some elements of grantmaking that are unlikely to ever go out of style. Despite digital advancements, the process of conceptualising your mission, assessing your ability to achieve this mission and ultimately deciding which organisations to support has mostly remained unchanged. However, as the […]

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5 essential features of an online awards management software

As you know, running an awards program is rewarding but can be incredibly complex. Particularly at scale. There is a horde of online awards management software out there vying for your attention. Finding the right one for your organisation can transform your awards program. Provided they have the right features. Essentially, the software you choose […]

3 easy ways to improve your application submission process

Whether you manage awards, grants, scholarships, or other programs, using an online solution to manage application intake and review saves time and effort. That’s a given! However, how can you make sure you’re setting up an efficient workflow process from day one? Sometimes the best insight comes from those that have been there before. We have […]

Why move your grant management process online?

In the 1920s, H.P. Lovecraft said: The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown Deciding to change your grant applications or submission process might feel like a monumental task. You have thoughtfully built a grant management system to deliver what you […]