Tag Archive for: Charity
Creating Engaging and Efficient Application Forms
Advice, Getting Started, Online Submissions
An application that’s too long, too boring and too demanding can make even the most ambitious candidate snooze.
A student applying for university, a small organisation applying for a grant, or a citizen applying for a civil licence—it…
How To Create A Culture Of Innovation: 8 Fundamental Steps
Advice, Innovation
Every company wants an innovative culture.
But beyond the title what does an innovative culture actually look like in real life? To answer that, we need to look at what company culture really means.
“Company culture” has become…
6 Fundamental Tips For Rapid-Response Grantmaking
Advice, Grant Management Category
With so many communities around the world currently facing urgent needs, more grantmakers are adding rapid-response practices to their list of priorities.
The grant management process is a complex one. It’s multi-layered, multi-phased…
9 Tips For Hosting A Virtual Awards Ceremony During COVID-19
Advice, Awards Management
The sheer thought of hosting an awards ceremony in our current climate might make a few people run for cover, but in true Submit spirit, this is all about re-evaluating, rethinking and adapting.
Virtual events have been popular since way…
Education In The Digital Future
Advice, Education
A lot has been mentioned about the opportunities for business, innovative advances in technology, and how a number of entrepreneurs have accelerated their start-ups this past year. Less of a focus in the news is how education is changing, not…
Open vs Closed Innovation: Which Is Best For Your Business?
Advice, Innovation
Innovation isn’t as simple as it once was.
It’s an extraordinary time for businesses to explore digital change, and the demand for creativity is accelerating. But for early-stage startups or businesses who are starting to explore…
The Future Of Higher Education In A Post-Pandemic World
Advice, Online Submissions
The pandemic has turned higher education upside down on its head.
With its closures and openings, and part closures, then further openings, students and teachers around the country are frustrated—and rightly so.
But rather than…
Grant Management: Embracing The Changes
Advice, Grant Management Category
The subject of grants management has recently come in for a lot of debate in the last number of years, in terms of how it is such a rewarding, but also developing job.
Recently that used to mean a lot of manual tracking, write ups, paper…
These 7 Grant Management Mistakes Will Cost You Big Time
Advice, Grant Management Category
The common goal of any funder is that organisations awarded with the grant do what they proposed, within the required budget, and generate some positive press in return.
And while the world of philanthropy doesn’t always go according to…
6 Non-Negotiable Questions To Ask When Choosing An Incubator Programme
Advice, Incubators
How can you spot a successful incubator programme?
The focus of an incubator is to replicate the kind of real-world business support that stretches way beyond what you might learn in business school. There are no exam questions or…
5 Signs Your Grant Management Process Is Broken (And How To Fix it)
Advice, Grant Management Category
Grantmaking is a ‘learn on the fly’ endeavour, and unless you’ve been doing it for decades, you likely rely on trial and error methods to get the work done.
But building the grant is only half the battle. When the applications roll…
Benefits Of The Innovation Portal
Advice, Innovation
As technology changes and accelerates at an even faster pace around the world, there will always be new elements that have to be shown with examples of how they work and can be implemented.
How to protect against similar outcomes in the…
Should Small Companies Care About CSR ? An Honest Answer
Advice, CSR, Philanthropy
When you think of CSR, do you automatically think of huge enterprises like McDonald’s, Microsoft, Disney or LEGO?
Sustainable business practices are being pursued and promoted by businesses of all sizes—even the itty bitty tiny…
Here’s How To Streamline All 3 Phases Of The Grant Cycle
Advice, Grant Management Category
When it comes to philanthropy, funders have almost as much administrative work as the actual grantmaking itself.
And while you can’t remove any aspects of the planning, implementation and management process, you can certainly streamline…
The 3 Types Of Innovation Every Business Needs To Know
Advice, Innovation
Innovation has become such a buzzword in recent years that it’s hard to remember what it actually means.
Companies often declare ‘we need to start innovating!’ or more commonly, ‘we are an innovative company’—but what does that…
How Accelerators And Incubators Can Continue Dominating Through The Pandemic
Accelerators, Incubators, News
There is a lot of negativity in the world today, so let’s focus instead on the potential for positives within a crisis. One area that we could refer to here is in entrepreneurs, and that all-important development of new business. Ignoring…
Calling All Startups! Top 10 Incubator & Accelerator Programmes In Ireland
Accelerators, Incubators, Innovation, News
Ireland has some of the best incubator and accelerator programmes in Europe, but before you consider applying for one, it’s important to know the difference between the two:
Incubators
Incubators are generally for new companies.…
The Current Impact And Future Of Incubators And Accelerators
Accelerators, Incubators, Innovation
A lot has been written about the social and economic fallout from the events of this year, and the same is true for the output and plans for most businesses worldwide. With the pandemic pushing back countless deadlines, plans and projects,…
Talent Casting Using Submit: Customer Stories
Advice, TV Talent Casting Category
Here at Submit, we constantly strive to build a platform that’s simple yet as powerful as possible for our customers. That means taking the lengthy, multi-layered phases of a review and turning it into a smart, intuitive and streamlined process…
Corporate Social Responsibility; More Vital Than Ever
Advice, CSR
The question of Corporate Social Responsibility has been one raised and debated more than ever given the present circumstances of the covid-19 pandemic. This is a way of talking about how a given company has an impact upon communities, while…
Innovation In Boosting Start-Ups, Making Work Transparent And Efficient
Accelerators, Advice, Incubators
It is true that great start-ups and professional non-profit organisations alike want to have a positive impact in today’s world, while doing the best job possible to attract the finest talent to do so.
While non-profits may have a clear…
Academia And The Ever-Changing Face Of Form Submissions
Advice, Grant Management Category
The industry of education is continuously changing at this point in the 21st century, and given the events surrounding the global pandemic, this will clearly not slow down any time soon. With regards to life in the academic surroundings, predominantly…
Video Application Questions; Making Them The Right Way!
Advice
In terms of an application process, the subject of ‘video questions’ is one that can be so useful in terms of timing and planning. How to do it in the right way in terms of engagement and how to get the attention of potential employers…
Grant Management Systems Focus: Philanthropy
Advice, Grant Management Category, Philanthropy
From the beginning of the year 2020, it’s fair to say nobody could have imagined the trials that the world would face. These are as much in health and various economies, as they are in regards to the constant disparity that those in underserved…
How Innovation And Creativity Can Be Maintained In This Climate
Advice, Grant Management Category, Innovation
Many companies are beginning to benefit from a necessary change of approach in the current predicament. The reason being, a reluctance to change in the past has now become forced, and because of this a lot of ‘outside the box’ thinking…
Working From Home Made Easier With Submit; Granular Team Permissions To Suit Any Structure And Workflow
Advice, Getting Started
With working from home accelerating to such a level that would never have been imagined pre-2020, it’s a good time to look at aspects of how this can all be managed. How the nature of the job itself flows is always a different matter, but…
Is Your Process Old-School? Start Automating These 5 Tasks For Your Next Review.
Advice
Good old-school throwbacks: one-player Solitaire. Tamagotchi. Lava lamps
Bad throwbacks: clunky, outdated technology.
In the explosive digital era we live in, there’s not much room for slow processes (unless you want to be bogged down…
Non-Profit Organisations; Face The Future, Or Be Trapped In The Past
Advice, Grant Management Category, Online Submissions
More often than not, the time for change in business (as in life) comes at an unexpected turn, and it’s true that not everything can be planned for. However, when it comes to the approach of companies in need of updating, what the arrival…
Accelerators And Incubators; Continuously Providing Opportunities
Accelerators, Advice, Incubators
When it comes to the topic of entrepreneurs and setting up businesses for the first time, some common phrases that are used may not be so obvious to those new to the industry.
‘Accelerators’ and ‘Incubators’ are two such examples…
Security: More Data Than Ever Imaginable Is Now Online. How Do We Safeguard It?
Advice, Security
It was inevitable that businesses and corporations alike would digitise and move their respective content online, in the last two decades particularly. However, the rate at which this then occurred was unprecedented, and they were joined by…
8 Fundamental Steps To Running A High-Converting Online Contest
Advice, Competition
Like any other marketing campaign, it’s all about strategy.
So before you can start building your contest and getting it out into the world, you need to break down each step of the process, from ideation all the way to the post-contest…
How Philanthropy Is Being Shaped Differently By COVID-19
Advice, Philanthropy
A number of corporations have stepped up efforts greatly throughout this pandemic, at a time where many aspects of life are under threat globally.
The world has been greatly affected by the menace of COVID-19, and it is of the utmost…
3 Steps to Minimising Bias in your Grantmaking Program
Advice, Grant Management Category
Our own life experiences impact how we view the world.
If you’re a grantmaker or in charge of dedicating funds to programmes, consider what that means for your selection process. When the applications are underway and the reviewing process…
Enterprise Boards; Being Ready For The Future
Advice
It could reasonably be expected that the majority of companies and operations are now using adaptable technology in some way or another, particularly in the era of COVID-19. There are within this both opportunities and potential pitfalls…
Why Women Are Submitting Less Academic Research During COVID-19
Advice
Are women publishing less during the pandemic?
Are women publishing less during the pandemic?According to an investigation released by the Washington Post, academic journals are seeing a substantial dip in women submission research papers.…
7 Ways Submit Can Help You Build A Better Collaborative Review
Advice, Online Submissions
If your business has to make any decision in a team, that’s a collaborative review.
But the more people involved in a review, the longer the process, right?
Not necessarily. Building a collaborative review doesn’t need to add more…
Streamlining Success: How the Submit.com Award Platform Revolutionizes Awards Management
Advice, Awards Management
Awards and recognition play a crucial role in acknowledging excellence in various fields, from business achievements to community contributions and artistic endeavors. However, orchestrating a successful awards program can be a challenging…
The Academic Submission Landscape in 2024
Advice, Education
Streamlining Workflows and Expanding Opportunities.
The academic landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by the rapid advancements in digital technologies and the profound impact of the global pandemic.…
Best Practices for Rapid-Response Grantmaking
Advice, Govtech, Grant Management Category
In the current world climate, where communities are facing urgent needs, rapid-response grantmaking has become increasingly important. Traditional grant management processes are often complex and multi-layered, but the current pandemic has…
Streamlining Philanthropic Project Management
Advice
When you are a project manager juggling multiple philanthropic projects, prioritizing tasks based on impact and urgency while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders is paramount. The Submit platform offers a seamless solution to…
Unlocking Innovative Solutions in Grant Management
Advice
As a grant administrator, you're constantly seeking ways to improve your grant management processes and outcomes. However, finding innovative solutions can sometimes be a challenge. At Submit.com, we understand the importance of innovation…
Navigating the Pathways of Giving: Charitable Living vs. Traditional Philanthropy
Advice, Philanthropy
In the realm of giving, two distinct approaches have emerged—Charitable Living and Traditional Philanthropy. Both share a common goal of supporting causes and making a positive impact on society, yet they diverge in their methodologies and…
Future of Philanthropy
Advice, Philanthropy
The future of philanthropy is evolving towards a more holistic approach, where charitable living becomes an integral part of our daily lives, impacting the way we work, play, and invest. This shift in philanthropy is driven by emerging generations,…
Analyzing Grantmaking Data
Advice
Leveraging Data for Impactful Philanthropy: A Guide for Philanthropic Foundations
In the dynamic landscape of philanthropy, the ability to make a meaningful impact is crucial. Philanthropic organizations can harness the power of data to…
Climate Change Dashboards
Govtech
Submit.com can play a significant role in acting as a climate change dashboard platform by providing a centralized system for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing climate-related data. This platform can offer the following features and…
Reports and Statistics made Easy with Submit.com
Advice
The team at Submit.com provides a comprehensive reporting and statistics generation functionality for its application platform. This feature is designed to be simple to use, allowing users to generate meaningful reports using powerful analytics…
How Submit.com Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
Advice
How Submit.com Supports SDG's
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent an ambitious global agenda aimed at eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and fostering peace and prosperity for all by 2030. These 17 goals encompass…
Philanthropy Ireland & Submit.com: Facilitating Rapid Response Grantmaking
Advice
In its mission to advance the common good and improve the quality of life for all people in Ireland, Philanthropy Ireland serves as a network of organizations and individuals. One of the significant challenges faced by its members revolves…
Title: How Submit.com Can Transform Your Startup Program into a Seamless Success
Accelerators, Advice, Incubators
The journey of nurturing early-stage startups into successful businesses is an intricate one that requires efficient management, streamlined processes, and the right tools. One such tool that has been revolutionizing the world of startup incubators…
Revolutionizing State and Local Governments: The Role of Submit.com in Digital Transformation
Advice
In recent years, the term "digital transformation" has evolved from a mere buzzword into a tangible reality that is reshaping the way the public sector operates. The integration of digital technologies into every facet of state and local governments…
Empowering Efficiency and Sustainability: The Submit.com Solution
Advice
In a world that's becoming increasingly digital, it's no surprise that organizations are seeking ways to streamline their processes, reduce costs, and minimize their environmental impact. Submit.com is a platform that provides a comprehensive…
Innovation Unleashed: Navigating the Open vs. Closed Frontier
Advice
Innovation isn't as simple as it once was, and the demand for creativity is accelerating in this extraordinary era of digital transformation. However, for early-stage startups or businesses embarking on their innovation journey, the path forward…
Navigating Change and Fostering Innovation in the Startup Sector
Advice
In the past years filled with unprecedented social and economic challenges, businesses worldwide have had to adapt and reimagine their strategies. The pandemic disrupted countless timelines, projects, and plans, emphasizing the critical importance…
Embracing Transformation: Navigating Change and Building Resilience in Today’s Business Landscape
Advice
Frequently, moments of transformation in business, mirroring life itself, emerge unexpectedly. While not every aspect can be meticulously planned, the recent global pandemic has amplified the existing urge for change among companies. It compels…