[ Grounds... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/groundswell-giving-groundswell/reviews) [ Grounds... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/groundswell-giving-groundswell/reviews) # Groundswell Features ##### ## Basics (6) Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Show More ##### ## Data (4) Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows Dashboard Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with Dashboard Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with Alerts and Notifications Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (5) Cloud Provides a cloud based version of the platform Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Dashboard Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with Cloud Provides a cloud based version of the platform Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## Content (1) File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Show More ##### ## Proposal Management (5) Form Building Includes tools for grantmakers to build RFPs and assign questions for grantseekers to answer. Review Tools Flags errors before submission or allows grantmakers to provide internal feedback on submissions. Grantee Portal Provides a secure portal for grantees to manage past and current proposals, progress reports, and communications. Attachments Stores all required attachments for grant proposals, such as 501c3 determination letters, resumes, or board lists. Task Management Supports task and deadline tracking for grant-related actions; allows role-based access to be established. Show More ##### ## Fund Tracking (3) Disbursements Manages payment schedules for awarded grants. Grant Allocations Tracks grant budgets to ensure expenditures are not exceeding established limits. Email Notifications Generates email alerts for grantees as funds are awarded and disbursed. Show More ##### ## Impact & Outcomes (4) Program Evaluation Tracks ongoing progress against proposed program metrics; aggregates grantee progress based on funding area. Data Analytics Analyzes programmatic trends overtime to identify new funding priorities, weak program areas, or ROI on funding. Ad Hoc Reporting Supports requesting and submitting for additional information or materials outside of contracted reporting requirements. Dashboards Allows users to customize the data they can view at-a-glance. Show More ##### ## Compliance (2) Eligibility Screening Identifies if grantseekers are in compliance with all mandated requirements prior to being considered for grants. Auditing Supports specific report types to assist with fund audits; assists with planning site visits for grantees. Show More ##### ## Integrations (2) Fund Accounting Syncs with accounting software to track grant expenditures against budget and support financial audits. Donor Management Syncs with donor management tools, or offers basic functionality on its own, to manage relationships and contact info for donors. 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