[ Smarter... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/smarterselect/reviews) [ Smarter... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/smarterselect/reviews) # SmarterSelect Features ##### ## Application Collection (4) Custom Application Forms Allows scholarship administrators to create custom application forms. Attachments Facilitates document attachments, like letters of recommendation or transcripts, to an application. Scholarship Matching Automates matching of candidates to scholarships they are eligible for. Application Tracking Allows candidates to track application as it moves through the process. Show More ##### ## Application Review (5) Automated Review Assignments Automates assigning applications to reviewers. Scoring Tools Includes scoring tools like rubrics or scaled ratings. Review Portal Provides an easy-to-use review portal for evaluators. Review Comments Allows reviewers to leave notes or comments on applications. Messaging Provides messaging capability for communicating with applicants and reviewers. Show More ##### ## Administration and Integrations (3) Administrative Dashboard Presents visual dashboards for tracking administrative processes. Reports Generates reports on key applicant and award data. Integrations Integrates with other databases, like student information systems. 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 ##### ## Grant Prospecting (2) Funder Lists Searches for open RFP opportunities based on grantseekers' identified focus areas and location. Automated Responses Stores and auto-populates common answers for standard application questions. 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. Show More ##### ## Submission Management (4) Form Builders Offers drag-and-drop form building tools to build registration, entry, and payment forms. Supports multiple forms of media attachments. Countdown Timers Displays real-time timers for submission deadlines. Landing Pages Allows users to create customized landing pages for specific competitions and outline submission guidelines, as well as track timelines. Applicant Portal Allows applicants to view all past and current applications. Show More ##### ## Judging Management (4) Judge Assignments Sorts applicant entries and streamlines judging panel assignments. Enables randomized, manual, or category-based assignments. Multiround Scoring Enables multiple rounds of scoring to be configured if necessary. Scoring and Voting Allows judges to easily score each submission and leave any necessary comments that can be viewed by either judges or entrants. Submission Dashboards Consolidates applicant information into a digestible dashboard that judges can customize to view relevant metrics before and after judging. Show More ##### ## Awards Administration (4) Event Support Supports event ticketing, event landing pages, and public acknowledgement of award winners. Applicant Communications Automates communications to applicants informing them of final results. CRM Offers a built-in CRM or integration with CRMs to manage contact information for applicants, judges, donors, and event volunteers. Reporting Creates standard and customizable reports to keep track of KPIs and data points. 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