Submittable Features
Functionality (5)
Email marketing
Based on 10 Submittable reviews. Enables admissions professionals to email students or prospective students from within the tool
Financial Management
Contains task management features designed to improve admissions office workflow
Mobile Application
Provides users with a mobile application to use
Forms Automation
Allows users to create customizable online forms This feature was mentioned in 12 Submittable reviews.
Automated Reminders
Contains automated reminders for admissions staff
Data Management (3)
Analytical Tools
Based on 10 Submittable reviews. Provides insight into applicant data via reporting and data visualization tools
Integration APIs
Integrates and/or allows data sharing with other disparate systems
Funnel Management
Provides an overview of the number of applicants at each stage in the admissions process, from prospect to enrolled student
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
Based on 10 Submittable reviews. 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.
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.
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.
Content (1)
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Application Collection (3)
Custom Application Forms
Allows scholarship administrators to create custom application forms. This feature was mentioned in 15 Submittable reviews.
Attachments
Facilitates document attachments, like letters of recommendation or transcripts, to an application. 14 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Application Tracking
As reported in 14 Submittable reviews. Allows candidates to track application as it moves through the process.
Application Review (5)
Automated Review Assignments
Automates assigning applications to reviewers. This feature was mentioned in 12 Submittable reviews.
Scoring Tools
Includes scoring tools like rubrics or scaled ratings. This feature was mentioned in 13 Submittable reviews.
Review Portal
Based on 13 Submittable reviews. Provides an easy-to-use review portal for evaluators.
Review Comments
As reported in 12 Submittable reviews. Allows reviewers to leave notes or comments on applications.
Messaging
Provides messaging capability for communicating with applicants and reviewers. 12 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Administration and Integrations (3)
Administrative Dashboard
Based on 13 Submittable reviews. Presents visual dashboards for tracking administrative processes.
Reports
Based on 14 Submittable reviews. Generates reports on key applicant and award data.
Integrations
Integrates with other databases, like student information systems.
Proposal Management (5)
Form Building
Based on 41 Submittable reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Includes tools for grantmakers to build RFPs and assign questions for grantseekers to answer.
Review Tools
Based on 43 Submittable reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Flags errors before submission or allows grantmakers to provide internal feedback on submissions.
Grantee Portal
Based on 38 Submittable reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides a secure portal for grantees to manage past and current proposals, progress reports, and communications.
Attachments
Based on 44 Submittable reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. 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. This feature was mentioned in 31 Submittable reviews.
Fund Tracking (3)
Disbursements
Manages payment schedules for awarded grants. This feature was mentioned in 20 Submittable reviews.
Grant Allocations
Based on 27 Submittable reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tracks grant budgets to ensure expenditures are not exceeding established limits.
Email Notifications
Generates email alerts for grantees as funds are awarded and disbursed. 32 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Impact & Outcomes (4)
Program Evaluation
Tracks ongoing progress against proposed program metrics; aggregates grantee progress based on funding area. This feature was mentioned in 26 Submittable reviews.
Data Analytics
Analyzes programmatic trends overtime to identify new funding priorities, weak program areas, or ROI on funding. This feature was mentioned in 31 Submittable reviews.
Ad Hoc Reporting
Supports requesting and submitting for additional information or materials outside of contracted reporting requirements. 32 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards
Allows users to customize the data they can view at-a-glance. 28 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Grant Prospecting (2)
Funder Lists
As reported in 17 Submittable reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 28 Submittable reviews.
Compliance (2)
Eligibility Screening
Based on 34 Submittable reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. 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. 17 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Integrations (1)
Fund Accounting
Based on 19 Submittable reviews. Syncs with accounting software to track grant expenditures against budget and support financial audits.
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. This feature was mentioned in 16 Submittable reviews.
Countdown Timers
Displays real-time timers for submission deadlines. This feature was mentioned in 11 Submittable reviews.
Landing Pages
Allows users to create customized landing pages for specific competitions and outline submission guidelines, as well as track timelines. 13 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Applicant Portal
Based on 15 Submittable reviews. Allows applicants to view all past and current applications.
Judging Management (4)
Judge Assignments
Sorts applicant entries and streamlines judging panel assignments. Enables randomized, manual, or category-based assignments. This feature was mentioned in 14 Submittable reviews.
Multiround Scoring
Enables multiple rounds of scoring to be configured if necessary. This feature was mentioned in 14 Submittable reviews.
Scoring and Voting
Allows judges to easily score each submission and leave any necessary comments that can be viewed by either judges or entrants. This feature was mentioned in 15 Submittable reviews.
Submission Dashboards
Consolidates applicant information into a digestible dashboard that judges can customize to view relevant metrics before and after judging. This feature was mentioned in 14 Submittable reviews.
Awards Administration (3)
Applicant Communications
Automates communications to applicants informing them of final results. 15 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
CRM
Offers a built-in CRM or integration with CRMs to manage contact information for applicants, judges, donors, and event volunteers. This feature was mentioned in 11 Submittable reviews.
Reporting
Creates standard and customizable reports to keep track of KPIs and data points. 15 reviewers of Submittable have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Admissions and Enrollment Management (1)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
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