Grants, Growth, and Creativity in New Mexico: A GO Smart Story
Renowned for its vibrant arts scene, boasting over 250 art galleries and the third-largest art market in the U.S., Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a must-visit destination for every art lover. Complementing the city’s rich history are the hardworking individuals who do the foundational work of making Santa Fe a place “where culture and creativity […]
From Past to Present: The Evolution of GO Smart
This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation), the parent organization of GO Smart. To celebrate this milestone, WESTAF is sharing fun facts, historical insights, and a short video each month through September, that offer a glimpse at half a century of WESTAF’s work. This month’s spotlight is on WESTAF’s current […]
Spotlight Series: Elevating Arts & Culture in Winnipeg
Located in Manitoba, Canada, Winnipeg stands as a thriving region rich in arts and culture. For those unfamiliar with Winnipeg, the city not only boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene but is also home to esteemed institutions like the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival — with the […]
Making Grants Management Inclusive: GO Smart’s Partnership with ArtsHERE
Over the last year, the GO Smart team has continued to streamline the cloud-based collection and management of application data for clients and strives to be the most inclusive, accessible, and equitable grants management solution for the arts and beyond. With that, we’re excited to share that GO Smart has been selected as the universal […]
How Grantmakers are Adapting to a ‘New Normal’
COVID-19 has significantly changed the way many arts organizations have been managing their work over the past few months, playing a huge role in how grantmakers are adapting to a new normal. A lot of these changes have forced organizations to rethink how they function and support their local organizations, artists, and colleagues. To help […]
Launch Additional Programs
You can use these steps of creating your first program to create all additional programs from scratch. Alternatively, after creating one cycle of a program, you can use that cycle content to create the first cycle of a similar program. Creating a new program this way will clone the details and settings of the Program Cycles […]
The Power of the Panel
The GO team is sharing four helpful tips to help you utilize the power of the panel to keep your grants management process effective and efficient. Just like standards for grant applications, panel processes can vary widely from organization to organization. Although customization for your specific needs can be great, oftentimes processes just get complicated […]
Before You Make That Pitch for Cloud-Based Grants Management, Start Here!
Let’s face it: We could all use a little more money. And a lot more time. For nonprofits in particular, this is nothing new. But making the case for adopting cloud-based grants management systems can be challenging when you need the buy-in of those who may not instantly understand how such an investment will improve […]
Media Library Tools
Learn more about the elements of setting up the Media Library Modules (Administrator Step 1) here. While setting up a Media Library Selection Page, aka the Work Sample Select page on some existing or cloned cycles (Administrator Step 2), craft your own language for the Info/Instruction section or use our suggestion found here. For additional […]
Launch Additional Cycles
After offering your initial cycle of a program, you will likely need to prepare for your next cycle (aka, the next offering of your grant opportunity). Navigate to the Grant Editor tab and follow the steps below to simply clone the previous cycle of that program to create your new cycle. Creating a new cycle will clone the details and settings of the Program […]
Media Library Selection Page Suggested Info/Instruction Language
Like all pages in GO Smart, the Media Library Selection page includes an Info/Instruction text field where you can include custom language. While you can direct your applicants on how to use the Media Library Selection page in whatever way you prefer, we have created some template language you might find helpful. This dynamic page […]
Launch Your Grant Cycle
Prepare and launch your grant cycle by following the steps below. Learn more about these elements here: Programs Program Cycles (for logistics and to make the cycle available to users) Application Pages
Prep Your Applicant Portal
Prepare your applicant’s grant portal by following the steps below. You can always update these settings at any time, but ensure a positive experience for your applicants by paying attention to these items before directing them to your GO Smart site. Learn more about these elements here: Home Message Branding Profile Editor Media Library Module […]
Cycle Pages – Page Types
While you are creating the forms of your grant opportunities, consider the types of pages you will add to each. Hover over the page types below to learn more about all of your page options. INTENT TO APPLY Best for: Intent to Apply Letter of Intent Eligibility Survey INTENT TO APPLY Learn more here. CUSTOM NARRATIVE Best […]
