MicroEdge Provides Series of Educational Grants Management Articles to Philanthropic Community

Market leader in grantmaking software provides tips and best practices around streamlining grants management processes


New York, July 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading provider of solutions to the giving community worldwide, today announced the availability of a series of educational articles that provide giving organizations with best practices and helpful tips for streamlining their grants management processes.

As the leader in grants management software for nearly three decades, MicroEdge is in a unique position to serve as thought leader and industry expert when it comes to grantmaking efficiencies and best practices. The content in this series covers a broad range of subjects intended to help organizations work more efficiently and effectively. These articles provide best practices on topics such as collaborating more effectively with staff and stakeholders; streamlining board reporting and preparation; developing more effective grant applications; and working with remote staff and reviewers. Readers can also learn tips for keeping staff and stakeholders better informed with easier access to important grants data, as well as improving the organization's ability to measure and share the impact of its grant dollars.

"MicroEdge has been at the forefront of the giving community for almost thirty years," said MicroEdge CEO, Preston McKenzie. "We have helped thousands of philanthropic organizations simplify, track and measure their grantmaking programs, and over the years we have accumulated significant insight into which practices enable organizations to work most effectively. We are pleased to share this insight in the form of useful and practical advice that helps organizations spend less time administering their grants, so they can focus more on increasing the difference they can make with their giving."

How to Access the Best Practices Series
The entire MicroEdge Grants Management Educational Series can be accessed at www.microedge.com/GIFTSOnline. To learn more about MicroEdge's grants management solutions, contact MicroEdge at 800.899.0890 or info@microedge.com.

About MicroEdge
Established in 1985, MicroEdge, LLC is the leading provider of software and services to the giving community worldwide. MicroEdge solutions deliver a powerful, integrated, and open framework for efficient and effective charitable giving. The company is committed to providing the best technology toolset for foundations, corporations, government agencies, donors, advisors and financial institutions. Together, these tools help organizations to work with one another to raise, invest, manage and award charitable currency. MicroEdge is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout the U.S. and supports thousands of clients worldwide. MicroEdge is part of the Vista Equity Partners portfolio of software and technology-enabled companies. To learn more about Vista Equity Partners, visit www.vistaequitypartners.com. To learn more about MicroEdge, visit www.microedge.com.

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