New York, Dec. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge LLC, the leading provider of solutions to the giving community worldwide, announced today that the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, the first organization to install the recently-released GIFTS Alta grantmaking system, has significantly streamlined its giving efforts in the short time since installation.
Built by the makers of the market-leading GIFTS grants management system, which supports thousands of grantmaking organizations around the globe, GIFTS Alta is a comprehensive grantmaking solution that provides philanthropic organizations with greater insight into the effectiveness and impact of their giving, while making virtually every step in their workflow faster and more efficient. Quick and easy visualization of giving data, extensive reporting capabilities and an easy-to-use interface drives internal collaboration and facilitates a more insightful and informed grantmaking process. The time and resources saved by using GIFTS Alta can instead be applied to advancing an organization’s mission.
As a small independent foundation with only two employees, the Hallman Foundation’s success hinges on its ability to be highly efficient and to find innovative ways to reduce the time involved in routine administrative tasks. GIFTS Alta has allowed it to do just that. With extensive data compiled in an array of charts, graphs and tables, Garry Haack, Grants and Administration Officer at the Hallman Foundation, gets all the information he needs right when he needs it. "I love the dashboards," he declares. "I was totally awestruck by how much information is on one page!"
Powerful reporting capabilities save Garry time he previously spent digging for data. "The drilling down feature really refines the related information. When I’m in a report it automatically shows me the related payment, so I don’t have to go looking for the payment to approve it. The information is all right there." Plus, GIFTS Alta has been easy for Garry to learn. "It’s much easier for someone to come up to speed quickly with GIFTS Alta," he says. "There is definitely a reduced learning curve for new users."
Ultimately, Garry expects GIFTS Alta to transform the entire grantmaking process for the Hallman Foundation. "We're going to take a long look at our workflow and we'll be changing things to work around GIFTS Alta. There are definitely things that we can improve upon now that we have the system in place."
Availability
GIFTS Alta is available now. There are a number of cost-effective ways to obtain GIFTS Alta, and MicroEdge account representatives are available to help existing and potential clients determine the path that best meets their organization’s needs. Contact MicroEdge at 800.899.0890 (option 1) or contact a regional MicroEdge Account Representative directly. A directory listing of account representatives can be found by clicking here.
About the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation
A relatively young independent foundation founded in 2003 by philanthropist Lyle Hallman, the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation continues his tradition of inspiring and growing individual and community potential in the region of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. With a strong focus on supporting health, education and children’s initiatives, the Foundation provides grants to local hospitals, institutions of higher learning and local non-profit organizations. The Hallman Foundation rests upon its belief in engaged philanthropy, being both responsive and proactive, and initiating community discussions and projects that address the Foundation’s mission and improve the lives of those in the region of Waterloo. To learn more about the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation visit www.lshallmanfdn.org.
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.
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