Why Simple Applications Win: Grant Advice for Nonprofits

We welcome Neil O’Driscoll, CEO of Submit.com, joining us from the south coast of Ireland to share best practices in grant application and management. As a leading submission management platform, Submit.com works with governments and nonprofits around the world—giving Neil a unique, front-row view of what works and what fails in modern grant systems.

Neil outlines the three key phases of grant workflow—pre-award, evaluation, and post-award—and emphasizes clarity, transparency, and simplicity in every step. He explains why over-engineering forms can backfire, how technology can bridge communication gaps with applicants, and why feedback loops (even from unsuccessful applicants) are essential for growth.

This episode also explores how larger nonprofits are evolving into grantmakers themselves, the rise of global digital collaboration, and how organizations can reduce admin costs while increasing impact.

Whether you’re applying for grants or administering them, this insightful conversation offers practical strategies and fresh global perspective to strengthen your funding pipeline.

00:00:01 Welcome and guest from Ireland
00:00:53 What is Submit.com
00:02:14 Tech adoption shift post-pandemic
00:03:26 Best practices: clarity and simplicity in applications
00:05:32 Importance of consistent communication with applicants
00:08:32 Fear and transparency between grantees and funders
00:11:04 Tracking application status
00:13:36 Workflow in grant management: pre, during, post
00:16:58 Importance of evaluator-friendly systems
00:19:28 Post-award review and feedback collection
00:20:58 Nonprofits becoming funders: shifting roles
00:23:00 Global landscape and new grant trends
00:24:40 How to connect with Submit.com
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Видео Why Simple Applications Win: Grant Advice for Nonprofits канала The Nonprofit Show