In the fifth episode of the grants management podcast series, we focus on grants compliance and the benefit of using automation for tracking and reporting.

Host Kimberly Konczack, an Advisory Manager at Cherry Bekaert, is joined by Kat Kizior, Manager, and special guest Emily Naufel, Director of Customer Success at AmpliFund. Together, they discuss the benefits of automation and tips for organizations interested in making the switch. As part of Cherry Bekaert’s GPS podcast series, this episode covers:

• Benefits of making the switch from Excel spreadsheets to automation
• How organizations are handling a large influx of grant funding
• Ways organizations are staying compliant without using workflow automation
• How AmpliFund can help entities struggling with grant tracking, reporting and compliance
• Ways workflow automation is more effective than Excel in ensuring accurate, timely reporting
• How an entity decides the best workflow solution for its needs

Cherry Bekaert’s Grant Lifecycle Management team manages grants end-to-end, bridging the service gap to improve internal controls and staff success to help your organization maximize every opportunity. If you have any questions specific to your business needs, Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector team is available to discuss your situation with you.

Related Resources

• Podcast: Budget for Success—How to Build a Successful Grant Budget
• Podcast: Justify Your Spending— Grant Expenditures
• Podcast: Update—2024 Uniform Guidance
• Podcast: The True Cost of Your Grant – The More You Know, The More You Win
• Article: Determining Your True Cost for Full Cost Recovery
• Webinar recording: The True Cost of Grants and How to Maximize Your Cost Recovery – A CPE Webinar Recording

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