Is Your Grant or Award Software Actually Built for Associations?
A practical breakdown for association professionals evaluating grant and award management tools When associations go looking for grant or award…
Program Management
Explore our ‘Program Management Case Studies’ category for real-world examples of successful program implementations. Gain insights, strategies, and best practices to enhance your program management. Ideal for professionals seeking proven methods to improve efficiency and achieve impactful results for their application and review programs.
Why Better Reporting Matters in 2026: Introducing the New RQ Reporting Experience
Program administrators are being asked to do more with less. Whether you manage grants, scholarships, awards, fellowships, mentorships, or application-based…
What the Best Fellowship Programs Do Differently at Every Stage of the Lifecycle
The Fellowship Is Not the Award; It Is the Beginning Most fellowship programs are designed backward. The majority of planning…
RQ Platform vs SurveyMonkey: What Modern Programs Actually Need in 2026
Many organizations running scholarships, grants, or fellowships begin with SurveyMonkey SMApply because it provides a reliable way to manage applications…
How to Choose the Right Application Management Software (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
If you’re evaluating application management software, you’re likely trying to solve one core problem: Your current process is no longer…
The Hidden Costs of Manual Application Review (And How to Fix Them)
If your team is still managing applications through spreadsheets, email threads, or disconnected tools, you’re not alone. Many programs—across awards,…
Why More Applications Doesn’t Mean Better Programs (And What to Track Instead)
PROGRAM GROWTH & APPLICATION QUALITY Every program manager celebrates when applications surge. “We had 800 applications this year, up from…
How to Design a Fair and Scalable Review Process That Actually Works
REVIEWER EXPERIENCE & BIAS REDUCTION “Why did my application score a 6.5 instead of a 7.5?” This question lands in…
How to Reduce Application Review Time by 40% Without Adding Staff
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & REVIEW TIME REDUCTION Most award and grant program administrators face the same frustration: review processes that drag…
How to Get Your Application and Review Site Ready for a New Cycle
If your current program cycle is coming to an end, now is the best time to prepare for the next…
