The Peter Harrison Foundation (PHF) is a UK-based charity that supports projects that promote self-development through participation in sport and physical activity, especially for disadvantaged and disabled people. PHF was facing several challenges with its grant-giving process, including:
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Levelling the Playing Field: Suru Partners Streamlines Grant-Making for PHF with Beacon
Client
Service areas
Charity CRM software
The Problem
- A fragmented data landscape
- Lack of a centralised data system
- Cumbersome application process
- Limited flexibility and scalability
- Inefficient payment scheduling and approval
The Solution
Suru Partners partnered with PHF to implement a new grant application and management system through the Beacon CRM. Beacon is a cloud-based system that provides a single source of truth for all grant-related information. It includes features for managing grants, applications, payments, and reporting. With a well configured Beacon, Suru has helped PHF to improve the efficiency and transparency of its grant-giving process.
The Benefits
Suru’s implementation of Beacon has delivered a number of benefits for PHF, including:
Beacon has streamlined the grant-giving process, reducing the time and effort required by PHF staff.
Beacon has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for applicants to submit applications and track the progress of their applications.
Beacon provides a single source of truth for all grant-related information, making it easier for PHF staff to track the progress of grants and make informed decisions.
Beacon is a cloud-based system that can be easily scaled to meet the needs of PHF as it grows.
Conclusion
Through using Beacon, Suru has created a valuable tool for PHF that improves the efficiency and transparency of its grant-giving process. The system has helped PHF to save time and money, and it has made it easier for PHF to achieve its mission of supporting projects that promote self-development through participation in sport and physical activity.
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