Case Study: West Kootenay Regional Arts Council saves hundreds of hours and cuts grant software costs with Good Grants

West Kootenay Regional Arts Council saves hundreds of hours and cuts software costs nearly 50% with Good Grants

The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council faced significant challenges with its previous grants management software, Blackbaud Grantmaking. The system was outdated, difficult for both applicants and staff to use, and required a high level of technical understanding. This led to an admin-heavy process, inefficient tech support, and security issues with account management. Seeking a more user-friendly and efficient solution, the council turned to Good Grants for its grants management software.

By implementing Good Grants, the arts council saved hundreds of hours in administrative time, allowing them to release grant results six weeks ahead of their usual schedule. The solution from Good Grants was also nearly half the cost of their previous software, resulting in critical savings that can be redirected to community benefits. Applicants found the new portal smooth and easy to use, and staff praised the intuitive backend, powerful tagging and reporting features, and the responsive customer support that typically answers within hours.

West Kootenay Regional Arts Council