Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software announce strategic merger to revolutionize philanthropic and grant management solutions

Foundant Technologies

Bozeman, MT and Toronto, ON – August 13, 2024 – Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software, two leading providers of grant and philanthropic management software, are thrilled to announce their merger. This strategic partnership will combine their strengths, resources, and expertise to offer unparalleled solutions to the philanthropic and grant management communities.

Driving Innovation Together

The merger of Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software signifies a major milestone in the evolution of grants and philanthropic management software. By joining forces, the companies will leverage their combined technological innovations, industry knowledge, and customer-centric approaches to deliver enhanced products and services. This includes continued advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

Unified Vision

"Our vision has always been to empower our clients with the best tools and support to achieve their missions," said Chris Dahl, CEO and co-founder of Foundant Technologies. "This merger allows us to bring together two passionate teams with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact, including the work we both are doing to integrate AI capabilities to further streamline processes and provide deeper insights for our clients."

Mike Reid, co-founder and COO of SmartSimple, added, "We are excited to combine our expertise and technology to create a more powerful, flexible, and comprehensive suite of solutions. Together, we will continue to lead the industry and support our clients in making a greater impact through innovative technologies, including AI."

Growth and Expansion

To fuel growth, the merged entity plans to accelerate hiring across all departments and expand its teams to support innovation, enhance customer experience, and scale global operations.

Benefits for Clients

The merger promises significant benefits for clients of both companies, including:

Enhanced Product Offerings: Integration of best-in-class features from both platforms to create the most robust and flexible solutions available.

Expanded Support and Services: A larger team of experts dedicated to providing exceptional customer support, training, and consultancy.

Increased Innovation: Accelerated development of new features and functionalities leveraging the latest advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Global Reach: Strengthened presence in North America and expanded global reach, providing localized support and services.

Commitment to Continuity

Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software are committed to delivering the same level of support and service for their respective clients and products as they integrate the companies. Both companies will continue to operate under their respective brands for the immediate future and will continue to support and grow their teams. Mike Reid will join the Board of Directors, and existing executive and management teams will continue in their current roles.

About Foundant Technologies

Foundant Technologies has specialized in making philanthropy easier and more impactful through easy-to-use software solutions and exceptional client experiences since 2007. Foundant’s team is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of grantmakers, scholarship providers, community foundations, and nonprofits making the world a better place for all. More than 3,000 funders and nonprofits use Foundant’s software to transform their organizations and maximize their impact in the communities they serve.

About SmartSimple Software

SmartSimple Software is a global leader in cloud-based solutions for grants, research, and community management. Known for its highly configurable platform, SmartSimple serves a diverse range of clients across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, helping them manage complex processes and achieve their strategic goals.