2016 Q4 ISSUE COSTTREE CAPTURE. 21
when technology hurts innovation
Getting Buy In
TRANSPARENCY
To measure staff buy-in after the first three months of participation, Fort Collins’ city staff were surveyed about their use of the new technology. Survey results found that those who used the system found it to be a highly useful tool. As staff became aware of the tool’s capabilities for financial tracking and progress reporting, the new grant platform was identified as a tool to help implement grant projects and to report on outcomes.
Once recognized as the grant management solution, the vendor assisted in training additional city department staff to use the system. The grants development specialist has led the charge in educating the city staff about leadership’s expectation to utilize the tool for the pre-award and post-award grant processes.
The Impact
TRANSPARENCY
The combined efforts of finding the right technological solution, having a clear process owner, and supportive leadership has helped the city of Fort Collins establish a sustainable new technology. As a result, the city has
I. expanded its funding opportunities,
II. grown its collaborative focus with community partners, and
III. established a system-wide process of compliance to protect the city’s financial interests.
With the right tool and support to implement and maintain the solution, the establishment of a comprehensive grant management system has helped to advance the city of Fort Collins’ vision to provide exceptional municipal services through operational excellence and a culture of innovation.
To learn more about how your local community can identify relevant grant opportunities, get assistance in writing an application, managing the successful grant award and having confidence in your compliance challenges go to www.eCivis.com
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