Smartsheet

Collaborative sheets for nonprofits

Smartsheet is a work management platform that uses a spreadsheet-like interface to enable collaborative work. It helps teams plan projects, track tasks, and manage resources within a structured system.

smartsheet for nonprofits

Project management challenges for nonprofits & social purpose organisations

Challenge
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Many nonprofits manage programmes across spreadsheets and disconnected tools, making it difficult to track activities, maintain visibility, and ensure accountability across teams.

Solution
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Smartsheet helps organisations plan, track, and manage programmes within a structured and collaborative system, improving visibility and coordination across teams.

Key capabilities of Smartsheet

Grant and donor management

Track grant applications, budgets, and expenses, supporting transparency and reporting for donors.

Programme management

Plan, execute, and monitor programmes with real-time visibility across teams and locations.

Workflow automation

Automate approvals, notifications, and updates to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.

Cross-team collaboration

Enable teams across functions such as finance, HR, and operations to coordinate work within a shared system.

Pricing for Nonprofits

Smartsheet offers a free trial along with paid plans that offer additional features and scalability.

Free trial - for evaluation

Access to core features through a free trial period.

Paid plans - for growing nonprofits and social purpose organisations

Include workflow automation, reporting dashboards, and integrations with other tools.

Enterprise - for organisations managing complex programmes and operations

Advanced integrations, API access, governance, and support.

Nonprofit pricing support

Smartsheet does not publicly list nonprofit-specific pricing. Organisations may need to contact the platform to explore custom plans or potential discounts.

Best suited for nonprofits

Organisations managing multiple programmes

Requiring visibility, coordination, and structured tracking.

Lean teams handling high workloads

Small teams managing multiple responsibilities and workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smartsheet used for?

Smartsheet is used for programme management, grant tracking, workflow automation, and organisational reporting.

How does it help nonprofits?

It improves visibility, accountability, and coordination across teams and programmes.

Can it handle large-scale operations?

Yes, it supports large-scale programme management through automation, integrations, and structured workflows.

Does it support collaboration?

Yes, teams across functions can collaborate within a shared system.

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