January 15, 2025
Transforming Grant Management with Trello and Atom
Webinar Recap
In our latest webinar, we kicked off an exciting 12-part series exploring how technology and AI are revolutionizing the research enterprise. The session focused on streamlining grant management through the powerful combination of Trello and Atom, featuring insights from industry experts Katey Sackett (Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at RIT) and Tomer du Sautoy (Co-founder & CEO of Atom Grants).
Key Takeaways from the Session
Revolutionizing Grant Management with Trello
The webinar revealed how Trello, a versatile porject management tool, can transform traditional grant management processes. Katey Sackett demonstrated how teams can:
- Create visual representations of personal workload and tasks
- Standardize key departmental processes and procedures
- Automate administrative components, including checklists, emails, and reminders
- Facilitate seamless collaboration and task ownership transfers across teams
The Power of Integration
One of the most compelling aspects of using Trello for grant management is its integration capabilities. The platform connects seamlessly with essential tools like:
- Atom for automated grant discovery
- Outlook for email management
- Slack for team communication
- Various other applications to enhance functionality
Streamlining Workflow Across Multiple Areas
The presentation showcased how Trello can be effectively implemented across various grant management phases:
- Pre-Award processes
- Post-Award management
- IRB, IACUC, and other compliance offices
- Subawards and subcontracts
- Research development and central office operations
About the Speakers
Katey Sackett, MS brings her extensive experience as Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at RIT, offering practical insights into implementing these tools in an academic setting.
Tomer du Sautoy, MSc, Co-founder & CEO of Atom Grants, shared his vision for automating grant discovery and streamlining research administration. With his background in physics and firsthand experience with academic research systems, Tomer provided valuable perspective on how technology can address common challenges in grant management.
Join Us for Our Next Webinar!
We're excited to announce our February session: "Empowering Research Administrators: How AI Enhances, Not Replaces, Your Role" with Dr. Rashonda Harris.
In this 30-minute power session, we'll dive deep into:
- Practical AI applications for pre- and post-award management
- How AI can automate repetitive tasks while preserving the crucial human element
- Real-world success stories and implementations
- Strategic approaches to integrating AI into your workflow
The session will address common concerns about AI in research administration while providing actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're curious about AI's impact on your role or looking to optimize your workflows, this session will provide valuable insights for research administrators at all levels.
You can learn more and register here.
Stay tuned for the exact date and registration details - you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn how AI can enhance your effectiveness as a research administrator!
Resources
Want to learn more? Download the complete presentation slides here and discover how you can transform your grant management workflow.
Looking Ahead
This webinar marks just the beginning of our comprehensive series on technology and AI in research administration. Stay tuned for upcoming sessions that will dive deeper into innovative solutions for the research enterprise.
For more information about Atom's grant discovery platform or to learn how we can help streamline your grant management process, contact us at tomer@atomgrants.com.
This blog post is based on the webinar presented on January 14th, 2025. The recording and additional resources are available to registered participants on request.