New Feature Release: Language Translation in Grant Forms

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Why This Matters: The Importance of Language Translation in a Grants Management System

In today's globalized world, nonprofit organizations and philanthropic entities often operate across multiple countries and serve diverse communities. A grants management system (GMS) must reflect this diversity, and one of the key components to achieving inclusivity is offering multilingual support.

Grantmakers often interact with applicants and stakeholders from various linguistic backgrounds. Providing translations within a grants management system ensures that users can navigate the platform, understand the requirements, and submit their applications without language barriers. This increases accessibility for organizations working with international teams or serving multilingual communities.

When grantees can interact with a system in their native language, it fosters a sense of trust and makes them feel more included in the process. Non-native speakers may struggle with the nuances of grant applications if they are only offered in one language, leading to miscommunications or errors that could affect their chances of receiving funding.

Multilingual forms benefit not only applicants but also simplify administrative workflows. Language translation features reduce the need for manual interpretation and back-and-forth communication with applicants, allowing grant administrators to focus on evaluating proposals rather than clarifying content.

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How It Works: Setting Up Multilingual Forms in Temelio 

This feature allows funders to choose the language options they want to include in each of their forms, tailoring the translation options to the desired audience. The quick video below shows how this feature is set up on the grantmaker side of the platform:  

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When filling out the form, the applicant has the option to pick which language they would like to use. You can see how this is done in the grantee side of the platform in the video below:  

Incorporating language translation into a grants management system is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity in today's interconnected world. It empowers global users, fosters inclusivity, and ensures clearer communication for all parties involved in the grantmaking process.

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