Fluxx Grantmaker

Using Fluxx helped us manage 3x the amount of grant applications we had previously manages

Kommentare: Overall the experience with Fluxx was great. A software build/ implementation is no small undertaking but our implementation team really supported us through the process.

Vorteile:

The automated alerts that we we’re able to customize.Application trackingPayment tracking

Nachteile:

There were aesthetic design limitations when it can to our landing page. We would have like our Fluxx site to have matched a bit more with our org branding but it still did the job.

Good grnt management tool but steep learning curve

Kommentare: Mostly positive. There is a great community that provide a lot of support and help in getting to learn the product. The product itself is very flexible and offer a lot of possibilities to custom it so that it fits our needs. However, it requires some time and energy to learn how to administrate it properly, especially when you are a small team (like ours)

Vorteile:

This product is very flexible and offer a lot of opportunities to custome it if you have the skills and time for it

Nachteile:

There is a steep learning curve. In addition, it is sometime necessary to re-adjust some settings after an product update release, which might be frustrating

Advocacy Funder Review

Kommentare: My team is liking Fluxx overall so far. As the person overseeing its setup, we are still rolling out the system and the jury is still out on if purchasing the system will be worth it or not.

Vorteile:

Fluxx is highly configurable. You can set it up in so many ways.

Nachteile:

I purchased this software needing a budget management system. After months of research and testing (and being told by the marketing team), I believed it would meet our needs. Now that we are in the system, I see that the budget management aspect of the system is not configurable (although everything else in Fluxx is) and is badly built. I wouldn't recommend this product for anyone looking for budget management until they make some fixes.

Flexible Grants Management

Vorteile:

What I like most about Fluxx is that changes to the live process or forms can be made on-the-fly. This is very helpful for us as a new foundation still iterating on really everything to do with our grantmaking cycle. Another thing I like is that the company really does listen to its user community, incorporating our ideas into their updates.

Nachteile:

What I like least aboutFluxx is that it's capability is deep, but there isn't a good way to tap into all that is available. When we set up the system, the implementation folks map the Fluxx system to your current process without really sharing what is available/possible. So now that we are changing our processes, there could be features that we could use but we don't even know what is available. Also, there is a lot that can be done with liquid code, but if you aren't fluent in liquid, there really aren't any resources to help except for other users who are busy with their own jobs.

Incredible tools and functionality, lots of set up!

Vorteile:

Fluxx is incredibly customizable. We were able to build and implement grant processes that reflect our values and the desired relationship we want to create with grantees and applicants, rather than needing to create workarounds based on an out-of-the-box or one-size-fits-all system. The connected data structure mirrors the relationship-oriented way we work and makes it very easy for members of our staff to move through the network of grantees and applications. Complex reporting tools are available and there are many features and integrations to experiment with and refine our processes so it can improve from year to year. Additionally, there is a strong Fluxx community to rely on with questions about those features or ways of maximizing the impact of Fluxx.

Nachteile:

Shifting from an out-of-the-box GMS to Fluxx meant that we weren't prepared for the amount of work it would be to set up, build, and maintain Fluxx. Some back end tools like document and email templates require strong knowledge of liquid code. Staff members who are not fluent in Fluxx can't design their own reports, for example, because of how complex reporting in Fluxx is (the knowledge of backend field names is required, as well as understanding the relationships between models). Operating Fluxx, though it results in strong report, a flexible workflow, and lots of customization, is a heavier lift for the grants team and required new staff hires with past Fluxx experience. Additionally, the support team, though thoughtful and helpful in the moments when something goes wrong, is not available to brainstorm solutions, just solve problems. It would be helpful to be able to consult with someone inside of Fluxx when we have questions about new features or tools that could benefit us, rather than needing to seek that out from the community or pay for an additional contract.