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All-in-One, Powerful Application Management Software

Streamline all of your association’s, foundation’s, or higher education institution’s application and review processes with OpenWater, the only user-friendly, end-to-end application management platform on the market.
TESTIMONIALS

What Our Application
Management Software Users Say

Based on stellar reviews on
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Honors Nomination CoordinatorThe American Physical Society

"Our team deals with over 80 different programs that are reviewed by 80 different committees who each have 3-12 volunteers. OpenWater makes it easy for us to collect the information that needs to be reviewed and enforce unique and diverse applicant requirements. This year, OpenWater has allowed our team to process over 1,200 applications reviewed by around 320+ volunteers."

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Chief Information & Engagement Officer ASAE

"We use OpenWater not only for our awards programs, but also for grants, fellowships and generally anything that requires an application or judging process. All of this in one central system that integrates nicely with our association management system."

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Digital Product Manager American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

"ASHA uses the OpenWater platform for awards programs, grant and scholarship applications, mentoring enrollment, course registration, volunteer applications and leadership programs. The flexibility of the OpenWater platform functionality is crucial to efficiently and successfully manage these various types of programs, each with unique requirements."

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Chapter Relations American Advertising Federation

"OpenWater is a company that treats you with a personal touch and we find that of great value. We have enjoyed the relationship we have built with them and have come to rely on them for the support that we need to continue to grow our program."

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Awards & Prizes Manager The Institution of Engineering and Technology

"The Awards and Prizes team at the Institution of Engineering and Technology operates several awards, prizes and scholarship schemes, all with different entry and reporting requirements. The flexibility and functionality of the platform has led to many improvements and efficiencies in how IET awards are run. The support from the OpenWater team has been excellent."

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Operations and Development Specialist DirectWomen

“Applications are very intuitive and easy to build (even with layers of complexity and if/then processes, and judging options are very customizable, reporting options are extensive and detailed. I did not have any experience building an application and do not come from a technical background, but I was able to build our application without issues due to the ease of using the program and the prompt and helpful assistance of customer support.”

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Key Features of OpenWater’s Application & Review Software

OpenWater’s platform is uniquely designed to handle every aspect of every application-based process your organization might leverage (more on this later!). Here is an overview of the tools you can use to streamline all of these activities.

The website builder feature of OpenWater’s application management software.
01Application Website Creation

Develop an eye-catching website that’s branded to your organization and showcases your opportunities to prospective applicants directly in OpenWater—with no coding required!

The form builder feature of OpenWater’s application management software.
02Drag-and-Drop Form Builder

Customize your submission forms to capture all essential information and accept attachments of any size in multiple file formats, all within an interface that’s simple to navigate.

The review features of OpenWater’s application management software.
03Multi-Round Review

Upload standardized review rubrics to collect data in one place, then assign each submission to multiple judges so they can complete their evaluations with just a few clicks.

The session builder tool in OpenWater’s abstract software.
04Session Builder

Once your team approves abstracts, organize them by topic or presentation style within OpenWater to establish the flow of your conference sessions.

An example of a conference calendar created by the American Bar Association using OpenWater’s abstract software.
05Public-Facing Conference Calendars

Display the conference sessions you’ve built on an easy-to-navigate, branded calendar so attendees can browse their options and plan their event days in advance.

Three views of the OpenWater abstract management mobile app on smartphone screens.
06Mobile App

Give attendees control over their conference experience and make the process convenient by meeting them where they likely already are—on their smartphones.

The Email Wizard tool in OpenWater’s abstract software.
07Email Wizard

Keep your community in the loop about calls for proposals, submission deadlines, decisions, conference plans, and other important updates with our customizable email templates.

The reporting features of OpenWater’s abstract software.
08Reporting & Analytics

Collect and review data on your abstract management efforts to fine-tune the process for both administrators and applicants.

 The configuration process for integrating OpenWater’s abstract software with Salesforce.
09Integrations Hub

Connect OpenWater with more than 60 popular management systems, directories, payment gateways, and databases (including iMIS, Salesforce, and Higher Logic) to ensure seamless information transfer.

The OpenWater Application Management Difference

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Need for Multiple Systems

Most online application solutions begin and end with entry collection. Then, you have to handle tracking, judging, and logistics using disparate platforms, via email, or in spreadsheets.

Unified, Robust Platform

With OpenWater, your organization can complete all application-related tasks with one tool, saving team members and applicants time, money, and stress.

Disconnected Look & Feel

Many application platforms take entrants to a seemingly unconnected site to upload submission materials. This switch confuses users and leads to higher form abandonment rates.

Consistent Branding

You can customize your OpenWater application portal with your organization’s logo, fonts, colors, and other brand elements. Applicants will know they’re in a place they can trust and be more likely to complete their submissions.

Too Many Moving Parts

Without real-time reporting and analytics, it’s almost impossible to effectively address applicants’ or reviewers’ needs and make data-driven decisions to improve your programs.

Easily Accessible Information

OpenWater’s advanced analytics capabilities eliminate confusion on the status of action items, simplify internal and external communication, and provide actionable insights for your programs’ future.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Application Management Software

 
What is application management? Application management involves navigating every stage of a process at an association, foundation, or higher ed institution that begins with a community member submitting an application. Other key steps of these processes include reviewing submissions, making and communicating decisions, completing follow-up tasks (e.g., disbursing funding, distributing awards, or creating event schedules), and analyzing collected data.
What is application management software? Application management software is a category of technology tools used for collecting, reviewing, tracking, and assigning tasks for application-driven processes and programs. Solutions for abstract, award, scholarship, fellowship, and grant management all fall under this umbrella.
What makes OpenWater stand out from other application management platforms? While there are many application submission solutions available, few can handle any of the other essential activities associated with application management. OpenWater not only includes features for every step of the application and review process, but its extensive customization capabilities also mean it can be used for abstract, award, scholarship, fellowship, and grant management as your organization needs!
What type of customer support does OpenWater provide? The OpenWater team wants to help you make the most of your investment in our platform by coming alongside you whenever you have questions or need to resolve a problem. Our highly rated customer success representatives have an average response time of 10 minutes for service requests, and we’ll always reply within one business day, as outlined in our terms of use.