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SmartyGrants Analytics: Cost-Benefit Calculator

This simple Cost-Benefit Analysis helps you demonstrate the value of SmartyGrants Analytics in freeing up staff time and improving your grantmaking efficiency. See how quickly SmartyGrants Analytics pays for itself. Just calculate a few quick fields:

Step 1: Your Team's Time

Number of staff using grant data for reporting or insights: [3]

Average hours each staff member spends per week on reporting tasks: [4]

Hourly wage (or estimated value of time per staff member): [$50]

👉 Total weekly time cost

= Staff × Hours × Hourly Rate

= 3 × 4 × $50

= $600 per week

👉 Total annual time cost

= Weekly time cost × 52 weeks

= $600 × 52

= $31,200 per year

Step 2: Efficiency with Analytics

Estimated % time saved using live dashboards and exports (typical range: 30–70%): [e.g.50%]

👉 Annual time savings

= Annual time cost × % Saved

= $31,200 × 50%

= $15,600 saved annually

Step 3: Compare to Subscription

Annual cost of SmartyGrants Analytics: [e.g. $3,000]

📊 Your Results

Annual time savings (in $): $15,600

Annual cost of SmartyGrants Analytics: $3,000

Benefit-to-Cost Ratio:
$15,600 ÷ $3,000 = 5.2 to 1
For every $1 invested in Analytics, your organisation saves ~$5.20 in staff time.

Payback period:
$3,000 ÷ $600 (weekly time cost) = 5 weeks

✅ Interpretation (Cost-Benefit)

Benefit-to-Cost Ratio > 1:
✔ You're generating a clear net benefit.
Ratio > 2–3:
✔ Strong value - significant efficiency gains and resource savings.
Ratio > 5:
✔ Exceptional value — high return in saved staff time and improved productivity.

👉 This simple Cost-Benefit Analysis helps you demonstrate the value of SmartyGrants Analytics in freeing up staff time and improving your grantmaking efficiency.