Bulk Send
Bulk Send simplifies distribution and collective signing of standardized invoices or agreements for groups of attendees, reducing manual work in multi-participant events.
Structured hotel invoices reduce reconciliation time and support grant compliance by clearly separating research-related charges from general travel expenses.
Organizers coordinate group room blocks, receive consolidated hotel invoices, and ensure attendee charges map to the correct event budget. They handle initial invoice review and forward documentation to research finance for grant reconciliation and final approval.
Coordinators collect receipts, verify project codes, and submit signed invoices for reimbursement. They manage communication with the hotel for corrections and maintain records to support institutional audits and sponsor reporting requirements.
Collaboration across these roles ensures invoices are accurate, auditable, and aligned with institutional and sponsor requirements.
Bulk Send simplifies distribution and collective signing of standardized invoices or agreements for groups of attendees, reducing manual work in multi-participant events.
API access enables integration with institutional finance systems and grant management tools for automated invoice ingestion and ledger reconciliation.
Advanced templates support conditional logic and calculated fields so invoices automatically compute totals, taxes, and participant-specific charges.
Routing rules can change approval chains based on invoice amount, project type, or department, ensuring correct sign-off policies are enforced.
Configurable retention policies and access controls help meet institutional, sponsor, and regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
Mobile signing lets PIs and approvers authorize invoices on the go, accelerating approvals for field research and off-site staff.
Custom metadata fields let you capture grant IDs, project codes, and account numbers on each invoice for precise ledger mapping and reporting.
Reusable invoice templates pre-populate common fields, reducing data entry and ensuring consistent documentation across similar research visits or events.
A full, time-stamped audit trail records uploads, edits, signature events, and user actions to support institutional audits and sponsor inquiries.
Automated routing sends invoices to the appropriate approvers—PIs, department admins, or finance staff—based on configurable rules and roles.
| Primary Workflow Setting Name Column | Default Configuration |
|---|---|
| Default Document Reminder Frequency Setting | 48 hours; two reminders |
| Signing Order and Role Assignment Setting | PI then research finance |
| Standard Template Merge Field Mappings | Project ID, account, dates |
| Notification Email Customization Options Available | Custom subject and body |
| Document Retention and Archival Period | 7 years; archival storage |
Maintaining cross-platform compatibility ensures approvers can sign and verify invoices whether they are on campus, in the field, or traveling for conferences, reducing bottlenecks in the reimbursement and posting process.
A university hosts a three-day symposium where visiting researchers stay on campus and use lab facilities
Resulting in accurate grant reporting and simplified audit response through clear itemization and electronic approval.
A principal investigator arranges lodging for animal care technicians during a field trial
Leading to timely reimbursement, correct ledger posting, and an auditable trail for sponsor review and institutional records.
| Criteria for Signing and Storage | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIPAA support | |||
| Bulk Send | Limited | ||
| API access | REST API | REST API | REST API |
| Audit trail detail | Detailed | Detailed | Detailed |
| Plan and Pricing Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price | Starts at $8/user/month billed annually | Starts at $10/user/month | Starts at $9.99/user/month | Starts at $19/user/month | Starts at $15/user/month |
| Free trial availability | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Bulk Send included | Included on business plans | Available on select plans | Available on business plans | Available on higher tiers | Available on business plans |
| API access | Available with API plans | Available with API plans | Available with API plans | Available with API plans | Available with API plans |
| Enterprise services | Dedicated support and SSO options | Enterprise support and SSO | Enterprise support and SSO | Enterprise plan and onboarding | Enterprise plan options |