The Nonprofit Matrix is an online directory and guide to Application Service Providers (ASPs) and portals offering web-based services for nonprofits and charities.
Organizations often face data integration challenges as they manage multiple online and offline services, lists and databases in different areas of their activities. Achieving data integration can mean either adopting a single all-in-one platforms with a common database that serves all needs, or creating a complex structure of data updates and lookups that attempt to synchronize disparate data sources. This second option allows for more flexibility but requires more investment and expertise in data management. With newer software systems adopting more open architectures that facilitate data exchange with other systems, this is becoming an easier path to follow.
NTEN, Idealware and Beaconfire Consulting have collaborated on a new report titled “Getting your Systems Talking: A Framework to Evaluate APIs and Data Exchange Features” that looks at data portability issues and provides “an evaluation framework that will help weigh the advantages and trade-offs of the data integration features across different applications.”
The report is available for download from the NTEN website.
Functional or fund accounting is a necessity for nonprofits managing restricted funds, multiple programs, and complex reporting requirements. But does YOUR organization need it? Learn what additional features fund accounting software brings to your organization, and identify ways you can benefit. All participants will receive a free Guide To Purchasing Fund Accounting as well as a free needs analysis of their current system.
Recently voted as Best Overall Nonprofit Accounting Software by financial managers nationwide, Sage MIP Fund Accounting software is the preferred nonprofit financial management solution to plan and manage budgets, maximize grants, and produce accurate customized reports in minutes. Sage MIP Fund Accounting software addresses the specific nonprofit financial management needs of organizations that need to track and report on multiple funds across multiple budget periods to meet their reporting requirements and demonstrate accountability.
In this session, you will see how you can:
Cut hours or days off of your reporting cycle. Create the reports you need within the system, instead of manipulating data with external spreadsheets or fighting with complex, external report-writing tools.
Customize the chart of accounts to access data quickly and easily for more efficient tracking and reporting.
Automate transaction entry with a variety of tools including memorized transactions, preset distributions, and entry defaults, to boost productivity and reduce errors.
Use the dynamic Drill-down Analyzer to review the individual transactions that make up the balances on reports.
Make it easy for auditors to verify financial statement accuracy by maintaining a clear audit trail.
Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit software helps organizations of every size track, manage, and report on funds from multiple sources, across multiple budget periods. Whether your organization is small or large, Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit software has the right tools to help your nonprofit thrive and grow.
About John Francis: John Francis founded NFP Consultants in 1992 after working for the Greater St. Louis Area United Way and Saint Louis University. NFP Consultants, Inc. has over 500 clients worldwide and has been the Sage Nonprofit Division Service Provider of the Year for the past seven years. Visit www.nfpconsultants.com or call 800-632-6372 to find out more.
Your organization’s hardware, software, and network form the foundation of your technology implementation. If the foundation is not strong, it’s tough to succeed in any other area. It can be difficult to wade through the myriad options for each category, but we’ll help you cut through the jargon and review the essential knowledge needed to understand hardware, software, and networks.
Skill Takeaways:
Develop a technology audit
Manage a nonprofit’s technology assets
Evaluate and choose appropriate software applications
JOHN KENYON has been helping nonprofits for over 15 years by providing advice, teaching seminars, and writing articles about technology. In the late 90’s he was Information Technology Director at San Francisco’s Management Center. Along with Michael Stein he wrote both The eNonprofit: a guide to ASPs, internet services and online software and the Nonprofit Quarterly article “A Decade of Online Fundraising”. John recently served as Training and Consulting Manager at Groundspring.org/Network for Good, helping organizations effectively leverage the Internet, before returning to private practice in 2006. He is an adjunct professor for the University of San Francisco’s Masters of Nonprofit Administration degree program and has been a featured speaker at conferences across the US, in England and online.
Candidates and causes alike are flocking to social networking sites, in spite of the fact that you can’t donate or vote on most sites. So what’s the fuss? Even if you win a lot of friends, what can you do with them? In this session, we’ll review how candidates and nonprofits are using social networking sites for advocacy, identifying what they do well and how they turn “friends” into action. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what makes a campaign work and how you can implement it.
Through this 90-minute presentation by Dave Gallerizzo, attendees will be introduced to the products that Google offers and how they can positively impact their organization. The three products being highlighted are: The Google Search Appliance, The Google Mini, and Google Apps.
The Google Search Appliance delivers fast, relevant and secure access to information, increasing the velocity of business. It takes Google’s core search technology and optimizes it for business use providing universal search across a variety of internal and external sources (including file shares, intranets, databases, applications, hosted services, and content management systems).
The Google Mini offers a cost effective way to bring the power of Google’s universal search technology to your organization. Like the Google Search Appliance, it offers the familiarity of Google’s user interface and can also search across intranets, file servers, and business applications.
With Google Apps, you can give your employees the next-generation communication and collaboration tools they need to manage electronic communications, share and publish information and stay connected while on the go. And the best part is that it is all hosted by Google, so there is no hardware or software to download, install or maintain.
Thursday, February 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST. Presented by Robert Weiner
How do you choose a donor database that will support successful fundraising? The software is only half the story. Fundraising technology strategist Robert Weiner will walk through ten common mistakes that can prevent you from selecting the right database and managing it effectively.
Thursday, February 21st, 1:00 - 2:30 EST. Presented by Laura Quinn with Ryan Ozimek, David Geilhufe, and Patrick Shaw
Open source content management systems (CMS) are particularly attractive to the nonprofit community because of their cost-efficiency, but what do these systems actually do? And what are the differences between the most common CMSs? We’ll compare Joomla, Drupal, and Plone for typical nonprofit needs, and then experts in each of the systems - Ryan Ozimek, David Geilhufe, and Patrick Shaw – will demo the systems and answer your questions.
Marketing and Technology: How to make the marriage work
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, integrating a successful marketing strategy can be a challenge. Constituents demand more from organizations and understanding the science of marketing and technology is critical for success. Learn how to overcome this challenge and effectively use technology to develop and execute a marketing strategy that connects your organization’s brand with the wants and needs of your constituents.
Join us for this educational session presented by Four Mangos and learn how other nonprofit organizations have successfully combined marketing and technology to achieve results.
Presented By: Kevin Hartland, VP Sales, Four Mangos
Thursday, February 14th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST. Presented by Eric Leland
There are a number of solid and affordable options to track your volunteers, donors, partners, and other constituents. What should a small organization look for? What tools are available? How should you choose? We’ll walk through everything you need to know to pick the right database for your organization, and consider the pros and cons of commonly used databases such as GiftWorks, Metrix, eTapestry, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, and Democracy In Action.
Thursday, February 7th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST. Presented by Laura Quinn
Email newsletters are a great way to stay in touch with and grow your audience, but it can be complex to send and track thousands of emails. We’ll walk through what you need to know in order to setup, send, and track eNewsletters effectively, and talk about some of the reliable and affordable tools most commonly used for mass emailing, such as EmailNow, ConstantContact, NPOGroups, CampaignMonitor, Emma, Topica, and more.
Marketing and Technology: How to make the marriage work
