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Selecting Fundraising Software:
A Balancing Act
As nonprofits increasingly turn to fundraising to make up for less grant funding, selecting
the right fundraising software is more important than ever. But it's not uncommon for organizations
to be undersold or oversold on a donor management system. Some nonprofits may wind up with software
that's not powerful enough for their needs, while others might purchase a system with more features—and maintenance costs—than
they need. You need several options to choose from so that you find software that fulfills your needs while meeting your budget and resource requirements.
 The Importance of Options
When it comes to fundraising software, one size most definitely does not fit all. All nonprofits
do not have the same size, missions, and budgets, so why would the same software work for every
organization? Not buying a sophisticated enough system is certainly a risk, but being oversold is
just as much—if not
more—of a concern. Particularly when you factor in the total cost,
you may be spending more than necessary for the functionality your staff needs each year.
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 Evaluating the True Cost of Fundraising Software
Software is typically a large investment for any company, but for nonprofit organizations under
tight budget constraints, selecting the right system is essential. Nonprofits in particular can get
caught with high ongoing coasts that they did not anticipate when they initially chose a donor
management software package. It pays to look closely at all of the costs of new software, especially
reoccurring costs associated with continued use of a system.
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 Fundraising Software:
The Right Fit
A fundraising software system does more than just increase donations—it helps the entire
development office by managing donor information and helping generate and track donor communications
and contacts. Selecting the right donor management software is no easy task, since fundraising
products vary from simple online freeware to a wide range of solutions with varied features.
But there are steps you can take to facilitate the selection process and ensure a better system fit.
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 Case Study:
Sage Solution Helps JCPA
Three years ago, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) was struggling with information
from at least five different spreadsheets, various Word documents, contact folders, several
databases, and numerous web site lists, none of which "spoke" to others. The JCPA implemented
Sage Fundraising 100, a system from Austin TX-based Sage Software, in mid-2002, and according to
the organization's assistant executive director Ethan Felson, the system transformed several
departments of the JCPA overnight.
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For more information on Sage Software and its products visit sagenonprofit.com/products or call (866) 670-2378.
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Easy-to-use fundraising software for every nonprofit, from small, single-user organizations to the largest higher-education institutions, Sage Fundraising management software offers the tools to help your organization thrive and grow. |
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Awarded highest in overall satisfaction in the 2005 survey by Campbell-Rinker, an independent nonprofit research firm. Sage MIP Fund Accounting meets the financial management needs of organizations that need to track and report on multiple funds across multiple budget periods to meet reporting requirements and demonstrate accountability. |
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Managing Nonprofit Financials with Sage MIP Fund Accounting
Learn how powerful tracking and reporting can help you put the focus back on your mission.
Achieve Fundraising Success with Sage Fundraising 50
Learn how to raise more funds for less with this affordable, easy-to-use fundraising management solution. |
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