Re: [CGUYS] Best membership DB template / solution for small unskilled NP?

2008-11-16 Thread db
Thanks. I requested to join the two TechSoup groups. db Gayley Knight wrote: I agree that Tech Soup is a great resource. They have 2 groups on LinkedIn that you (or the nonprofit) could join for a lot more resources and help. /gayley knight twitter.com/mothergeek businessherway.net

Re: [CGUYS] Best membership DB template / solution for small unskilled NP?

2008-11-16 Thread Gayley Knight
I agree that Tech Soup is a great resource. They have 2 groups on LinkedIn that you (or the nonprofit) could join for a lot more resources and help. /gayley knight twitter.com/mothergeek businessherway.net -Message- Check Tech Soup. They have a couple systems designed for non-p

Re: [CGUYS] Best membership DB template / solution for small unskilled NP?

2008-11-15 Thread db
They using a raw data base program because they are tech ignorant. Groupthink has amazing consequences. Look at the US economy for instance. And yes ... Membership Plus is still around. Ver 11. http://www.memplushome.com/ Thanks for that tip. At first glance it looks like a viable option...

Re: [CGUYS] Best membership DB template / solution for small unskilled NP?

2008-11-15 Thread Jeff Wright
Check Tech Soup. They have a couple systems designed for non-profit fundraising for a nominal fee. > -Original Message- > I am trying to advise a small, poor, low tech skills, non-profit about > what membership/donations database tool they should use. > > They have copies of both Access

Re: [CGUYS] Best membership DB template / solution for small unskilled NP?

2008-11-15 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
OK stupid question. Why are they using a raw data base program? There are a myriad of programs that have been designed to help Non profits keep track of just about everything. Plus give reports etc. Even Quick Books pro at one time have a non profit module to help keep track of donations.

[CGUYS] Best membership DB template / solution for small unskilled NP?

2008-11-15 Thread db
I am trying to advise a small, poor, low tech skills, non-profit about what membership/donations database tool they should use. They have copies of both Access and FM Pro (8?) and have made a problematic 1st attempt in Access at adopting another orgs. Access database for use with their 400 mem