Non-Profit Resources
White Papers
This guide is designed to give you smart ideas and tips that business owners,
accounting managers, consultants, and software publishers have shared with us over
the years. These guidelines should prove useful as you make your own choices about
business software. (10 pages)
Fundraising products vary from simple, online freeware to a wide range of solutions with varied features, price levels, and support and training packages. Such a bevy of choices can leave you overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. This guide can assist by providing a framework to evaluate and choose a fundraising software solution that best meets the organization's specific needs. (24 pages)
We all know that it takes more time, energy, and money to attract new donors than it does to keep existing donors. So how do you keep new donors from becoming one-hit wonders, and your repeat donors from fading to black? Here are some proven best practices to keep your donors engaged and their checkbooks open. (12 pages)
In today's world, financial management and accountability are critical for
all types of businesses and organizations. For nonprofits, the pressures
are mounting. Restrictions around the use of government grants continue
to rise. This paper will look at the differences between commercial and fund
accounting and outline ten key reasons why your organization may need a
true fund accounting system. (7 pages)
According to a poll conducted by a well-known online job board, more than 70% of employees believe they don't have a healthy balance between their work and their personal life. Follow these suggestions and learn how to create a happier, more balanced life. (4 pages)
Because accounting is such a crucial part of your organization, it is wise to
contemplate your needs and carefully consider how to meet them when preparing
for any change in accounting processes or practices. This guide will aid you in the evaluation of your organization's accounting needs and the selection of a software system that best meets them. (18 pages)
One of the primary investments for any development program is donor management or fundraising software. Learn about the three primary areas where software packages often do not fit the organizations that have invested in them and how to avoid a one size fits all approach. (7 pages)
This paper provides guidelines to boards of directors and software purchase decision
makers on what to expect to pay for a new software system at initial purchase and more
importantly, over time. This type of analysis is called the "total cost of ownership" (TCO). (6 pages)
Due to funding uncertainties, many nonprofit organizations and government agencies have become more hesitant about expenditures. This paper will inform you how to relieve these demands by turning to Business Intelligence tools to retrieve, organize, and share knowledge for analysis and guided decision-making. (5 pages)