Selecting Software for Non-Profit Organizations and Trade Associations [Paperback]

June R. Jewell CPA (Author), Sheldon P. Needle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998

This is an indispensable tool for reviewing, qualifying, and selecting the best software product for the complete range of non-profit organizations and associations. It zeroes in on those packages that meet an organization's requirements in minutes...not after days or weeks of research. It's a combination of:

Overview - major features and types of applications of concern to non-profits
How to - selecting software for various types of non-profits
Directory - a comprehensive resource of software packages serving non-profits

This is a comprehensive tool for researching and selecting the best software packages for:

Trade Associations
Private Groups & Clubs
State & Local Government Agencies
Charitable Organizations
Schools and Universities
Religious Organizations
Foundations
Institutions

In addition to a directory of ALL major systems, this book includes a list of key features and definitions that assists in comparing features between specific packages. There is also a section with tips and guidelines for selecting the best package, contributed by experts in each major functional area. Detailed information is provided for over 80 software vendors in the following areas:

modules available
programming language(s)
types/sizes of target entities
integration with other software
updated Windows releases
year vendor started in business
pricing
vendor/dealer training
vendor information
operating systems/network
functional areas covered
technical support and pricing
installed base
minimum hardware required
source code availability
vendor support

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This is the ONLY comprehensive resource available covering software products for all types of non-profit entities. It encompasses all major software packages and can make it easy for even a non-computer person to quickly identify the types of applications and specific software products that fit their organization's needs.

From the Author

This book was designed to 1) provide a basic framework for the reader on how to go about evaluating and selecting accounting and administrative software, 2) provide a concise reference of the vendors and software applications available today for NFPs and associations. A total of seven NFP consultants contributed their expertise in different areas to this publication. This guide can drastically reduce time and costs associated with researching and evaluating products. This book will prove a priceless resource for individuals ranging from non-technical administrators to IS consultants needing to select software for their clients.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 331 pages
• Publisher: CTS (November 1998)
• ISBN-10: 0917429176
• ISBN-13: 978-0917429170
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,979,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)