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

Sheldon Needle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

In selecting software systems, the objective is to choose the vendor(s) which best meet(s) the institution's requirements and priorities. Nonprofits have their own sets of priorities, and different types of nonprofit organizations have different kinds of requirements and priorities that their software must meet. If you are overwhelmed by the number and variety of software products on the market that purport to meet the needs of your nonprofit organization, this software guide is ready to help you narrow down the field and come up with a cost-effective decision and a product that will work for you.

This book was developed as a resource guide for not-for-profit (NFP) organizations and associations to review and select accounting and administrative information systems. This software guide specifically addresses different needs of different types of nonprofits: state and local government agencies, religious organizations, charitable organizations, foundations, trade associations, and schools and universities. It reviews the major accounting software packages designed for nonprofit organizations, and evaluates them feature by feature, and allows the reader to compare the systems to the needs of his organization.

In addition to the reviews of the individual software products, clear tables and charts make it easy to compare product features of different packages. Selecting Software for Non-Profit Organizations and Trade Associations is designed to reduce the time and costs associated with selecting software that is most suitable for your particular company. It is a minor investment in a major piece of your organization's growth.

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The author, Sheldon Needle, is president of CTS and a frequent speaker at national computer and accounting conferences, including those of the AICPA and numerous state CPA societies. Prior to founding CTS in 1983, he had more than 20 years' experience in accounting, systems analysis and consulting.

Mr. Needle has authored more than seven professional books and guides, and published many articles for leading professional periodicals, including Journal of Accountancy, as a contributing editor, Accounting News, Real Estate Outlook, Practicing CPA, Infoworld, Computerworld, PC Week, Micromarket World, Nation's Business, Business Software, and Computers in Accounting.

As President of CTS, Inc., Mr. Needle also delivers seminars and consults with businesses on the selection and use of microcomputer accounting systems.

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: 270 pages
• Publisher: Computer Training Services; 1999 edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0917429206
• ISBN-13: 978-0917429200
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,813,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)