[Libs-Or] Library Foundation Software

[Sami Pierson]

We use DonorPerfect too.  While not perfect, it's not too bad.  
Certainly better than multiple excel spreadsheets that were being used.
On 3/7/2017 4:31 PM, Abigail Elder wrote:
>
> Hi Leah,
>
> Beaverton Library Foundation has good success with DonorPerfect, a 
> web-based database which we subscribe to through TechSoup. We started 
> last year and went back and entered eight years of donor records into 
> the system.
>
> We use it for appeal letters, thank yous, and figuring out when donors 
> reach a “recognition level” (such as offering to put their name on our 
> donor wall.)
>
> It’s pretty easy to use, but not as robust as some other systems out 
> there. DonorPerfect can integrate with older versions of QuickBooks, 
> but can’t yet work with QB online. When that happens, life will be 
> happy and our tax filings will be a breeze!
>
> Good luck!
>
> -abigail
>
> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On 
> Behalf Of *Leah Griffith
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 7, 2017 4:11 PM
> *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Library Foundation Software
>
> We just had a very successful Library Foundation retreat and my group 
> that had been a bit stagnate is ready to hit the ground running!
>
> One thing they would like to do is manage our gifts online, with cloud 
> based software that multiple members (treasurer, secretary, 
> fundraising chair, etc) can access from home to manage donors, send 
> out appeal letters, thank you letters, etc.
>
>
> I’m wondering if anyone has a service they have been happy with and 
> would like to recommend (or if you tried one that was horrible, that 
> would be nice to know too).
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
> **
>
> *Leah*
>
> Leah M. Griffith,  Director
>
> Newberg Public Library
>
> 503 E. Hancock St.         Newberg,  OR 97132
>
> 503.537.1256
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Sami

Samantha K. Pierson
Library Director
Coos Bay Public Library
525 Anderson
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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