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Below is a list of software developers and the pre-packaged volunteer data management
databases they offer. This list is by no means exhaustive, it is merely intended
to give an example of the breadth of products available.
The following list includes software descriptions taken from the websites of
software developers.
These are provided for informative purposes only and are not an endorsement.
ebase:
Software Name: ebase
ebase is an integrated database template for nonprofits that want to effectively
manage interactive communications with their members, donors, and citizen activists.
The primary purpose of ebase is to provide a central place for tracking names,
memberships, donations, activities, voting history, and responses to organizational
mailings
Using ebase, an organization can increase its capacity to conduct effective fundraising
and constituency outreach campaigns. Based on FileMaker ProŽ for Windows or Macintosh,
ebase is easy to learn, use and customize, making it a good choice for organizations
that have no staff trained in database design or management. Best of all, ebase
is free.
Enscribe Technologies, Inc.:
Software Name: Servus
Automatically match volunteers with projects. Creates personalized form letters
for all the people in your database. Prints mailing labels and envelopes automatically.
Prints reports, which list and compile statistics for all the people and projects
you coordinate. Enters information easily and accurately. Stores multiple Notecards
for each person and project. Lists and browses through several people and projects
simultaneously. Sorts volunteers and projects into whatever order you choose.
E-TECH: Email address - e_techonline@yahoo.com or call Brenda Ballard at 601-291-2806 (no website)
This program is customizable to any of the Senior Corp Programs - FGP, SCP and
RSVP, and to your specific needs, including all the information that is necessary
for required reports, and the reports that many sponsors require. Support is available
for problems or if changes are needed. Contact the company to have a demo disk
of the basic program sent to you.
Affirmative Technologies:
Software Name: VolStar
VolStar is the software solution for sporting, cultural, or other events that
involve 500 or more volunteers. Allows volunteers to enter their information,
including availability and preferences, via the Internet. Matches volunteers"
preferences with committee needs. Schedules volunteers for activities. Generates
a wide variety of management reports and statistics to let you easily see where
volunteers are still needed. Prints mailing labels and identification tags. Generates
"to-do" items and checklists by volunteer. Tracks your unique requirements, such
as clothing issued, fees paid, languages spoken, and security access codes. Customizable-contact
for a free quote.
Leaping Ware:
Software Names: VolTrax for FGP, SCP, and RSVP programs
The VolTrax set of programs is designed specifically for the Foster Grandparent,
Senior Companion, and RSVP programs. These software programs help you manage your
special volunteer organizations, keeping up with volunteers, the stations they
work through, the hours, meals, miles and so on (and the reporting which comes
from all of that information).
Logico Solutions, LLC:
Software Name: Good Works 97/2000
Good Works 97/2000 is a database application designed to facilitate fundraising,
volunteer data management, donation tracking, pledge tracking, event planning,
mailings, and other common tasks associated with the administration of nonprofit
organizations. Developed in Microsoft Access, it is optimized for use with the
Microsoft Office suite. Can support multiple users simultaneously, and yet is
priced for the smaller to medium-size nonprofit organization operating on a limited
budget.
Maverick Software: Email address - mav-man@swbell.net (no website)
Maverick is available for RSVP and FGP's. This database is designed in Microsoft
Access; versions for Access 97 and 2000 are available. You must have Access on
your computer in order to use Maverick.
Maverick allows you to track volunteers and all their biographical data, service
hours, BHN, station information, and many other details. All Corporation required
reports as of 1/1/2000 can be produced in Maverick. Also, you can customize this
database to include information specific to your program. Data conversion is also
available.
Opal Computing: (click on software products, then Volunteer Coordination System link)
Software Name: Volunteer Coordination System
Using your existing PC network or a stand-alone computer, the Volunteer Coordination
System (VCS) can keep track of volunteers" contact information, skills, availability,
assigned schedule and locations, hours worked, awards, and more. VCS allows simultaneous
LAN/network access and, if desired, web access using the provided ColdFusion web
templates.
Polytheoretics:
Software Name: ProVelle Professional Edition
The ProVelle Professional Edition comes prepared to manage volunteer activities,
communications, and records. ProVelle is a relational database. ProVelle comes
custom-compiled to precisely fit your particular organizational structure and
nomenclature, so you can start benefiting immediately from its great features.
Red Ridge:
Software Names: VolunteerWorks, Version 2.1 and VolunteerTools
VolunteerWorks is volunteer information management software designed especially
for Microsoft Windows operating systems. You can use VolunteerWorks to keep detailed
volunteer records, and to perform common volunteer office functions such as tracking
prospective volunteers, monitoring your application process, scheduling volunteers,
managing volunteer recognition, tracking opportunities and job descriptions, tracking
and reporting volunteer hours, and printing lists, labels, letters, hour reports,
schedules, calendars, and more.
VolunteerTools are Internet building blocks that volunteer programs use to combine
the power of the Internet with their VolunteerWorks database. Adding VolunteerTools
features on your website is as simple as placing an HTML link on a web page. Add
powerful database features to your site without programming or the expense of
a web server database.
ROVIR:
Software Names: ROVIR (Retriever of Volunteer Information and Reporting)
ROVIR was created with considerable input from major nonprofit organizations
such as United Way, AIDS Foundation Houston and Houston Hospice. It creates a
volunteer schedule based on the input recorded in the system. It records all volunteer
hours by day, month and year, making it easy to total each volunteer's hours for
reporting purposes.
VisionLink:
Software Names: ServiceLink, Tapestry
ServiceLink is a new tool for information and referral specialists. Built on
new technologies, it can offer very high value at low cost. To use ServiceLink
you need access to the Internet and any standard browser on a PC or Macintosh
computer. VisionLink takes care of the servers and software, upgrades and maintenance,
backups, and more. Because ServiceLink is accessible across the web, and information
is instantly updated, location is no longer a constraint. Across different locations
and agencies, staff can now work together interactively.
Tapestry unites outreach, coordination and delivery for a more effective network
of social and transitional services in your community, state and region. Tapestry
is more than a powerful information and referral system. Designed from the ground
up to take advantage of the web, Tapestry is a new Internet-based system that
is as comprehensive, dynamic and flexible as your community requires.
Volunteer Software:
Software Name: The Volunteer Reporter
The Volunteer Reporter, used by over 60% of RSVPs, is designed for RSVPs and
volunteer centers. It enables you to place volunteers in suitable positions throughout
your community and keep track of their service hours. It prints dozens of instant
management reports, including quarterly reports, project profile, hours served,
and mailing labels. Although originally designed for RSVPs, the company expanded
and enhanced the Volunteer Reporter years ago to work well for any volunteer center.
The Volunteer Reporter is designed to help you manage, schedule, and track all
the volunteers you use within your organization. As volunteers play a more essential
daily role, it's important to know when they are expected to serve and how often
they are serving. The program enables you to match volunteers with suitable positions
and print schedules for both your volunteers and job supervisors so everyone knows
who's serving when. It prints dozens of different reports, including quarterly
reports, project profile, hours served, and mailing labels. |
