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Software for Small Computer Systems
Sections of This Topic Include
Accounting Software
What Free Software Means
Various Perspectives
Nonprofit (Additional Information for)
The library also includes a related, comprehensive set of subtopics
in All
About Computers, Internet & Web. You may also want to
look at the Library topic Fundraising
for database and contact management software.
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Accounting Software
An accounting software package can greatly reduce the time to enter and manage accounting transactions, and generate financial statements. However, you still should have at least a basic understanding of the accounting process for your organization, including what journals are used and what general accounts exist. You must have good understanding of financial statements and how to analyze them -- an accounting package cannot do this for you!
NOTE: Many accounting packages will work for either nonprofit or for-profits -- therefore, consider both of the following lists.
For-Profits
Accounting
Software
How to Choose the Best Small Business Accounting Software for Your Business
Nonprofits
Suggestions for Nonprofit Accounting Software (forum)
Geared to For-Profits, but Also Apply to Nonprofits.
How to Select Accounting Software
The Accounting Software & Reviews Network
What "free" software means
What is open source? Why use open source software?
The Free Software Definition
What is Free Software?
Sources of Free Software
Free
Software
Tucows – Free Software and Shareware Downloads
ONET Download.com
For Mac
users
Also for Mac
users
Directory of Shareware
Additional Software Information for Nonprofits
Ten Steps to Selecting Software Successfully
Tips
on Using Database Software and Other Tech Tools
Capterra's
software directory
Philanthropy
Journal's site
NPO.NET: For and About
Chicago Area Nonprofits
Computer
Use in Social Services Network CUSSN
Coyote
Communications Technology Tips for Not-for-Profit Public Sector
Orgs
River
Guide's index and comparison of software
The Nonprofit Software Index -- Your source for
information on software for nonprofit organizations
Software Discounts
for Nonprofit and Academic Institutions
Software directory for non-profit organizations
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General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)
General (For-Profit and Nonprofit)
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Nonprofit-Specific
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The Accidental Techie: Supporting, Managing, and Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Technology
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. This hands-on guide walks you through five projects that, when completed, will give you a comprehensive and usable support system, including for 1) conducting a technology inventory, 2) assessing and supporting staff, 3) assessing and buying technology, 4) protecting your organization from disasters and data loss, and 5) managing your role. Includes ready-to-use templates, worksheets and sample policies, and also 135 resources on topics such as funding, discussion groups, application service providers, web site development, donor management software, and a security policy checklist. Also explains steps for creating a database that gives you the reports you need. Includes a glossary of terms every techie should know.
