Services

Overview

The digital divide is a term coined to describe the socio-economic gap between communities that have access to technology and those who do not. Typically this term is used to depict the technological disparity between poor and rich countries throughout the world. Unfortunately, many have noticed a similar gap occurring between the public and private sectors.

Idealist Consulting (with help from various private sector contributors) has developed four fundamental solutions designed to close this gap. By implementing this technology you can expect to maximize your fund raising potential; enhance the promotional reach of your mission and strengthen the internal and external communication of your organization.

Database Development

For a nonprofit to succeed it must have a well defined mission with tangible results. These characteristics are essential in order to be attractive to funders, donors, volunteers and other potential supporters. A well designed database is specifically designed to help organizations manage and maintain these characteristics. Idealist Consulting is familiar with the following database solutions: Salesforce.com, ACT!, Blackbaud Raisers Edge, Access, Gift Tool and others.

SalesForce.com

"Configuration Packages" which provide a strong foundation to grow from.

• PHONECampaigner

  Phone banking directly from Salesforce.com. Reference our Appexchange listing for more info.

• NPOrganizer

  An "all-rounder" database for nonprofits. Reference our Appexchange listing for more info.

• EDVantage

  Designed for education organizations. Reference our Appexchange listing for more info.

• NPFunder

  Helping foundations make a difference in the nonprofit community.

• NPGifter

  Helping the private sector make a difference in the nonprofit community.

• QUICKstart

  An affordable configuration start for small NPO's (Under $1000).

Contact us directly for pricing.

Web Design

Many NPO's build a web site only to utilize it as a "descriptive billboard". A web site can be much more than that. By integrating your web site directly into your database and online fundraising capabilities you can create a holistic foundation of technology that will not only enhance fundraising potential but enhance your ability to track and report on the online relationship you develop with your staff, donors, members, volunteers and interest groups. Reference our web portfolio for examples of some of our work.

 

Strategic Technical Assessment

Selecting the proper technology for your organization can be daunting task in today’s market place. With so many options to choose from it can be nearly impossible to properly evaluate the right technology solutions for your mission. Idealist Consulting can produce a technology plan that allows you to select the correct technology tools for your mission while meeting other requirements such as budget constraints and user adoption. Your assessment can be designed based on your technological requirements to advance your promotional efforts, interoffice communication, business processes or a combination of all three.  Moreover, this assessment can be provided as a quick audit to an extensive plan that focuses on your entire business process.  

Corporate Philanthropy Development

Corporate Philanthropy can improve employee perception; initiate a positive branding image and increase consumer confidence and trust. However, developing a corporate philanthropy program can be a challenging endeavor for any company. With help from Idealist Consulting you can develop a philanthropic procedure through your Salesforce configuration that will ensure that you are tracking and managing the positive impacts you are making to the community.

• Development of philanthropic procedures that are simple and effective. Including tip sheets and training for operation.
• Salesforce configuration that works with your existing Salesforce configuration.
• A Configuration to track and manage either Product, Equity, Time or all three.

For specific information relating to one or more of our services contact us.