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Overview

The "digital divide" is a term coined to describe the socio-economic gap between communities that have access to technology, and those which do not. Typically this term is used to describe 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 fundraising 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 specializes in the Salesforce.com nonprofit edition and Convio Common Ground.

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 NPOs ($5000).

Web Design

Many NPOs build a website only to utilize it as a "descriptive billboard". A website 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 relationships 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 a 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 or as an extensive plan that focuses on your entire business process.  Much of our assessment will focus on solutions that are free to utilize, such as Google Apps.  We are well versed in the deployment of Google Apps and can help your organization intregrate the following solutions into your technical plan:

• Google Mail *
• Google Calandar *
• Ad Words *
• Google Chart *
• Google Sites
• Google Apps *

*Salesforce integrations available.

Corporate Philanthropy Development

Corporate philanthropy can improve employee perception, initiate a positive branding image and increase consumer confidence and trust. At the same time, 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 product, equity, time, or all three.

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