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Compass Technology Compass CRM

ImageCompass Technology Compass CRM for Fundraisers (www.compass.net) is a versatile and multi-module system that runs entirely within Microsoft® Outlook and is integrated with MS Office so there is no having to learn a new application everything can be accomplished within the familiar Outlook interface. 
This system lets you track demographic and relationships. You can manage your pledges, execute marketing initiatives and it will support all major payment methods. The Compass CRM for Fundraising uses one centralized database that will support multiple organizations which makes unified data available for your entire non-profit organization.

In Use
This software is very easy to use; it is fully integrated with Microsoft Outlook and Office which makes using the system simple and it makes all aspects of running a non-profit organization run smoothly and effortlessly. This system is packed with product and design features including dashboards, fundraiser specific pre-built business processes, reporting and analysis tools through Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. Compass CRM is a complete system that will adapt to the individual needs of any non-profit organization and is very is to manage.

Technology employed
Compass CRM for Fundraisers is a complete donor management and fundraising solution built entirely on the Microsoft® Dynamics™ CRM3.0 platform and is delivered in Microsoft Office/Outlook work environment. This system is compatible with Microsoft Window 2000 Server with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1. It works with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 4 or MS SQL Server 2006.

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Ease of use, configuration, and deployment
The Compass CRM is very easy to use and has endless multi-user capabilities. It works seamlessly with MS Outlook and Office and is set up over a server which makes installation and deployment effortless and can be accessed from anywhere.

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Recap
Compass CRM is fundraising software built on Microsoft technology and designed to help non-profit organizations manage donor relationships, increase fundraising results and helps your company run more efficiently. It has multi modules which include fundraising and donor management systems, analytics and reporting, personalized marketing, and integrated office communications that improve performance. Pricing varies depending on system, licensing and additional add-on modules.

Advantages
Easy to install and use
Integrated into Microsoft Outlook
Multi-modules
Dashboards and reporting

Disadvantages
Additional cost of licenses and add-ons may boost the initial cost

My Opinion
The Compass CRM for Fundraisers is a easy to use and since it if fully integrated with MS Outlook and Office there is no learning curve. I loved using this software; it does everything you could ask for in one application with no extra training or reading boring two-hundred page manuals. This is the only end-to-end software solution for fundraising and donor management that I have seen that is packed with every tool and feature imaginable and can be used immediately without much effort.
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