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usurp · 2006-10-03, 02:28

I recently volunteered for some charity work at a local organization and I have been put in charge of "the database". Basically my job is to find a solution for storing phone numbers, addresses, and other info of everyone who registers.

does anyone know if a software exists where i can setup like categories in it and then just plug in all the data?

preferable something free/open source since it is for a charity organization.

thanks

Joshua · 2006-10-03, 08:08

I once helped a charity organization with some Excel issues, they were using FileMaker PRO, this does not meet your free/open source requests, but it seems to be a pretty powerful app, for less than $100 I think.

Good luck and kudos for your work.

usurp · 2006-10-03, 11:27

ok i just checked filemaker, it looks like its exactly what i need, they even have a ready made contact management database i can download. sadly the price is 299$ but if it works like i expect to and better maybe i could split the cost with them or something, i dont know will see. let me just get it working.

thanks dude

alcimedes · 2006-10-03, 11:32

Filemaker will work perfectly for what you're describing, and is a pretty easy to use app. that has a lot of potential if you need it.

FFL · 2006-10-03, 11:51

Filemaker is exactly what you want, and I've worked with several nonprofits that used it extensively.

A few of us here have substantial experience with customizing it, so we can definitely help out.

It will be well worth the price.

chucker · 2006-10-03, 11:54

Indeed, FileMaker is an excellent choice for rapid database development.

Kraetos · 2006-10-03, 12:48

FileMaker = thumbs up. Originally Mac only program, stays true to its roots.

Additionally, they might give you some sort of discount because you are with a non-profit. Its worth investigating.

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Joshua Hey where the white women at? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So Cal	2006-10-03, 08:08 I once helped a charity organization with some Excel issues, they were using FileMaker PRO, this does not meet your free/open source requests, but it seems to be a pretty powerful app, for less than $100 I think. Good luck and kudos for your work. iMac G3 iMac G5 MacBook
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alcimedes I shot the sherrif. administrator Join Date: May 2004	2006-10-03, 11:32 Filemaker will work perfectly for what you're describing, and is a pretty easy to use app. that has a lot of potential if you need it.
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FFL Fishhead Family Reunited moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Slightly Off Center	2006-10-03, 11:51 Filemaker is exactly what you want, and I've worked with several nonprofits that used it extensively. A few of us here have substantial experience with customizing it, so we can definitely help out. It will be well worth the price. Fishhead For Life "Since 1982" ><=>
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chucker ‽ Join Date: May 2004 Location: near Bremen, Germany	2006-10-03, 11:54 Indeed, FileMaker is an excellent choice for rapid database development.
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Kraetos Lovable Bastard Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston-ish	2006-10-03, 12:48 FileMaker = thumbs up. Originally Mac only program, stays true to its roots. Additionally, they might give you some sort of discount because you are with a non-profit. Its worth investigating. Logic, logic, logic. Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end.
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