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Why should I use a database instead of a spreadsheet?
What does the Orders module do? Can we assign different password authorization levels to different team members or volunteers? Can you transfer our data into Sharity for us? How much does Sharity cost? Will Sharity run on my MAC? I have multiple users (on more than one computer). Why do I need to buy FileMaker Pro? How long will it take for my team to learn Sharity Suite? Can specific donors be selected for our Fundraising Mailing? Does Sharity charge a fee for upgrades or new versions? Is it possible to try Sharity for free before I purchase? What are the advantages of using Sharity to manage our donors? How can I get in touch with you? What type of Customer Support do you have? |
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Why should I use a database instead of a spreadsheet?
Spreadsheets are wonderful tools, however if you are tracking more than names and addresses, it is difficult to track, search and report on details that are often essential to managing your charity's donors and prospects. Databases allow you to easily manage seperate records, track multiple gift entries per person, print contribution receipts, letters, envelopes and labels. Sharity Suite allows you to easily track related records as well, such as volunteers (along with their availability, talents, and hours worked), pledges, orders, requests, reporting, letter merging, emails, and more. And within Sharity Suite, multiple password levels keep your records secure while enabling your volunteers or team members to access different types of data, with or without the ability to add, change or delete records. It is all up to you.
What does the Orders module do?
The Orders section is an efficient way of tracking any type of order, from free information, such as brochures or publications, to tracking the sales of CD's, DVD's, or other charity related items. Because Orders are integrated with the gift receipting process, the "fair market value" of an item can be deducted from the donation amount while you are entering that donation information, so that the receipt accurately reflects the tax-deductible portion of the donor's contribution. You can also print invoices, reminders, shipping labels, and shipping reports that list orders that need to be filled. Orders may contain an unlimited number of items. You can see orders and the balance for a donor while entering donations, so that donations can be split between "contribution" and "order" right then and there.
Can we assign different password authorization levels to different team members or volunteers?
Each Sharity Suite user is assigned a unique user ID and password. There are nine pre-set accounts and passwords available, with various levels of authority. From Administrative levels to "View and Print only (no $ access) levels, the security structure is in place for you. You may request additional accounts/passwords if you need them. See our Custom Options page for more information.
Can you transfer our data into Sharity Suite for us?
For many new Sharity Suite users, we transfer data from existing software into Sharity Suite. We have succesffully transferred data from a wide variety of platforms, but the bottom line is, if data can be exported from your current database into a format such as cvs or .txt (comma-separated text format), .xls or .xlsx (Microsoft Excel format), .tab or .txt (tab-separated text format), .dbf (Dbase III and IV DBF format), .fp7 (FileMaker Pro Format) .xml (XML format), or .mer (Merge Format), then there is a very good chance that it can be imported into Sharity Suite. If you would like us to import for you, we are happy to review your data format, and then provide a time and cost estimate for you. Click here to complete a request form.
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How much does Sharity Suite cost?
$499 ONE-TIME purchase price. There are no set-up, monthly, annual, or multiple user fees! Once you buy it...it is yours. Included with your initial purchase of Sharity Suite:
1 hour phone introduction & training
30 days FREE technical support (additional support available at low cost)
And of course…
User’s Guide complete with screen shots, tips and administrative details
Help windows in Sharity Suite…accessible from data entry layouts
Will Sharity Suite run on my MAC?
Absolutely! Sharity Suite runs on both MAC and WINDOWS. Please see the System Requirements for more information.
I have multiple users (on more than one computer). Why do I need to buy FileMaker Pro?
While Sharity Suite is single-user or multiple-user ready, it is packaged in a "runtime" version. If you need Sharity Suite to be used on more than one computer, you will need to install FileMaker Pro on each computer that will be running Sharity Suite.
To share Sharity Suite across a network, so multiple users can work on Sharity Suite at the same time, you will need FileMaker Pro 7 or above on each computer that will have access to Sharity Suite. Please discuss networking your computers and Sharity Suite with your IT specialist. Sharity Suite’s settings are network (sharing) ready.
For peer-to-peer networking, FileMaker can support up to 9 computers. FileMaker Server version will be needed to network more than 9 computers (up to 99 computers).
Once networking and FileMaker is installed on each computer, select which computer will be the “Host” computer. The host computer must have Sharity Suite open in FileMaker in order for others to access Sharity Suite. To open Sharity Suite in FileMakerPro, drag the “Main Menu.SHR” module into the open FileMaker window. You can also click “Browse” when the FileMaker Quick Start dialog box opens, change Files of Type to All Files, and select Main Menu.SHR.
Please feel free to contact our technical support team during this process. Or visit http://www.filemaker.com/ for more information.
How long will it take for my team to learn Sharity Suite?
Everyone here at Sharing Nalij Inc. has worked with non-profits and we understand the unique challenges of working with team members that have huge hearts, willing hands, but not enough time or training…so we have designed Sharity Suite with your team and volunteers in mind. Your team will find Sharity Suite is intuitive, visually friendly, logical and simply one of the easiest donor management databases available. So your team should be up and running right away.
Can specific donors be selected for our Fundraising Mailing?
Absolutely! In fact, there are many ways to select donors and prospects for mailings. There are several fields that are specifically set up to help track mailings, or you can search by data ranges such as regions, sources, giving levels or nearly any other criteria of your choice. In Sharity Suite, you may select records base on ANY field that you track data in.
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Does Sharity Suite charge a fee for upgrades or new versions?
Upgrades or newer versions are available to current users for a reduced price. If you are a current user, you will be informed when an upgrade is available, along with a discount code.
Is it possible to try Sharity Suite for free before I purchase?
Yes! Download your free trial version now by clicking here.
What are the advantages of using Sharity Suite to manage our donors?
The ease and efficiency of Sharity Suite allows your team to use their time productively. Sharity Suite is being used by those with no prior database experience, little or no prior computer training, and with a little guidance and experience, they are managing donor and volunteer data like a pro. And Sharity Suite is one of the very few that includes the processing of orders, deducting the appropriate amount of any tangible item or benefit on the tax-deductible receipt. After entering data, the process of reporting, receipting, letter writing, invoicing, etc. is automated by clicking on the selected process. Try it...you will see how simple it is. And the affordable price can not be better for a fully functioning...unlimited records...easy to use...visually appealing...user friendly...awesome database! We think you'll agree!
How can I get in touch with you?
Please feel free to send us an email at info@sharingnalij.com, complete the contact form by clicking here, or call 503.389.0424. We will be happy to hear from you!
What type of Customer Support do you have?
All support inquiries will be answered as soon as possible. We have a dedicated team ready to help during regular business hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (pst). When completing the online Support form...please be as specific as possible. We want to be sure we get you to the right person right away.
Spreadsheets are wonderful tools, however if you are tracking more than names and addresses, it is difficult to track, search and report on details that are often essential to managing your charity's donors and prospects. Databases allow you to easily manage seperate records, track multiple gift entries per person, print contribution receipts, letters, envelopes and labels. Sharity Suite allows you to easily track related records as well, such as volunteers (along with their availability, talents, and hours worked), pledges, orders, requests, reporting, letter merging, emails, and more. And within Sharity Suite, multiple password levels keep your records secure while enabling your volunteers or team members to access different types of data, with or without the ability to add, change or delete records. It is all up to you.
What does the Orders module do?
The Orders section is an efficient way of tracking any type of order, from free information, such as brochures or publications, to tracking the sales of CD's, DVD's, or other charity related items. Because Orders are integrated with the gift receipting process, the "fair market value" of an item can be deducted from the donation amount while you are entering that donation information, so that the receipt accurately reflects the tax-deductible portion of the donor's contribution. You can also print invoices, reminders, shipping labels, and shipping reports that list orders that need to be filled. Orders may contain an unlimited number of items. You can see orders and the balance for a donor while entering donations, so that donations can be split between "contribution" and "order" right then and there.
Can we assign different password authorization levels to different team members or volunteers?
Each Sharity Suite user is assigned a unique user ID and password. There are nine pre-set accounts and passwords available, with various levels of authority. From Administrative levels to "View and Print only (no $ access) levels, the security structure is in place for you. You may request additional accounts/passwords if you need them. See our Custom Options page for more information.
Can you transfer our data into Sharity Suite for us?
For many new Sharity Suite users, we transfer data from existing software into Sharity Suite. We have succesffully transferred data from a wide variety of platforms, but the bottom line is, if data can be exported from your current database into a format such as cvs or .txt (comma-separated text format), .xls or .xlsx (Microsoft Excel format), .tab or .txt (tab-separated text format), .dbf (Dbase III and IV DBF format), .fp7 (FileMaker Pro Format) .xml (XML format), or .mer (Merge Format), then there is a very good chance that it can be imported into Sharity Suite. If you would like us to import for you, we are happy to review your data format, and then provide a time and cost estimate for you. Click here to complete a request form.
Back to Top of Page
How much does Sharity Suite cost?
$499 ONE-TIME purchase price. There are no set-up, monthly, annual, or multiple user fees! Once you buy it...it is yours. Included with your initial purchase of Sharity Suite:
1 hour phone introduction & training
30 days FREE technical support (additional support available at low cost)
And of course…
User’s Guide complete with screen shots, tips and administrative details
Help windows in Sharity Suite…accessible from data entry layouts
Will Sharity Suite run on my MAC?
Absolutely! Sharity Suite runs on both MAC and WINDOWS. Please see the System Requirements for more information.
I have multiple users (on more than one computer). Why do I need to buy FileMaker Pro?
While Sharity Suite is single-user or multiple-user ready, it is packaged in a "runtime" version. If you need Sharity Suite to be used on more than one computer, you will need to install FileMaker Pro on each computer that will be running Sharity Suite.
To share Sharity Suite across a network, so multiple users can work on Sharity Suite at the same time, you will need FileMaker Pro 7 or above on each computer that will have access to Sharity Suite. Please discuss networking your computers and Sharity Suite with your IT specialist. Sharity Suite’s settings are network (sharing) ready.
For peer-to-peer networking, FileMaker can support up to 9 computers. FileMaker Server version will be needed to network more than 9 computers (up to 99 computers).
Once networking and FileMaker is installed on each computer, select which computer will be the “Host” computer. The host computer must have Sharity Suite open in FileMaker in order for others to access Sharity Suite. To open Sharity Suite in FileMakerPro, drag the “Main Menu.SHR” module into the open FileMaker window. You can also click “Browse” when the FileMaker Quick Start dialog box opens, change Files of Type to All Files, and select Main Menu.SHR.
Please feel free to contact our technical support team during this process. Or visit http://www.filemaker.com/ for more information.
How long will it take for my team to learn Sharity Suite?
Everyone here at Sharing Nalij Inc. has worked with non-profits and we understand the unique challenges of working with team members that have huge hearts, willing hands, but not enough time or training…so we have designed Sharity Suite with your team and volunteers in mind. Your team will find Sharity Suite is intuitive, visually friendly, logical and simply one of the easiest donor management databases available. So your team should be up and running right away.
Can specific donors be selected for our Fundraising Mailing?
Absolutely! In fact, there are many ways to select donors and prospects for mailings. There are several fields that are specifically set up to help track mailings, or you can search by data ranges such as regions, sources, giving levels or nearly any other criteria of your choice. In Sharity Suite, you may select records base on ANY field that you track data in.
Back to Top of Page
Does Sharity Suite charge a fee for upgrades or new versions?
Upgrades or newer versions are available to current users for a reduced price. If you are a current user, you will be informed when an upgrade is available, along with a discount code.
Is it possible to try Sharity Suite for free before I purchase?
Yes! Download your free trial version now by clicking here.
What are the advantages of using Sharity Suite to manage our donors?
The ease and efficiency of Sharity Suite allows your team to use their time productively. Sharity Suite is being used by those with no prior database experience, little or no prior computer training, and with a little guidance and experience, they are managing donor and volunteer data like a pro. And Sharity Suite is one of the very few that includes the processing of orders, deducting the appropriate amount of any tangible item or benefit on the tax-deductible receipt. After entering data, the process of reporting, receipting, letter writing, invoicing, etc. is automated by clicking on the selected process. Try it...you will see how simple it is. And the affordable price can not be better for a fully functioning...unlimited records...easy to use...visually appealing...user friendly...awesome database! We think you'll agree!
How can I get in touch with you?
Please feel free to send us an email at info@sharingnalij.com, complete the contact form by clicking here, or call 503.389.0424. We will be happy to hear from you!
What type of Customer Support do you have?
All support inquiries will be answered as soon as possible. We have a dedicated team ready to help during regular business hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (pst). When completing the online Support form...please be as specific as possible. We want to be sure we get you to the right person right away.
