Chicago, February 2005/--
Like any other organizations, non-profits need to mange data and present a positive image to their clients - in this case their donors. By being more efficient, having correct data and marketing tools, non-profits can not only generate more donations, but also make better use of their volunteer time as well as their funding.

	PDA Data Drives Reports and Distributes Tasks Via Email
	Salvation Army managers collect data on the PDA triggering subsequent emails and are reflected in reports
	"CSS was down to earth, not heady and took the time to speak on my level. They were very helpful, patient and desirous of ensuring a successful experience." Kari Rudd Resident manager Salvation Army, USW HQ

Non-profits increasingly seek out database solutions as their workloads grow, commonly expressing a need for more precise internal management. However, with fiscal conservancy in mind, non-profit groups are often reluctant to invest in improving their internal efficiency, preferring to direct budgets to immediate expenses and their target cause. In spite of good intentions, this approach can be particularly counter-productive for the association that is plagued with inefficiencies. By investing in data-driven solutions, staff can make better use of donor contributions, lending to the overall success organization in the long term.

Larger Entities

It is imperative for an organization as ubiquitous as the Salvation Army to utilize management software applications. For the last 2 years, the Salvation Army USW headquarters have utilized a Chicago Software Solutions engineered PDA application for supervisors to quickly log and distribute work orders. The application triggers emails to task assignees upon synchronization, automating the distribution of work orders and providing desktop management of outstanding and completed orders. Automating the otherwise manual distribution of labor and seamlessly pulling recorded tasks into a the desktop database tool has greatly streamlined the internal workings of the department.

Small Operations

Chicago Global Donors Network (CGDN) is a small non-profit that assists in improving the welfare of people by addressing the complex conflicts raging in the world, from the humanitarian crisis in Sudan to violent conflicts in the Middle East to the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

Reports From Contact Entry Immediately after enter contacts or donations into the database, database users at the CGDN print customized letters and envelopes.

Looking to capitalize on their database potential, CGDN approached Chicago Software Solutions to build a database utility that manages contacts, donations, events and dynamically generates letters, envelopes, call lists, mailing lists, event lists, name tags and other essential reports.

"With the new application that CSS developed for us, we'll be able to learn and record more information about our members, register attendees for our events, send targeted mailings, as well as track member participation in our programs and donations. We now have the database we need to grow as an organization and do it more efficiently", said Dimitra Tasiouras, Executive Director of the Chicago Global Donors Network.

Chicago Software Solutions continues to support local and global community efforts, offering discounts to select organizations. CSS has had the opportunity to assist charity organizations in data management solutions, market presentation and providing tools to better donor services.

About Chicago Software Solutions

Chicago Software Solutions is a full-service, custom software provider focused on improving business practices through technology. With experience in database applications, office tool customizations, Internet development and PDA applications, Chicago Software Solutions works closely with each client to provide the solutions they need.