Greetings Randy!

I was trained on "The Raiser's Edge 7" for my university development
work last year.

I found it very straight forward and easy to use.

In fact, I trained two work study students to help me on it.
They had no problem helping me without going through the training.

Yes, it is expensive and it is very powerful and effective.

My thought for the day is that you get what you pay for.


Cheers,
Margo Arnold
Washington, DC


> [Original Message]
> From: Randy Heise <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 1/22/2004 2:51:26 PM
> Subject: Development Software
>
> Hi to the list!
>
> We are beginning the evaluation of fundraising software for our
development
> department. We are currently using BlackBaud's "The Raisers Edge" and find
> it very expensive, very complicated, not user friendly without extensive
> training, and therefore very under-utilized.
>
> I would be interested in thoughts about products in use at other
facilities
> that are functional without a full-time Data Base manager. We have
> approximately 35,000 records, a .2 fte for maintenance, and 5 users.
>
> Thanks
>
> Randy Heise
> Information Systems Manager
> The High Desert Museum
> 59800 South Highway 97
> Bend, OR  97702-7963
> (541) 382-4754 Ext. 244
> (541) 382-5256 Facsimile
> [log in to unmask]
> www.highdesertmuseum.org
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