You might try using Microsoft Access as your database.  I used that for
scheduling various programs and tours at a museum I used to work at. I
learned what I needed to do on my own at first, but also recently took an
Access Continuing Education class and learned how to create the databases as
well.  Its not really "optimized" for non-profits, but you (or someone who
knows the program) can customize it to your liking. Great if you have the
program already and not able to buy a new program at the time.

Jennessa Reed


>From: Andrew Sternick <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Programs Management Software
>Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:38:33 -0700
>
>Hello Museum-Lers,
>
>I am looking for an networked application that will allow our programs team
>to share information about current and future programs, and store contact
>and other information.  Think a cross between MS Project and ACT.  I know
>there is always some customization to do, but I am hoping there is
>something
>out there that is optimized for museums or nonprofits.  What are people
>using for this purpose?  Right now we have a mess of filemaker, excel and
>homebrewed solutions that do not all hold hands and sing together.
>
>Andrew Sternick
>Technology Administrator
>Zeum
>221 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA  94103
>415-820-3358 Tel
>415-777-2851 Fax
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