Free and open source constituent relationship management system tailored to nonprofit/NGO needs. Creates databases of contacts and relationships including things like creating Google Maps of multiple contacts. Has a full API so other software tools can extend its functionality.
General Info
Developers:
David Geilhufe
Website:
www.openngo.org
Email:
dgeilhufe@yahoo.com
Strengths:
Highly flexible tool most suitable for community grassroots efforts at collecting information in a distributed fashion (from the community). Highly configurable, extensible and modifiable at low costs (due to LAMP architecture).
Free and open source requiring no licensing fees.
Outputs:
Web-based tool with a variety of outputs
Resources
User Input Requirements:
Accepts web-based input via UI for as many registered users as desired.
Time Commitment:
Significant technical expertise currently required (January 2006)
Data Input Requirements:
Full import capability both web-based, via API, and directly to the MySQL back-end database.
Equipment Needs:
Hosted server. $10/mo shared server is a possibility.
Limitations:
Requires technical knowledge to use. General solution that has not been extended to meet sepecific land use needs.
Staff Requirements:
Variable. A single system administrator should be formally trained.
Software Cost:
Free and open source.
Preview:
http://www.openngo.org/ for a live demo
Maintenance Costs:
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