Information/Database Management

Database Integration and Architecture
Database Design and Development
Custom Reporting
Commercial Software Selection

Do you ever feel bombarded by all of the different data sources you have to go to gather the information that you need for a single report or project? You might be great at multi- tasking, but who wants to spend all that time analyzing and comparing after the integration of data?

In a society that is so fast paced and on the move how come there isn't an easier solution? You probably feel like there has got to be a better way to integrate data and get the most out of the existing information. So how do we maximize efforts and become more productive and efficient?

It's all possible and it's easier than you think. With advances in technology we can now collect, connect, and report information from various places using software and new web technologies that really leverage the information we gather. Trends are leading us toward a single solution software or a website that integrates with a database.

Whether it is a website re-design, a database integration project, or selecting new client management or donor software, the first step is to figure out where “there” is. Know where you want to go, and then it is easier to get there. The second step is to not be afraid to ask for help. Often, these types of integration projects can be arduous and time intensive. Don't be afraid to rely on the expertise of others.

When it comes to software selection InfoTAP knows about software that is unique to the nonprofit sector, from fundraising and membership software to event planning and client tracking software. InfoTAP can help you select and implement cost-effective database solutions that are right for your organization or select productivity packages that can help your organization track the information it needs to be more effective.

Contact us to get more information on how we can help your organization through technology questions. Fees are priced on an hourly rate which varies based on membership/non-membership and type of skill needed. For Information Management Services, the fee range is $90 -135 per hour.

Mary Gross, Program Director
mgross@infotap.org 858.292.5702