CPA Practice Advisor

NOV 2011

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Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT T e Financial Edge is well-suited for mid-sized to large nonprofi t organiza- tions and government entities that require both top-notch reporting capability along with excellent donor and grant management. STRENGTHS • Excellent customization capability • Easy integration with dozens of add-on modules • Unlimited customized dashboards • Solid grant tracking • Easy integration with The Raiser's Edge • Flexible, scalable product POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Cost may be prohibitive for smaller organizations 800-443-9441 • Complex data setup can be time- consuming SUMMARY & PRICING Web-based subscription pricing for T e Financial Edge starts at $299 per month for a single user, with maintenance and implementation services included. T e traditional on-premise license costs $2,995 for up to three users. The Financial Edge is an excellent option for larger nonprofi ts and government entities, off ering an almost endless sea of add-ons designed to integrate with and enhance the product. ✔ On-Premises ■ ✔ SaaS ■ PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ ✔ Hosted by Vendor www.blackbaud.com Blackbaud, Inc. — Fundware 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT Fundware is best suited for mid-sized to large nonprofi t organizations that have qualifi ed staff available to set up and maintain the program for optimal functionality. STRENGTHS • Available in two editions for increased scalability • Excellent reporting options • High level of customization • Solid Project/Grant tracking • Strong track record in nonprofi t seg- ment POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • System navigation can be challenging for new users • System setup & customization can be time-consuming SUMMARY & PRICING Fundware pricing varies, depending on the modules needed, with individual module prices ranging from $1,295 to $3,995. Available in an edition for up to fi ve users, as well as an Enterprise Edition, Fundware is scalable and is optimally designed for larger organiza- tions with more complex customization needs. PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ ✔ On-Premises ■ SaaS ■ Hosted by Vendor BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CORE NFP/FUND ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES MANAGEMENT FEATURES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & REPORTING INTEGRATION & IMPORT/EXPORT HELP/SUPPORT 800-443-9441 Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www. CPAPracticeAdvisor. com/10417707 www.blackbaud.com For more information, please go to cpapracticeadvisor.com/10015529 November 2011 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com 25 BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS CORE NFP/FUND ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES MANAGEMENT FEATURES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & REPORTING INTEGRATION & IMPORT/EXPORT HELP/SUPPORT Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www. CPAPracticeAdvisor. com/10416824

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