2009 Review of Not-for-Profit Accounting Systems

A Crucial Time for Solid Nonprofit Accounting


AccuFund, Inc. - AccuFund Accounting Suite
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AccuFund Accounting Suite, from AccuFund, Inc. offers a complete financial solution designed for nonprofit organizations and government entities. The latest release of AccuFund (version 3.08) offers several new features along with powerful system functionality.
Blackbaud - The Financial Edge
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The Financial Edge from Blackbaud is primarily designed for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations that require transparency and accountability in their actions. However, the vendor has just recently released a small business version.
Blackbaud - Fundware
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Now a Blackbaud product, Fundware (formerly Kintera Fundware) continues to offer nonprofit organizations and government entities solid fund accounting functionality. Designed for mid-sized nonprofits and government entities, Fundware provides users with an excellent, scalable product that offers the flexibility that organizations desire.
Cougar Mountain Software - CMS Professional 2010 FUND
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CMS Professional 2010 FUND for Nonprofits from Cougar Mountain Software provides nonprofit and accounting functionality to small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations and government entities.
CYMA Systems, Inc. - CYMA Not-for-Profit Fund Accounting Software
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CYMA Not-for-Profit Fund Accounting Software is a completely modular system that offers a complete financial solution aimed specifically at nonprofit organizations. Ideal for small to mid-sized organizations, CYMA offers excellent scalability, allowing users to purchase the modules they need when they need them.
FUND E-Z Development Corporation - FUND E-Z Accounting
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FUND E-Z Development Corporation has offered nonprofit software for 20 years. The latest release, Version 10, offers a completely rewritten software product that is now a client/server application utilizing MS/SQL Express 2005.
GMS, Inc. - GMS Accounting & Financial Management System
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GMS was designed specifically to provide accounting and financial management functionality for nonprofits that receive and maintain numerous grants throughout the year. System requirements to run GMS are minimal, but installation of Microsoft Access or SQL Server is necessary prior to in-stalling GMS.
Intuit - QuickBooks Premier Nonprofit Edition
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With QuickBooks’ dedicated focus on small businesses, it’s no secret that it has quickly become the product of choice for small business owners. When Intuit began adding industry-specific versions and opening up the product through its SDK, it spread to even more markets.
Sage - Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2010
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Peachtree continues its excellent tradition of providing smaller businesses with an affordable software product that can be geared toward a particular type of business or organization. Peachtree for Nonprofits 2010 offers smaller nonprofits the same benefits that users of Peachtree have enjoyed for years.
Sage - Sage MIP Fund Accounting
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Designed specifically for the nonprofit and government sector, Sage MIP Fund Accounting continues to offer a solid fund product which continually provides frequent product enhancements designed to increase the value of the product.
Serenic Software - Serenic Navigator
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Serenic Navigator is a powerful financial software designed for nonprofit organizations, public sector entities and NGOs. The vendor has successfully combined a strong core system with Microsoft Dynamics NAV to create a powerful, yet easy-to-use product. Serenic Navigator is optimally designed for use in larger organizations.
2009 Review of Not-for-Profit Accounting Systems — Comparison Chart