Hi, folks. Sorry for the off topic question, but I'm running out of ideas and I thought perhaps someone here might have a suggestions. I am on the board of a small nonprofit organization -- we don't have any staff. The board does all the work in their spare time. We have about 120 members, but hope to grow that. Right now we've spliced together a membership management system using FileMaker. I've been looking for a better alternative. One that would be easier to use and centralize the data. It can't cost very much -- maybe $200-300 or so a year (if its a subscription model).

I've looked at Wild Apricot, which seemed promising until I actually starting using it in a trial. Then it stymied me. And I can't imagine trying to show others how to use it.

So, I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience managing members, and what systems you might use.

Thanks!

Steve Z.

As a software consultant, I can think of a few tools to do the job.
Can you be more precise as to what features you need ?

Pierre

Pierre,

I need, of course, basic contact management features. I need to track dues payments, membership levels and expirations. I'd want the ability to print mailing labels and membership cards (or card info). I'd like automated member outreach via e-mail as reminders for dues payments. I'd need to track donations, with automatic replies for tax-deduction purposes.

Thank you!

Steve Z.