Carr Systems Incorporated
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Open Source Software for Nonprofits
Challenge:
For years, nonprofits have had three less-than-desirable options for their mission critical software like websites, fundraising, and donor management systems: COTS products that don't talk to each other, SaaS platforms that are complex and expensive, or custom development that requires time, money, and expertise that most nonprofits lack. With decades of experience in the nonprofit industry, Carr Systems is blazing a new trail with better software we don't even own - Open Source.
Solution:
Tens of thousands of hours and millions of dollars of programming have been invested in Open Source software. Worldwide developer communities are committed to making enterprise level software free, accessible, and easy to use. The one drawback of Open Source, however, is that it requires an experienced consultant to work with the technology. Most Open Source Software is not out-of-the-box technology ... until now.
The evolution of one of these communities, Drupal, has inspired Carr to bundle Open Source applications designed specifically for the nonprofit industry into integrated suites that are as easy to get started as plugging in that first iMac. In partnership with Third Sector Labs, Carr now offers a suite of Drupal-based apps that include a website CMS system, CRM via industry-leading CiviCRM, Volunteer Management, and a collaborative Intranet. What's more, we have greatly reduced the time and effort required to launch your Third Sector Labs system. Even better, we offer full service hosting in our Co-op, a web farm designed specifically for Drupal systems.
Why Third Sector Labs software for your nonprofit? Simple. It is easy to use. Inexpensive to maintain. And you retain total control. Ask about our set up and installation services in our Co-op where we will keep your apps up-to-date and optimized. Or, if you want to take your system source code and host it elsewhere, we'll help you - after all, shouldn't all hosting be co-operative?
Impact:
Our Open Source software applications for nonprofits provide enterprise level technology at a fraction of the cost of other systems. Unlike commonly used Software as a Service platforms, you own the software, not just the data. You - and not your vendor - retain total control of your organization. And the Drupal community behind us continues to develop better, more innovative software that will benefit our customers.
From local nonprofits like the Cerebral Palsy Ability Center to internationally recognized organizations like the USA Bobsled team, Third Sector Labs is paving the way for better nonprofit software. Give us call - we'd love to tell you more.
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