Idealware is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides research-based information and resources to help other nonprofits make smart software decisions. They create detailed comparison reports and provide online training on topics like social media, email marketing, and fundraising software. Idealware's resources are created with a combination of software selection research and qualitative methodologies, with contributions from over 200 nonprofit technologists. They offer articles, reports, and online training sessions to help nonprofits choose the right tools.

1. Helping Nonprofits Make Smart Software Decisions
www.idealware.org

2. Introducing Idealware
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides information to help other nonprofits
make smart software decisions.

3. Introductions
Ryan Triffitt
Marketing and
Partnerships Manager
Idealware

4. We’re Research-Based
Our resources are carefully created with a combination of
software selection and qualitative research methodologies
Qualitative
Research
Software
Great Writing
Selection
and Training
Methodologies
Design

5. With the Help of a Huge Contributor Base
More than 200 nonprofit technologists have contributed to
Idealware articles and research, and we partner widely

6. We Focus on Three Kinds of Resources
We provide three kinds of friendly materials
Articles comparing Detailed reports Online and live
available software and workbooks training

7. “A Few Good Tools” and Expert Series Articles
• Websites
• Managing Constituents
• Email
• Social Media
• Graphics & Multimedia
• Events & Meetings
• Collaboration
• Fundraising
• Advocacy
• Back Office & Operations
• How to Choose Software

8. Detailed Comparison Reports
In-depth reports provide detailed, research based comparisons
of different software packages

9. Online Training and Events

10. The Concepts You’ll Need

11. Candid Information About Actual Tools

12. Full of Screenshots and Demos

13. Join Us!
Online Training
idealware.org/online-training
90-minute, live, online: $40

14. Upcoming Seminars
• Creating a Social Media Policy
January 27, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Email Communications Month
• Successful Email Newsletters and Action Alerts
February 7, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
• Building an Effective Email List
February 14, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
• Integrating Your Communications
February 21, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
• Getting Started with Email Fundraising
February 28, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
The Email Fundraiser’s Toolkit
Tuesdays, February 26 – March 26, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

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www.idealware.org

16. Contact Us
Andrea Berry Ryan Triffitt
Director of Partnerships Marketing and
and Learning Partnerships Manager
andrea@idealware.org ryan@idealware.org
207-699-4236 207-699-4236