Philanthropy Marketplace

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COMPUTERS

SOFTWARE/GRANTS TRACKING

Bromelkamp Company 612/870-9087
106 East 24th Street,
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Computer consultants; developers of Pearl Integrated Software for Grant Making, Donor Tracking, Fund Accounting, and many other components. Entirely tailored to the needs of each foundation. (See ad, page 13)

Cybergrants, Inc. 978/824-0300
Fax: 978/824-0301
E-mail: info@cybergrants.com
Web site: www.cybergrants.com
Two Dundee Park, Suite 101
Andover, MA 01810

CyberGrants is the first 100% web-based grants management software solution for all types of foundations and giving programs. With secure grant tracking, reporting, budgeting, correspondence, online applications, matching gifts and more, CyberGrants can be rented right over the Internet (ASP) or installed on your network. (See ad, cover 2)

Digital Footbridge 800/878-8210
E-mail: sales@digitalfootbridge.com
Web site: www.digitalfootbridge.com

Digital Footbridge offers a complete range of technology solutions to Grant-Making organizations of all sizes.

PowerGrant Basic is an entry-level technolog solution for small to medium-wized organizations. Delivered entirely over the Internet, it provides a complete set of tools for a customized web site, on-line grant application processing, and communications for only $99 per year.

PowerGrant Silver is designed for grant maker with an existing web site. Simple content management tools let you update and maintain your web site without costly developer support. $3,000 includes custom site conversion, content management tools, and a one year license to PowerGrant Basic for on-line grant application management. PowerGrant Custom capapbilities allow us to answer the unique needs for organization of all sizes. From complete interactive web site development to customized application development interfacing with other grantsmanagement and accounting platforms, Digital Footbridge can answer your needs with cost effective simplicity.
Technology...Simplified

Dyna-Quest Technologies, Inc 978/443-3073
Fax: 978/443-8634
E-mail: info@Dyna-Quest.com
Web site: www.Dyna-Quest.com

Grant Administrator® is a intuitive & powerful fund accounting & management software program designed for non-profit administrators who track & manage grant awards, sponsored projects, contracts, proposals, clinical trials, & more. Administrators use it for a wide range of account management related activities including expenditure, salary, & income tracking, account reconciliation, audit trail generation, & reporting to the award recipients. Grant Administrator offers numerous advantages over spreadsheets & other cumbersome methods for tracking both internal & external projects & funds. A free demo program of Grant Administrator can be downloaded from the Dyna-Quest Technologies web site at www.Dyna-Quest.com.

The Arlington Group 703/893-9353 (x 17)
Fax: 703/893-9363
E-mail: ijones@arlgroup.com
Web site: www.arlingtongroup.com

The Arlington Group has successfully implemented data management solutions for over five years, addressing a diverse range of needs. The Arlington Group is experienced in the development of grants management systems and on-line application systems. Additional AG services include foundation management, contact management, membership management, data warehousing, custom software development, web application development, and custom intranets/internets.

Easygrants.com 703/893-9353
Fax: 703/893-9363
E-mail: lbair@easygrants.com
Web site: www.easygrants.com

Easygrants.com is a comprehensive on-line application system that enables foundations to accept applications via the Web, and works with foundations’ existing grants management systems.  Foundations are given the ability to create custom applications and set application validation parameters.  Easygrants.com has several key features to streamline the grants application process, including application administration, statistics and reporting, and bulk e-mail capability.

MicroEdge, Inc. 800/899-0890
Fax: 212/757-1713
E-mail: info@microedge.com
Web site: www.microedge.com
619 W. 54th Street
New York, NY 10019

MicroEdge, Inc., is the leading provider of software to the grantmaking community worldwide. The Gifts product line is the industry standard for grants management solutions. More than 2,000 organizations have chosen MicroEdge as their technology partner.
GIFTS streamlines all aspects of grants management including: proposal tracking, grant administration, contact management, correspondence production, activity and requirement tracking, budgeting, payments and reporting.
MicroEdge now combines the proven foundation of the GIFTS product line with the power of Internet technology. MyGIFTS and GIFTS Connections provide a platform, which web-enables GIFTS, allowing secure, Web-browser access to a personalized view of grants data.
MicroEdge, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc.

NPO Solutions, Inc. 860/567-0192
Fax: 603/798-3785
E-mail: fims@nposolutions.com
Web site: www.nposolutions.com
73 Flagg Road
Loudon, NH 03307

NPO Solutions provides comprehensive information management systems for grant-making institutions. Our modular software suite employs a single, relational database and fully integrates fund accounting; development and fund-raising management; grant and scholarship management; fund and project management; communications, contact and mailing management; report generation; and financial and investment management (general ledger, accounts payable, spending policy, investment pools). NPO also builds completely customized systems, as well as Web-enabled solutions. We serve nearly 300 philanthropic institutions with more than 1,600 users in the United States, Canada, England and Puerto Rico.

EDUCATION

FUND RAISING/PHILANTHROPY

Indiana University Center on Philanthropy
The Fund Raising School 800-962-6692
Fax: 317/684-8939
Web site: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
550 W. North Street, Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46254

The Fund Raising School provides training and continuing education for professional and volunteer fund raisers at all experience levels. Approximately 50 fund raising courses are offered annually across the country ranging from “Principles and Techniques of Fund Raising” to “Preparing Successful Grant Proposals.”

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/CONSULTING

Communications/Marketing
Broadcast Services

West Glen Communications, Inc. 800/325-8677 or 212/921-2800
Fax: 212/944-9055
Web site: www.westglen.com
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018 

A leading producer and distributor of public service announcements, video new releases and satellite media tours for communicating your message through mass media. Services include targeted video distribution programs, custom designed to reach specialized audiences such as schools, churches, community groups and health care workers.

ETHICS TRAINING/CONSULTING

The Institute for Global Ethics 800/729-2615
 or 207/236-6658
Fax: 207/236-4014
E-mail: ethics@globalethics.org
Web site: www.globalethics.org
P.O. Box 563
Camden, ME 04843

The Institute for Global Ethics is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to promoting Ethical Fitness™ — a process of applied ethical decision making. We offer training and consulting to foundations and have developed Cornerstones for Ethical Foundations, a CD-ROM-based ethics training program. Based on Rushworth Kidder’s book, How Good People Make Tough Choices, it includes real-life ethical dilemmas encountered at charitable foundations. Made possible by grant support from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation.

FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION

Wachovia Charitable Funds Management
David Taylor 800/462-7159
Fax: 336/732-6537
E-mail: david.taylor@wachovia.com
Web site: www.wachovia.com/trust

With a dedicated team in place since 1975, Wachovia's experienced staff can help with all aspects of Charitable Funds Management. Our full range of services are in place to serve both charitable institutions and philanthropically minded individuals, and include gift planning and administration, endowment accounting, investment management and master custody. 

GENERAL CONSULTING

The Conservation Company 212/949-0990
Fax:  212/949-1672
E-mail:  info@consco.com
Web site: www.consco.com
50 East 42nd Street, 19th fl.
New York, NY 10017

The Conservation Company is a multidisciplinary firm with a team approach to consulting with nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, corporate community affairs departments and public agencies.
Aon Huntington Block Association Services
Eric Johnson, 

John B. Smith, Principal
Cambridge Consulting 877/906-8020
Fax: 617/864-8021
E-mail: info@cambridgeconsulting.com
33 Fairmont Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
A consulting practice offering planning, management and organizational services to foundations and donors. Services include grant administration for foundations and individuals, strategic planning, foundation management, proposal review, and donor advising.

Sarah Finnegan, Associate Vice President of Marketing
Lipman Hearne 312/946-1900
Fax: 312/946-1922
E-mail: sfinnegan@lipmanhearne.com
Web site: www.lipmanhearne.com
303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1030
Chicago, IL 60601
Lipman Hearne is the nation's largest and most comprehensive marketing and communications firm dedicated to serving the not-for-profit sector. Over the course of 30 years we have helped hundreds of institutions secure resources, mount successful capital campaigns, build membership, sharpen their focus and tell their story to the right audiences at the right time.

The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. (TPI) 617/338-2590
Fax: 617/338-2591
E-mail: get2us@tpi.org
Web site: www.tpi.org
77 Franklin Street
Boston, MA  02110

TPI is a tax-exempt consulting practice that provides planning, program design, and management services to individual family, corporate and community foundation donors, as well as research and educational programming for the philanthropic field. Since 1989, TPI has helped hundreds of donors develop effective strategies to address the social issues of greatest concern to them.

Merrill Lynch
David R. Searcy, VP, Sr. Financial Advisor 800/937-0309
Fax: 205/326-9525
420 North 20th Street
Birmingham, AL 35203

Merrill Lynch provides foundations, endowments and non-profit organizations a comprehensive package of consulting services. We will assist clients in developing an investment strategy, find an appropriate team of investment managers to implement their strategy and provide quarterly performance measurement and evaluation reporting. Patrick J. Boova, Vice President-Investments. 

Prudential Securities, Inc.
Steven J. Szmak 800/842-7754
Senior Vice President of Investments
Fax: 908/284-2188
E-mail: steven_szmak@prusec.com

Prudential Securities, Inc. Managed Assets Consulting Services (MACS) provides foundation and endowments with a prudent investment process. Process begins with identification of risk tolerance, cash flow and investment objective followed by analysis of current position. A written Investment Policy Statement is developed and followed by an objective manager search. Managers are monitored and performance measurement is provided. 

Frank Russell Company
Mr. Louis Rowan 800/426-7969 ext. 5784
Fax: 253/502-2341
E-mail: lrowan@russell.com
909 A Street
North Tacoma, WA 98402

Frank Russell Company offers a full range of investment services that combine the best of outside managers with tailored solutions. Over 20 years experience working with endowments, foundations and other nonprofit organizations has helped us to understand the challenges you face in balancing public interest activities with preservation of assets. Our investment program, specifically designed for endowments, foundations and other nonprofit organizations, is rooted in our manager of managers investment process. Call us to learn how Russell's combined consulting, investment and technological expertise can help you achieve your investment goals. (See ad, cover 4)

PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATION SERVICES

Foundation Management 310/247-8929
Fax: 310/247-9042
9350 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Foundation Management is a unique consulting firm designed to help your foundation ensure that your goals are not just met, but maximized.