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CRM/Database Providers
This section of the website is dedicated to promoting:
 
  • CRM/database good practice
  • Reputable CRM and membership database software suppliers
 
 
Suppliers range from cost-effective back office membership database providers to fully interactive premium CRM software solution providers. 
 
All suppliers have pledged to give MemberWise subscribers at least 10% discount on the recommended retail price.


Premium Supplier Deals & Discounts


 

Stratum

(Supplied by APT)

 

Overview: Business, Recreation and Common Purpose Associations rely on complete database accessibility combined with a segmented and personalised member experience. Key national organisations use Stratum for sophisticated web based access. Stratum manages your campaigns, excels at enabling multi-tiered volunteer and member management, provides a personalised member experience and wins over on accessibility, subscription payment and donor handling.

 

Clients include: The Scout Association, The Open University, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The Society of Authors, Transport & General Workers Section of Unite.  

 

MemberWise offer: 10% Discount

 

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Overview: dk Business Solutions is a complete integrated ERP, CRM and e-business solution that brings it all together. Included in dk Business Solutions is a powerful customer relationship management solution for not-for-profit organizations. With its unique customer centered design and ease of use.

 

Clients include:Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance, Kensington Temple, Rachael's Children's Trust, Salt & Light Ministries, City Church Worcester, Rehoboth Trust, Speaking Volumes, Quicken Trust & UNICEF (Iceland)

 

MemberWise offer: 10-15% off

 

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Overview: Instinctive Systems was formed in 1991 and has been providing membership and event booking software to the NFP sector since 1995. Providers of powerful yet affordable, easy to use and well supported software.

 

Our flagship product, Book-It, comes in editions to suit all budgets - Shareware (£99), Lite (£495), Professional (£1750) and Enterprise (£3995). Comprehensive features include contact management, subscription, event, facility and resource management and booking, payment chasing and recording, mail-merge, emailing, SMS messaging, labels, ID cards, credit notes, prospect chasing, on-line options, Microsoft Office integration and more. An on-line module is available as are data conversion, installation, training and support services.

 

Clients include: National Governors Association, Island Sailing Club (Cowes), Women in Business (Northern Ireland), Country Gentleman's Association, Havering Indoor Bowls Club, National Pawn Brokers Association, The Carpenters Fellowship, Countryside Alliance (Ireland), Spice Multi-Activity Group, South London Post Office Sports and Social Club.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off product prices (excludes services) and free trial software

 

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Activity Forum

(Provided by Objective Internet)

 

Overview: Activity Forum is a web-based service that helps clubs and social groups to list their memberships and run events. You can keep an accurate register of your members, control your subscriptions and renewals, organise and publicise events and activities.

 

Activity Forum provides the environment where volunteer members come together to organise and promote events, select teams and communicate more effectively using integrated target mailing, event management and forum systems.

 

MemberWise offer: Free loading of membership data (via a provided template) 

and a 3 month free trial.

 

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(Provided by Silverbear Ltd)

 

Silverbear Ltd was formed in 2000, we deliver sustainable solutions that evolve & grow with our customers. Our solutions are exciting, practical, innovative, customer-driven & cost-effective and as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner our customers are safe in the knowledge that Silverbear solutions come with support from these industry leaders.


Persona membership solution caters to all types of membership organisations, whether you are an association, society, group, club or non-profit organisation, Persona offers a fully featured, web browser based relationship management tool. 

 

Persona is a fully featured online CRM membership management solution that utilises the latest internet and customer facing technologies to deliver a simple yet powerful user experience to both the membership management team and the member.


MembershipWise Offer: 10% discount off product (excludes services)

 

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Circle

(Provided by PowerDEV)

 

Overview: PowerDEV has been supplying bespoke database software to a wide variety of Not For Profit clients since incorporation in 2000.

 

Circle is PowerDEV's membership database system for the desktop. It is completely FREE and there are no time limits or restrictions. Allied to Circle, we provide customisation services, training and support, upgrade (e.g. to SQL Server) and can convert your existing data. If you're on a tight budget and looking for high quality and easy-to-use membership software, which can grow and adapt to the changing needs of your organisation, look no further.

 

Clients include: ACPO, The Athenaeum Club, Friends of the British Library, the Institution of Corrosion and the Patients Association.

 

MemberWise offer: 15% off

 

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Pangea Consulting

 

Overview: Formed in 2000 Pangaea helps organisations in the not-for-profit and commercial sectors achieve dramatic business improvements in their use of Information Systems.

 

Applications that Pangaea addresses include: CRM (Customer and Membership Management) Order processing and payments, Product and inventory control, Integrated marketing, Events management and administration, Subscriptions and publications, Education and certification, Fundraising Case management.

 

Based on a wealth of experience and proven track record, Pangaea consistently delivers on time. By becoming part of your team and addressing the real issues faced, as oppose to those perceived, we focus on what matters and using a strategic approach bring an increased organisational efficiency through the use of proven technology. 

 

Clients include British Heart Foundation, Shelter, UCISA, The British Dietetic Association, Elim Pentecostal Church, Museum, Libraries and Archives (MLA) London

 

MemberWise offer: 10 – 15% off

 

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MTL (Miller Technology Ltd)

 

Overview: Miller Technology Ltd. (mtl) was formed in 1984 with the express purpose of developing software systems to manage the administrative needs of membership and not-for-profit organisations. MTL is based in Central London, and has the longest unbroken trading history in our market.

 

SodalitaS is mtl’s core product set, which provides a comprehensive and feature-rich solution for organisations operating in the not-for-profit, membership and registration sectors. This product set is focused on managing the relationship between the member/contact (whether an individual or an organisation); and the principal membership, registration or regulatory body.

 

Clients include: UNISON, the Royal College of Nursing, An Bord Altranais (the Irish Nursing Board), the Public & Commercial Services Union (PCS) and General Teaching Councils.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off

 

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Products/services: Content Management Systems, Website Design & Development, Hosting, e-Commerce, e-Community tools, e-Communications & Web-based Work Flow Management

 

Clients include: Institute of Hospitality, Home Start, CPD Foundation, Society of Chartered Surveyors, Association of Building Engineers, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Oswald Stoll Foundation

 

MemberWise offer: 20-30%

 

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Overview: ProTech has been an independent specialist suppler to the not-for-profit and education sectors for more than twelve years. We are recognised as having an excellent track record in the larger and more complex membership management environments and can provide more sphisticated and flexible systems than other suppliers in the sector.

 

Clients include: Marketing Society, Royal British Legion, Chartered Institute of chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Professional Footballers Association.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off

 

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Overview:With over 20 years experience supporting Associations, Societies and Charities, Shocklogic leads the way in providing event organisers, associations and societies with technology, software and hands-on solutions for organising and managing conferences, events, members and contacts.

 

With leading online registration, abstract and membership management systems as well as onsite tools including cutting edge barcode scanning technology, Shocklogic has a solution to fit every event.

 

NEW for 2010: Participantlogic Lite - low-cost online registration management solutions

 

Clients include: The British Cardiovascular Society, The Society for Endocrinology, The International Society for Microbial Ecology and The University of Glasgow.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off

 

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Budget Supplier Deals & Discounts


 

contactLINK

(Supplied by ITsorted)

 

Overview: contactLINK - the database that manages your Contacts, Membership and Events. It has been designed and priced specifically for small to medium voluntary organisations, with the focus on ease-of-use (try out a demo copy for yourself) and features that membership/2nd-tier organisations require.

 

It will save your staff time, make your organisation more efficient and organise all your information on your contacts and your interactions with them.

 

It costs from £400 (plus annual support charges) and is easy to use, with reliable support and face-to-face training.

 

Clients include:12 Councils for Voluntary Service, Charities Evaluation Services, Patient Opinion, Chesterfield Law Centre, Norfolk Coalition Of Disabled People, Nottinghamshire Youth Organisations' Network.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% discount

 

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*Excludes support contract


 

KISSS Contacts

(Provided by KIS Software Solutions)

 

Overview: KISSS Contacts makes it easy to manage contacts, members and donors for your society, club, association, voluntary organisation, pressure group or charity.

 

The system saves time recording contact details, enables you to manage memberwhip with ease, record transactions quickly, and personalise letters in just a few clicks.

 

New features include bulk export of Direct Debits to chosen DD package, standing order management and logging contact communication history.

 

Clients include: Age Concern Kensington & Chelsea, British Dental Health Foundation, Edinburgh Grand Opera, Harrogate Festival and The Manchester Museum.

 

Cost: £100+VAT 

 

MemberWise offer: 10% 0ff

 

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