Dear Sage NPS Customer,

Welcome to the Spring 2008 edition of Sage Nonprofit News. In this issue, we are focusing on streamlining cost.  We hope you will find our special interest section beneficial, and we hope you will share it with your staff.  I have lots of news to share with you so let’s get started.

At NPS we are working to make it easier for you to do business with us. Our most recent project has simplified the process to keep your contact list up-to-date. Sage Software employees may now add contacts to your list without requiring you to fax a signed “Authorized Contacts” form.

Of course, you continue to have the ability to maintain your contact list online or by faxing us a form. We recommend you keep your list as current as possible. This allows your listed contacts to take full advantage of other Sage benefits.  Visit http://support.sagesoftwareonline.com/nps/NPScontacts.pdf for details on how to maintain your contact list.

I also am excited to announce that this quarter we will have several new releases packed with improved usability and numerous enhancements.  Be sure to read the What’s New section to learn more.

This year Sage Summit is being held in Denver, CO and for the first time at Sage Summit we will have a learning track for our Sage Fundraising 50 customers.  We will also have expanded tracks for our Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Millennium customers, so don’t forget to join us at Sage Summit in Denver, November 17-20. Visit www.sagesummit.com to learn more.

Best Regards,

Krista Endsley
Sr. Vice President and GM
Sage Nonprofit Solutions

Streamlining Costs Where It Makes Cents
Streamlined spending encompasses many different efforts. This is more involved than simply reducing expenses and the impact on your organization is much greater than saving money alone. By streamlining spending and processes, you can target cost-saving methods as well as reduce both redundant efforts and expenditures. Read more...

Keeping Your Fundraising and Marketing Budget OFF the Chopping Block.
Let’s face it, when times get tough a common reaction by many nonprofits is to drastically reduce expenditures across all marketing and fundraising efforts. It is, after all, the only way to balance your budget. Correct? Read more...

Financial Audits: Make the Most of Your Money
Today’s donors view themselves as investors. Whether it’s $10 or $10 million dollars, they want maximum mission-return on their investment. Should you make sure you are maximizing your income-earning opportunities as well? Read more...