Software für Engagierte e.V.
Software für Engagierte e.V. supports non-profit organizations with free and open source software. The association promotes CiviCRM, offers workshops, and builds an active community to ensure efficient relationship management and sustainable solutions.
Software für Engagierte e.V. - Support for Non-Profit Organizations through Free and Open Source Software
editMission and Values
editSoftware für Engagierte e.V. (SfE) is an association dedicated to the promotion and support of Free and Open Source Software, particularly advancing Non-Profit Organizations and engaged individuals. The focus of the association is on providing tools and resources that facilitate the building and maintenance of relationships as well as the efficient management of organizations.
Key Products and Services
editA central product supported by SfE is CiviCRM, a free CRM software (Constituent Relationship Management) specifically for Non-Profit Organizations. CiviCRM offers extensive features in the areas of:
- Contacts & Relationships: Management of contacts, capturing relationships, forming segments, groups, and categories, as well as communication history and member management[1].
- Donations & Fundraising: Capturing donations and membership fees, online donations, generating thank-you letters and donation receipts, as well as bank debits and importing bank statements[1].
- Newsletters & Mailings: Sending newsletters, tracking open and click rates, generating PDF letters, and personalized addressing[1].
- Events: Online registration and payment, managing participants and speakers, name tags and place cards, as well as automatic emails and newsletters[1].
- Targeted Analytics: Evaluation of donation income and donor structure, measuring the success of work and actions, as well as creating individual reports[1].
Community and Support
editSfE fosters a vibrant community around CiviCRM. This includes platforms like Discourse for German-speaking exchange, StackExchange for topic-specific questions and answers, and Mattermost for instant messaging and direct exchange between users and experts[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editAn important aspect of SfE's work is ensuring the long-term sustainability and future viability of CiviCRM. This includes campaigns like "Make it Happen: Smarty Updates for Extensions," aimed at updating important extensions to current technologies, thereby ensuring the security and functionality of CiviCRM[2].
Current Initiatives
editSfE regularly organizes events and workshops to give interested parties the opportunity to get to know CiviCRM and network with other users. Examples include online information events and newsletters that inform about the latest developments and best practices[2].
Conclusion
editSoftware für Engagierte e.V. is a central partner for Non-Profit Organizations seeking efficient and sustainable solutions for relationship and contact management. Through the support of CiviCRM and the promotion of an active community, SfE makes an important contribution to strengthening civil society.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://community.software-fuer-engagierte.de/t/archiv-leitfaden-fuer-civicrm-anwender-innen-teil-1/833
- 2 - https://software-fuer-engagierte.de
- 3 - https://community.software-fuer-engagierte.de/t/archiv-leitfaden-fuer-civicrm-anwender-innen-teil-2/834
- 4 - https://community.software-fuer-engagierte.de/t/fancy-events-mit-civicrm/250
- 5 - https://civicrm.org/providers/Software-f%C3%BCr-Engagierte-e.V.