Resources
Database Designs Client Tools
BaseCamp
We have decided to consolidate internal project tracking on the BaseCamp web project management system. This popular tool will most of our needs in an easy to use, flexible format. Read more here about BaseCamp generally, and, once it is set up, you can log in to your dbdes project page here.
For Database Deisgns clients, use the link below for a help guilde or download here.
Dbdes.com WriteBoards
This internally adapted system takes advantage of drupal modules for building collaborative discussion spaces. This system is "lighter weight" than BaseCamp and we will continue to use it for a mix of smaller projects or ones that really mainly need a lot of free-flowing discussion.
Issue Tracker
We will gradually phase out this web site in favor of BaseCamp and for projects that need the level of detail of the Issue Tracker, a new web site tool. For now, the internal web site for logging and tracking issues for your Database Design supported web site, database or other technology. If you are not using it yet, ask how you can sign up. Current users: tracker.dbdes.net.
Web Mail
If your mail is hosted on one of our web servers, you can access it via web mail. If you don't have a link with your organization's name on it, you can get to it at webmail.dbdes.com.
Client documentation site
This section uses wiki technology and is in the process of migrating to our new web site. Some information is still available at docs.dbdes.com
Web Technologies
Drupal
Drupal is a one of the leading Open Source web site Content management System. Drupal software allows an individual or a community of users to easily publish, manage and organize a great variety of content on a website.
CivicCRM
Open Source Solution for the Civic Sector. CiviCRM is the first open source and freely downloadable constituent relationship management solution. CiviCRM is web-based, open source, internationalized, and designed specifically to meet the needs of advocacy, non-profit and non-governmental groups.
CivicSpace
CivicSpace is a special distribution of Drupal, CiviCRM and a collection of contributed modules. While Database Designs installs, configures, and designs with these tools on our own, we are also CivicSpace On Demand partners.The CivicSpace On Demand service provides any individual a simple, web-based solution to the problem of bringing individuals and groups together on the internet. Communicate with supporters via a website and e-newsletters. Offer them opportunities to act in support of your cause by making an online donation, volunteering or attending an event. Keep track of your supporters in a powerful, integrated central database. No software to install or maintain: all it takes is your web browser.
phpWebSite
Database Designs also supports phpWebSite. This software provides a complete web site content management system. Web-based administration allows for easy maintenance of interactive, community-driven web sites.
Read more about Web 2.0 and new communications strategy and technology...
Standalone Email Communication Tools
Constant Contact: Learn more and sign up for a free 60-day trial.
NPO Groups through http://electricembers.net
Nonprofit Technology Resources
Idealware: essential technology reviews.
We have contributed to a number of recent Idealware articles, and recommend this site as excellent starting point for web software reserach
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
N-TEN: NonProfit Technology Enterprise Network
A few other free or free-ish Web tools we love
LogMeIn (remote control)
You Send It (ad hoc file transfer)
Google Documents and Spreadsheets
Gliffy (google documents for drawings)
del.icio.us (tagging)
freeconference (schedule group phone calls)
pidgin (open source multi-talented instant messenger)
