INNOVATE 2011 Solution Spotlight Will Feature Hosting, Cloud Computing, Web-based Applications for Nonprofit Organizations

JMT Consulting Group announced today a special Solution Spotlight track for nonprofit organizations attending JMT’s annual conference INNOVATE 2011.

One of the Solution Spotlight sessions will be “Saving Money for Nonprofits Through Hosted Solutions” and will be presented by Stanley Kania, CEO of Software Link, Inc.  In addition to the insights shared at the session, INNOVATE attendees have the opportunity to access Sage MIP Fund Accounting in a hosted environment during the conference.

“Software Link and JMT will offer INNOVATE attendees a chance to work with hosted software while at the conference,” explains JMT Consulting Group CEO and Founder Jacqueline M. Tiso.  “The software used during the Sage MIP Fund Accounting training sessions at INNOVATE will be hosted and available for attendees to access via their laptops.”

The INNOVATE Solution Spotlight track includes:

• Web-based Expense Management with RestEasy
• Saving Money for Nonprofits Through Hosted Solutions
• Maximize Funding with Sage Grant Management
• Increased Giving, Participation and Support with Sage Fundraising Online
• Build and Manage Benefits and Deduction with Sage Human Resources Module
• Strategic Insight Into Your Business Planning with Sage Active Planner

The 7^th annual INNOVATE conference will be at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut April 27-28. INNOVATE  is a two-day conference for nonprofit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50.

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130+13+7+7+2+1 = One Great Experience INNOVATE 2011

“INNOVATE 2010 was a great experience and I learned a lot.  It was my first time attending and I’m looking forward to coming next year.”  Alyssa Mulllen, RCAP Solutions

Join roughly 130 professionals from a variety of nonprofit organizations who are part of the JMT family for INNOVATE 2011.  In the past we’ve typically had between 100 and 150 committed nonprofit professionals attend INNOVATE to learn more about Sage Fund Accounting, Sage Fundraising 50, complementary solutions and technology.  It’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn from one another.

Choose from 13 different sessions on Sage Fund Accounting, including Financial Formats, Reporting, Cost Allocations, Data Imports, Payroll Processing and more.

There will be an entire track dedicated to Sage Fundraising 50 on both days with a total of 7 sessions.

We have 7 spotlight sessions on some solutions that have impressed us and open the door on exciting new opportunities for nonprofits to achieve their mission.

Back by popular demand, our computer lab will be open for 2 full days to give you an opportunity to meet 1:1 with our consultants.

All of this under 1 welcoming roof of Mohegan Sun hotel and casino which features shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Early bird registration ends March 28, so please register now.  We hope to see you there!

“JMT Consulting Group is a valuable partner for us at the Central Wyoming College Foundation.  The opportunities for support and training are easily accessible and (most importantly) cost effective.  This is the 5^th INNOVATE conference I’ve attended and I always come away with new ideas and knowledge to improve my workflow and efficiency.  This year when we went to our board for permission and funds to attend, we had already decided to offer to pay a portion of our cost of attendance due to the current budget constraints.  Our board was impressed that we were that committed to attendance and the quality of training.  Thank you for another solid learning experience.”  Lynette Jeffres, Central Wyoming College Foundation

What Nonprofits Have to Say about INNOVATE

INNOVATE 2011 is Right Around the Corner

We’re busy getting ready for INNOVATE 2011 – working with the hotel, updating the website, pulling together four tracks worth of sessions to make this a great conference.

INNOVATE 2011 is for nonprofits using Sage Fund Accounting and Sage FR 50.  We hold the conference twice a year in the spring and the fall.  Coming up in April the conference will be hosted at Mohegan Sun – a popular location and a site we’ve used in the past.  In the fall, we will be hosting the conference in Las Vegas.

We’re ready to accept your registration and additional information on conference tracks will be added to our website as they are finalized.

We love INNOVATE mostly because we get to see you in person and renew friendship, but we also enjoy bringing information that will make you more effective in managing your nonprofit.  In addition to a variety of subject matter, we will have a variety of learning formats both presentation and hands on labs.  You may want to think about bringing your laptop and so that you may review and learn with your own set up and data.

We hope to see you there!

“INNOVATE is the best seminar ever! The training is excellent and very informational. I like the instructors, their knowledge is great. The lab one-on-one time is the best. This really helps! Thank you so much!”
-Codelia Young, Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers

And Like a Good Neighbor…

When you read the headline, did you finish the sentence with “State Farm is there” without even really thinking about it?

The TV commercials depict a home owner or car owner in a pinch, and when they utter the motto “and like a good neighbor State Farm is there!” an insurance representative pops on the scene ready to handle the problem they are facing.

The ad appeals to our desire to have peace of mind regarding some of our largest personal investments – home and automobile.  It removes a lot of stress knowing that a skilled professional has your back.

We recognized that nonprofit management teams wanted that same kind of peace of mind when it came to their investment in nonprofit accounting systems and donor databases.  And that is why we created Extended Value Plans (EVP).

With a JMT EVP you have a knowledgeable support person that you may call or email with a guaranteed response time for your inquiry (based on the plan level you select) – a real, live, experienced JMT professional to help you get your problem solved.

In addition to a veteran resource to help you work through any challenges, the plan provides opportunities for you to proactively address challenges before they become bigger issues.  Plan members have access to an annual system review and JMT virtual office hours.  You can also take advantage of unlimited access to EVP web training – perfect for refreshing system knowledge or addressing knowledge gaps that may come with employee turnover or the shifting of responsibilities.

And, we offer a variety of discounts on products, services and our annual conference to make enhancing your system and proficiency of the system less strenuous on the budget.

You may sign up for EVP at any time – for a more detailed explanation of the plans click here.

If you have any questions please call us at 1-888-368-2463 and ask for a JMT customer account manager or email us at cam@jmtconsulting.com.

It’s our hope that you will take advantage of this program and when in need find yourself saying “And like a good partner, JMT is there!”

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How do you feel about your donor database?

Would your organization benefit from improved fundraising, marketing, and mission management?  The obvious answer is, of course, “Yes!”  And the obvious next question is “But how do we do that?”

We might be able to help you answer that question.  Please join us Tuesday, September 28, 12:00 – 1:00p ET for:

5 Things that Drive You Crazy about Your Donor Database (and the Solution to Ease Your Pain)

The session is free and we’d love to have you as our guest.  Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/723925201

Additional channels for getting your message out

Getting your message out there is crucial to attracting new donors, supporting your mission and strengthening your community.

Here are three free tools that increase the number of channels at your disposal summarized by nonprofit expert Gayle C. Thorsen.  You can follow her @impactmax on Twitter