Anchorage Parish Orientation For Web Edge product 1996-2014 Attempt to combine with Fairbanks using...
Transcript of Anchorage Parish Orientation For Web Edge product 1996-2014 Attempt to combine with Fairbanks using...
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� Laurie Evans-Dinneen, Director
� Dulce Pavon, Data Manager
� Kenny Gerling, Campaign and Outreach Specialist
� The database is used by all three on a look-up basis
� Dulce inputs and manages data and runs reports� Addresses/names
� Donations/donor reports
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� BlackBaud/Raisers Edge product 1996-2014
� Attempt to combine with Fairbanks using Talisma 2015
� Decided in late 2015 to bring data back in-house
� Researched database needs and programs
� Reached an agreement with ParishSOFT in 2015 and be gan transition in
January 2016.
� Used Connect Now for a year before deciding to offer to parishes; Elaine and the ParishSOFT team are good support.
� Realized that we needed to do RE conversion to bring donor history and parishioners we left behind
� Finance department decided on ParishSOFT Connect Now Accounting program, which is shared with parishes
� Coordinating with parishes for the accounting software transition and the census database software transition
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� RE conversion nearly complete
� First all-parish meeting on conversions held Oct. 2016, at the Chancery offering to each parish paid for by Archdiocese
� Jason Dinneen, Independent Project Manager, contracted to assist with transition process
� Brings us to today’s Orientation Webinar� Working with Staff, ParishSOFT and now Parishes to aid a smooth
process
� Database is real-time so parishes can update parishioner information and it will be changed on master list – ONE cohesive list!
� Dulce gets notification of changes and can contact parishes if questions
� No more monthly comparisons and update lists (our work gets easier!)
� Mailings should have fewer customer complaints ☺
� Parishes are experts and Staff confirms with them
� Great ParishSOFT training and support available after initial conversion
� Program includes parish records that meet your needs
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Desktop SoftwareWindows
FoxPro, Access, Paradox
Locally hosted
Manual updates, backups
Sync to Diocese
Cloud-Based Client ServerSame Desktop software
Data Center hosting
Thin Client
Anytime, anywhere
Sync to Diocese
Browser-based
SQL database, .net
Data Center hosting
Formatted for Mobile, tablets, etc.
No sync or import/export needed
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Arch/Dioceses using ConnectNow
•Family Directory•Offering & Pledges•Religious Education/Tuition•Ministry Scheduler•IQ
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All Anchorage Parishes will be licensed for Connect Family Directory and Offering & Pledges . If you are interested in adding Ministry Schedu le, Religious Education or IQ you may contact:
John MiklosovicAccount Manager
866-930-4774 [email protected]
Single database Browser based
Manage multiple parishes
easily Eliminates updates, backups,
install work
New functions
added and upgradedAnytime,
anywhere access
Use devices, smart phones,
etc.
Parishioner portal:
My Own Church
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Single database Browser based
Reduced need for reports with Filters
“Quick Reports” on most screens
Reports Menus for
each module
CN IQQuery Builder
See How Family Suite Can Help Your Parish
https://www.parishsoft.com/parish/
https://vimeopro.com/parishsoft/cn-training/video/120628843
http://help.parishsoft.com/video/help/
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Training (Hands-On Training)�Two-Day on-site hands-on training
Data Conversion/Integration or Diocesan Data�Data Conversion/Integrations for those using another software
�Process takes approximately 25 business days
�Diocesan Data for those who are currently doing manual tracking
�Process takes 1-day
Virtual Classroom Training�Free for 90 days following your initial training
Training� Two-day hands-on training sessions will be held in coordination
with your transition to ConnectNow.� ConnectNow Family Directory & Offerings
� Training dates at the Chancery� Feb 1-2, 2017
� Mar 1-2, 2017
� Class size limited to 20
� Virtual Classroom Training � Free for 90 days following your initial training
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#1Data Contact
Person Identified
(Diocese/Parish)
#2Conversion Checklist
Completed(Parish)
#3Checklist &
Data Submitted(Parish)
#4Conversion
Completed & Data Returned(ParishSOFT)
#5Converted Data
Reviewed & Approved
(Parish)
#6Data Integrated with Diocesan
Data into Staging Site(ParishSOFT)
#7Integrated
dated reviewed(Diocese/Parish)
#8Sign-off on data
integration(Diocese/Parish)
#9Data Integration
done in Productions
Site(ParishSOFT)
#10Full Access provided to Parish to Go
Live!
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Parish Preparations� Data Conversions
� Review and update data per Pre-Conversion Task List.
� Complete and submit Conversion Check-list by assigned date.
� Upload Data to FTP Site provided
� Watch “Intro to ConnectNow Family Suite Video”� https://vimeopro.com/parishsoft/cn-training/video/120628843
� Be prepared to review your converted data 10 days after submitting your back-up
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Pre-Conversion TasksParishSOFT recommends that you:
� Verify that all member/individual records have a Gender recorded.
� Verify that each member/individual record has a role assigned.
� Verify you have correct titles for both the Head/Husband and Wife.
� Verify married couples have the same marital status.
� Verify Registration Statuses (Registered/Unregistered – Active/Inactive).
� Verify Envelope Numbers only contain numeric values.