CANFIT Demonstration

1. Customized Database Solutions for Non-Profit Organizations CANFIT Demonstration Presented By:Raja S. Lamba, PresidentDignity Computer Solutions

2. Introduction • Dignity Computer Solutions started in 1998 • Developed CANFIT in 2002, which has since served over 500 users • Participated in research study to collect meaningful data from agencies, and produce aggregate reports for funders. • Over 20,000 unique families have been entered into CANFIT. • Over 50,000 unique individuals have been entered into CANFIT • Over 200,000 contact log entries have been made into CANFIT • Clients in Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon and even as far away as Charlottetown and Ann Arbour Michigan

3. What is the CANFIT Philosophy? • Telling your unique story through service to your clients and communication with your database developer • Happy users produce better quality reports • As you grow, your database should adapt

4. Why is Customization so Important? • Data entry becomes helpful instead of a chore • Users who are listened to become a bigger part of your team • Requirements are constantly changing. Your database should grow with your organization

5. Will CANFIT Track Everything We Need? • Client demographics • Contact log / Referrals • Barriers / Goals • Surveys • Activities • Quality control Out of the box, CANFIT tracks: • Logic models • Reminders • Volunteer tracking • Resource tracking • Groups / workshops • Community relations

6. Why Do Techies Like CANFIT • Solid SQL back end • Secure SSL Certificate encryption, Watchguard Firewall • Secure login, role based security • Backed up every night • Access version comes compiled or non-compiled • N-tier, available in different architectures • Asp (web) Front End  SQL on Web server • Access Front End  SQL on Internal Server • Access Front End  SQL on External Server via VPN • Access Front End  SQL on Web server via ODBC

7. Why Do Staff Like CANFIT? • Easy to learn / Easy to use / Easy for new staff • Easy searches • Drop down lists are small and manageable • Phone / email support / regular meetings • Webinars and Remote Access via Microsoft Sharedview • Adapts to your workflow • Can take pride in telling their story • Can use Intake Wizards (paper form matches screen) • Can help design screens which make sense • Can use database as a tool to help their clients • Staff feel listened to

8. General Screen Demo / Report Examples • Visit www.canfit.ca and click on the General Screen Video link or Some Report Examples

9. Why Do Executive Directors Like CANFIT? • Reports can be rolled up to parent organizations • Funder requirements are mapped to your intake form, and reports exceed expectations • Permanent, professional computer support helps with continuity for agencies with high turnover. • Community Relations module tracks donations, prints tax receipts and can keep track of / send out email broadcasts • Flexible to tell your UNIQUE story • You and your staff will become excited about running new reports which you design. Shall we bet on it? 

10. Why Do Researchers Like CANFIT? • Joe Hornick - Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family • Dr. Mike Boyes, PhD. – University of Calgary

11. What are the Costs of CANFIT? • Normally, individual agencies paybetween $250 - $700 per month • For multiple agencies (10-20):$150 / agency per month+ 1 time fee of $300 / agency for HOMES transfer • For multiple agencies (21-40):$50 / agency per month+ 1 time fee of $150 / agency for HOMES transfer • Multiple agency contracts receive dedicated phone support from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,Mon. – Fri.

12. How Do We Differ From The Competition? • Regular communication. Other databases will only offer initial consultation. With CANFIT, 4 hour meetings can be held every month with Alberta agencies to constantly improve the database • Affordable monthly contract. The amount you pay is not based on gross income for the agency like the competition. Unfortunately, we can’t offer a contract as low as HOMES, but we can offer better long term quality. • Well established in our market. Ask yourself where our competitors were before HOMES shut down. We’ve proudly served Alberta and Saskatchewan for almost a decade. • Flexibility through constant customization. Other databases will offer customization through the database itself (ie drop down boxes etc) but not consult directly with the end user to make sure that they enjoy using the database. We know a happy user makes for good data, and strengthens our reputation. It also makes it a lot more fun to be part of your team to help tell your story!

13. What Are The Next Steps? • We can send you a letter of confidentiality for each consultant working on the project and a sample contract for you to look over. • If a HOMES transfer must be completed by August 31, we would appreciate a quick decision so that we have time to allocate resources to this project. • If you decide to work with us, we will set up meetings with you to outline exact requirements and timelines for the first stages of the project. • Contact us for a 4hr analysis for $100 + travel

14. Questions? We’d love to hear from you! • Contact Raj at raja@dignitycomputer.com or on his cell phone at (780) 919-5761 • Contact Cathie Black at 1-800-979-4525 during regular office hours or email cathie@dignitycomputer.com • Contact Lynn Crawford at (780) 429-4525 or email lynn@dignitycomputer.com