database for a non-profit organization?

Question

I recently started working at a non-profit Seniors Center. They have a database a volunteer from the local university made for them but it's hard to use and full of error messages when trying to do simple things. I'm looking for a low or no cost alternative to put in place here. Since the majority of workers here are seniors with a low to medium knowledge of computers it would be great if the database was really user friendly. We need to keep track of things like members, donations and room bookings. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

could you explain more?

Answer 2

How complex do you want to get? do you want something that's run locally, or run off the network?



You could use mySQL or PostGres and write a web-based front end. Or you could look at the database app that comes with Open Office/Libre Office - they have tons of templates and add-ons and you might be able to modify an existing one.

Answer 3

If you are looking for a free database software. You can go for PostgreSQL, its opensource and easy to manage and works both on Linux, Solaris, MAC OS X ,FreeBSD and Windows.



PostgreSQL can bedownloaded from the following link

http://www.postgresql.org/download/

Answer 4

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