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Frequently Asked Questions
- Will DONAR run on my computer?
- Is there a Macintosh version?
- Can I run DONAR on more than one computer?
- Can DONAR exchange data with other software programs?
- Can I try the software before I buy it?
- How much does DONAR cost?
- Will I have to pay for upgrades to DONAR?
- How do I purchase DONAR?
- Where can I get help for problems or answers to other questions about DONAR?
Will DONAR run on my computer?
If you're running Windows, the answer is almost certainly yes. DONAR is designed to run on just about any Windows-based PC purchased in the last twelve years. For the technical types, here are the specific system requirements:Bare Minimum System Requirements:
- CPU
- CPU
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Is there a Macintosh version?
Not at the present time. If there is sufficient interest, there may be a "Classic" mode version for both legacy Macs and PowerPCs at some point. There are currently no plans for a native OS X version.back to top of page
Can I run DONAR on more than one computer?
Yes! Starting with version 1.1, DONAR allows simultaneous shared access to your data by multiple users over any standard local area network.back to top of page
Can DONAR exchange data with other software programs?
Version 1.2 greatly expanded on DONAR's already powerful import and export capabilities for a wide variety of industry standard data formats. The full range of new capabilities includes:Importable types of information:
- Federation lists
- Charitable agency lists
- Employer organizational lists (two levels of hierarchy)
- Employee lists
- Lists of individual pledges
- Lists of individual deductions by employee and pay period
- ASCII comma separated text values (*.txt/*.csv)
- dBase III/IV/V (*.dbf)
- Excel 2.x/3.x/4.x/5.x/97 (*.xls)
- FoxPro (*.dbf)
- Lotus 1-2-3 1-A/2.x/3.x (*.wks/*.wk1/*.wk3)
- Paradox 3.5/4.0 (*.db)
- System Data Format (fixed length fields - *.txt)
- Symphony 1.0/1.1/1.2 (*.wrk/*.wr1)
- Federation lists
- Charitable agency lists
- Employer organizational lists (two levels of hierarchy)
- Employee lists
- All DONAR reports
- ASCII comma separated text values (*.txt/*.csv - readable by Excel and most database/spreadsheet programs)
- Excel 2.x/3.x/4.x/5.x (*.xls)
- FoxPro (*.dbf)
- Lotus 1-2-3 1-A/2.x (*.wks/*.wk1)
- System Data Format (fixed length fields - *.txt)
- Symphony 1.0/1.1/1.2 (*.wrk/*.wr1)
Can I try the software before I buy it?
Yes, there is a fully featured demonstration version available for evaluation purposes. More info on this demo version can be found on our download pages.back to top of page
How much does DONAR cost?
Full retail price for the DONAR software package is $4,800.00 (US).Registered non-profit organizations may purchase DONAR for a discounted price of $3,600.00 (US).
For a limited time, National Alliance for Choice in Giving (NACG) members in good standing can receive an additional $1,200.00 (US) discount. (Ask us about it!)
All prices include 10 hours of free technical support and training in the use of the software.
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Will I have to pay for upgrades to DONAR?
Like most software, DONAR is in a constant state of development, both in regards to additional features and occasional bug fixes. The pace of this development depends, in large part, on available funding.Users who purchase version 1.5 will receive these minor updates as downloadable upgrade files entirely free of charge, as they become available.
The next major revision (version 2.0) is expected sometime later in the summer of 2008. Version 2.0 may include significant additions in functionality relating to multi-year campaign reports, as well as numerous improvements in the user interface and other areas which are still being determined.
While registered users of version 1.5 may be asked to pay a deeply discounted upgrade fee to receive version 2.0, we will continue to support versions 1.0 through 1.5 with any necessary bug fixes or refinements at no additional charge to registered users.
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How do I purchase DONAR?
To purchase a copy of DONAR, you can contact Community Shares of Illinois, or print out and send in one of the order forms on our Purchase Information pages.back to top of page
Where can I get help for problems or answers to other questions about DONAR?
There are a number of helpful resources, as well as a form for submitting specific questions, on our Support web page.back to top of page
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