One Brick

• One Brick used spreadsheets and a self-developed method for tracking data, which had to be shared with offices in various locations across the country.
• Staff members and volunteers didn't have the ability to gather and track data outside of names, email addresses, and address information.
• The organization had about 150 donors it wished to reach out to on a regular basis, but the absence of a CRM system inhibited these efforts.

The Solution:

• One Brick selected eTapestry's fundraising software, which is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution.
• This affordable, web-based system connects staff and volunteers located throughout the country, allowing them to work from one consolidated database.
• The organization also selected specific modules for email, online giving, and eCommerce.

The Results:

• After selecting eTapestry in 2008, One Brick was able to increase its annual giving goal by $10,000. The goal was attained and then passed by $6,000.
• The eTapestry solution has enabled staff to send emails from the CRM solution and increase the organization's reach.
• eTapestry's easy-to-use system means that staff members and volunteers do not need training to get up and running quickly, saving time and money.