Effective GIFTS Administration
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What is this course?
The Effective GIFTS Administration class will focus on the key concepts needed to manage the GIFTS system. Clients will experience hands-on use of GIFTS administrative tools. Class activities are designed to allow you to relate concepts to your organization's grant making processes.
How is this class offered?
We offer the one-day hands-on 'Effective GIFTS Administration' class in New York, San Francisco and various regional locations. This class is ONLY for users who are proficient with GIFTS software and have been identified as the GIFTS Administrator. Class starts promptly at 9AM and runs until approximately 5PM.
Attend this class if:
- Your organization has recently purchased GIFTS and you are responsible for setting up GIFTS
- You are an experienced GIFTS user and have recently been given the responsibility of being the GIFTS administrator
- You have recently changed positions and are now responsible for the GIFTS system
- You have GIFTS administrator responsibilities and are not sure you are taking full advantage of the features in GIFTS
Please Note: This class is designed for clients using our full GIFTS program. However the class may be helpful for clients using Essential GIFTS. Please contact 1.800.899.0890 (select option 3) to determine if this class is right for you.
What's included in Effective GIFTS Administration class?
Topics include key functions of the powerful Administrator module, such as maintaining code tables and creating letter and e-mail templates. In addition, participants will learn how to:
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Define your responsibilities as a GIFTS Administrator
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Understand the importance of documenting your organization's workflow
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Create and maintain a Coding Structure
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Learn standard data integrity checks and develop custom data integrity checks for your organization
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Search for and consolidate duplicate Organizations and Contacts
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Create and maintain Letter & Email Templates
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Determine which preference settings should be used at your organization
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Set up and maintain GIFTS User ID's, Groups and Permissions
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Maintain the Reports Library
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Obtain help from Technical Support, the Knowledgebase and GIFTS Manuals
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Student Prerequisites:
To be successful in the Effective GIFTS Administrator class all attendees MUST possess the following:
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Completion of the MicroEdge Introduction to GIFTS class. It is required that you have previously attended an Introduction to GIFTS Class offered by MicroEdge. If you have not attended an official MicroEdge Introduction to GIFTS class but feel you have the GIFTS knowledge and skills please contact us at 1.800.899.0890 (select option 3).
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Basic computer skills. Attendees should be comfortable with standard computer and Windows concepts, including right clicking, double clicking, click and drag, minimizing and maximizing windows, using CTRL and Shift to select multiple items.
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Familiarity with your organization's grant making process. In order to fully take advantage of the Introduction to GIFTS class, it is critical that attendees be familiar with their organization's grant making processes. It is strongly recommended that clients have worked at your organization for at least one month prior to attending.
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Cost
Were you planning on attending more than one day of training? MicroEdge offers a discount for GIFTS Users attending more than one training class. To take advantage of the multiple class discounts, simply enroll in multiple classes and you will be invoiced at the discounted rate.
NY or SF Classes
Classes are held at our offices in New York and San Francisco.
| Training Days |
Member |
Savings |
| 1 Day |
$550 |
NA |
| 2 Days |
$995 |
$105 |
| 3 Days |
$1425 |
$225 |
| 4 Days |
$1795 |
$405 |
Regional Classes
Classes are held at training facilities throughout the United States, providing you with the added convenience and flexibility to attend trainings closer to where you are located.
| Training Days |
Member |
Savings |
| 1 Day |
$675 |
NA |
| 2 Days |
$1245 |
$105 |
| 3 Days |
$1795 |
$230 |
| 4 Days |
$2295 |
$230 |
Please Note: All Prices are for Members with current Maintenance and Support Contract.
Please Note: MicroEdge reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have at least 6 students enrolled at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class.
Class Enrollment
Enrollment has never been easier! Simply select a class date from the list at the right and in 3 easy steps, students from your organization can be enrolled in this class.
View our Group Training Calendar and Order Form.
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