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Odoo

Odoo is an open source tool for Customer Relationship Management CRM. It is a Belgian suite of business management software tools including  e-commerce, billing, accounting, manufacturing, warehouse, project management, and inventory management.

It  is known for making applications available for free in enterprise edition, it is a centralised database that helps you to store data in the cloud and also it helps to access & analyse the data. It is a ideal tool for non-profits because it is available for both on-premises and ready to use the SaaS environment. It provides source code for the Open Object framework and the core ERP modules.

Features of the tool:

  • Schedule manufacturing orders and work orders automatically.
  • collaborative and real-time project management
  • Easily send mass mailings to your leads, opportunities and customers
  • Reporting and Business Intelligence

Benefits of Nonprofits:

  • Integrated and Modular Approach
  • Customization and Flexibility
  • Open Source and Cost-effective
  • Improved Efficiency and Productivity
  • Scalability and Growth
  • Rich Feature Set
  • Mobile Accessibility

Why Nonprofits use Odoo

  • Its an open source tool 
  • Quick setup and ease to use
  • It provides a modular approach, where we can choose and configure only the applications they need, and can add more modules as their requirements evolve.
  • Reduce manual tasks and paperwork, which can lead to increased efficiency.
  • Suitable solution for  long-term growth plans.

Supported Database:

ODOO, being an open-source ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, supports multiple databases as its backend. The supported databases for ODOO include:

  1. PostgreSQL
  2. MySQL
  3. SQLite
  4. Oracle Database
  5. Data Source Connectors
    • Odoo Magento Connector
    • Odoo WooCommerce Connector
    • Odoo eBay Connector
    • Odoo Amazon Connector
    • Odoo PayPal Connector
    • Odoo QuickBooks Connector
    • Odoo Google Sheets Connector

Graphical Representation:

Fig. 1. Home page: Odoo provides seamlessly integrated functional business apps called Odoo apps that form an ERP solution when combined.

Fig. 2. Mobile Apps: Odoo is a suite of open source business apps that covers CRM, e-commerce, Accounting, inventory, point of sale, Project management, and more. The mobile app offers a smooth and friendly user experience that has been carefully built to ensure quick and seamless user adoption.

Fig. 3. App for every Need

Conclusion:

Odoo is an open source tool for CRM. It provides a modular approach, where NPOs can choose and configure only the applications they need, and can add more modules as their requirements evolve. They can also form collaborative and real-time project management and easily send mass mailings to your donors, funders and their constitutions. This business intelligence tool also helps NPOs report on data.

 

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