There are a lot of systems that accomplish donation tracking in some fashion. There are some that do the fundamentals and others that add fluff to their product offering. Each product will have its strengths and weaknesses, and most would probably accomplish what you need. So if majority of them will accomplish your task –… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Common Church Accounting Mistakes with Checkbooks
There are some common church accounting mistakes made for a variety of reasons. Maybe it is because the software they are using couldn’t handle the various situations that are needed. It could be a church process that was made a long time ago and when questioned — you get the typical answer, “that’s how we… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Printing Problems? Squash ‘em Them Fast!
At Icon, we get a variety of questions from people who are having trouble getting things to print right. We also sometimes receive payments from our churches where the amounts, dates, and so on don’t line up as they should, so maybe more customers than we know suffer in silence through the ordeal of misaligned… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Staying Safe Online and Our 2013 Security Improvements
Before we announce the new 2013 changes, we wanted to share some insight on online security. This information can help keep you safe in any application you may use – email, websites you visit, and so on. Many users don’t give online security much thought. However, without knowing the basics, a person can be vulnerable… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Integrate IconCMO’s Event Calendar on the Church’s Website
Integrating events entered into IconCMO for sermons, church gatherings, church groups, children check-in events, and so on is easy. After entering all the church’s events under People –> Events, there is a button that says “View Calendar” that opens a new web page. This URL is what you would use on your church website to… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Use Smart Tools And Social Media In Your Outreach Efforts
It’s clear that social media is not a fad that will soon fade. It’s a tool that is here to stay and has transformed the way we share information. • Sixty-seven percent of all U.S. adults are connected to one or more social media platforms. • Twenty-three percent of social media users check their accounts… ⪼ Continue Reading…