Introduction to Crystal Reports July 20, 2010 Tom Bedall, Pro Seniors, Inc.
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Crystal Reports Definition of Report: Any digital document created using database data Case Management (Advocate dashboard) Program Management (Drill-Down charts) Graphs and Charts Funder Reports (LITC Report) Project Management (YTD Actual vs. YTD Projected)
Crystal Reports Definition of Report: Any digital document created using database data Timekeeping Reports (Leave and Time Reports) Payroll (Non-Exempt employees) Financial Reports Funder Billing (Title III-B Legal Services) Fund Raising (Raisers Edge)
Crystal Reports Definition of Report: Any digital document created using database data Client Survey Mailing Client Survey Results Schedules Presentations/Outreach Database Management
Crystal Reports Definition of Report: Any digital document created using database data Pro Bono Attorney Referrals Pro Bono Attorney Follow-up Pro Bono Attorney Reporting Class Actions Case Assignment Alerts
Can My Program Use Crystal Reports Suitable only for large organizations? Not true; If needed, can create cross-program technology teams. Requires a database solution in place. True, after all it is a database reporting software. Appropriate for nonprofits that need to routinely prepare very detailed reports. It is the best tool for data reporting – period, simple or complex. Must have knowledgeable IT staff. Non-IT staff can develop a Crystal Report skill set. Full of wizards; easy to use for beginners; advanced users can create complex reports. Half of the Crystal Report responsible staff in Ohio programs are non-IT persons. Training available; even a CR for Dummies book.
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