If your school is considering a new SIS, you probably already know the task ahead. Getting people on board and excited about a change isn’t always easy, plus finding the time to review the product from multiple angles and comparing features and prices takes a lot of effort. The change itself can make a Tech …
Category: Education
Getting the Most from your (Re-)Enrollment Software
A good re-enrollment and enrollment system starts with a well thought-out and coordinated plan. Whether you’re doing an opt-out (continuous enrollment) or opt-in (reenrollment) process, making the best use of your solution by planning and timing things right can save a lot of work down the road for your school. As you prepare to enter …
Collecting Tuition causing Frustration? Tips for finding a New Provider!
Collecting tuition is central to the successful operation of a private school. Without it, the lights don’t stay on, the staff doesn’t get paid, and things go wrong fairly quickly. Having the right system that allows you to collect tuition, fees and incidental charges can make all the difference, but do you know how to …
How to Pay for that Critical System Upgrade
Purchasing a new SIS or database package is expensive and a multi-year commitment. Many times a necessary upgrade isn’t completed because of finances, but the loss of that best-fit product can wreak havoc on a school community for years to come. If you’re considering an upgrade but aren’t sure of how to cover it, fear …
Making Sense of BlackbaudID and Why You Need It
If you’re a Blackbaud school, you most likely have seen the announcements that BlackbaudID will soon be required for login to Core, Education Management and most other Blackbaud products. If this seems like jargon to you, or you’re not sure how to move forward, read on! In the past, Blackbaud has had a different username …