Peter Noonan's Software

Download Friend Files 2.1.6 for Access 2000 or later
(Requires Access 2000 or later. Size: 0.8 MB)

Download Run-Time Version of Access 2007
This takes you to a Microsoft download page, then click on the Download button.
(If you don't have Microsoft Access. Size: 56 MB.)

Old version: Download Friend Files 2.1.4 for Access 97
(Requires Access 97. Size: 0.7 MB. Note: this version is out of date.)

Old runitime version: Download Run-Time Version of Access 97
(If you don't have Microsoft Access. Size is only 9.6 MB, but this is a very old version.)

Friend Files is the a program for managing information for people who raise support. This is not for home offices, but for the people out in the field (or individuals in home offices). The program is completely free.

Friend Files is designed to help you keep in contact with supporters. The program allows you to:

1. Maintain an up-to-date list of names, address, phone numbers, and other information about supporters
2. Keep track of contributions
3. Keep track of letters you write to supporters
4. Analyze your support: how it has changed over time, how much support comes from which regions, etc.
5. Maintain lists of e-mail addresses
6. Print mailing lists and address labels
7. If you receive monthly financial statements by e-mail from certain agencies, you can do all of this just by pasting the e-mail statements into the program
8. If you aren’t on the field yet, Friend Files helps you to keep track of prayer and financial pledges

Friend Files runs under Microsoft Access. If you don't have Microsoft Access, then download the Run-Time Version of Access 2007. This is legal. With the run-time version, you can run Access files, but you cannot create new programs or databases.

Similar free programs are available which do not require Microsoft Access. I know of tntMPD and Donor Manager, but their sites contain some sensitive words. Those programs both look pretty impressive, but they do not support the automatic processing of statements, as far as I know.

New Features in Version 2.0

Multi-currency support
Automatic processing for several more statement formats
Ability to flag gifts as being special or for a particular item
Advanced query options
Improved "Friend Information" screen, adding digital photos, gift analysis, and more printing options
2.0.3 adds support for CSB, fixes support for Wy-US, and adds pledge info to List Friends
2.0.4 adds Average and Total Gifts to the Continuity Chart
2.1 adds support for processing of Denari statements
2.1.6 adds easy way to get driving directions from one supporter to another (which is great for planning US trips)