* The Minimum Hardware Requirements for the Member Tracking System and Supporter Donation System software packages are:

• Modern computer capable of running Windows 10 or Higher
• Workstation - Windows 10 or higher with ALL Service Packs installed.
• Server - Server 2019 or higher with ALL Service Packs installed.
• Microsoft Access 2016, 2019 (32 Bit ONLY) with ALL Service Packs installed.
• Microsoft Word and Excel 2016, 2019 (32 Bit ONLY) with ALL Service Packs installed is suggested for mail merge and exporting reports.
• 10+ GB available on the Hard drive.
• 8 GB RAM Memory.

* Supporter Donation System Requires Microsoft SQL Server 2017 or Higher (may be SQL Express) or higher.

Contact our office to discuss Local Area Network, Server and Cloud Based solution requirements. These requirements vary based on number of users.

Please Note that if you are calling Vision for support of our products that the MINIMUM requirement listed above need to be in place for the Member Tracking and Supporter Donation System in order for us to assist you with technical support.

Microsoft Windows and Office Updates

Not only does Microsoft recommend that you keep your computer up to date with their updates but so does Vision. The latest version of the Member Tracking System and Supporter Donation System REQUIRE that the latest Windows and Office Updates are in place. Listed below are the links to use to check and update your computers. PLEASE NOTE that ALL computers MUST be updated.

Microsoft Products From Tech Soup

Any non-profit organization can also purchase Microsoft products for a significant discount from Tech Soup.

• Tech Soup offers Microsoft Access 2016 or older for $10 per license. You can order Access from Tech Soup Here. You can choose which version to download with the Microsoft Volume License Service Center.
• Tech Soup also offers Microsoft's Windows Operating System Upgrades for $16 per license. That can be ordered Here. You can choose the version needed within the Microsoft Volume License Service Center, this license will allow you to upgrade any machines running Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate