Developed over four years with input from over 100 community organizations, this free program seeks to help small nonprofits by giving them a way to track members, prospects and donors with software designed specifically for the needs of smaller organizations. The OC claims the 350-plus organizations already using the software have increased donations by over $1 million.

ODB 1.0 is a fully independent open-source application for Windows, with networking capabilities for up to 15 computers, and cross-platform compatibility slated for release in the fall. The Windows version is available for download online.