Have you  outgrown your paper systems, but are not yet ready to adopt HomeKeeper? Here are 5 free tools you can start using today to get you on the path to better data management and faster reporting.  Whether you’re ready to become a HomeKeeper member next month or next year, these easy-to-use tools will help you implement best  practices now.

Templates: 
  • Data Collection Checklist  – A data management  checklist  developed by peer permanently affordable housing organizations based on data collection best practices.
  • Universal Program Application –  A program application created by your peers to ensure that organizations are tracking the same types of data upon application.
  • Property Portfolio Management Spreadsheet  –  A starter excel spreadsheet for tracking your properties.
  • Monitoring Event Log  – An excel spreadsheet containing a  running log of important monitoring issues your organization is  working to resolve.
  • Exit Survey Template   –  Exit surveys are a great way to track former homeowners upon resale.
Software: 
  • Kobo Toolbox – This data collection and management platform is free to use for nonprofits! You get up to 5,000 survey submissions a month, up to 1GB of storage, and learning resources to get started. There are paid options if you need more than those limits but, at that point, we recommend switching to HomeKeeper.
  • Infogram and Klipfolio –  A program application created by your peers to ensure that organizations are tracking the same types of data upon application.