Excel
Multiple Databases
In Excel, each project - and often each staff member - maintains their own database. This can lead to duplicate work, as well as failure to share valuable information between key staffers.
Accessibility
Excel leaves you with no way to search all your scattered data, and access to each spreadsheet is usually limited to a single person or PC.
Security/Integrity
The only security Excel offers is password protection on the entire spreadsheet. With no ability to refine access levels, you'll have to choose whether to give your staff access to everything or to nothing at all. And without purchasing costly additional equipment and software, you have no way to back up your data, leaving you exposed to data corruption or even total loss.
Scalability
You can scale up the number of rows or columns in Excel, but it can quickly grow out of control in a campaign, where a single spreadsheet can easily have tens or hundreds of thousands of rows.
BackOffice
Unified Database
With BackOffice, all your data is in one place, all changes are made in real time and are far more accurate. BackOffice also has powerful search features and takes connectivity a step further by integrating into other CompleteCampaigns products like Fundraiser, VoterManager, and SiteBuilder.
Accessibility
BackOffice uses the power and flexibility of the web to provide access to every staff member, regardless of location.
Security/Integrity
BackOffice allows you to control which parts of your system a given user has access to. You can even see who made recent changes to a given field. Plus, BackOffice backs up your data every day and uses the latest security technology to make sure your data is safe.
Scalability
BackOffice is designed for campaigns. No matter how large or quickly your campaign grows, BackOffice will make it easy for you to manage your data.
