What is Function Tools?

Function Tools is a web-based software solution, designed to help your club build a stronger, more committed club community. Communicating and connecting with people is a challenge. Reducing "dropped balls" and making sure people don't "fall through the cracks" is vital to the health and growth of any organization. It is a challenge to stay connected with members. There are many tools available to assist with these and other needs, but trying to work with multiple software products can easily create even more confusion and inefficiency.

You need a solid club management system. One that will keep accurate records. One that provides communication tools to keep people informed, calendaring tools to organize all events, social media tools to help build community and connectedness, and web integration tools that turn your website into a club portal. Function Tools has incorporated all of these elements into a single, fully integrated solution that makes everyone's job much easier and increases club effectiveness in the community.

Do you provide training / Support?

Absolutely! We want to do everything to ensure effective use of Function Tools. If no one can use it, what good is it?

Support is provided at no additional cost. Email support and phone support are both included.

Is Function Tools Secure?

Data Security is our number one priority. Function Tools is not only easy to use, it's extremely safe and secure.

* Data Security - The Security of data is taken very seriously. Our servers have the latest stable versions and security updates installed. We use firewalls on our servers to keep them locked down as much as possible. In addition, we use strong password and login schemes to prevent unauthorized login attempts. The data center is protected with key access.

* Data Backups
- Backups of all data are done nightly and stored for 7 days on local network storage. Offsite backups are done once a week to a secure location in the unlikely event that catastrophic events occur at our data center.

* Power Backup Systems
- A generator provides continuous power to the servers and communications equipment. All of the facility equipment is operating while the UPS and generator are standing by. In case of a power emergency, the UPS takes over. The generator then starts up to provide uninterrupted power flow until the Utilities Company resolves the outage.

Why web-based?

Web-based software has distinct advantages versus a locally hosted application. For one, there are no equipment requirements outside of your existing computers. All you need is access to the Internet. The software itself runs in your web browser. Function Tools supports Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer. When Function Tools releases new features and functionality, you receive them without having to pay for the upgrade. Most importantly, Function Tools makes your software accessible from anywhere you can access the Internet. It works with either a PC or a Mac computer. With Function Tools, club management is taken to a whole new level by providing unlimited user access to your account. This allows everyone to get involved, not just those in the club officers!

Can our club afford Function Tools?

When you consider new operational efficiencies, you will likely find that Function Tools will more than pay for itself. If you take it a step further and calculate the value of a more connected, more committed club, you may then ask yourself the question: "Can we afford NOT to do this?"

Will Enhancements Cost Me?

There are no costs for enhancements. The application is continually being upgraded and improved. As new features are added, you will automatically get them!

Do I need special equipment or software?

Because Function Tools is 100% web-based, all you need is a web browser on your Mac or PC. A high speed connection to the internet is highly recommended, but not required.

How many users can access Function Tools at the same time?

There is no limit on the number of users who can use Function Tools at any one time.

Does our club need to upgrade our computers to run Function Tools Live?

Since we are hosting the data, there is no need to buy expensive servers or high-end computers to run Function Tools Live. If you can run Windows, you can run our software. You will, however, need a fast, reliable connection to the Internet.

Will Function Tools replace our club website?

Function Tools is designed to enhance your existing club website by offering members communication tools, calendaring tools, and social media tools to build community and connectedness.