Laura directs Idealware’s research and writing to provide candid information about nonprofit software, including reviews of donation tools, constituent management databases, outreach solutions, and more. Prior to founding Idealware, Laura worked with Alder Consulting to help nonprofits create internet strategies, select appropriate software, and then build sophisticated websites on a limited budget. She has also selected software, designed interfaces and conducted user research for multi-million dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture and iXL. Laura is the coordinator for the NTEN 501 Tech group in New York City and is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.