A recent dotOrganize study of nonprofit organizers showed that lack of integrated tools was the #1 universal technology complaint; that's why a group of folks have created the Integration Proclamation:

We the undersigned progressive leaders, have together identified technology integration as a top priority infrastructure need in 2007.  We urge progressive funders, vendors and technologists to support a collaborative effort dedicated to ensuring that our tools integrate effectively, so that we can move forward with innovative, powerful platforms that will help us win.  

You can sign the Proclamation by clicking here, join the Integration Proclamation list serv by emailing Tate Hausman at tate (at) dotorganize (dot) net, and pass the word on to friends and colleagues with the email text below (or your own):

If you work for a progressive organization or campaign, you probably struggle with technology. You probably have multiple databases and tech tools that half-work, but don't work together. You're not alone. For years, thousands of us have struggled with fragmented systems that don't get the job done. If you want the progressive movement to finally get the winning tools we need, you should sign The Integration Proclamation. Check it out at IntegrationProclamation.com.