Courtyard

Courtyard is an online church directory software developed by Sheltered Apps, LLC. According to the vendor, it is designed to help churches, schools, homeschool groups, and other organizations create and maintain a private, interactive directory website for their members. The software aims to facilitate member connection and communication within these communities. It is suitable for organizations of all sizes, from small local churches to larger religious institutions. Churches, schools, homeschool groups, religious organizations, and community groups are among the professions and industries that use this product.

Key Features

Dashboard: The software provides a centralized location to access information about the online directory, including recent changes, upcoming birthdays, and an interactive map.

Adding Members: The software offers a data import feature, allowing users to import existing data from Excel files or other formats. Adding new members to the directory is made user-friendly to encourage timely updates.

Member Details: The software organizes and presents member information in a structured manner. It allows for easy editing of member data through a user-friendly interface. Individual members can edit their own directory entries, reducing the workload on directory administrators.

Beautiful Printouts: The software generates high-quality printouts in PDF format, enabling users to print copies of the directory for offline access. Printout options include photos, directory listings, and birthday listings by month. Users have the flexibility to print the directory at home or send it to a professional printer.

Custom Fields: Users can add custom fields to the directory to capture specific information relevant to their organization. Field permissions can be customized to control data access and editing. The software allows for customization of field options and the ability to choose which fields to include in prints and exports.

Sections: The directory can be divided into sections to categorize members based on specific criteria such as staff, language groups, missionaries, or former members. Sections facilitate organization and navigation in both the web interface and printouts. Administrators can assign families to sections and manage section settings.

Data Import Process: The software offers a data import feature to quickly import existing directory data. Excel files (XLS or CSV) are the preferred format for data import, supporting various columns for member information. The software also supports importing data from Word or text files, eliminating the need for manual conversion.

Field Settings and Permissions: Users have the ability to customize directory fields and permissions to fit their specific needs. Additional fields, including custom fields with multiple choice options, can be added. Field permissions can be adjusted to control data access and editing.