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Some Findings from the 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report

NTEN

NTEN member and nonprofit communications expert Kivi Leroux Miller just released the 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , based on a survey of over 1200 participants at the end of 2011. Here are some of findings that stood out: 78% of respondents planned to email their typical supporters at least monthly in 2012.

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A Few Predictions for Nonprofit Development Technology in 2012

NTEN

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. Weiner Consulting. it’s not cloud-based. it’s the cheapest.

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Five Signs Your Nonprofit Is Ready to Migrate Your Database to the Cloud

Tech Soup

In our 2012 Global Cloud Survey we found that only 12 percent of respondents, mostly from larger organizations, are using cloud-based client relationship management (CRM) database services like Salesforce for Nonprofits , or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. We asked nonprofit cloud database expert, Tal Frankfurt of Cloud4Good.

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Manage Your Donors with GiftWorks 2012

Tech Soup

Track donations and build targeted lists of supporters with GiftWorks 2012 (admin fee: $25). What's New in GiftWorks 2012? SmartEntry : GiftWorks has improved the way their SmartEntry database pages operate , including new features to save data mid-entry (so you don't lose any work if you need to run to a meeting).

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8 Steps For Preparing For Giving Tuesday

TechImpact

Started in 2012 by Henry Timms, chief executive officer (CEO) of the 92Y: Cultural Institution and Community Center. Reviewing past donors in your CRM database can help you target those past donors directly and for an amount they have been comfortable donating in the past. Segment Your Database. Develop Your Strategy.

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2012 Member Appreciation Month: Focus on Fundraising and Programs

NTEN

We will offer a daily prize to a member drawn at random from the database. Celebrate Member Appreciation Month This is your time to meet your peers in the community and celebrate, so have lots of fun (and free) things to offer! Prizes : Who doesn't love a fun NTEN prize? This week's sponsor is Event 360!

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Blackbaud kills Common Ground: So What?

Robert Weiner

This could undermine nonprofits’ willingness to use cloud-based (aka Software as a Service or SaaS) databases. Blackbaud says it still gets calls from GiftMaker users, and we get questions from GMP users on TechSoup’s forums ( here's one from June 2012 ).

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