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Training on your new database

Robert Weiner

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. The trainer needs to understand the database, present technical concepts clearly and without jargon, teach at the students' level, and be incredibly patient. Train end users on a sample database, not production data.

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The Nonprofit’s Guide for Alternatives to GoFundMe

Qgiv

For schools and classrooms, DonorsChoose is the best crowdfunding option. Teachers can start fundraising campaigns on the DonorsChoose platform to raise money for any classroom project that needs extra support. Donors can go to the website and find a specific school and a specific classroom project to support. DonorsChoose.

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Love At First Sight: Getting To The Heart Of Fundraising With Effective Reporting

Bloomerang

Why report love matters Choosing a donor database is a pivotal decision for nonprofit fundraisers, influenced mainly by reporting capabilities. Edmondson said the old database was inefficient: “ It was so cumbersome that we couldn’t get quick information.” Sounds ideal, right?

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

During the pandemic, these local education leaders have been critical in identifying and launching initiatives that not only assist girls in continuing their education during school closures, but also help them get back in the classroom when schools reopen. In addition to tracking grants, we use Salesforce as our main donor database.

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4 Ways Colleges Use Technology To Increase Campus Engagement

Everyaction

There are a variety of technologies available to help Student Activities professionals excel in their work, particularly Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) databases that allow easy tracking and management of campus events and general student involvement. Host, promote, and track campus events with ease.

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TechSoup and The Foundation Center Are Joining Forces

Tech Soup

They maintain the most comprehensive database on U.S. Free and affordable training options, including both classroom-based training and online training , on topics like funding research, proposal writing, and nonprofit management. and around the world. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants.

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Finding Funding with the Foundation Center

Tech Soup

One of the Foundation Center's most useful and comprehensive resources is the Foundation Directory Online , a searchable database with information on nearly 100,000 foundations, corporate donors, and grantmaking organizations, as well as details on several million of the most recent grants these organizations made.