Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

I'm working on an article with the title, "Maybe It's Not Your Database, It's You." The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Here are my thoughts so far. What am I missing?

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2023

Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. Ecosystem mapping is a visual representation of all the components of an ecosystem, physical or digital, while service blueprinting creates a visual representation of a journey from both the “front stage” and “backstage” perspectives.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

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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Robert Weiner

JULY 25, 2010

I get a lot of emails like the following from small nonprofits: We desperately need to get a new donor database and most of them are totally unaffordable!! Looking at the Idealware Low Cost Database report , I find that there are so many considerations that it is quite complicated to make a choice. Then you need to check references.

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Everyaction

JULY 16, 2018

For social services organizations such as food banks, shelters, and community centers, managing data well is a critical part of keeping their doors open to members of the community in need of their services. When looking for a data tool for social services organizations, four functions are especially important to keep in mind: 1.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2021

Database administrators (also commonly called database managers, DBAs or DBMs) are often operating behind the scenes, outside of the spotlight. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! Confessions of a Nonprofit Database Administrator.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Outsourcing critical processes, such as managed IT services, to specialized professionals may seem like a daunting task for your non-profit. The post 3 Key Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask When Outsourcing Their Managed IT Services appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. DATABASICS. Recommendation ? Recommendation ? Google Drive. Recommendation ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you’re just looking for simple newsletter sends and database management, you might need one thing. Chances are something will cost more than you think, whether it’s the number of contacts in your database, SMS charges, or customer support. Find trusted resources online that give you the ins and outs of each tool’s pricing structure.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This can be done in many different ways, such as hosting the event using live-streaming services or converting the event content into videos for an email sequence. Whatever format you choose, your donor database can aid you in engaging supporters prior to, during, and after the event. Run a report on previous registrants.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This can be done in many different ways, such as hosting the event using live-streaming services or converting the event content into videos for an email sequence. Whatever format you choose, your donor database can aid you in engaging supporters prior to, during, and after the event. Run a report on previous registrants.

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Database Virtual Donor Registration 52

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In 2020 as the pandemic encroached on our daily lives, food delivery services saw spikes in demand. Like the stickers are for food delivery, the trust as a service model is a great opportunity for most businesses today. Examine.com: An Unbiased Content Database on What’s Actually Healthy for You.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I've been enjoying the discussion in the Chronicle of Philanthropy's LinkedIn group in response to the question, " What's a good, affordable donor database program for a small non profit? " (you'll probably need to join the group to read the responses).

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I'm planning a new workshop on selecting donor databases, focusing on the question, "Why is this so friggin' complicated?" It needs to be easy to get reports from the database, but it also needs to support complex selection criteria. Some initial thoughts: The maxim "Fast, cheap, or good -- pick two" is true.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2023

While some software companies may say, “This platform or donor database is free and oh so cool looking,” you may have to clean up much more of a mess later. I think of the saying “you get what you pay for” when it comes to payment systems and processing for fundraising and recurring gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

I am researching “Donate Now” service providers. Online donor database. The nonprofit can purchase this service separately from other services. Do you know if this service provider exists that I am searching for and hoping for exists? A set-up fee of $200 or less.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 19, 2009

The good folks at Aspiration have been working to put my list of donor databases into a wiki. Along the way the identified some that seem to have disappeared and weren't on my earlier list of defunct donor databases. Federation from Symphony Information Services. Giving Database from Willow Mountain Consulting.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 13, 2009

The flip side to my list of donor databases would be a list of systems that no longer exist. Tags: Donor Databases Fundraising Advancement Services. This probably isn’t as useful a list, but it’s short so here goes: SYSTEM. Campagne Associates. Gizsoft, LLC. InfoCentral. InfoCentral. Meadowbase. Meadowbase.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. Ecosystem mapping is a visual representation of all the components of an ecosystem, physical or digital, while service blueprinting creates a visual representation of a journey from both the “front stage” and “backstage” perspectives.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2016

CASE has just published the third edition of its guide to Advancement Services. The title of this edition is " Advancement Services: Enhancing Fundraising Success." The book was a labor of love for over 2 years by 25 of advancement services professionals, led and edited by the esteemed John Taylor.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

I got a call last week from the Advancement Services manager at a small college asking for help. She's trying to make the case for investing in Advancement Services at a college that seems to only want to invest in fundraisers. Advancement Services should be the foundation supporting the rest of Advancement.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 11, 2009

I thought it might be useful to compile a list of all of the commercial donor databases I’m aware of. This list came from my head, my bookmarks, and lists compiled by NTEN and Idealware for their donor management software surveys (and I’m not certain all of these are actually donor databases). Symphony Information Services.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Did you attend What is a Database Manager ? Nonprofit Advancement Services? All the database managers and advancement services ROCKSTARS across the country see you. Confession #2 : Front Office vs Back Office: Hatfields & McCoys? . Did you go? Oh , you are so my people ! We see you.

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NTEN

AUGUST 22, 2014

"How is an organization to go about evaluating email service providers?" continue to discuss the best tools for mass distribution and database integration. E-mail email service providers report Fundraising' " and other questions answered with key findings from a new report.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Update your database policies. Update your database policies based on your new software platform (your new vendor or implementation partner should be able to provide some guidance here,) and set aside time for initial and ongoing training.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2023

Thanks to Bloomerang’s meticulous evaluation process, we chose Handbid as our auction management software partner because of their modern, user-friendly interface, robust auction management capabilities, and unparalleled customer service.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Your donor database is only as good as the data you put into it. A clean database should be a high priority as you plan ahead. Having the correct information, even something as simple as a prefix, can mean the difference between getting a donation and having your appeal thrown out with the offers for meal delivery services.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

The federal government has long been committed to helping organizations that provide critical services in areas such as education, health care, and the environment. That is why they provide grants that are available to nonprofits who serve their residents with a variety of services, from healthcare to recreation and beyond.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

Utilizing cloud services like AWS , Azure or Google Cloud is important in providing scalability and flexibility. From a database perspective, options include relational databases such as PostgreSQL and vector databases such as Neo4j.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This is especially true of healthcare organizations as their revenue is being impacted by both the disruption of service lines and possible cancellation of signature events. Savvy fundraisers are turning to the opportunity that lies within their database. Untapped Potential. Patients and families are grateful for the care received.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

charities are devoted to the work of human services like providing food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, care to the sick, and legal aid to the dispossessed. The Idealware report called The Reality of Measuring Human Service Programs: Results of a Survey has some pretty interesting findings on this.

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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

Flexible project management and data service capacity Tap into the capacity and expertise you need to execute challenging projects. Streamline time and money spent on repetitive data hygiene activities and third-party consultants. Count on additional support capacity — up to eight hours per quarter — for high-volume events like GivingTuesday.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Software as a Service (SaaS). This is a common cloud model, where the service provider hosts the software for your organization. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This includes virtual desktops, database, and cloud based applications and software.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Facebook shouldn’t be your nonprofit’s primary fundraising service, but you may regret not being an early adopter. The United States has the GuideStar database which enables instant verification of a nonprofit’s legal status.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online Grant Research Databases Grant research databases can help you narrow down your search and with a keyword search, you can find the funders best suited for your nonprofit. Candid’s Foundation Directory Online database provides access to over 140,000 foundation and corporate donors. Here are 5 of our favorites. or keyword.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The devil is in the details After doing intensive research and comparing different nonprofit CRM systems, Richard and his team chose Bloomerang as their donor database solution. Richard and his team have also been impressed with the level of service and knowledge the Bloomerang customer support team provides.

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