Robert Weiner
JANUARY 15, 2015
A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. so removing records is a sure way to lose individuals who could be a donor in the future. Advancement Services Best Practices Donor Databases Fundraising Prospect Research' Are data-storage limits the concern?
Robert Weiner
AUGUST 8, 2012
The following is a compilation of online discussions of faux donors trying to scam colleges, schools, and nonprofits. They researched online. The donor promised his patent would completely fund the university, wipe out the national debt, and make America the happiest place on Earth. Maybe they’re just practical jokes.
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Robert Weiner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
Over the past few years I've been compiling what turned out to be a huge list of donor databases. The entries came from a variety of other lists and from customer satisfaction surveys done by Campbell Research, NTEN, and Idealware. Once I posted the list I started getting requests to add links to vendor websites, tags, and comments.
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). Donor Quest.
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 5, 2009
Marketing research firm Campbell Rinker has published the results of its latest survey of donor and member management software. Of the 841 respondents, 27% would NOT recommend their current systems to a comparable organization, 26% were unsure, and 47% would give a positive recommendation.
Robert Weiner
MARCH 10, 2011
The next day, we receive an email from the donor with the following info: the $9,000 gift amount was a mistake, it should have been $900. The gift was made in memory of the donor’s late mother (never named) who had a wonderful experience at our college.
Robert Weiner
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
A member of the PRSPCT-L listserve (for prospect researchers) asked "What do other institutions do to regulate or “police” data entry work, specifically when you have multiple users with authority to make updates?". Donors will give online and misspell their own names, or leave the caps lock on. It's a tough problem.
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