3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 13, 2013

If your organization is struggling with outdated legacy systems, doesn’t understand the technology it has, needs planning and support, wants a new solution, or is facing data challenges, Carr Systems can help!

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 4, 2014

So we are going to talk about several important tips to help you stay focused on your donor data future. Or maybe you are still in the decision process (if it helps, here’s a helpful guide from Software Advice that we look to from time to time). Tips to help you focus on the future of your donor data. #1

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 23, 2014

And from the Q&A at the end of the event … QUESTION: You talked about using social media logins, like Facebook, to help capture more information about donors and prospects. We need the right technology and high quality data to support those strategies and initiatives. Not sure = 40%. What tools do you recommend? DEBBIE: Yes.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

How many people supported the fight? Now donors know how many people were helped and how much money was raised. If we can help you better understand your data potential, please let us know. So.how many people donated blood? What was the goal? People want NUMBERS. I also included two Tweets from orgs that did use outcome data.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. And perhaps most importantly, you need the data to help you plan your next fundraising appeal. Good luck, and let us know if we can help! It is time to manage that problem and reduce risk.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

In fact, data is already a big enough challenge for most of us in the nonprofit sector, and it may not seem like I am helping matters by telling you “not too much, not too little … just the right amount.” For more help with your nonprofit data management needs, please contact Third Sector Labs.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. And perhaps most importantly, you need the data to help you plan your next fundraising appeal. Most websites and giving systems should have readily configurable options to help improve data collection.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

“We own the workplace giving data,” was the typical United Way response to charities wanting to know more about the donors supporting them, “because they are United Way donors – our donors.” Our friends at AmeriGives help explain what is going on in two important blog posts. ” A lot has changed.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

QUESTION: Do you also help clients evaluate database management systems to determine a best fit for a client? For example, one purpose might be to support digital marketing campaigns. Your new CRM may require a change in processes. A solid data governance review should also raise additional questions about process. GARY: Yes we do.

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3rd Sector Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

” Every system is supported by its own database, any one of which can be the most current on any given day or week. NTEN has a great resource to help you think about your data strategically – I highly recommend it. I hope this overview has been helpful and gets you thinking. Summing it up.

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3rd Sector Labs

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

A couple of examples should help illustrate this. A large nonprofit organization may want the security of having their financial systems supported by locally installed software that is not accessible from the Internet, with in-house or contracted technical resources to support these systems. – What does that mean?

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 4, 2015

Most enterprise CRMs support this capability. Helpful analysis might include: • Comparing donor acquisitions costs to average fundraising costs. This is called “meta data”, and it is really important to understanding your organization. Why is this important? For starters, your donor acquisition costs vary by activity. It’s a start.

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