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Alternatives to MySQL

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

For those of us that depend on MySQL everyday, the buyout of Sun (which had bought MySQL) by Oracle did not bode well. A decidedly biased survey by the folks behind PostgreSQL suggests that many people worry about the health of MySQL in Oracle’s hands. Switch to PostgreSQL.

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Donor Management Software Comparison: What’s Right for Your Nonprofit?

Neon CRM

Oracle NetSuite Social Impact Oracle is, of course, much more than a CRM. For those organizations that need donor management software, it offers Oracle NetSuite Social Impact. Our typical clients are small to midsize nonprofits who are looking for a donor management platform that will grow with them.

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Bloomerang Appoints Tammy Hammond and Steve Byrnes to the Executive Leadership Team

Bloomerang

As Bloomerang’s CPO, Hammond will work to broaden the value that Bloomerang is providing to small and medium-sized nonprofits. As Bloomerang’s CSO, Byrnes will work to accelerate new customer growth for the company. He previously served as a VP of Sales at SPS Commerce and at Oracle Corporation.

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Bloomerang Appoints Ann Fellman as Chief Marketing Officer

Bloomerang

” Ann brings with her more than 20 years of experience in business-to-business (B2B) marketing in the technology industry, including time spent working at a nonprofit organization. Bloomerang has also been named a “Best Place to Work in Indiana” for five consecutive years. Learn more about career opportunities at Bloomerang. .

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Measuring Your Nonprofit’s Success with Business Intelligence 

Qgiv

In other words, it shows up AFTER you have done all the work, like identifying the prospect (or re-engaging the existing donor), qualifying them, establishing rapport, cultivating them, soliciting the donation, and so on—not to mention all the marketing and outreach. Here’s why. Income is a trailing indicator.

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Social Media and Cute Dogs Go Mobile And Other Cute Animal and Nonprofit Tales

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Noland Hoshino pointed out, it works in a similar way to this app. Even Cute Fictional Animal Characters Work. Michelle, was a participant in the Measuring Networked Nonprofit peer learning groups supported through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. Best Friends has just launched a fun mobile app.

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Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A donor’s objectives based on their interests, The most pressing needs within social impact areas or geographic locations, Nonprofits working to address those needs, Which of these nonprofits is most effective, Additional variables such as giving models, tax implications, legal considerations etc.

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