3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 1, 2015

Refers to data sets so large and complex that traditional database tools are not able to manage or process the data. Big data has become a topic of interest due to the large quantities of data (and meta data) now captured, stored, bought and sold as a result of the digital age in which we live, especially via eCommerce and social media.

Data 100

Data Management Donor Database 100

3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 1, 2015

It applies to outcome measurements, web traffic, social media data, emails, image files, document versioning, backups, backups of backups, etc. Some CRMs contain tools that analyze the data. A word of caution, though – CRM tools may not point out data deficiencies that expose the limitations of their database.

Data 100

Data Donor Database Mail 100

3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 28, 2015

Walkers, runners, bikers, climbers, and a host of other participant types leveraged Web tools to enjoin friends, family, colleagues and others to sponsor their activity on behalf of a favorite charitable cause. Is our social media-saturated society increasingly enured to these socially-inspired overtures? Is it the dour economy?

Fundraising 100

Fundraising Retention Data Donor 100

3rd Sector Labs

JULY 22, 2014

Finally, social media, mobile fundraising, and a whole array of fundraising and volunteer management apps. Further still, how involved is your social media strategy, mobile giving, and text campaigning … more systems and databases? Start with contact databases, donor management systems, and CRMs. We don’t know our data.

Software 161

Software Data Fundraising Database 161

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. What tools do you recommend? We definitely recommend using social media logins to your website as a convenience option for your constituents.

Data 133

Data Management Rate Benchmark 133

3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 14, 2014

Technologies and tools used to capture and manage data change, get upgraded, get replaced. You are probably dealing with multiple types of data in or your organization – donor, event, social, service outcomes, financial, etc. Do you need a survey tool on your website? For example …. You need a map and a plan. Duplicates?

Data 130

Data Management Map Problem 130

3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

Over the past 10 years, the industry has been introduced to a lot of new technologies – dynamic website content management, CRMs, email marketing, multi-channel marketing, event management, social, etc. How does your web or online lead generation tool feed your CRM database? Note Q2 in the poll. Are you a data hoarder?

Data 148

Data Technology Fundraising Database 148