3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 1, 2015

Now, let’s talk about your donor database. Is your organization is a donor data hoarder? Data hoarding extends far beyond just your donor data and CRM software. It applies to outcome measurements, web traffic, social media data, emails, image files, document versioning, backups, backups of backups, etc.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

We’re talking about data management. The phrase “data management” might make some nonprofit professionals feel a bit intimidated, but it’s something that your organization absolutely needs to focus on. So how does data tie into all of this? Are you ready to take a deep dive into these data management strategies?

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

But we recognize that data can also be used to do harm. Over the years, we’ve faced various situations in which we’ve had to remove, anonymize, or otherwise modify data to prevent potential harm. In some cases, we’ve made these changes in response to specific requests from funders that have shared grants data with us.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Tracy Dodge is the director of student information and registrar at Washington International School, where she oversees the student information system, learning management system, and other integrated solutions. This is an excellent event for administrators and data lovers alike. Use the Tools.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. The Two Systems of Thinking Can you see how these two systems of thinking could have influenced the design of the donation forms from Greenpeace and Amnesty International?

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EveryAction

MARCH 18, 2016

To find out more about how nonprofits are using (or not using) their data to do more good, we asked over 460 nonprofit professionals about their habits, culture, and outlook on the state of data at their organizations. Most nonprofits are collecting data, few know what to do with it. Email + donors get the most data love.

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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). Morant Information Systems.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

Today’s question comes from a director of development who wants advice on how to quickly and efficiently find the best major gift and planned giving prospects: Dear Charity Clairity, We recently purchased donor analytics and now have a database overlay indicating who has major gift and planned gift likelihood. That’s great news.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

At TechSoup, I've noticed we're talking more and more about the importance of data for nonprofits. We're reflecting a larger trend in business, government, and IT to pay more attention to the plumes of information our websites, databases, PCs, and mobile devices are generating. Instead, Start with Data You Already Have.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Learn more Safeguard program and participant data Secure data management Having a secure data environment is imperative.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

By Margaux Pagán, Director of Strategic Fundraising, DonorFuse , and Tim Sarrantonio, Account Consultant, Z2 Systems. Cloud-based fundraising solutions are not only here to stay, they are becoming the preferred solution for fundraisers of all levels of experience.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . You must have your founding Board of Directors and officers selected prior to filing your Articles of Formation or Articles of Incorporation with the state. Hold an organizational meeting of the Board of Directors. . Establish a payroll system. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

They even take it upon themselves to switch or fill in empty slots. – Terri Chambers, database support specialist/administrator at Livingston HealthCare . . Resource volunteers well, so they have the necessary stories and insights to share the vision. – Matt Warren, database and events officer at BMS World Mission . .

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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. But when is it time to consider moving your organization's data to the cloud?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. There are many reasons why opting for a free fundraising solution could be tempting to your nonprofit: You might be curious about the impact that paid donor database solutions can have on your nonprofit.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How’s that donor database of yours? December 2, 2008 In general, although I am sometimes asked, I tend to avoid assisting clients with choosing a donor database package. and MPower at 0.4%.

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Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Each member of this panel has been deeply involved in achieving transformational changes within associations in 2020, and each has seen that data and analytics is central to this process. Pausing and assessing who owns each data source and how changes to systems take place is the necessary first step.

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NTEN

AUGUST 27, 2012

Executive Director. As recently as the year 2000, especially for small nonprofits, the central database usually lived on one computer in the office. Once you got that list, you were lucky if your database had a report that helped you print mailing labels. Holly Ross. The message is clear.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

We could not achieve our goals and provide the support we do to the community without our volunteer’s commitment to the cause,” said Mary Bachman, Director of Volunteer Resources, Catholic Charities of St. . “The value that volunteers provide our organization is tremendous. Paul and Minneapolis. “I Matthew’s House. “We

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

When choosing a CRM, NPOInfo’s guide to donor data management advises choosing a system that can sufficiently store all of your data in one place. For example, some consultants will help facilitate your data migration process, be on call for assistance, and provide ongoing training support.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Outlook) and video conferencing platforms, use a spreadsheet, create slides, and use tools that are specific to your organization, such as a timekeeping system or an expense reporting system. A bus driver or cleaning staff might need only a few of these skills, whereas a development director might need all these and many more skills.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Wealth screening tools may also look at past charitable and political giving available in public databases. Wealth appending: Wealth appending enables you to secure deep dive research on a selected portfolio of already-identified major donor prospects and import this information into your donor database. See here.].

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 17, 2021

WordPress is the world’s most-used Content Management System (CMS), and Salesforce is the leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. Together they are a powerful set of tools for nonprofits, especially with integrations to automatically sync data between them. Solution: Content Management System Form Builders.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach. Get the best donor database. Or, if you’re happy with your current database, conduct research to make sure you’re getting the most out of it.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Your major giving efforts may be supported by these team members: Executive director. Your executive director leads your nonprofit from the highest level, ensuring all of your fundraising efforts are aligned with your mission and values. Development director. Many of these supporters could quickly become your next major donors.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Having a clear corporate structure limits the individual liability of your nonprofit’s leaders, employees, and board of directors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Aubrey is known for her results-driven, customer-centric, data-obsessed pursuit of changing the narrative for symphony orchestras and other arts organizations. As Executive Director of the California Symphony she propelled the organization to double the size of its audience and nearly quadruple the donor base.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Three Benefits of an Effective Grant Management System Three Challenges in Grant Management How Blackbaud Can Help Grant Lifecycle Before diving into an overview of how grant management works, it’s important to understand the general grantmaking process. Three Benefits of an Effective Grant Management System 1.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The team consolidated databases of both organizations and migrated the data to Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT and Raiser’s Edge NXT. After cleaning and integrating its database, the nonprofit better understood the constituent journey, which proved to be key for generating additional donations. Maximize Current Tools.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 5, 2021

There was an incredible, functional motivation to implement an enabling technology with our IT partners,” said Director of Enterprise Application Services & Database Administration Rachel Seremeth. “We Having that case management system in Salesforce is one thing we’re looking forward to,” expounded Nihart.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

But are you handling this data properly to prevent a data breach? This post is by no means exhaustive — after all, every nonprofit handles different sorts of data, and each organization has different security needs. Oftentimes, ransomware will encrypt your data, preventing you from accessing it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

So first, what is data portability? Basically, it means that the data that you put into social networking sites, like profiles, social graph (those who you are connected to,) media, etc. In addition, they are portable – you can move your data from place to place. These include Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and many others.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Nonprofits need to find a way to capture this information, to build a bridge from its commercial social network to something it owns to ensure against data loss. Or if the communications director is busy creating content with little thought to annual campaign? The lifeblood of the nonprofit is its lists. you get the idea.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Appointing your board of directors. Your board of directors should be highly invested in your cause and knowledgeable about your organization’s mission. Nonprofits typically invest in resources such as: A CRM database. Your constituent relationship management software, or CRM, is used to store and analyze donor data.

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