The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
Nonprofits use databases to handle volunteers, donors, staff, and more. For smaller nonprofits, a database may be nothing more than an Excel file. Medium to large nonprofits might have an IT staff and a simple database, designed by the in-house development team. A good system is one that makes maintenance easy.
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Robert Weiner
JULY 10, 2012
My colleague Charlie Hunsaker posted the following question on the FUNDSVCS Advancement Services listserve: I have two clients who are looking for new systems and want a “cost justification” for their acquisition to share with their management. Our system is like the “roach motel” of data; the data goes in, but never comes out again.
EveryAction
MARCH 8, 2023
Designate a point person for your new software implementation. Ask if they’re capturing and maintaining data in places such as spreadsheets or email inboxes to make sure you migrate all necessary information into your new software system. Update your database policies. Do a data clean-up. Plan the implementation timeline.
Qgiv
JANUARY 4, 2022
Instead of updating every minute, they’ll only update when a transaction occurs, which will take some processing load off the database. Our web design team pulled out all the stops! The post System Update: Early January 2022 appeared first on Qgiv Blog. We’ve changed the way fundraising thermometers on donation forms update.
Forum One
APRIL 18, 2023
Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. When the customer calls to make an appointment, the corresponding backstage step is the salon staff utilizing their scheduling system to book the new customer’s service. Service blueprinting is a key step in mapping your digital ecosystem.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
My colleagues, Heather McLeod Grant and Adene Sacks, have just published a new workbook called “ Leading Systems Change.” When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes.
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