sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

They had Google forms and docs, emails, databases, digital files, and even hard copy binders. Improve the Process. Washington International School used multiple, disconnected means for collecting, storing, and communicating student information. They needed to consolidate data, streamline practices, and improve consistency.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2011

It does have a drawing program, an XML editor, as well as a math equation editor, in addition to the standard word processor, spreadsheet, presentation tool and database. The database has not come anywhere near the functionality of Access. It reads and writes all MS Office formats (except for Access files.)

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Open Source Open Product Oracle 135

NetWits

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Patrick Zulaga, Director of PMZ Marketing, presented on the importance of databases, suggesting that a database should become a marketers/communicators/fundraisers best friend. He gave a very simple set of questions to help make the most of a database: What is your database objective? What information is available?

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Database Doc Newsletter Australia 109

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. Often, they had to pay a consultant to help them set up their database and teach them how to use it.

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Software Free Tools Adobe 88

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

Resources Deluxe – their blog, ebooks, help docs, and design trends are seriously useful and well designed resources that any nonprofit marketing team should check out. . Auto Backups and Updates – your site’s database, files, and data are automatically saved every night and super easy to restore your site if something goes wrong.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. You may feel like you are doing everything yourself, but at some point you will be collaborating with others on documents, and you will need Docs and Sheets. Choose a processor that plays well with your CRM.

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Tools Nonprofit Doc Google 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Partnered with Network for Good, if your nonprofit is already in the NFG database, then you have a profile on HelpAttack! It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org. Donors can pledge as little as $.01

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Fun Resource Audio Stats 277

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Other aspects of this feature include: When the unique address is BCCed onto a personal email message, the database will automatically match that message to the user in the correct committee. It finds the right contact(s) based on the email address used in the To and CC of the message.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Don’t worry about providing legal language or sample docs because your donors already have their own attorney who will take care of all the verbiage and paperwork. Find a way to tag people in your database or make a list somewhere – just find a way to track them so you can be sure to give them a stellar experience.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2007

At first blush, although Kintera officially got out the door first, announcing Connect weeks ago, and delivering the APIs and docs on Friday, their play is a good start, but Convio, announcing Open tomorrow, appears to be ahead in terms of providing real openness. Open has 3 components, APIs, Database Connectors, and Extensions.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

I use Google Docs , Zoho Writer , and Office Web Apps. For years, many nonprofits have preferred web-based CRM databases to managing their own CRMs in-house. For many people, being able to use Google Docs offline would make a huge difference in the viability of Chromebook. Word processing? But what about video and image editing?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 28, 2010

LogMeIn allows me to log into my computer back at the office and control it, opening apps, printing docs, running searches in our database. There are a few things that iPad isn't so great at, including printing stuff (though that's getting better) and accessing any site (like Quickbooks Online) that uses.NET.

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PPT Doc Business PowerPoint 60

NTEN

DECEMBER 28, 2010

LogMeIn allows me to log into my computer back at the office and control it -- opening apps, printing docs, running searches in our database, haunting office-mates. There are a few things iPad isn't so great at (yet), including printing stuff (though that's getting better) and accessing any site (like Quickbooks Online) that uses.NET.

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PPT Doc Business PowerPoint 59

NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

By Steve Backman, President, Database Designs To close out our month-long look at some of the best tools for nonprofits, Steve Backman tells you about some of his favorite day-to-day software. Gliffy has smart-looking templates for flow charts, database diagrams, system, business processes, and so on. I look forward to hearing yours!

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Tools Synchronous Doc gMail 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Use virtual tools to manage campaign internally (Yammer, Google Docs, Listening Dashboards, Private Facebook Groups, etc). Database Manager. Encourage brainstorming. Give staff space and time for creativity and to think. Develop shared language. Cross disciplinary teams. Internet Director. Web Producer. Online Campaigner.

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Campaign Online Chapter Model 97

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2007

I looked over Allan Benamer’s post on the Convio and Kintera initiatives, I looked harder at the Convio Open and Kintera Connect docs, and I also had a chat with some Kintera folk. I have a few comments. Allan is right – the Kintera API is more comprehensive, and provides for more flexibility than the Convio API.

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Open Platform Kintera API 100

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

At Bucknell, our VP was great at reminding the team that the database was very important but also that we didn’t need fancy reports and bells and whistles to engage donors. Set up regular audits of training docs and business processes. That’s very, very true with training & learning on a new system. . VP set the tone.

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Learning Strategy Training Train 45

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 11, 2008

It still requires the hardware and operating systems, and databases that more traditional applications that are inside your network require, but, generally, you hand off that responsibility to the folks that host your application, and access the application through the internet.

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Forum One

MAY 5, 2010

A volunteer opportunity database is needed to connect service organizations with volunteers who have web and technical skills. Service providers should conduct training on free tools, such as Google Docs, that are more widely available for those on tight budgets.

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Unconference Digital Government Doc 44

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

And yeah after reading the docs, I agree, it’s bad. Speaking of the responses of the old guard, eTapestry, which was bought by Blackbaud last year, is opening up it’s API this week. Allan, in his inimitable way, points out how bad the API is. So is it good news, when companies open APIs that don’t make it easy to really use?

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API Open Source Kintera Benchmark 100

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Chances are you probably already do this with Yahoo Mail or Google Docs or Flickr or Salesforce or Twitter or Facebook. There was one database of projects, one set of guidelines for project management and shared progress-tracking system across boundaries, time zones, and domains of expertise. CrisisCamps is not a rogue example.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Chances are you probably already do this with Yahoo Mail or Google Docs or Flickr or Salesforce or Twitter or Facebook. There was one database of projects, one set of guidelines for project management and shared progress-tracking system across boundaries, time zones, and domains of expertise. CrisisCamps is not a rogue example.

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Social South America Disaster Mobile 61

Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

How you can use it: While Google Sheets is a useful database tool, it doesn’t have CRM or donor management software features. What it does: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet— Google Workspace is a collection of Google productivity tools that help your team collaborate efficiently. Google Workspace.

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Software Free Paypal Google 52

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

The cloud refers to a number of different technical components -- from applications to databases to server virtualization to web services. This enables free services (Google Docs) and cloud vendors can offer product donations as part of their corporate citizenship programs (NetSuite.org). Lower Costs. Reliance on third party(ies).

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Charity Hype API Iowa 82

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

The cloud refers to a number of different technical components -- from applications to databases to server virtualization to web services. This enables free services (Google Docs) and cloud vendors can offer product donations as part of their corporate citizenship programs (NetSuite.org). Lower Costs. Reliance on third party(ies).

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Charity Hype API Iowa 76

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Learn more “This is a lot of money we were dealing with and you can’t use Google Docs for everything. A nonprofit CRM is also known as a nonprofit database or donor management system. Get the most out of your software investment and make an even deeper impact when you connect with a dedicated expert to analyze your current practices.

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Fundraising Case Study Track Analytics 52

NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Even simple tools like Google Docs means your organization can report real time data, online, anytime. More databases now have protocols and mechanisms that allow you to pull your data out and publish it online, so your site can always have your most current information, no updating required. You can do it, too!

API 36

API Remix Map Law 36

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2007

And if you have a Gmail account, it’s the same username/password that you’d be using for Analytics, Google Docs, Adsense, etc. Given the widespread problem with phishing schemes, it’s disturbing that web apps are training users that it’s OK to give a new site your email username/password.

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Web Experiment gMail Open Source 113

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

Forms sent go to email, or a separate database, and someone manually enters that data into the CRM. Another purpose is for membership lists, or group lists, or perhaps live tracking of donations from a specific campaign. There are four strategies that can be used for this integration: Manual. The old fashioned form of integration.

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Integration API Drupal Open Source 100

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

You can watch all kinds of videos, see what we’re all about, especially if maybe you’re shopping for a new database here in the near future. I’ve actually worked with some clients who have said, “Well, when we get our magical database, don’t say it. Everybody needs a database. So system does X.

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Technology Video Nonprofit System 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Partnered with Network for Good, if your nonprofit is already in the NFG database, then you have a profile on HelpAttack! It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org. Donors can pledge as little as $.01

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Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 267

NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

Debra Askanase leads up the Boston Tech Club as part of a a loose affiliation of co-organizers who represent programmers, database developers, salesforce/software apps for nonprofits, IT staff, and social media consultants. Tech Clubs are driven by local leaders who step up to organize and plan group events with the support of NTEN.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

While we used to use change management strategies to help soothe the fears of those who would reject the new database, now we need something slightly more radical: entirely new organizations. These days, technology has forced its way into every single aspect of our organizations. Staff don't leave their desks for lunch anymore.

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Technology Doc Structure Problem 80

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You can even do grant tracking in the database, which is germane to this presentation. Maybe you use a structured process and a grants database. I’m glad to see that more than half of you are using a structured process and a grants database. You’ll then ideally use a database to search these terms.

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Grant Lesson Tips Video 77

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

But if you never heard of Bloomerang besides the webinars, we are also a provider of donor database software. That’s what we are, Bloomerang’s a donor database. This is Giving Docs, which the ACLU is using to let people just come on here and click and leave their legacy in very simple steps.

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Giving Video Gift Donor 131

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

MARCH 20, 2005

Our current assessment is that this remains a valid lesson - which is why in the next service pack, we are responding to users requests to output reports in a more widely accessible file format by adopting not DOC or XLS as some people were urging - but PDF files. Pocketing Checks We were so naive back then.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Partnered with Network for Good, if your nonprofit is already in the NFG database, then you have a profile on HelpAttack! It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org. Donors can pledge as little as $.01

Fun 268

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 268