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ROI for a donor database

Robert Weiner

Here's how I responded: I’ve yet to see a published report that provided a convincing general argument that [insert any nonprofit name here] will raise more money by using [insert database name here]. Time spent manually entering or importing or synchronizing or deduping data that could be collected through integrated systems.

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Crazy for the Tools

NTEN

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. Collaborative Files I couldn't get through my day without Dropbox , which I have blogged about before. Here are my categories and choices.

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The Future of Supporter Data (Or, Is Your Data at a Middle School Dance?)

NTEN

When PID is kept in different buckets, it’s harder to manage and create customized communication -- like when mailing addresses and emails are kept in separate systems, due to legacy databases or department requests. . If funding doesn’t help incentivize this change, our sector will remain in a slow dance toward synchronization. .

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Fundraising Apps: 25+ Tools To Help Your Org Raise More

Bloomerang

Bloomerang — Best Fundraising App You know and trust Bloomerang for your nonprofit’s donor database (who wouldn’t?), Be ready to add new supporters to your donor database at any given time with a Quick Add feature in the main navigation of the app. Bank synchronization. Add constituents and timeline items. Compliant reporting.

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The search for good web conferencing

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

in fact, cutting and pasting from their website they offer: * Two-way audio * Interactive whiteboard * Direct messaging * Application sharing * File transfer * Synchronized web tour * Live webcam * Breakout rooms The only problem I encountered is that video transmission is only supported for Windows and Mac – not Linux/Unix.

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