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. Who manages the database? Authorization.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Tricia Marsherall is the Founder & President of Marsherall Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit donor database management & operations support and virtual & traditional fundraising events. This makes it difficult to know where to start when you’d like to turn your database nightmare into a pleasant dream.

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DonorPerfect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

When your database is prepped and ready for the busiest fundraising season of the year, you’ll be able to spend your time creating dynamite appeals and effective stewardship touches instead of worrying about whether you have the right addresses for your donors. At DonorPerfect, we believe that luck comes to the well-prepared.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

I'm working on an article with the title, "Maybe It's Not Your Database, It's You." The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Here are my thoughts so far. What am I missing?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

Modern technology streamlines work processes, allowing employees to take on new projects and grow their skill sets. . When you adopt innovative technology at your association, you have the power to increase worker engagement, productivity, and collaboration. How to find the right technology for your association.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. The trainer needs to understand the database, present technical concepts clearly and without jargon, teach at the students' level, and be incredibly patient. Train end users on a sample database, not production data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. If you’re just looking for simple newsletter sends and database management, you might need one thing.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

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]. An inability to hire staff who know how to use or support the database in question. Stewarding current donors. Time-management.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 25, 2010

I get a lot of emails like the following from small nonprofits: We desperately need to get a new donor database and most of them are totally unaffordable!! Looking at the Idealware Low Cost Database report , I find that there are so many considerations that it is quite complicated to make a choice. Then you need to check references.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Juggling all of these tasks is where nonprofit database software comes in. Nonprofit database software solutions serve as your nonprofit’s hub of information and documentation, allowing your nonprofit to make data-driven decisions to improve operations while staying organized. . It can help make data-driven decisions.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 24, 2023

From prospect research to volunteer management to mobile bidding for an auction event , technology can streamline and completely automate many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Speeding up your team’s workflow is just one of the benefits technology and automation can bring nonprofits. Maintain improved data hygiene.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Mission Possible: How Technology and Automation Propel Nonprofits We know that running a small nonprofit can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the technical and financial aspects of your organization. That’s the power of automation.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

Data analytics and technology are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. With each new advancement, trends in healthcare technology promise to improve standard care coordination and data management for increased patient satisfaction. With this in mind, let’s begin.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I'm planning a new workshop on selecting donor databases, focusing on the question, "Why is this so friggin' complicated?" You want the technology to be forward-looking but also want to avoid shiny object syndrome. It needs to be easy to get reports from the database, but it also needs to support complex selection criteria.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

What about all this new technology that we should have mastered by now? Isn’t all this technology and data helping? Q2: How many different types of technology systems are you using to execute the campaign? Q3: When was the last time you cleaned your donor database(s)? The back story. 11% – easier.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

For most modern businesses, technology is the engine of transformative change, driving companies toward profit. The savviest companies must learn to understand and embrace the nuances at the intersection between technology and human values as a fundamental building block of their digital transformation. Read it here.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I've been enjoying the discussion in the Chronicle of Philanthropy's LinkedIn group in response to the question, " What's a good, affordable donor database program for a small non profit? " (you'll probably need to join the group to read the responses).

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 28, 2022

When COVID hit, every nonprofit turned to auction technology to keep fundraising. Technology remains the cornerstone of modern fundraising. Build your donor database from online registrations. The post 4 Key Fundraising Technologies to Know for 2022 appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 14, 2022

New and developing nonprofit technology is constantly paving the way for improved fundraising and overall donor experiences. Equipping your organization with matching gift-specific technology and making the most of your existing tech tools can go a long way. Provide donors with access to an employer database. Match ratios.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 6, 2023

Technologies like AI have dramatically altered the way nonprofit professionals at tech-savvy organizations work, and they have the potential to become a staple in the fundraising process. While AI and other modern nonprofit technologies have great potential, their effectiveness relies on the guidance of knowledgeable professionals.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

Meet with your membership database and marketing team to map the member join process and map the journey. A decision could be: Delete all but the last three years of news, or delete all but the last two years of annual meeting information (except session handouts, which will live in a separate database). Where are the friction points?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Gartner , a tech analyst firm, created a list of trending technology resources nonprofits and organizations are taking advantage of to make a greater impact using more robust resources, at a lower cost than traditional IT. Image courtesy of Wisepreneur.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Data Axle announced the addition of more than 100 million audience indicators to its donor database cooperatives, Apogee and DonorBase. Data Axle Nonprofit is launching a comprehensive suite of derived indicators to identify new and expanded donor behaviors, affinities, and gifting potential.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In the age of the internet, nonprofit success goes hand-in-hand with technology. Whether you’re building a smash website, updating your online member database or shining on social media, you’re going to want some tools to help you out.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But do you struggle with technology to put those strategies into action? Don't fight with your database or resort to a spreadsheet. You have amazing strategies to fundraise for your mission. Join Raise HECK and Bonterra to learn how to fundraise smarter, not harder! Wednesday, March 15 @ 1pm EST.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. DATABASICS. Recommendation ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Start With Technology. The right technology tools are key to easy planning and successful execution of a golf fundraiser. As soon as you have a date set with the golf facility, send a quick email to your contact database as well as individual emails to major donors and supporters to get it on their calendars and into their budgets.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2023

OpenGiving helps organizations find new donors outside their existing database, leveraging the IRS filings of nonprofits, grant-giving foundations, and the individuals associated with them. announced the launch of "OpenGiving," an AI-powered search engine that changes donor discovery for nonprofits.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A data warehouse is a structured database that supports reporting, segmenting, and analytics needs. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: Getting the Most from Technology With Salesforce Digital 360. The post The Role of Data Warehouses in Nonprofit Technology Strategies appeared first on Cloud for Good. The Role of a Data Warehouse.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

It has continued to gain traction with the growth of bitcoin’s blockchain technologies, expanding NFT markets, venture capital investments, and ongoing calls to reign in the power of big tech. While Web3 and the Metaverse may seem overwhelming at first, the reality is that your nonprofit may be using parts of these technologies already.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2019

I keep coming back to a decade old quote from Clay Shirky, “When the technology becomes boring, it becomes socially interesting.” We need to get to that point of more adoption. I spoke about how the technology is evolving and future implications. Like any technology, there is both the benefits and the dark side.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 14, 2014

Technological advancement appears to be an unstoppable force. As a result of these inherent technological advancements, nonprofits are forced to continue to adapt to an ever changing landscape. Cloud technology offers nonprofits a cheap, efficient and secure online database and computing system already.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 13, 2009

The flip side to my list of donor databases would be a list of systems that no longer exist. Compass Technologies. Tags: Donor Databases Fundraising Advancement Services. This probably isn’t as useful a list, but it’s short so here goes: SYSTEM. Campagne Associates. Campaign Manager. CampaignSoft. CompassCRM.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 17, 2013

If you are not familiar with Idealware and N-TEN, they are both well-respected non-profit organizations that focus on helping non-profits enhance their use of technology. They have published numerous reports and whitepapers on technology for nonprofit organizations.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 10, 2013

So you invested in top of the line technology, intending to make your nonprofit more efficient and accessible. What areas of my nonprofit will benefit most from technology? How do you go about implementing that technology to immediately see that change you invested in? The post You’ve Invested In Technology. But now what?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Learn how technology can make the DBA’s job easier. . Did you attend What is a Database Manager ? Find out how to use technology to simplify events… and more. . All the database managers and advancement services ROCKSTARS across the country see you. The simplest way possible. I want to make things EASIER ! .

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