July 14, 2014
Top 10 Excel tips for nonprofitsHere are my go-to Excel techniques that, time and again, make my work easier, more efficient, and sometimes even fun! These tips are not exclusively for nonprofits, by any means; they are used in business all the time too. I've included links to help resources…
Read ArticleFebruary 18, 2014
4 tips for keeping your donor database healthyIn the same way our bodies do, keeping a database healthy requires consistent work. This post gives you some practical methods for achieving database health, or what is sometimes referred to as reachability, a focus on answering the questions, "can you contact everyone in your database to…
Read ArticleJanuary 15, 2014
Does your organization suffer from data rot?It’s no surprise that you will have better fundraising success the more you’re able to reach your intended audience. In fact, the data append company Updentity has seen up to 900% increases in year-over-year donations from improved contact information and better utilization of staff time.…
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Is now the time to invest in a new donor management software?In nonprofit development offices, hardworking staff are engaged in a variety of activities to advance their organization’s mission. From preparing and sending thoughtful communications to supporters, ensuring timely thank you’s to donors are being sent, managing volunteers, and coordinating a variety of events, little time…
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