Tag: data management
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Charities Cause Fund Development to Fail!
It’s not what an organization does to succeed but rather what it doesn’t do that places it at risk. No charity intentionally follows a formula for failure or works towards mediocrity when it comes to developing funds. How then does failure or mediocrity happen? There have been many articles alluding to problems facing the non-profit […]
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For High Performance Fund Development Staff A Charity Needs a High Performance Environment
You’ve just hired a new fund development manager. On paper, it looks like a good decision. Once they are in place its important to assess their performance. This can be difficult when the elements of their job are not clearly defined. Determining if a new staff member fits into a high performance mould can only […]
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Spring Cleaning: Preparing the Database
Goldfish in a Buddhist Lake To begin any job, you need the right work environment. For this project, cleansing the address information in the database was a focal point that would set the stage for all future work. The Task: There are two levels of cleansing related to donor address records. First, using the […]
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The Perfect Storm
Nothing seems more mundane than discussing a donor database. It is, however, a discussion that more clients are having as they realize the value of quality data in their search for funding. Really, what is the purpose of a donor database? It keeps track of your donors and what they have donated. It provides a […]
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