DonorPro Informational Series


Part 3: Database Integrity and Database Security
January 2010

The integrity and security of your database is absolutely essential. Security means keeping your data safe. Integrity means keeping your data accurate, consistent and valid. This article will explore database integrity and security so that you will be armed with enough information to effectively protect your data.

 

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Part 2: Data Analysis and Query Logic
November 2009

As a nonprofit, the generosity of your constituents is the lifeblood of your organization. On the technical side though, your database is the crux of your organization. Your database contains (or should contain) all of the information you need on a day to day basis. The information within your database allows for the ability to send out newsletters, invitations, thank you letters, run reports for the board and accountants, and even simply find a person’s phone number. Getting the needed data into your database is the first important step. Being able to get it out, analyze it and put it to good use is the next step.

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Part 1: Every Nonprofit Needs a Database
September 2009

Appeal letters. Thank you letters. Mailing labels. Reports for the board. Event registration. Gift tracking. The list of items that a nonprofit has to generate in order to operate efficiently can go on and on. There are not enough hours in the day to complete all these tasks by hand. With a solid database, nonprofits can be more effective in their missions. If you have ever used any type of database or data tracking system or if you are using one and wish that you had more information to decide if what you are using is right for your organization, please read on. This article can help you get started on the path to choosing the most cost-effective database for your organization.

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