Looking Back Looking Forward
In this video, thedatabank's CEO, Chris Hanson shares his thoughts on the accomplishments of 2009, and reveals product development plans for 2010.

Databank Client Recognized for Effective Partnership
At the annual TakeAction Minnesota award banquet last month, Land Stewardship Project was honored for their unlikely partnership with Centro Campesino. Congratulations to LSP on this well-deserved recognition.

Complementary Service Provider Orientation offered December 2
Three new consultants joined our network:

No Such Thing As Free Lunch? Oh Yes! User Luncheon in Washington, DC Last Week
Last Friday Databank users in the DC area joined us for lunch and an update on our company and products. Many thanks to the lovely ladies at Rights Working Group for hosting! If you would like to host a Databank user gathering in your city, contact Karen.

2009 Webinar Series a Success
Our 2009 webinar series has come to an end, but we're already thinking about educational opportunities for next year! We had a great turnout and received rave reviews from many attendees. According to Kristina Lutes of Kids Share Workshops:

"As a first time webinar guest I was pleasantly surprised! I thought it was very informative and friendly, all in the comfort of my home! Thank you for a wonderful first time webinar experience!"

Email Messaging webinar inspires clients to engage supporters
Last month, presenter Eric Rardin shared a tip for engaging your supporters during quiet periods: quiz them on subjects related to your cause. Two Databank clients gave it a shot using PowerMail. Minnesota Organization on Pregnancy, Prevention, and Parenting sent their supporters a quiz titled "Do YOU know the facts?" Says Charissa Osborn, Operations Associate, "One of our staff members was on the webinar and thought it was a fabulous idea!" Charissa also reported the message had a 20% open rate and a few people even forwarded it to a friend.Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters sent a message to their members quizzing them on their DNR Secretary "smarts." Says Anne Sayers, Program Director, "We got lots of feedback that people really enjoyed the quiz. Best of all, we succeeded in engaging our supporters during a low-action week." Watch this recording for more ideas on using our eMarketing Software Module to cultivate
relationships through email.

Complementary Service Provider Orientation and Breakfast
Consultants, web designers, and other nonprofit service providers, join us for a one hour orientation and breakfast at our Minneapolis office on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 am. Learn more about thedatabank's relationship management software and the benefits of becoming a
partner. Learn more.

thedatabank Exhibiting at MCN Annual Conference 11/5-11/6
If you'll be at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference in St. Paul on November 5th and 6th, stop by thedatabank's booth (#41) and say hello! This is a great opportunity to meet our sales reps in person and tell us how much you love thedatabank (and get a prize of course!) or sign up for a demonstration

Databank Basic Training now Available on the Web
You can now watch Databank Basic Training in it's entirety on our Youtube page. Please note there are 4 ten minute videos that cover all of the basic functions of your Databank. While we still encourage you to attend the live trainings, these videos can be played on demand and are helpful when you need instant training. Click here to watch part 1.

thedatabank's Fall 2009 Webinar Series
This September and October, thedatabank is hosting a series of five FREE webinars that bring together some of the leading nonprofit industry experts to share their knowledge and help make your organization more successful. Topics will include Fundraising, Advocacy, Email Marketing, and more. Learn more. 

New Support System
To help us better manage support requests from our growing number of clients, thedatabank is adopting a new technical support system effective August 17, 2009. Submitting a request will still work the same way: simply click Support under your Help menu, and fill out the form.  This creates a support ticket for us, and gives us some important information that helps diagnose problems.The first time you create a Support Request, you'll receive a Welcome Email, asking you to set up a password so you can log in at http://support.thedatabank.com to see your requests. Read More

Join us for Breakfast at our Office
thedatabank invites nonprofit consultants and other complementary service providers to join us for breakfast at our office on August 27th.Breakfast will include pastries and coffee, along with a brief presentation by thedatabank's CEO and Business Development Director where you will learn about recent updates at thedatabank and how we can assist your clients with their technology needs. Feel free to bring a friend!  Click here to register for this free event.

thedatabank Launches New Website!
thedatabank is excited to annouce the launch of our brand new website. In addition to updated, feature-rich product information pages, the site contains a new section especially for current clients. From the "For Clients" page, clients can log in to their Databank, see recent product upgrades, video tutorials, and other helpful resources. thedatabank's CEO, Chris Hanson says, “We are thrilled to launch our new website. Our hope is that the site makes it easy for organizations to find out how thedatabank might help them succeed and be a useful resource for our clients. Special thanks to our friends at Webaloo for their design work and to our Marketing Coordinator, Melissa Imboden, who made it all happen. If you have any questions or comments about the new site please let us know.”

Looking for more information on our Social Networking webinar?
thedatabank sponsored a Nonprofit Social Networking webinar on April 30th. It was presented by Tom Lehman of Lehman Associates. You can find a recording of the webinar presention here. If you would like more information on thedatabank's Data Services, including social network appends, click here.

Progressive Technology Project: Mail Merge Online Training 5/21
Progressive Technology Project, a complementary service provider of thedatabank, is holding a Mail Merge training webinar on May 21, 2009. Mail merge is a great skill to know in order to get the most out of your Databank. Register for this training

Free Webinar - April 30, 2009: Is social networking a good match for your organization?
Wondering if your nonprofit should launch into the social networking world? thedatabank is sponsoring a webinar that will help you make that decision. Industry expert Tom Lehman, of Lehman Associates, will use the Social Network Readiness Assessment framework to highlight the five key areas of assessment: Market, Organization Readiness, Competition, Goals Alignment, and Technology.

Time for a Tune-up of your Databank?
Arrange a tune-up consultation with us to get the most out of your Databank investment. We'll go over your Databank together and review customization and configuration options. We will follow up with written recommendations to help you use your Databank more efficiently and effectively. Learn more.

New Online Tutorial Added: Creating a Contribution Roster in your Databank
There is a new tutorial on our YouTube page called Creating a Contribution Roster in your Databank. This tutorial shows you how to view the contribution roster right on your screen or download it as a text file and open it in Excel. You can watch any of our other helpful online tutorials by clicking here. 

New Online Tutorial Added: Creating and Editing Relationships in your Databank
We have just added a new tutorial to our YouTube page called Creating and Editing Relationships in your Databank. This tutorial can be played on demand and was designed to supplement our live trainings. You can watch any of our other helpful online tutorials by clicking here.

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