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Resources
Below you will find a list of articles, tips and tricks, and other resources to help you get the most out of your Databank. A link to these resources can also be found inside your Databank under the Help menu.
Keeping Volunteers Invested over Time - Dana Montgomery of Grassroots Solutions shares her thoughts and advice for keeping volunteers engaged for the long run, rather than only concentrating on mobilizing them.
The Databank and Website Integration (iFrames) - This document is for organizations redesigning their website or just wanting to learn more about The Databank and website integration.
2010 Databank User Conference Slides - Our 2010 Databank User Conference featured educational breakout sessions on data clean-up, engaging your activists and donors, revamping your email newsletter and more.
Bring Your Databases Together to Open up Communication Opportunities - Jonathan Poisner of Poisner Strategic Consulting shares the benefits of a consolidated database, including examples of communication opportunities that can be made possible with an all in one CRM.
Database Segmentation Creates Relationships, Communities - Sue Browning of Copybook Consulting shares some insight on using database segmentation to get the most out of your fundraising efforts. Learn how to raise more money by gaining a better understanding of different groups and targeting them accordingly.
Strengthen Donor Relations Through Targeted Communications - This article from Fundraising Success Magazine gives advice on tailoring your fundraising appeals to different donor groups.
Four Ways to Raise More Money with Your Newsletter - Connie Stofko of Fundraising Assets shares tips for raising more money for your organization through your paper or e-newsletter.
Webinars sponsored by thedatabank - In 2009, thedatabank sponsored 6 webinars that brought together leading industry experts to share their knowledge on topics ranging from social networking to fundraising to advocacy to email marketing. You can watch the recording of each webinar as well as view the slides and download materials related to the session.
Databank Admin Best Practices - This is a special resource for Databank Administrators that outlines best practices for data entry, staff turnover, user management, etc.
Linking Records in Access - This resource talks about linking records in access after downloading them from your Databank.
Why Successful Organizations Offer ACH - Casey O'Keefe, VP of Marketing and New Product Development at Vanco Services, a Complementary Service Provider of thedatabank, shares his expertise on changing payment preferences and how they relate to increasing donations.
Facebook and RSS Feeds - Does your organization have a Facebook "page"? Do you use our Meetings and Events or Advocacy Software Modules? If so, you can put an RSS feed of your upcoming events or action alerts right on your Facebook page. Click here for directions. See an example using thedatabank's Facebook page.
Online Directory - See our online directory of registered Complementary Service Providers. Includes area(s) of expertise and contact information. Consultants, web designers, and other nonprofit service providers can sign up on our web
site.
Sample Thank You Letter
- Open this file and save it on your computer.
- Use Word's mail merge wizard to help you set up a merge. Pick this document as your starting document.
- When you get to the Select Recipients step, choose a file you have exported from your Databank.
- Replace the merge fields in this sample letter with matching merge fields from the data file.
- View our tutorial for step by step instructions using Microsoft Word 2003.
Online Tutorials - Here you can watch short instructional videos we have created to help you get the most out of your Databank. We frequently add new tutorials, so be sure to check back. These tutorials can be played on demand and were designed to supplement our live trainings.
Green Solutions' Revive Program - In a time of ever increasing challenges comes a breath of fresh air - Green Solutions North America (US), Inc. Green Solutions exists to do the right thing, and through its Revive Program connects those who have with those who have not by redirecting no longer needed corporate assets into the hands of charitable organizations in need.
Mobile Active is a nonprofit that focuses on the use of mobile phones in civil society. Their web site features a blog, directory, case studies and strategy guides, among other great resources for folks who want to delve into the exciting world of mobile engagement.
Recurring Gifts, Sustaining Gifts, Monthly Gifts - This article, written by M+R Strategic Services and published on Guidestar, provides some benchmarks for recurring gift programs.
Text Messaging (SMS) The Next Big Thing - This is a presentation given by thedatabank's CEO Chris Hanson at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Tech Conference on October 5, 2007.
Technology for Collaborative Civic Engagement Campaigns - This is a presentation given by thedatabank's CEO Chris Hanson at the Nonprofits and Technology Conference on April 19, 2005.
Ten PowerMail Templates Free (for clients of thedatabank) - Make your e-news more compelling, by using a carefully designed, customizable email template in PowerMail. We have 10 new templates for users of thedatabank's eMarketing Software Module. All were created from scratch, within PowerMail, by a non-technical person. Just send a support request (from inside your Databank) indicating which ones you want.
Advocacy Software Module Summary Report - A new Advocacy Software Module report gives users a summary of activity for any calendar year. It includes many of the items that can be seen in the Results page for individual alerts: actions taken, open and bounce rates for the activist messages, new signups, etc.
Data Entry Standardization - Standardizing your data means more accurate query results, better success rates for mailing, and less guesswork for staff and volunteers.
The Virtual Activist online self-guided training course - NetAction's self-guided training course is a comprehensive guide to internet outreach and advocacy. In this virtual classroom, you'll learn how to use email and the Web as an effective, inexpensive, and efficient tool for organizing, outreach, and advocacy.
Text PowerMail Tip Sheet - This tip sheet will help you better understand the importance of the text version of your PowerMails.
Get Your Message Across - Use this tip sheet to find out how anti-spam devices work, and learn some strategies to avoid filters when sending legitimate emails to your supporters.
Send an action alert in 6 easy steps - Keep this on your desk or bulletin board for quick reference. Of course, complete Advocacy Software Module instructions are always available in the built-in, online user guide. | |