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 "We wanted to invest in our mission, not expensive computer programs or tech staff. Thanks to The Databank, now we can focus on helping our students succeed."
~ Carlos Mariani-Rosa, Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
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Success Stories
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health Gains More Advocates with The Databank - Like many nonprofits, the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) wanted to consolidate their scattered records of members and donors. As an adolescent sexual health advocacy group with an organizational annual budget of under a million dollars, they needed a system that would maximize their technology budget, minimize their workload, and produce positive results.
HIRE Minnesota and supporters help get Energy Programs bill passed - Low-income communities and the environment are getting a big boost in Minnesota - The Energy Programs bill, recently signed by Governor Tim Pawlenty, will provide $2.5 million dollars for green jobs training for low-income people, combined with strict reporting guidelines to keep the community up to date on the progress of this initiative.
NY League of Conservation Voters campaigns for candidate with help from their Databank
The New York League of Conservation Voters had a mission: to ensure Brian Foley got elected to the 3rd State Senate District on Long Island. Foley's strong pro-environment credentials made him an attractive choice for the non-partisan, policy making, and political action organization.
Conservation Alabama Grows its Organization with Help from thedatabank
Utilizing good technology can make a world of difference to a nonprofit's success. Just ask Adam Snyder, Executive Director of Conservation Alabama. When Adam became Executive Director in 2007, Conservation Alabama had a membership of less than 20 people and a budget of less than $50,000 per year.
History in the Making: Wellstone Action's Mental Health Parity Success
On March 5th, 2008, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 268 to 148. This Databank Success tells the story of how the members of Wellstone Action helped to move this bill forward.
Science Debate 2008 Initiative Sees Groundswell of Support through Online Signup
What do Bill Nye the Science Guy, Arne Carlson, David Politzer, and over 12,000 other scientists and science buffs have in common? They have all signed on to Science Debate 2008. This grassroots initiative, spearheaded by a growing number of scientists and other concerned citizens, is quickly picking up momentum in the online world.
Washington Conservation Voters Finds Creative Way to Engage Future Voters
Roses are red, violets are blue, why is the environment important to you? This is the question that Washington Conservation Voters asked children ages 6-12 for their Earth Day Poetry Contest.
The Databank Helps Georgia Environmental Action Network Protect Jekyll Island and Secure Land Conservation Funding
Georgia Environmental Action Network is thanking its supporters for their powerful actions, which lead to two recent successes. First was the unanimous passing of a version of HB 214 that includes historic and important protections for the south end of Jekyll Island . The second was securing funding, including $42.5 million for land conservation and $19 million for the "Go Fish Georgia" program.
Housing Action Illinois Stands up to Predatory Lending with Help from The Databank
It's no secret that predatory lending has become a huge problem in this country. Housing Action Illinois, client of thedatabank, would like to see it eliminated and they have just gotten one step closer.
Virginia Organizing Project Improves Grassroots Fundraising Effectiveness with Tools from thedatabank
Virginia Organizing Project recently shared with us how their Databank has helped their organization be more successful. | |