TechSoup Articles: Databases

Data Warehousing For Nonprofits

TechSoup — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Data warehousing is certainly not a solution for every organization. It’s not likely to be a great option for tiny organizations or those without any IT support structure. Is a data warehouse right for your organization?

Choosing a Low-Cost Donor Management System

TechSoup — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

New guide from Idealware and NTEN compares 33 systems costing less than $4250.

Donor-Management Software Comparison

TechSoup — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

This donor-management product comparison chart will help you evaluate software based on your needs.

A Few Good Association Management Tools

TechSoup — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Tools to track, manage, and serve your members effectively.

How to Plan for a Data Move

TechSoup — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800

We'll show you what data conversion entails, how to prepare for a data move, and weigh the pros and cons of various data-migration techniques.

Tracking Constituents in Small and Mid-Sized Organizations

TechSoup — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Best practices for selecting and managing a constituent database at smaller NPOs.

A Few Good Tools: Low-Cost Constituent Databases

TechSoup — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Nonprofit technology experts share their recommendations for affordable constituent databases.

Ten Common Mistakes in Selecting Donor Databases

TechSoup — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800

How to choose a donor database that will support successful fundraising.

Donor Databases: Three Nonprofits Tell Their Stories

TechSoup — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Real-world accounts of how different nonprofits have successfully set up donor databases.

A Few Good Databases for Membership Organizations

TechSoup — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Idealware asks eight nonprofit technology professionals to recommend membership databases.

Client Management and Outcomes Tracking Databases

TechSoup — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 12:00:00 -0700

Client management and outcomes-tracking databases can help your nonprofit be more effective.

Sample Functionality Scorecard

TechSoup — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:00:00 -0700

This functional requirements spreadsheet will help you compare software based on your needs.

Usability and Maintainability

TechSoup — Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Learn how to avoid common database implementation mistakes.

Should Nonprofit Agencies Build or Buy a Database?

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Apr 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Should you build or buy your database? We’ll help you decide how to best manage your information.

Database Death: What Lies Beneath the Surface

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Apr 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Rethink database planning, management, and training with this guide to organizational strategies.

Tips on Database Design and Use

TechSoup — Fri, 22 Sep 2000 12:00:00 -0700

Here are some tips to facilitate proper database design and use.