TechSoup Articles: Databases

Collecting and Reporting on Data

TechSoup — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:11:19 -0500

Learn how your nonprofit can be more data-driven in your operations

A Few Good Association Management Tools

TechSoup — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:48:55 -0500

Tools to track, manage, and serve your your nonprofit’s members

Do You Need a New Donor Management System?

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500

Maybe you’ve had doubts about your current donor management system, but are reluctant to change. This workbook will walk you through the process of assessing your needs, comparing them to what you have, and determining the benefits — and the costs— of moving.

Do You Need a New Donor Management System?

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:31:42 -0500

How do you know if you should switch, or stick with the donor management system that you have?

A Nonprofit's Introduction to FileMaker Pro

TechSoup — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:13:10 -0600

Learn about database management systems - including FileMaker Pro and how your organization can get it.

A Nonprofit’s Introduction to FileMaker Pro

TechSoup — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Learn about database management systems - including FileMaker Pro and how your organization can get it.

Data Warehousing For Nonprofits

TechSoup — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0500

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 14:00:00 -0500

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

Donor-Management Software Comparison

TechSoup — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:00:00 -0500

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 14:00:00 -0600

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

How to Plan for a Data Move

TechSoup — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0600

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 14:00:00 -0500

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 14:00:00 -0500

Nonprofit technology experts share their recommendations for affordable constituent databases.

Ten Common Mistakes in Selecting Donor Databases

TechSoup — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:00:00 -0600

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

Donor Databases: Three Nonprofits Tell Their Stories

TechSoup — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:00:00 -0500

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 14:00:00 -0600

Idealware asks eight nonprofit technology professionals to recommend membership databases.

Client Management and Outcomes Tracking Databases

TechSoup — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 14:00:00 -0500

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

Database Death: What Lies Beneath the Surface

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Apr 2002 14:00:00 -0500

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

Tips on Database Design and Use

TechSoup — Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:00:00 -0500

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