Building an Online Database

Donor-data management is the bane of nonprofit existence for many of us. How on earth are we supposed to keep up with endless amounts of data clean-up -- much less data entry -- on top of our busy, multi-faceted positions that keep us moving in five different directions at once?

But this tedious work is essential in tracking the many relationships we juggle as development professionals. Good database management can bolster the effectiveness of our program, development and outreach teams, while bad database management can result in slower attainment of organizational goals and general frustration among staff members. In our high-speed, donor-satisfaction-oriented business climate, all nonprofits must view data management as an essential aspect of their work and future.