Donor management database

[Cara Pavelko]

Hi All,

I am wondering if anyone can tell me which donor management database you use? We currently use raisers edge but are interested in getting some info on others.

 

Many thanks!

Cara

[Anita Buckmaster]

We use GiftWorks too. It is a decent program, although much less robust than Raiser'sEdge. There are often very good offers on purchase through TechSoup.

[Cara Pavelko]

Thanks Latrina! I will check it out. I appreciate your feedback.

[Cara Pavelko]

Wow, thanks! I will check these out. I appreciate all of the info.

[Lee Cruz]

First place I would check is on TechSoup.org, in addition to greatly discounted softwar for nonprofits they have great articles and discussion boards. Here is a sampling of recent relevant articles:

Do You Need a New Donor Management System?

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.

Mar 15, 2011

A Nonprofit’s Introduction to FileMaker Pro

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

Nov 16, 2010

Data Warehousing For Nonprofits

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?

Oct 12, 2009

Choosing a Low-Cost Donor Management System

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

Aug 11, 2009

Donor-Management Software Comparison

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

May 29, 2009

A Few Good Association Management Tools

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

Nov 25, 2008

How to Plan for a Data Move

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.

Feb 20, 2008

 

Another place I would check is: www.grassroots.org they teamed up with Zowzer and now provide a to provide a free database  software for their clients.

 

The nonprofit and philanthropic good practice Johnson center at Grand Valley State University has these articles for you to consider and more

Charitable contributions database | Direct Link

... This software provides a free, customizable Access database to tracking donations and pledges. Meta Data ... database,donor, financial management, fundraising software, technology ...

• Microsoft Corporation
• Key Terms: database, donor, financial management, fundraising software, technology

Grantscape: Electronic Fundraising Database | Direct Link

... Terms:  database, financial management, fundraising software, technology,  ... Show title (Donor Management) ...

• Aspen Nonprofit F & A Dev. Group (2001 )
• Key Terms: database, financial management, fundraising software, technology, 

Donor Databases: Three Nonprofits Tell Their Stories | Direct Link

This article discusses how a donor database is a critical tool in maintaining donors and producing ... by chronicling three nonprofits’ experiences with a donor database. Meta Data Resource Type:  ...

• Satterfield, Brain  (2006 )
• Key Terms: budget, development management, donor database, financial report, fundraising software, fundraising report, software, usability 

Donor Management Software Has More Than One Use | Direct Link

This article explains some additional uses that donor management software has to offer. It also explains what ... Terms: database, development management, evaluation software, fundraising, software, ...

• Clolery, Paul (2004)
• Key Terms: database, development management, evaluation software, fundraising, software, technology, technology planning, volunteer management

BasicFunder | Direct Link

This free software is a fundraising database which records, tracks and analyzes donor information. Meta Data Resource Type:  ...

• Jellyware Corporation (2005)
• Key Terms: database management, development management, donor management, financial management, fundraising, software, technology

Donation Organizer Pro | Direct Link

This software is a fundraising database which also provides contact management, grants management, volunteer ... development management, financial management, fundraising database, fundraising software, volunteer management ... Show title (DonorManagement, Volunteer Management) ...

• Donation Solution
• Key Terms: development management, financial management, fundraising database, fundraising software, volunteer management

GiftWorks | Direct Link

This software is a fundraising database which provides contact and campaign management as well. It ... development management, donor management, financial management, fundraising, software, technology, ...

• Mission Research (2001)
• Key Terms: development management, donor management, financial management, fundraising, software, technology, volunteer

VisibleResults | Direct Link

... Terms:  database, financial management, fundraising, fundraising software, fund ... Show title (Donor Management, Fund Development) ...

• Sundayta Ltd. (1998)
• Key Terms: database, financial management, fundraising, fundraising software, fund development, technology

CiviCRM | Direct Link

... constituent, constituent relationship management, database, open source, software ... (Advocacy Communications, Client Management Software, Donor Management) ...

• Social Source Foundation (2000)
• Key Terms: advocacy, communication, constituent, constituent relationship management, database, open source, software

Hope this is helpful to you.