Duplicate records in databases are the cause of many nightmares for DBAs. They are often referred to in the bizarrely medical context as “poor database hygiene” to highlight the dysfunction. Just like most major health crises in people; prevention is key and this is...
It may seem obvious, but data maintenance is such a crucial aspect of successful fundraising for so many reasons. Assuming that you HAVE already bought into that concept, I’d like to take this opportunity to share with you three of my top keys for maintaining your...
If you present regularly to groups (large or small), you’ll probably agree that anytime is a good time for a quick refresh on making sure that we are communicating effectively. While people retain information in different ways, there are some consistent things...
How often have you found that you are working on a data file in preparation for importing into The Raiser’s Edge and realize that there is data in two separate columns that needs to be combined into the same column? It can be costly to modify the source system...
If you are a development professional, it’s very likely you will be responsible for solicitation at some point – from the annual giving department to the executive level leadership, solicitations will be a part of your role in some capacity. In Annual Giving, you...
