5 Things That Drive You Crazy About Your Donor Database (and the Solution to Ease Your Pain)
July 28, 2010|By Tom Thornton
You tense at the mere thought of searching your donor database for a small detail. You long to access your database from outside your office. You frequently cry, “There’s got to be an easier way to do this!”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. From inefficiencies and crazy limitations to lack of flexibility — every day, donor databases drive nonprofit professionals mad.
At this online session, you’ll find out how new constituent relationship management (CRM) tools like Convio Common Ground™ not only relieve the top complaints about donor databases, but they also take your fundraising, marketing, and mission management to an entirely new level.
Webcast Dates:
August 24, 2010, 12pm—1pm ET (Free)
Visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/333189689 to register.
Tom Thornton
Chief Operating Officer, JMT Consulting
Tom brings over 15 years of experience with software solutions for not-for-profit and public sector organizations as part of Micro Information Products, Sage and nFocus Software. Tom’s extensive industry and operational experience allow him to guide the overall execution of all aspects of JMT’s business including Marketing, Sales, Delivery and Support.
In addition to his experience in professional services, sales, and business development with software solutions, Tom was Director of Product Management for Sage Software, where he was responsible for new product development for all of their nonprofit accounting and fundraising solutions. Under Thornton’s leadership, Sage MIP Fund Accounting received three consecutive Campbell Awards recognizing MIP’s extremely high user satisfaction.
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