Choosing a Low-Cost Constituent Database

Presented by Eric Leland

There are a number of solid and affordable options to track your volunteers, donors, partners, and other constituents. What should a small organization look for? What tools are available? How should you choose? We'll walk through everything you need to know to pick the right database for your organization, and consider the pros and cons of commonly used databases such as GiftWorks, eTapestry, DonorPerfect Online, Salesforce, z2 by Neon, and Democracy In Action.

We'll cover:

• About data management
• Planning for a database

• Pros, cons, and a look inside of:

  • Giftworks
  • eTapestry
  • Donor Perfect Online
  • Salsa by Democracy inAction
  • Organizers Database
  • Z2 Neon
  • Salesforce
  • CiviCRM

About Eric Leland
Eric Leland has spent the last 13 years working with progressive organizations tackling online and offline technology challenges both on staff and as a consultant. As a consultant with Leland Design and a founding partner of FivePaths, Eric focuses on strategic technology planning, website and database planning and development for small businesses, progressive health and human services organizations, human rights and advocacy groups. Eric served as the Director of TechCommons at TechSoup.org, one of the nation's most comprehensive nonprofit technology assistance organizations. Eric managed nine technology activists seeking solutions to systemic nonprofit technology issues, leveraging the latest online tools to engage nonprofits and solution providers to contribute to lasting solutions.

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