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March 2010 Newsletter
Nonprofit Neighborhood
Save the Date: Databank User Conference May 7th, 2010
Mark your calendars for the first ever Databank User Conference on May 7th, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. This all day conference will include seminars, trainings, meals, and the chance to meet Databank staff and other Databank users. Register by April 16th and receive the Early Bird discount!
MN Nonprofits: Free Breakfast and Info Session on March 12th, 2010
thedatabank is hosting a free breakfast and information session on our software for prospective clients this Friday, March 12th in St. Paul, MN. Whether you are actively looking for new software or just keeping your options open, we hope you'll join us to learn why The Databank is the best value in nonprofit software. Click here for more information and to sign up. Or forward the information to a friend or colleague.
Product Upgrade
Databank Interface Changes to be Launched March 14th
On March 14th, 2010 we will launch the second installment of interface changes to The Databank. This latest installment includes changes to the Welcome, Search, Saved Search and Search Results pages (including a new Remove button on the Search Results screen). Click here to go to our support center to see a preview of what's to come. Or click the image below.
Don't Miss our FREE Webinars on March 18th and 25th
Our FREE webinars on Fundraising and Online Engagement are approaching fast, but there's still time to sign up for these valuable educational opportunities. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Raising Money with Email Appeals
Thursday, March 18 | 1pm Central
Presented by: Michael Stein, Nonprofit Internet Strategist
Making the Most of Internet Fundraising and Engagement
Thursday, March 25 | 1pm Central
Presented by: Madeline Stanionis, Online Fundraising and Advocacy Expert
Staff Profile
 Melissa Imboden, Marketing Coordinator
Melissa joined thedatabank in 2006 as a Marketing Intern, and eventually became the full-time Marketing Coordinator. Her roles at thedatabank include editor of the monthly e-newsletter, training facilitator, and manager of the company website. Although she doesn’t have an extensive background in fundraising (yet), she wanted to share her experience from the other side: as a donor.
“There is no denying that social networks are an effective way to reach people my age. I pay close attention to the causes that my friends feel passionate enough about to share online. Whether it's a Polar Bear Plunge to fight cancer, or a fundraising appeal to save the Florida Everglades, I almost always click the link to learn more, because it's coming from someone that I care about and respect.
How can this information help you? thedatabank has two ways. The first is a Social Network Append that can tell you which of your supporters are on various social networking sites and more importantly, which supporters are well-connected. Ask those people to promote your cause to their friends online. If their friends are anything like me, they're likely to click through! The second reason why this information is relevant, is that thedatabank will be launching a widget this spring that allows your supporters to put a badge on their social network profile(s) that drives traffic to your donation page. Your organization brings in more money and the supporter gets credit for helping spread the word. It's a win-win. Look for more information on this widget next month.”
Karen’s Blog
Find out what I really look like
"You cut your hair!" This is how one of my clients recently greeted me. The funny thing is, she had never seen me before - except in the somewhat dated photo that appears every month in this newsletter.
This spring, many of our clients and friends will have a chance to see folks from thedatabank in person, and meet other Databank users. Here are some of the events:
- March 24, Minnesota Technology and Communications Conference
- April 7, Databank User Lunch and private meetings in Atlanta
- April 8-10, NTEN conference in Atlanta
- April 14, Databank User Lunch and private meetings in Nashville
- April 15-18, LCV state capacity building conference in Nashville
- May 7th, Databank User Conference in Minneapolis
There's nothing like a face-to-face meeting to answer your questions, hear your ideas, and give you individual attention to help you make the most of your investment in the Databank. And so far our clients have loved meeting other Databank users in their own community, and exchanging ideas with them.If you're trying to decide on a software package, an in-person meeting is a great opportunity to get an in depth demonstration, or find out what kind of people you will be dealing with at your software vendor.
Will you be just a number, or a valued customer? And most importantly, what does your account manager LOOK like? Does she have long hair or short? Devil horns? A long blue tail?
P.S. If appearances matter to you - make sure to check out our latest user interface enhancements, to be released on March 14th.
Karen Graham
Director of Business Development
thedatabank
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