Managing data

What data should we be trying to capture? Which database system should we be using? How do we get what we want out of it? How can we comply with data protection laws?

Effective data capture, processing and management is the backbone of all successful fundraising operations. It’s also an area that can seem bewilderingly complex.

Fortunately, we bring specialist knowledge of getting the best from fundraising software (such as The Raiser’s Edge) and more generic databases or relationship management systems. In the past we’ve helped clients to unlock hugely valuable data they didn’t know they could access – and helped others capture brand new data efficiently and cost-effectively.

We even offer three specific products of our own:

1. A prospect management ‘widget’ (which works with The Raiser’s Edge) to help you prioritise and manage your pool of major donor prospects

2. A straightforward, Access-based fundraising database designed especially for smaller fundraising operations with limited resources and data needs (complete with support by phone/email)

3. An extremely cost-effective, web-based ‘find lost alumni’ service, which can be set up on your server or hosted by us for a small annual fee.