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Your donors are likely considered the pillars of your organization. Why is it, then, that we don't invest in managing them well? The reasons vary but two reasons will likely surface for most small to medium-size nonprofits: cost and time. In partnership, NTEN and Idealware just published a detailed, impartial report summarizing and comparing 29 different donor management systems to save you the time and money.

The report provides an overview of what donor management systems do, recommendations for systems based on particular needs, comparison charts, an index that provides summaries of all 29 systems detailed reviews of 10 systems. You can download the report for free here.

NTEN's August Ask the Expert will offer members the chance to talk and ask questions about selecting the right low cost donor database to the report's authors: Andrea Berry and Jay Leslie. Moderating the Q&A discussion will be Robert Weiner, an expert on helping nonprofit organizations navigate the sea of donor databases.

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About the Experts

Andrea Berry, Director of Partnerships and Learning, Idealware

Andrea oversees Idealware's fundraising and training activities including the Field Guide to Nonprofit Software, sponsorship, corporate and individual giving, grants management and online seminars. Prior to joining Idealware, Andrea held fundraising positions in education, health research and museums and has taught math, performing arts and history in traditional and non-traditional educational settings. She brings a breadth of experience with fundraising software, particularly as it relates to small nonprofits, and has worked as a consultant with nonprofits across New England to help identify appropriate donor management software. Additionally, as a former teacher, Andrea brings front-line tested expertise in curriculum development and training.

Jay Leslie, Senior Researcher, Idealware

As Senior Researcher at Idealware, Jay is responsible for researching software choices through demos, interviews, and surveys, and using that information to create easy-to-use resources. He brings to his role 15 years of experience in information technology management in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Prior to Idealware, Jay was an IT executive at the Atlantic Philanthropies, where he led several major software selection and implementation projects. As a member of the Technology Affinity Group (TAG), Jay has given presentations on topics such as implementing cloud-based organization back-up schemes and the potential for Google Apps in philanthropic organizations. Jay has a strong interest in technological change and its impact on organizations and society.

Robert Weiner is an independent consultant specializing in helping fundraisers make informed, strategic decisions about information technology. He has consulted with a wide variety of organizations, ranging from volunteer and grassroots organizations to UC Berkeley, Earthjustice, The Nature Conservancy, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Komen for the Cure. He is the co-host of TechSoup's Technology for Fundraising forum and a frequent speaker on donor management systems and best practices in Development Operations. His web site is www.rlweiner.com

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