Last week’s blog post discussed the importance of backing up your database whenever you’re about to perform a ‘major data-changing procedure.’ So how do you know when you’re about to do that? Conveniently, ResultsPlus prompts you to confirm that a backup is recommended when you attempt to use any of the following features: Merge Constituents….. Read more »
If you haven’t yet started receiving donations online, you may have a little catching up to do. In this digital day and age, so many donors – particularly younger ones – are more apt to go online to accomplish nearly everything, including making a charitable gift. And like with traditional giving methods, the easier you….. Read more »
Social media was buzzing yesterday with people talking about how their families or companies were going green for Earth Day. It’s always inspirational to see the flood of eco-friendly posts that take over on the day when people are most earth-conscious. But your tree-hugging, can-recycling, food-composting Facebook friends haven’t been the only ones trying to….. Read more »
Many of us in the nonprofit industry rely on email to correspond with donors and prospects, whether it’s asking for a gift, reminding them about an upcoming event or thanking them for a donation. If your response and click-through rates are not where you would like them to be, it may be time to rethink….. Read more »
For our customers who operate on a fiscal year that coincides with the calendar year, it’s time to think about your year-end procedures. To that end, here are some quick and helpful tips to get you moving in the right direction: Tasks to complete BEFORE you close your fiscal year: Enter all 2014 gifts and….. Read more »
As 2014 is nearing the end, all of us at Metafile would like to wish you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! It has been an exciting year for us and we are excited to see what 2015 has to offer. Peace, happiness and continued success to everyone in the coming year!.. Read more »
We hear it at least a few times per year: “The home of the free because of the brave.” Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day. It’s all over social media, television commercials, print ads, billboards. Here in Rochester, Minn., Metafile’s headquarters, the city is bustling with activities and special discounts for former and….. Read more »
Our local community is observing National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, Nov. 6. The Southern Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has organized and promoted a gathering of donors, nonprofits and beneficiaries to share, learn and celebrate. It’s been happening for more than 10 years, but this year may be the best yet. It….. Read more »
It may be hard to believe, but there are still plenty of organizations out there who are using “manual methods” to store and manage their fundraising information. They may be keeping lists on paper or in spreadsheets, but they apparently don’t have software that is specifically designed to manage donors and other information specific to….. Read more »
Written any grants lately? Submitted any applications recently? What is the total of all your outstanding requests? How many proposals are outstanding for your new initiative project? If these questions sound familiar, and coming up with the answers is taxing, and you use ResultsPlus (or are considering it), then I have good news for you.….. Read more »