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the developer, links to sites with web programming language references.Banner Users List A question that comes up periodically. Thanks to Deborah Snyder for compiling. Being an Evangelist Strategies on being an advocate and evangelist for your system. Blackbaud User Society Forum for Raiser's Edge users. Peter Gulka, Database Administrator at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.  BlogsBlogs, Feeds, Trackbacks, Pings. Learn about these terms. Steven Hupp. Changing BI Economics The changing economics of business intelligence. Robert Frances Group. Closing the Fact Gap The Intersection of Information, Action, and Accountability. Business Objects. Credit Card Processing In this article, we’ll try to demystify electronic payment technology and provide some useful guidance on avoiding pitfalls. DonorPerfect.  Data
Backup StrategiesStrategies and how-to advice for backing up your data.  Database
DenialTips and techniques for more effective project management. Data Warehouse Building your advancement data warehouse, the foundation of all your reporting efforts. Democracy and Responsibility Security considerations given break-ins and compromises of higher-ed databases.  Effective
Technology PlanningAs an organization develops a comprehensive and encompassing approach to technology, it is critical to understand the keys to effective strategic and operational technology planning. Brian Dowling. Email Selection Questionnaire Set of questions to help you decide on which email package to choose. Events Software Selection Two spreadsheets showing divisional needs vs. vendor offerings. Needs/desires is a result of interviews with stakeholders. The final list is a prioritised summary. Al Nausedas. Folder
StructuresGood folder structure design is critical to helping you with your productivity. Brian Dowling. (WMV Video) Fundraisers
& TechnologyPresentation from a webinar on the top 10 things that fundraisers should know about technology. Brian Dowling. GIS and Data Mining An experiment with results (We Hope!). James Johannesson. I.T. Strategic Plan Although this IT plan is for an overall campus, there are a number of elements including the structure and format that can be utilized for more effective technology planning for advancement and development organizations. Integrating Listserv Integrating a listserv product into your advancement system. Mike Reopell. iPhone Applications The iPhone represents a “sea change” in how portable devices and applications enable an ecommerce experience in a way that has never been easier. You can download applications, iTunes and in the future, who knows….. Brian Dowling. |
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PodcastKeynote speech from the AASP 2008 Summit by Sharon Burns. Knowledge Management Transforming advancement services through knowledge management. John Hostler. Let's Do It - Part 1! Successful project management, implementation and conversion strategies. Let's Do It - Part 2! Successful project management, implementation and conversion strategies. Resource Assessment Assessing information technology resources is increasingly necessary. Linda Fleit. Mailing Lists are Best Served Fresh It is important to remember a few things when sending out a mailing. Chris Waller. Managing Scripts A good strategy for managing your SQL scripts will increase your programming efficiency. New Software, Business, FunAdobe recently released the next major version of its flagship products and they are now shipping. It is a suite where at the max - you’ll need to be familiar with (because of the radical cool new features) - at a minimum - you’ll need to be aware of so you can make decisions for your organizations. People will be asking questions. People will be wanting expensive upgrades. Brian Dowling.  PodcastScott Fendley talks with Brian Dowling, the Associate Vice President for Development Services at the University of Michigan, about trends in technology. From Bentz Whaley Flessner. Pushing Technology Presentation with some tips and tricks on moving technology forward in your shop. Responding to RFPs The flip side of submitting an RFP - How to respond to one. Learn how vendors work to make their responses appealing to the purchaser. Contributed by Susan Hodson-Sweeney. Sample Scripts A number of example scripts that you can use to help build your data warehouse. Sample
User Training SurveySample of a training survey that can be sent to your user community to help prioritize training that a finance and information systems area would typically provide. Brian Dowling. More surveys. Sample Web Forms Tips and tricks on preparing web forms and a few sample web forms. SecurityPresentation on practical approaches to securing constituent information. Cathy Spickard. SecurityProtect your systems and data with appropriate security procedures. Security SurveyQuestions to evaluate your IT security infrastructure.  Seven QuestionsFor your data mining efforts. John Taylor and Jonathon Lindsey. Shadow Databases institutions need to be aware of shadow databases and how to resolve their use. |
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