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A database is a digital compilation of information, typically contained on a computer or online. Nonprofit databases will usually contain information on donors and clients. They can also contain people who have subscribed to an organization’s eNewsletter. A database can be built from scratch or purchased from reputable software vendors. Organizations must also make sure they use the proper security measures when creating databases. The last thing a nonprofit wants is to deal with is a data breach.

Read more about databases and why they are important to every nonprofit organization in the articles below.

• 9 ideas for prospecting
• 8 info bits about co-ops
• Securing credit card donations
• 4 prospect database beliefs
• 6 ideas for best use of information
• 12 things to consider when getting a database
• 5 ideas for matching segmentation
• Creating a metrics dashboard
• Cultural groups needs to know the 15-35-50 rule
• Protecting your data and managing risk
• Make sure your valuable data is safe
• 6 ideas for data mining – no canary needed
• Know your encryption laws
• 9 Database Mistakes You Shouldn't Make
• Listen to what information tells you
• Getting information that you can use
• Assorted data elements extend life of database
• 5 ways to boost response because of data
• Your can segment online databases, too
• Can you afford to lose it all?
• 9 mistakes that will really hurt
• 5 elements of automated data collection
• 8 tips for making predictive modeling work
• 5 steps to secure your organization
• 7 attributes of predictive modeling
• 8 reasons your database needs to work
• 8 reasons improving should be a priority
• Troubleshooting and fixing data mistakes
• 12 data security standards to follow
• Guidebook defines terms you need to know
• Managing prospect information
• Understanding how data works together
• 4 points on third party name removal
• Get back to basics for growth