Doug Schoenberg

Why the Right Software Matters!

Ever Try to Dig a Ditch with a Hammer? There are approximately 1.4 million nonprofits in the US, according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, and fewer than 50,000 or so use any type of professional fundraising and constituent relations... Read >

Online access To Your Fundraising Data

Choosing the right approach for your organization Your organization wants to make it convenient for remote users (board members, development staff, volunteers, etc.) to access your organization's fundraising system from home, on the road or in other plac... Read >

Creating a Successful Preauthorized Gift Program

What are Preauthorized Gifts? Preauthorized gifts (also called recurring, sustaining or regular giving) are just pledges for which the donor has authorized your organization to automatically collect a specific amount each month (or other cycle). The aut... Read >

Ka-Ching! Using Technology to Improve Fee Collection

Collecting and processing payments - your center's financial health depends on it. It can also be one of your most time-consuming and unpleasant administrative tasks. Fortunately, it's an area where the smart use of technology can provide dramatic benefi... Read >

Understanding Child Care Credit Card Processing

Accepting credit card payments makes sense for most childcare centers and school-age programs. Why? Parents love the convenience and perks, such as airline mileage, that they get when paying by credit card. And, your center benefits from quicker, more eff... Read >

The Six Secrets to No-Hassle Tuition Collection

Would you like to reduce outstanding receivables, make it easier for parents to pay their fees on time, while dramatically reducing the time you spend managing payments? It may seem too good to be true, but you really can achieve all these benefits by imp... Read >

ASP Hosted Software Subscriptions vs. Installed Software

Calculating the Real Cost is one of the biggest differences between a browser-based fundraising solution offered by an Application Service Provider (ASP) versus an installed solution accessed through thin client software (such as Terminal Services, Citrix... Read >

DonorPages Online Donor Fundraising Glossary

This article can be used as a guide for anyone who is new to the online fundraising. It contains key terms with which nonprofit development directors and fundraisers should be familiar. The glossary can be used to enhance online fundraising knowledge. ... Read >

Demystifying Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits

Demystifying Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits Most nonprofits accept credit card donations. Why? Because donors love the convenience and perks, such as airline mileage, that they get when they pay by credit cards; and because your nonprofit can ben... Read >