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[Tip Sheet]

Budgeting Tips

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  1. Make sure the development office creates its own budget or has significant input into the budget process. Don’t set the development goal by looking at the organization’s income and expenses and expect the development office to make up the deficit, based on that information alone.
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Development Office Start Up Special Offer!

If your organization is planning to start a development office this year, don’t miss this opportunity for savings! CAPITAL VENTURE is offering our start up program at a discounted price for clients who schedule before June 30, 2009 for start up before August 31, 2009.

In today’s economy, we know how important it is for you to maximize your budget and for your office to be cost-effective and successful immediately. The CAPITAL VENTURE program is a culmination of years of experience setting up development offices for nonprofits covering every area of interest and service.  Read more



[Tool]

Development Office Technology Evaluation

[On Demand Service]

An evaluation of your development office's technology includes a comprehensive review of the strengths and weaknesses of your current hardware, software, databases, and remote connections, as well as recommendations specifically designed for your staff and fundraising needs.   Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Donor Software Tips

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Are you still trying to manage your donor records in a program like ACCESS, ACT! or EXCEL? All of these programs are great regarding the purposes for which they were designed, but if your organization is serious about building donor relations, you need a program designed specifically for managing donor records.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Nonprofit Essentials: Managing Technology

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By Jeannette Woodward
Publisher's Description:

"Nonprofit Essentials: Managing Technology is a comprehensive work. Suitable for any size organization, the book is distinguished by its focus on 'the human factor' along with volumes of technology information. It should prove to be an invaluable resource for administrators, volunteers, and trustees who must ensure their organization's effective use of technology."
— Richard F. Hobson, President Hobson Renaissance Solutions LLC  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Preparing for the New Year Tips

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Year end planning is a critical part of any development office. Here are some steps to prepare your development program for the coming year.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Starting a Development Office Tips

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If you are thinking about establishing a development office for the first time (or perhaps need to reassess your expectations of the current development office), here are some helpful tips:  Read more



[Tutorial]

Technology for the Development Office

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more



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