TIME REQUIRED: 20-30 Hrs
(over a two month period)
Description: The consultant will assist the organization in analyzing their data needs. They will create several new data categories and reports (5 at most) to maximize the potential of the organization’s current database and if needed will reconfigure the data entry view portal(s). Download Database Refresh Project Description.
Possible Deliverables:
Analyze organization’s current database system.
Based on the organization’s database, make recommendations for customizing the database.
Set-up the new data categories.
Set up customized reports.
May set up new data entry view portal(s).
Provide training and written instruction to dedicated person(s) on utilizing the new functionality and features of the database.
Pro Bono Volunteer Prerequisites:
At least 1 year of experience building database applications in the organization’s chosen software.
Ability to concisely communicate information and train low-tech individuals in database functionality.
Organization Prerequisites:
Ability to clearly define the data that needs to be tracked/analyzed.
Ability to clearly define the types of reports that need to be created.
A dedicated project contact person(s) to facilitate the project with the Pro Bono volunteer.
Suggested Project Steps
Initial Meeting
Identify purpose of creating data categories.
Identify purpose of customized reports.
Determine if new data entry views will be needed to simplify the user interface.
2 – 3 collaborative draft review meetings between professional and organization.
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TIME REQUIRED: 20-30 Hrs
(over a two month period)
Description: The consultant will provide recommendations on the e-philanthropy approach for the organization’s website; configure on-line commerce and donation applications as needed; and train selected staff to effectively utilize the on-line commerce and donation applications. Download E-philanthropy project description.
Possible Deliverables
Analyze the organization’s current on-line donation and/or e-commerce capabilities and needs.
Assist in selecting an e-philanthropy software platform that best fits with the organization current website and e-commerce account(s).
Review types of funds that organization will accept (i.e. one-time, periodic, specific to campaign and event, on-line auctions and/or charitable shopping).
Set-up the e-philanthropy infrastructure (buttons, links) on the website.
Provide training and written instruction to dedicated person(s) on: e-philanthropy infrastructure, including all account passwords to access and download accounting data, as well recommendations on using any analytics associated with any of the applications.
Pro Bono Volunteer Prerequisites:
At least 1 year experience with on-line donations and e-commerce applications.
At least 1 year of experience with website software platforms.
Ability to concisely communicate information and train “low-tech” individuals on software utilization.
Organization Prerequisites:
Clearly defined fund raising and/or e-philanthropy strategy
Resources to maintain e-philanthropy functionality and ability to access reporting, accounting features and/or analytics.
A dedicated project contact person(s) to facilitate the project with the Pro Bono volunteer.
Suggested Project Steps:
Initial Meeting
Determine e-philanthropy software platform(s).
Determine types of funds that organization will accept and how to organize those links on the website.
2 – 3 collaborative draft review meeting(s) between professional and organization.
DATABASE REFRESH PROJECT
