Resources
DonorCast NewsWatch
Check out the DonorCast NewsWatch, a blog with commentary from the DonorCast team and links to recent news articles about analytics.
DonorCast Brochure
Our brochure provides an overview of our custom analytic services for nonprofit organizations. Download it now or request a copy to be mailed to you.
BWF Philanthropy News Report
The Philanthropy News Report is an e-news resource for development professionals highlighting fundraising news across industries. Register to receive email alerts regarding recent postings.
Prospect-DMM Listserv
For development professionals involved or interested in data mining and modeling, Prospect-DMM is a listserv for development professionals involved with or interested in data mining and modeling hosted by MIT. Discussions have included areas such as data preparation, design and implementation, measuring results, program application, and new techniques.
Data Mining Seminars
DonorCast Survey of Analytics in Fundraising
Results from the 2010 survey on the current perspectives and applications od analytics in the nonprofit fundraising industry
Applying Predictive Alumni Development in your University
Join Josh Birkholz and SPSS to learn about the potential impact of predictive analytics and campaign optimization on improving your fundraising program returns. Topics include segmentation, surveys, and optimal channels.
Read more or view the seminar at your leisure.
How Much is your Database Worth?
Assessing the Potential of your Fundraising Database
Discover how your school can identify and capitalize on the giving potential of alumni using proven analytical and data mining methods. Topics covered include:
- Building in house analytical capacity
- How to assess database capacity for campaign planning
- Applying a basic capacity formula
- Techniques for building a gift pyramid
View this presentation online. This event is part one of a two part webinar series, Assessing and Maximizing the Potential of your Alumni Data offered by SPSS Inc. and Bentz Whaley Flessner.
Read more and view part two, Taking the Largest Slice of the Donor Pie: Maximizing your fundraising database’s potential.
Webinars
Check out the full line-up of Bentz Whaley Flessner's 2010 Webinar Series. These sessions are offered the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for one hour. Webinars are free to current clients of the firm and $195 for non-clients per computer connection.
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