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Do you have data like spreadsheets and event systems stored in &#8220;shadow databases&#8221; outside of your donor database, or even in the minds of employees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this webinar, Tricia Marsherall, of Marsherall Partners, shares tips on donor management, data integrity improvements, and ways to improve efficiency and optimize workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>How to turn your overwhelming database cleanup project into a manageable, results-oriented project<\/li><li>Tips to reduce data storage outside of your donor database<\/li><li>5 reports and processes to implement right away to apply data insights and develop a data-informed strategy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a must-see session for nonprofit marketing and development professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Qgiv-and-Marsherall-Partners-Presentation-12-07-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to download the slides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Database 101: Improve Your Donor Database for Fundraising Success\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mSRQkXQRVPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Speaker:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Tricia Marsherall<\/strong><br><\/strong>Tricia is the Founder &amp; President of Marsherall Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit donor database management &amp; operations support and virtual &amp; traditional fundraising events. 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