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Re: Sponsorship Tracking Tools?
I am fully behind the decision that we at NE FIRST made to implement Salesforce.com, it is an extremely powerful tool that will enable you to do pretty much anything you desire in the fundraising space (and beyond).
As Jessica indicated, Salesforce.com is the foundation for our operation and management - if it isn't in Salesforce, it didn't happen.
However, if you are just starting out... I would highly recommend that you start simple with a spreadsheet or simple database (if you are comfortable with databases). As you grow (and even in your first year), you will realize the type of information you want to track, and you will essentially begin to develop your "requirements" for a more advanced or sophisticated system or toolset.
Much like designing robots - start simple, master the core techniques, and then begin to grow and experiment.
Good luck!
And please share your experiences, selection and process...
-mike
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Michael Sperber
Vice President & Director, ingenuityNE / NE FIRST (2012-present) | CT FIRST State Executive Advisory Board (2005-present)
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Chair, FRC Connecticut Regional Planning Committee (2005-2011)
FIRST Senior Mentor (CT) (2005-2007) | Mentor, FRC 175 Buzz Robotics (1998-2006): 2002 Championship Chairman's Award
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