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This newsletter is a publication from the staff of DonorExpress Software. Our intention is to share with our DonorExpress users and other interested organizations valuable operational information along with TIPS on how to better use our software. We hope that you will look forward to receiving this newsletter. Please feel free to respond back with suggestions for future issues. Comments

Interesting Thought To Ponder
This past spring while attending a college graduation, I was struck by a lady in her late 60's who was receiving her diploma. To this lady, learning and personal growth had no age limit.

“Get around people who have something of value
to share with you. Their impact will continue to have a significant
effect on your life long they have departed.”

- Jim Rohn-

It's About Working Harder
Too many times as professionals we allow ourselves to fall into a comfortable routine where we are working hard on the wrong things. Jim Rohn, one of the world's leading motivational speaker, philosopher and entrepreneur reminds us that we need to "work harder on ourselves than we do on our jobs". By working on ourselves we become more valuable to our organizations and to the market place. Ask yourself, when was the last time you took a class or attended a seminar or read a book to improve the way you do your job?

When Does Learning Stop
In this time of rapidly changing technology, we can never stop searching for more and better ways to do our jobs. People and organizations that are not busy searching for new and better ways to conduct business will become stagnate or fold all together. Wise leaders know that education is an investment in the future and the investor will be rewarded ten fold for their effort.

Getting Out Of The Bubble
Do not allow your office to become an insulted bubble where your contact with the rest of the nonprofit community is lost. Find clubs, organizations or classes that you can commit some of your time to areas will help you grow. This past year we joined the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) and began to attend their monthly chapter meetings. It is amazing what new and exciting ideas are shared when you get away from the office and network with other professionals in your industry.

You Have To Give To Receive
Networking with other organizations is definitely a two way street and everyone is there to learn something new. You never know when you may have the information that is just what another smaller organization is needing. We are all a part of the nonprofit community and the sharing of information increases the strength of each of us as well as the whole community.

Summary
The advise of Jim Rohn that teaches us to "work harder on ourselves than we do on our job" will give us more tools to do what we do better. He also instructs us to "become a good student" and to invest in our future. Commit some of your time to get away from the desk and network with other people who can inspire you. And while you are out there growing, do not forget to give a hand to those you might meet that you may inspire.

DonorExpress TIP Of The Month
Every week we spend time with organizations that have been using our software for many years but find that they are not using the software to the fullest advantage. Through the process of reviewing the software, even seasoned DonorExpress users learn new tricks that helps them do their job better. Many find that their organization and their software usage has grown over the years but the procedures for using their software have not kept up with this growth. Training sessions are an inexpensive way to take a fresh look at how you are using your software and the procedures established for data collection and donor recognition.

Any organization that has experienced turn over in their staff and/or management or are just wanting a review of their software and procedures should invest in training. Money spent on training will almost always reward the organization with more skilled performance from their employees.

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Thank you for your time and interest in DonorExpress Software.
Bob Holder
DonorExpress Software
PO Box 1126
Boone, NC 28607
828.264.2577
info@donorexpress.com
www.donorexpress.com