4 Technology Tools Development Officers Should Use

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Summer is typically a time when a development officer can focus a little more on professional development instead of rushing around to a full schedule of games and events. In an effort to utilize more of these opportunities, here are five technology tools all development officers should think about using:
Google Alerts - These allow a development officer to get a daily or weekly e-mail with the top search engine hits pertaining to that keyword. Great keywords to use would be a high-end prospect’s name or company, names of current donors, or even your school’s name.
Goodsearch.org - This is website that donates portions of its proceeds back towards charities for every search made. While this will likely not result in a large amount of money raised for your school, it can result in some incremental cash that could enhance the current fund. Simply register your charity or non-profit and then spread the word to your co-workers and supporters. The more people who search who are affiliated with your school, the more money to be directed your way.
Twitter – While it is not necessary for a development office to manage its own Twitter account, there should be some effort to get your school’s message out to the masses through this new media. By using personalities with more star appeal, your message can be carried out to a wider audience of prospects.
Google Voice – This new technology was just opened to the masses and is a big help in organizing and managing multiple voicemail inboxes. Some of the main features include transcribing voicemails into text and e-mail, allowing certain calls to ring multiple telephone numbers, and personalized greetings for those VIP callers, and many others.
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