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Data Migration Services

Getting Your Data Into Bloomerang

We’re here to help you move your data to Bloomerang

We get it. Even though changing your donor management software is exciting, the idea of a data conversion might still feel a bit scary. (We’ve heard your stories.) That’s why we want to tell you about our Conversion Team.

We’re committed to clarity and collaboration throughout your whole data conversion process. Regardless of what system you’ve been using, we know your data is as unique as each and every person who entered it. And we’re here to make sense of what you have and how it’s going to work best in Bloomerang.

Forget the idea of a data dump. We wouldn’t touch that with a 20-foot pole.

Our team of dedicated Conversion Project Managers, Data Migration Specialists, and Implementation Engineers have seen every database and data type in the sector. But they also bring years of experience as fundraisers and nonprofit database administrators, too.

The pain of bad data is real to us, and we’re here to change the reputation of data conversions.

“I was actually expecting pain and agony for this conversion – I’ve done a number of migrations to other platforms and I truly expected it to be much worse than it was! Our Project Manager made it the easiest possible migration ever.”

– Lily Meyer, American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro

Choosing the best type of conversion for you, your team, and your data

Over the years we’ve learned what type of initial data entry works best to ensure long-term success for Bloomerang users depending on their unique needs.

In addition to affordable self-service options, we offer custom, individualized conversions that will ensure a smooth transition of your data onto the Bloomerang platform.

The first thing you need to know is that we’re going to need your help. No one knows your data – and what you want to do with it – better than you do.

With that in mind, there are two ways we (together) can move that data into Bloomerang: Custom and Basic Conversions. You can also choose to import data yourself, but that comes with some caveats.

 

Service Work Done
by Bloomerang
Work Done by You Data Converted
Data Consulting
Custom We do almost everything. A little. Everything. Heavy data analysis with filtering/cleaning +
fundraising and data management planning +
training on best practices for Bloomerang data
management utilization
Basic We help you out. A fair amount. All your constituent information plus transaction OR
interaction information
Light data analysis + 30 minutes of customized
training on your live database + training on best
practices for Bloomerang data management utilization
Self Import Zero. A ton (maybe more than it’s worth). It depends. None.

Custom Conversion

Custom conversions are where we make the magic happen. We start with whatever you have to give us and work with you to make sense of it all, to clean it up, and to get it into Bloomerang in a way that supports the fundraising and data management plans we help you build along the way.

Not to mention the incredible training you get through the personal support of your Custom Conversion Project Manager. That’s right. You’ll have a name, an email address, and a phone number to call whenever you have a question throughout the entire process.

“The experience wasn’t what I was expecting at all! I assumed it would take much longer than it did. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of the conversion process.”

– Thomas Benoist, The Cabaret

Basic Conversion

This isn’t about being in a rush. It means that – while you may have a lot of it – your current data is fairly straightforward (no more than two .CSV files, does not include event or volunteer tracking, pledges/payments, recurring gifts, prospect management, soft credits, or tributes). The data needs to be organized when you send it to us, but not perfect.

Your Conversions Project Manager will work with you to help clean up your data to make sure you don’t run into problems down the road.

“Can’t think of anything that would’ve made this process better. We are very happy with our conversion to Bloomerang.”

– Johannah Ruddy, Albuquerque Rescue Mission

Self Import

Self Import is really only ideal for folks who know what they’re doing and who aren’t working with complex data. There’s a finite list of importable fields, all of which require you to format your data to our exact import specifications.

Our team is available to examine your files to make sure they’re compatible with our import tool, but we’d much rather be your partner throughout the process. Often times those who think they’re saving money find that the time and headaches spent trying to import their own data were much more costly.

Blank Slate

If Bloomerang is your first solution and you’re just starting to track constituents, no conversion may be needed. If you have less than 100 constituents and only a few recorded transactions or interactions, we’ll show you how to enter those manually.

Still not sure which is right for you, contact our team, we’re happy to help!

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