Stepping into a new role and inheriting an eTapestry database can feel overwhelming—especially when the people who set it up are long gone, documentation is spotty (or nonexistent), and you’re under pressure to “just make it work.”

In this breakout session, we’ll walk through a practical, non-scary approach to getting your arms around an inherited eTapestry database, whether you’ve had formal training, partial training, or no training at all. Using real-world examples, you’ll learn simple ways to understand how your data is structured, spot common issues that come from staff turnover, and prioritize what to fix first so you can support fundraising instead of just reacting to problems.

You’ll leave with a short list of concrete action items you can start on right away. Things like: questions to ask, areas to review, and habits to build, so you can move from “I have no idea what’s in here” to “I have a clear plan for this database.” This session is designed for new eTapestry database managers and fundraisers (or new to org database managers) who want to feel more confident, proactive, and in control of their data.