NGP VAN vs. Raisegiving

Well suited when we have to run lists of those already canvassed or need to be canvassed. Not Well suited when the phone bank and MiniVAN does not work together. As it could cause someone to canvass someone who has just been phone banked or vice versa. Also, need to better provide emailing options.

• gives current addresses
• gives phone numbers
• comments regarding issues
• voters by districts
• lists other party voters

• Geo tag outside of USA on MiniVAN
• Convert counts into Pie or Bar charts
• Synch MiniVAN canvassed with phone bank canvassed

As long as I’m an active Democratic volunteer I will use it, unless the Dems quit using it. I enjoy using NGP VAN and discovering more capabilities as I spend more time with it.

I think you have to have understanding of computer basics to master NGP VAN. I doubt a non-computer person, or someone who is hesitant about technology could do much with NGP VAN. It helps if you’re sort of a computer nerd (as I am, despite my old age) because then you don’t worry about experimenting.

I can hardly remember since it was years ago. Various individuals have also coached me since then. If I can actually play around with it myself that’s the best way to increase my proficiency.

I have no other experience.

• Cost effective for a campaign to have