Donor Database & Online Giving Systems Innovator At — Hijos del Sol Arts ProductionsAt — Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions

This Service Learning Project at CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) offers students a hands-on
opportunity to support a local nonprofit by helping modernize and streamline its donor
management and online giving systems. Students will work with Hijos del Sol Arts
Productions (HDS) to set up a free donor database using Zeffy, migrate existing donor data
into the system, and create or integrate an online donation page on the organization’s
website.

This project will strengthen HDS’s fundraising infrastructure, improve donor stewardship,
and help ensure the long-term sustainability of arts programming for youth and families in
East Salinas.

What you’ll be doing

1. Donor Database Setup & Data Migration

- Research and set up Zeffy as HDS’s donor management platform.
- Clean, organize, and import existing donor spreadsheets and records.
- Ensure donor information is properly categorized and searchable.
- Help establish best practices for donor tracking and data management.

2. Online Donation Page Setup
- Create and configure an online donation page through Zeffy.
- Integrate the donation page with HDS’s existing website.
- Test donation flows to ensure everything works smoothly.
- Help optimize the donation experience for ease of use.

3. Training & Documentation
- Provide a walkthrough and basic training for HDS staff.
- Create a simple written guide for using Zeffy.
- Offer recommendations for ongoing donor stewardship and system improvements.