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Since I joined the National Parkinson Foundation seven years ago, we have consistently struggled to determine the appropriate staffing levels for our gift processing area.  We have fluctuated between two to three data entry personnel, but this past winter a staff of three was not sufficient and we had to bring in a temp.  We are currently considering outsourcing our gift entry process to a caging company, and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this.  I'd really like to compare notes with another organization that processes around 2,500 to 3,000 gifts per month, some of which are labor-intensive tribute gifts.

We process about 1,000 gifts a month, mainly tribute gifts, with 2 full time staff.

Lindy Steen

HPH Hospice

Development Cooridinator