Founded in 1998 by Mark Paquette and Chris Hanson, the goal of thedatabank has always been to help organizations build and sustain relationships with supporters through database and communication technology. Paquette's and Hanson’s histories include working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector- with involvement in issues such as social justice, peace and human rights. Since then, the pair have devoted themselves to developing and delivering innovative database and communication software to help nonprofit and government organizations cultivate their donor and supporter relationships.