How to Diversify Your Fundraising Portfolio to Prepare for Emergencies There are so many reasons nonprofits lose access to once-reliable funding. Perhaps a major donor who consistently gave year after year needed to take care of their grandchild’s unexpected medical expenses. Perhaps a family foundation changed priorities, and your nonprofit is no longer eligible for […]
Every nonprofit has its own story—its mission, the people it serves, and the relationships it builds with donors. Just like no two donors are alike, no two nonprofits are identical. Your fundraising system should reflect that uniqueness. Think of your nonprofit as a quilt, each patch representing a piece of your mission. Your nonprofit CRM […]
Imagine you’re a nonprofit leader juggling hundreds of donor relationships, tracking fundraising for multiple campaigns, and striving to make every dollar count. With spreadsheets, sticky notes, multiple reports and scattered emails piling up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. A fundraising dashboard can change that—becoming your nonprofit’s key tool for clarity about your donors, streamlining your […]
Nonprofit Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) systems provide seamless connections between your fundraising tools. Two key concepts, integrations and APIs (Application Programming Interface), often come up when evaluating technology options. While they may seem interchangeable, understanding the differences between these two terms can be critical to effectively managing your donor data. Let’s explore: 1) how integrations […]
Your Guide to Connected Fundraising Systems Are you looking to add functionality to your fundraising system, but unsure where to start? Your nonprofit’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) can integrate with specialized fundraising tools designed to increase operational efficiency and improve donor engagement. Let’s dig into what that means and how it’s done! Connecting your organization’s […]
Every donor tells a story through their giving habits. As a nonprofit fundraiser, your ability to read these stories can significantly impact your organization’s success. Identifying donor patterns and trends isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about understanding the heartbeat of your donor base and anticipating their interests. Moreover, understanding donor patterns helps ensure your fundraising […]
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