{"id":30212,"date":"2024-08-06T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/?p=30212"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:30:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:30:02","slug":"dpcc-recap-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/featured\/dpcc-recap-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"TL; DW (Too Long; Didn’t Watch): 2024 DonorPerfect Community Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Earlier this summer, we hosted our annual free, virtual conference<\/a> centered around helping fundraisers find and share their spark. Topics included igniting leadership within nonprofits, fundraising ethics, donor motivation and engagement, and how to put fundraising best practices into action. \u201cSounds great!\u201d you might think, \u201cIf only I could conjure up two free days to catch up on all of the conference videos I missed!\u201d While we can\u2019t grant you the power to freeze time, we certainly can help you save it. We asked our favorite AI tools<\/a> for summaries and key takeaways from the conference and ideas for how nonprofits can implement these ideas over the next 30, 60, and 90 days. Skim through the quick summaries below, and if anything catches your attention, there are links so you can dive deeper. <\/p>\n

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Fundraising technology and integrations<\/h3>\n

Sessions emphasized how connecting separate systems helps streamline nonprofit operations, improve data accuracy, and facilitate better decision-making. Highlights include:<\/p>\n

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DonorSearch: Expanding Our Reach and Technologies<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spark Healthier Decision-Making and Data Management<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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AI and the Future of Fundraising<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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DonorPerfect\u2019s integration partners help you build your ideal system, with all of the features you need without any unnecessary bells or whistles. See all of the tools that play well with DonorPerfect!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cultivation and stewardship <\/h3>\n

Several sessions focused on the significance of building and maintaining strong relationships with donors through personalized communication, understanding donor preferences, and using data to tailor interactions. Highlights include: <\/p>\n

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Spark the Journey: Igniting Donor Passions for Lifelong Engagement<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spark the Journey: Igniting Donor Passions for Lifelong Engagement<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Four Pillars of Donor Retention: Techniques and Strategies to Retain Donors and Grow Revenue<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Efficiency and automation<\/h3>\n

Sessions highlighted automation and ways to reduce one\u2019s workload by increasing operational efficiency. Automated processes in reporting, donation tracking, and communication allow staff to focus on strategic activities. Highlights include: <\/p>\n

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AI for Fundraising Success: How to Kickstart Your Nonprofit\u2019s AI Journey<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spark the Journey: Igniting Donor Passions for Lifelong Engagement<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Data-driven decision making<\/h3>\n

Analyzing donor data to identify trends, segment donors, and tailor communications can enhance engagement and improve fundraising outcomes. Sessions underscored ways to use data to inform fundraising strategy, leverage donor data for creative segmentation, and track key performance indicators (KPIs). Highlights include: <\/p>\n

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Centering Humans in Nonprofit AI and Personalization<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spark Better Results Using Powerful Reporting Features<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Storytelling and donor engagement<\/h3>\n

Crafting compelling narratives that resonate with donors’ values and interests can have a profound impact on fundraising success. Session highlights include: <\/p>\n

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How to Successfully Launch a Digital Fundraising Campaign for Your Nonprofit<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spark Retention with Prompt, Personalized Thank Yous<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nonprofit Spark Plug: Energizing Engagement with Constant Contact\u2019s Latest Offerings<\/h4>\nWATCH NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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WOW. WOW. WOW so much great stuff. Hardest part will be figuring out where to start tomorrow in implementing all the improvements we can make!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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30-60-90 day action plan<\/h2>\n

What do you do with all of these takeaways? Here\u2019s a sample plan for applying lessons learned from the conference, all while keeping your current operations running smoothly. Try using it as a template!<\/p>\n

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Days 1-30: Assessment and initial implementation<\/h3>\n

Objective:<\/strong> Assess current systems, initiate integrations, and start improving donor communications.<\/p>\n

1<\/strong>. System assessment and integration initiation:<\/strong><\/p>\n