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Where is your dragon?

In honor of the last season of Game of Thrones, let’s talk about dragons. Besides being mythical (maybe), dragons are big and fire-breathing and terrifying. Not something you want to handle on your own. But for fundraising? You want a dragon. I don’t mean something imaginary. I mean something very real, very big and right […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, fundraising appeals 3 Comments

6 Reasons Why A Non-Profit Needs Effective Donor Management Software

Donor management software should serve at the heart of most non-profits’ fundraising efforts. Having a fully-featured and easy-to-use system will positively impact your annual fundraising numbers. 1) Ensures diversity and sustainability of your fundraising efforts While annual events and galas might bring in large infusions of cash, the ongoing outreach to both those who attend […]

Filed Under: Blog, Planning Tagged With: data management, donor management systems 3 Comments

The Ultimate Guide On Donor Experience

I recently had the pleasure to present a talk on donor personas to my local Tech 4 Good community group. During the discussion that we had, I made a comment that using a person’s first name in communication was not going to cut it for the donor experience. Someone asked me why that isn’t enough. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donors Tagged With: donor care, donor data, donor experience 8 Comments

Online Fundraising: 5 Tools to Make Your Efforts Easier

Online fundraising tools As a nonprofit professional, fundraising is one of the most important parts of your job. Between stewarding donors, creating engagement opportunities, and planning communication strategies, you have quite a bit on your plate! That’s where online fundraising tools come in. Online fundraising isn’t anything new. Nonprofits have been asking for donations on […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: Fundraising tools, mobile fundraising, online fundraising 2 Comments

5 Essential Facts to Learn About Your Event Attendees

What do you know about your event attendees? Community events are an essential component of fundraising success. They bring your supporters together, spread valuable information about the good work your organization does on a daily basis, and give you the chance to interact with key donors face-to-face. While events tend to come with inevitable coordination […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising events Tagged With: donor relationships, fundraising events Leave a Comment

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