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There is one common goal among anyone who has ever engaged with your organization. Whether someone donates money, volunteers their time, joins your staff, or serves on your board of directors, it’s because they want to do their part in furthering your nonprofit’s...
Did you raise less than you expected this year-end giving season? Well, you probably want to find out what went wrong before your spring appeal. And your nonprofit’s ask string might be to blame! You should be rewarded for creating communications that feel...
Some things just make you smile. We love that organizations of all kinds are striving to be more inclusive. And many nonprofits are looking for ways to improve their ADA compliance and include more people in their activities. According to the US Department of Labor,...
Let’s face it. We all know there is no “magic bullet” to completely overhaul and improve your fundraising strategy. And of course, it’s important to think about your long-term approach. But as a development professional, you don’t always have the time or bandwidth to...
If you keep up with the latest trends in fundraising, you already know everyone is talking about monthly giving programs. Individual giving and donor retention rates are falling. And fundraisers everywhere are looking for ways to fill in the gaps. Monthly giving can...
If you've read our blog before, you know a lot of our advice relies on your nonprofit's ability to collect, store, and utilize strong data. It's true, whether you are building targeted audiences, creating more personal communications, or developing data-driven ask...
How to simplify the way you manage donors. Guest blog by Georgie Moore, Content Marketer, Raisely.If you’re not all that data-savvy, the concept of donor management can seem daunting. It’s all about recording and tracking data, then using this information to foster...
If you’re familiar with our blog, you know that data-driven fundraising is an essential part of our approach to nonprofit communications. And while it’s important to analyze your own donor data, it’s helpful to keep a finger on the pulse of the larger trends in our...
One of the biggest challenges we face as nonprofit professionals is breaking down the complex nature of our work in a digestible and straightforward way for donors. That’s why many organizations compare a donor’s dollars to their impact. Telling a donor their gift of...
Did you miss our online chat with Amy Boroff and Allison Howe, the Executive Director of NonProfitConnect, on Wednesday, January 12? Amy and Allison discussed what it means to diversify your board, how to identify someone who is a "good fit" for your board, and much...