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Is It Time for Your Nonprofit or School to Make a CRM Change?

Blackbaud

After we made introductions, I asked about their donor CRM, jotting notes as they shared their hopes, frustrations, and data woes. As their list of frustrations grew and their unfulfilled hopes piled up, they asked me if I thought it was time to change to another donor CRM. It was a client kickoff call like so many others.

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CRM Integration for Nonprofits and Schools: Helping Organizations Save time and Eliminate Errors

Blackbaud

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? Many organizations use CRMs to track donor information, but most are missing out on the benefits that come from integrating them with their other software. When you link your existing tools with your CRM, it becomes more than just a place to store data.

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4 Proven Direct Mail Fundraising Strategies For Nonprofits

Pamela Grow

Your donors arent just names in your nonprofits CRM. Event participation: Acknowledge their involvement in past events, volunteer efforts, or advocacy work to deepen their connection to your mission. For example, segment your donors within your CRM. Dont convolute your message with complex words and long-winded sentences.

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How to Keep Donor Data Safe With Your Nonprofit CRM

Pamela Grow

Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. Invest in secure software First and foremost, the CRM itself must be secure. Your nonprofit must know the right safety features to look for when evaluating your CRM or looking for a new one.

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How to Build a Culture Around Your CRM and Use it for Growth

Blackbaud

Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? The Power of a CRM-Centric Culture Reflecting on my 20-plus years of working with nonprofit organizations, I can point to one pivotal era that underscored the importance of a CRM-centric culture: the pandemic.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Blackbaud

Fundraising can take various forms, including online campaigns, major giving, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and events. Understanding the Basics of Fundraising For those organizations new to fundraising, it’s important to start small and build gradually. Technology will make all these efforts easier and more efficient for your team.

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How to Make High-Tech Fundraising Feel More High Touch for Your Donors

Blackbaud

Your CRM and online fundraising tools should help you with much more than transaction management. Make Authentic Connections with Supporters Record and use personal details : Use your CRM to track personal details like birthdays, donation anniversaries, and interests. Create emails that include personalized messaging from this data.