Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Fiscal year-end numbers have not been fully reviewed yet, but recognized revenue from fundraising will be close to $7 million DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: What the…?!? Development and Finance both love when fundraising reports and financial statements show increases over last year, over targets, and over budgets.

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CRM Finance Fundraising Funding 59

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? This journey includes individuals who are almost ready to contribute and those who are still considering and may need more information before givingboth are considered leads. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

Nonprofit 147

Nonprofit Donation Readiness Fundraising 147

Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%). This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life.

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Software Fundraising CRM Donation 95

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising CRM Nonprofit Retainer 97

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 26, 2024

While potentially a bit biased, I thought their tips regarding how your CRM can help with your grant seeking were right on point. It’s a great reminder that the CRM system you use has the potential to support all elements of the Grant LIfe Cycle: Readiness, Research, Relationships, writing, and Reporting. Segmentation.

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CRM Grant Grants Grant Writing 52

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. If you’re not leveraging this data for more efficient fundraising, you’re missing out. Store data in the right CRM for you.

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CRM Fundraising Pass-Through Software 87

GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Is your fundraising organization prepared? According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season.

Fundraising 87

Fundraising CRM Donation Media 87

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s examine some of the different aspects of fundraising and donor communication to see what kind of experience you’re giving your donors. The Fundraising Appeal Experience Your donor receives an appeal from you. They’re on your website ready to give. It’s important for you to look at things from their perspective, not yours.

Donation 176

Donation CRM Calendar Fundraising 176

CauseVox

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising in 2021 is dominated by the digital space. But what are the best online fundraising platforms for nonprofits? There are tons of online fundraising platforms and software out there that claim they’re the solution to all your problems and promise to bring you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Fundraising CRM Nonprofit Grant 73

CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With this year’s GivingTuesday quickly approaching on Dec 3, 2024 , choosing the right fundraising platform is more important than ever. In this article, we’ll cover the must-have features to look for your GivingTuesday fundraising platform, so you’re set up for success. Minimal Fields: Only ask for what you absolutely need.

Fundraising 81

Fundraising CRM Donation Demographics 81

Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

Just as AI is revolutionizing the way major gift officers fundraise , AI is fast becoming a powerful tool for identifying and engaging the unfulfilled potential of donors in the middle of your database. This analysis was based on 210 global nonprofit organizations’ fundraising data, covering 512 million donations, 41 million donors, and 9.4

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AI CRM Fundraising Goals 102

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By extending the power of its Blackbaud CRM platform with Power BI, the team now sees more focused information about their major giving prospects. This allows you to identify key insights and share them with your fundraising team or stakeholders with much less effort than pulling reports manually. What Is Microsoft Power BI?

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CRM Fundraising Goals Finance 101

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Nonprofit Donation Goals 98

Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising? Put simply, it’s a strategy that lets people raise money on your behalf using personalized fundraising pages. Let’s dive into peer-to-peer fundraising! Let’s dive into peer-to-peer fundraising! Getting Started with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Software Donation Template 98

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

Fundraising 81

Fundraising Calendar Engineering Nonprofit 81

Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. How It Differs from Ad Hoc Fundraising Unlike sporadic outreach, moves management relies on a structured sequence of actions, tracked in a centralized system. Verify contact details. email opens).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Also known as Customer Relationship Management, or CRM, donor management is certainly important, though not necessarily more than other tools. But it also makes sense to start with a CRM tool right out of the gate. But it also makes sense to start with a CRM tool right out of the gate.

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CRM Nonprofit Management Media 105

Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We’ll cover: How to set up a donation page Donation page best practices Our favorite donation page examples How to set up a donation page With today’s robust, user-friendly fundraising tools, building a donation page for your nonprofit is easier than ever. Track the performance of your form and keep adjusting to improve your fundraising.

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Donation Fundraising Software Media 98

Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

PatronManager – Patron Technology’s powerful ticketing and CRM solution – and Double the Donation are proud to launch a matching gift integration between PatronManager donation forms and 360MatchPro, the leading matching gifts automation provider by Double the Donation. Ready to get started with your own matching gift journey?

Donation 96

Donation CRM Education Readiness 96

The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 12, 2020

And, above all, don’t stop fundraising. With the help of your nonprofit’s CRM software , you’ll use the data you’ve stored to create valuable segments that will help with these communications strategies. Ready to dive deeper into these valuable donor segments? Ask them how they’re doing. The segments we’ll discuss include: .

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Nonprofit CRM Donation Fundraising 126

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. Getting Ready to Implement a Moves Management System at Your Nonprofit Before implementing a moves management process, your organization must have well-defined short-term and long-term revenue targets.

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Management CRM Readiness Metrics 52

CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

Fundraising 81

Fundraising Donation CRM Education 81

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This means your nonprofit faces an excellent opportunity to engage with donors through your year-end giving fundraiser and gain more support. Get Started Early Getting a head start on your campaigns and events means you’ll be ready to go way ahead of time and can prepare more thoroughly for the busiest giving season of the year.

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Demographics Software Retainer Donation 96

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From planning peer-to-peer fundraisers to properly marketing your online campaigns, there’s an endless number of items on your to-do lists. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts. Personalize donor engagement.

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Software Nonprofit Management CRM 98

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since our founding in 2011, GiveSmart by Momentive Software has helped tens of thousands of organizations— nonprofits, schools, and associations—successfully fundraise for their missions. billion in lifetime fundraising. When you’re ready to look at GiveSmart, contact our team of experts today. We support 8,850 auction bids, $4.05

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Fundraising CRM Software Contracts 52

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Fundraising Metrics. One of the most crucial data sets to keep an eye on are your fundraising metrics. Fundraising Event Metrics. Fundraising event metrics are extremely important, but often forgotten. How to Track Your Fundraising Metrics. Ready to get started tracking your fundraising metrics?

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Metrics Nonprofit Media Readiness 97

Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Small and large shops alike benefit from having a variety of stakeholders involved in fundraising. Ideas for fundraising allies include: Program, operations, finance, and admin staff. As we say in fundraising, if you don’t ask, you won’t get. Build your team. Remember to ask.

CRM 105

CRM Finance Retainer Management 105

Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

This guide to fundraising auctions for churches is for you! While pen and paper auctions may have been the norm a few years ago, fundraising auctions are rapidly moving online. Below are our picks for must-have software for fundraising auctions. A great CRM. What is a CRM? Looking for a CRM for your church?

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Fundraising CRM Software Media 52

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

They play a key role in fundraising by providing a steady stream of significant support while having the potential to increase their giving over time. Cultivating relationships and refining your mid-level donor strategy can lead to deeper engagement and long-term loyalty, making them valuable assets in any fundraising plan.

CRM 88

CRM Readiness Donation AI 88

CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? Luckily, CauseVox is here to help you plan your next ticketed fundraising event. The first step when planning a fundraising event today is to decide on the format. Fundraising Calendar Template. How much do you want to raise?

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Fundraising Template Procurement Nonprofit 75

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To be a skilled fundraiser, you need many skills. You’ll make mistakes, miss opportunities, and learn valuable lessons on your journey to becoming a seasoned fundraising professional. That being said, everyone makes fundraising mistakes, it’s how you learn from them that matters most. Top fundraising mistakes to avoid 1.

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Fundraising Software Donation CRM 59

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We’ve all received cringe-worthy fundraising messages that just don’t feel quite human. Such subpar messages may be the reason that 63% of fundraisers feel uncomfortable using AI for personalized donor communications. Its value lies in solving complex, role-specific problems—like assisting a fundraiser in making the right ask.

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AI Metrics Fundraising Training 97

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. Power up your digital fundraising for free with CauseVox.

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Retainer Media Donation Software 103

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It’s the closet with dollar store centerpieces ready to topple out or the storage unit filled to the brim with slightly sinister cardboard cut-outs from that local celebrity car wash fundraiser last summer. 2. Others will expect you to know the answers to their questions, so let’s get ready to be multilingual at work this year!

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CRM Nonprofit Readiness Conference 52

Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. It cannot and should not be all about fundraising. As such, no longer can we think of our advancement system as just a ‘database ’.

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Education AI Management Mentor 105

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

Fundraising 78

Fundraising Donation Goals Software 78

Double the Donation

JUNE 15, 2021

This new integration makes matching gift fundraising simple, and we can’t wait to roll out this feature for our users.”. Through an automated outreach process, fundraisers everywhere can increase contributions and fuel donor engagement without any unnecessary effort. “We Ready to see it in action?

Donation 95

Donation CRM Fundraising Readiness 95