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The One Record Myth in K–12 School Software

Blackbaud

Schools need specific, purpose-driven software and applications for enrollment, academics, fundraising, accounting, and more. Our Connected Experience Because we chose Blackbaud’s Total School Solution , I can now toggle back and forth from a family record in our student information system to that same family in our fundraising software.

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Ways to Stand Out on Grant Applications

GiveSmart

However, writing grant applications can be a very time-consuming and stressful process. Investing your time, effort, and resources into writing a grant proposal can be frustrating if it doesn’t pay off. You can make a good impression by using software to give them insight into your program’s efforts.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Plan: 11 Must-Do Steps for Success

CauseVox

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. A strategic fundraising plan is intended to keep you on track toward your fundraising goals by using your organizations resources as effectively and efficiently as possible while keeping aligned with your overall mission and vision.

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

As you consider these questions, here are two important exercises that will help you clarify your vision and goals: 1. Your mission statement keeps everyone focused on the goal while communicating to the community the essence of who you are. First things first – accounting software. What need will you address?

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6 Tips to Retain Volunteers

Blackbaud

It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills. Enter this information into your volunteer management software to share it each quarter, highlighting both areas of support and opportunities for improvement. billion in economic value.

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How to Write a Meaningful Donor Thank-You Letter 

Qgiv

Cons: Handwritten letters take a little more time, effort, and money and may not be feasible for large organizations with many donors. Give donors an update on your campaigns progress toward your fundraising goal. Pros: They create a unique, personalized donor touchpoint. Include a donation receipt.

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What Makes a Good Donate Button?

CauseVox

Too often, nonprofits (and their board) choose to keep using clunky and out-of-date software that makes it hard for donors to give. A poor or difficult giving experience tells your donors that their time, effort, and money isn’t valuable to your organization. It may seem harsh, but it’s true.