September 6, 2016
Give some thought to #GivingTuesdayThe end of the calendar year is a busy time for fundraisers. With all the responsibilities you’re juggling, make sure to carve out time for yourself in advance to give some thought to #GivingTuesday so you can harness the power of the day and build…
Read ArticleAugust 2, 2016
Create spectacular donation forms your donors will love Undoubtedly, you’ve heard that online giving is on the rise. And, I’m guessing that many of you have already dipped your toe into the online giving scene. But are you wondering if you’ve got it right? Do you have a donation form, but it’s…
Read ArticleJuly 11, 2016
How to assess your donor database health One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit fundraisers is incomplete or unorganized donor data. You can improve the health of your donor database by performing a donor database audit. Not sure if you need to? Consider this scenario: You’re tasked with raising some much…
Read ArticleJune 24, 2016
How to Make Each Year’s Giving Day Better Than The LastParticipating in a 24-hour online giving day event such as #GivingTuesday or Give Local is a great opportunity for non-profits of all sizes to attract brand-new donors. While it’s important to plan ahead for your giving day to ensure its success, it’s just as important…
Read ArticleFebruary 4, 2016
Are you participating in Give Local America?May 3, 2016 marks a major day of fundraising across the U.S., kind of like a #GivingTuesday in the Spring. What started as a few local campaigns has blossomed into an enormous collection of fundraising efforts under the banner Give Local America! Many local foundations offer…
Read ArticleJanuary 4, 2016
Are you still using Excel to manage your donor data? Image by Software Advice According to a 2015 Software Advice research report, 52 percent of nonprofits are still using Excel and Google Docs to run their development operations. While spreadsheets and documents can be a good place to start for a young nonprofit just beginning…
Read ArticleDecember 17, 2015
3 quick tips for writing donor-centered thank you lettersYour appeal has been mailed, and now the donations are arriving. It’s time to thank your donors! Use this opportunity to craft a donor-centered thank you letter so your supporters feel great about their donation and are inspired to give again. Here are three tips…
Read ArticleDecember 4, 2015
Pertinent, personal, and prompt: the keys to acknowledging gifts6 Steps to a Successful Appeal : Part five of a six-part series Good practices in gift acknowledgment and accounting have a beneficial effect on your donor relationships. To ensure that donors understand the value and your appreciation of their gift to your organization, it's…
Read ArticleDecember 4, 2015
5 tips to prepare your database for the new year As one year draws to an end, it’s a time for resolutions, promises, and fresh starts for the new year ahead. Why not use this time to give your donor database a little love and attention? It doesn’t have to be hard, scary, or even…
Read ArticleOctober 4, 2015
Get ready for a successful #GivingTuesday campaignEach year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. Each year's #GivingTuesday promises to be bigger than the next and we want to help your…
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