February 18, 2014
4 tips for keeping your donor database healthyIn the same way our bodies do, keeping a database healthy requires consistent work. This post gives you some practical methods for achieving database health, or what is sometimes referred to as reachability, a focus on answering the questions, "can you contact everyone in your database to…
Read ArticleJanuary 15, 2014
Does your organization suffer from data rot?It’s no surprise that you will have better fundraising success the more you’re able to reach your intended audience. In fact, the data append company Updentity has seen up to 900% increases in year-over-year donations from improved contact information and better utilization of staff time.…
Read ArticleJanuary 9, 2014
3 ways to use data to cultivate donorsThe ultimate goal in fundraising is for your constituents to invest in your mission. But earning them as investors requires being effective in the three Is of cultivation: Inform, Involve, and Invest. So, let’s talk about how strategic data management allows you to do this.…
Read ArticleJanuary 5, 2014
3 simple steps to increase your phonathon’s effectivenessNote: Before joining the LGL team, I was actively engaged in the work of non-profit fundraising. The information in this article comes specifically from my most recent experiences with phonathons in my capacity as a school advancement director. Until recently, the word I most associated…
Read ArticleJanuary 4, 2014
Take charge of your data to meet fundraising goalsAt the 2013 AFP-NNE Annual Conference held in Portland, Maine, Chris Bicknell of Little Green Light, Kathy Howrigan of Marts & Lundy, and Brendan Kinney of Vermont Public Radio (and the moderator of #fundchat) gave a presentation titled, “Take Charge of Your Data to Meet Fundraising Goals.” This presentation provides basic tips and ideas for how to tackle…
Read ArticleAugust 16, 2016
Is now the time to invest in a new donor management software?In nonprofit development offices, hardworking staff are engaged in a variety of activities to advance their organization’s mission. From preparing and sending thoughtful communications to supporters, ensuring timely thank you’s to donors are being sent, managing volunteers, and coordinating a variety of events, little time…
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