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With so many CRMs on the market, how do you choose which one best aligns with your mission, enhances donor engagement, eliminates duplicate data entry, and supports capacity building? With the right CRM your organization can leverage data for actionable insights, personalized donor communications, and increased fundraising success.
Tailoring messages to resonate with individual donor interests and giving levels fosters stronger connections and inspires greater generosity. Salesforce, the world’s leading CRM, is now revolutionizing the non-profit sector with its innovative approach to donor management. Salesforce is the great equalizer.
Now you want to know, is it appropriate to ask your supporters to take further action? Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. Here are four great ideas for ‘Confirmation Page’ calls-to-action: 1) Send to Website.
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