NonProfit PRO

APRIL 1, 2022

Now more than ever, the customer relationship management (CRM) system you use could make or break your ability to scale your mission and meet your ambitious fundraising goals.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What I have noticed, however, is that there are seven key traits that are shared by the most effective development professionals… those who are most likely to meet or exceed the goals laid out by their organizations. Every highly effective fundraiser I have ever met used the telephone as a primary fundraising tool.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Once someone signs up for an account, all they have to do is choose a nonprofit, link a credit or debit card, and select a monthly minimum goal. Someone who is subscribed to your email list has a different relationship with your nonprofit than someone who only follows you on Instagram. The process is just as simple for users.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. Your Fundraising Goals Are Materially Increasing As your organization grows, so do your fundraising goals. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. They will only get more generous with age as they earn more disposable income, which is why it’s crucial for you to build relationships with new and existing donors.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) The revenue goal for your event should be thought of in terms of “net revenue,” not “gross revenue.”

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible. Over the years, Ive found three practices particularly effective in fostering these connections: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore three cost-effective strategies to boost your online visibility. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message. Build Relationships : Approach influencers with sincerity and a genuine interest in collaboration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2025

Technology vendors and service providers have long touted that traditional CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems were the end-all-be-all for every organization, assuming that nonprofits will simply follow along. Come to us, and our CRM will cure all that ails you as an organization.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Data from our most recent report with Edelman Data and Intelligence highlights what many nonprofit and philanthropic leaders already know to be true: Trust is built from strong relationships, and it thrives on proximity—that is, how closely and directly we’re involved with an issue and work with the people who are affected by it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Thankfully, there are plenty of effective and thoughtful ways that nonprofits can show donors the impact of their donations: 1) Give thanks. making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. To use a drip-email campaign, determine what your end goal is, or your call to action. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. Don’t let it stop there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They are moving to more efficient and effective fundraising. It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. This many-sided approach lets charities operate more efficiently and effectively. This unlocks new efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. This small but immediate gesture can set the tone for a lasting relationship. These numbers underscore the critical need for nonprofits to build and implement a robust stewardship plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram is all about visual content, meaning you’ll need a new approach to use the site effectively. Regular updates to your Instagram page also show that your nonprofit is active and demonstrates how your brand is accomplishing its goals. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this age of digital overload and short attention spans, nonprofits that want to raise more money will instead create and sustain authentic, productive, long-term relationships with a network of individuals, corporate executives, government representatives, and/or impact investors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue. Organizations such as Kids Help Phone have already recognized the potential of chatbots as an effective support tool on their website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. This is also why campaigns that involve tagging friends and encouraging them to pass on the message are effective. But not all nonprofits are effective on social media. Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

If you’ve been in the nonprofit space for more than a week or two, you’ve probably read all about it—how retaining donors is more cost-effective than acquiring new ones, how it’s an important part of building a sustainable fundraising program, and how focusing on retaining your donors should be one of your top priorities.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explain how to develop a segmentation strategy so you can personalize your messaging and reach your target audience more effectively. Define your segmentation goals. Any strong strategy starts with goal-setting. Based on your goals, choose the segmentation criteria you’ll rely on to group your supporters.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

If these trends continue, we risk exacerbating existing inequities and undermining the capacity of nonprofits to fulfill their missions effectively. According to Salesforces Nonprofit Trend Report , digitally mature nonprofits are 4x more likely than their peers to achieve their mission goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

By tailoring campaigns to these supporters, nonprofits can deliver more effective mobile messaging. Nonprofits can then adjust their messaging tone and strategy to align with their supporters’ sentiments, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor. The executive director and audit partner discussed what could be done to improve the process.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The goal is to help young people learn about personal boundaries, safe relationships, and how to ask for help. Adults can access the educational materials for free. The content offers videos, scripted lesson plans, and interactive classroom activities.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Fundraisers must pay attention to what fuels NextGen donors to give, and adapt engagement strategies to effectively capture their time, talent, and treasure to create meaningful change. Once they’re in the door, encourage them to become donors when they’re ready—to foster deeper and more organic relationships.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often, these relationships develop informally. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

The design of an organization directly shapes the effectiveness, decision-making, and moral authority of its leaders. Map out how each division, team, and role contributes to achieving these goals. Build performance reviews and reward systems that recognize behaviors aligned with cultural goals.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. Explain your mission. Make sure your letter is easy to read.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are six best practices for creating an effective digital impact report that truly reflects your organization’s mission and accomplishments, with a goal of increasing donor engagement. Even just adding a stakeholder’s first name in the salutation of your report can effectively draw their attention and make them feel valued.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. Integrate Strategy Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals. I’m a big believer in documentation.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In fact, nearly half of nonprofit executives state that board micromanagement hampers their effectiveness. Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship between a board and an executive director. This trust is crucial for empowering executive directors to lead effectively and to help the nonprofit succeed.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But what makes this communication channel so effective? High ROI: Email marketing is a cost-effective way to stay in touch with supporters. Brand awareness: Marketers consistently say that email marketing is one of the most effective ways to build brand awareness and connect with current and prospective audience members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

A monthly giving program is the most effective and effortless way to retain #GivingTuesday donor support beyond the 24-hour social media buzz. 2)Set a goal of monthly donors on Giving Tuesday. . Instead of a traditional dollar goal, let your donors know the desired number of monthly pledges you’d like to achieve in a single day.

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Forum One

JUNE 26, 2024

With new tools and research—including a forthcoming report from Forum One—nonprofits and government agencies can learn to employ strategies already used in the commercial sector to communicate their mission, goals, accomplishments, and brand more effectively. We know mission-driven communicators already labor over word choice.

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