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. At some point, you will realize that more staff and more budget can take you only so far. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication. Donor retention is, at its heart, about building relationships. Run some reports on some of your most recent appeals. And how can they use those communications to retain their supporters?

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Retention Donor Tools Tech 287

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

Studies like the Generosity Commissions September 2024 report have shown overall giving rates in the U.S. According to Dollars and Change , a report from Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good, total dollars awarded and average grant or gift size increased between 2015 and 2022. That means the average amount fell from $216.36

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. They often have long philanthropic histories and a demonstrated interest in active estate planning and management. But where do you go from there?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Goals can include: Gain insight into donor data through reporting and data analytics. An interactive online community hub – Connect with other nonprofits , review your support case history, learn new features, and discover useful tips and best practices. Enhance online fundraising by offering monthly giving and crowdfunding.

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Software Fundraising Nonprofit Train 332

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Harriett Davis from the Chicago Public Library Foundation Tell the Story of Your Mission Not Just What Your Mission is I have found that, as grant applications have gone online and gotten shorter, my strategy has become ever more important: Concise, clean, and emotive storytelling works better than stats and history.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Katie Farkas, View Arts Center Expiry Dates Can Be a Retention Touchpoint “We run a report at the beginning of each month of credit cards that are expiring so donors can get a personal call, thank you, and ask for a new card. Since we have started that, our retention is so much better, and many have upped their giving.”—

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Tips Ideas Fundraising Share 104

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

AI is probably the most transformative technology in the history of humanity. We can decide what experiences and relationships to create.” Foster Creation Besides being a catalyst for relationships, technology inspires new products and services that enrich collaborations. Those decisions are critical.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

According to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn , the use of generative AI has nearly doubled in the last six months with 75% of global workers reporting using it. The pace and volume of work has increased leaving 46% reporting that they feel burned out.*

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Nonprofit Language Donor Tools 292

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Their donation history. Their volunteer history. Their donation history. Start by looking at the giving reports of similar organizations to yours. Candidates identified through these reports are typically better qualified than most. Their volunteer history. Their full employment history.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

Automation Tools CRM and Automation Systems Many nonprofits use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to collect contacts and manage all donor information. 2) Segmented Communication Nonprofits can segment their donor and supporter lists based on various criteria such as donation history, demographics, and interests.

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Marketing Fundraising Nonprofit Social Media 239

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In fact, a recent Global Trends in Giving report reveals that 33% of donors in the U.S. According to the Nonprofit Tech for Good report , 74% of nonprofits that utilize email marketing send email fundraising appeals. A personalized message goes a long way to fostering meaningful, long-term donor relationships.

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email Marketing Guide Nonprofit 94

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

In its 2025 Future of Jobs Report , The World Economic Forum pegged Graphic Design as the 11th fastest declining job per the predictions of employers (emphasis mine). What about the colonialist history of AI itself and the ongoing neocolonialism of tech corporations? But history shows that this also doesnt need to be the case.

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Tools Classes Adobe Design 101

The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Leverage Reports to Understand Your Year-End Impact As the year winds down, its a great time to reflect on what worked and what didnt. Generating detailed reports can provide valuable insights to guide your planning for the next year. What you can do: Use Flipcauses analytics tools to create reports that capture year-end giving trends.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Reporting Requirements: Recipients may need to provide progress reports or demonstrate how the funds were used to achieve the desired outcomes. Build Your Target List Start by leveraging existing relationships and focusing on local small businesses, which often have a vested interest in supporting their immediate communities.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2025

And I dont think it can help me build donor relationships since its not human. Lets face it, the backbone of sustainable fundraising is relationship building. For example, by uploading your donors profile in advance, and maybe also your annual report or a few newsletters, you can prompt the AI to ask for questions about your programs.

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Generation Nonprofit Donor Charity 71

The Verge

APRIL 21, 2022

CNN+, the streaming service that was hyped as one of the most signifiant developments in the history of CNN, will shut down on April 30, just one month after it launched. Given the size of the investment, the early subscriber numbers were pretty bleak: Axios reported that about 150,000 people had signed up for the $5.99-a-month

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Stream News Hype Service 145

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here are some of the recent changes to the government funding and reporting landscape so you will be better informed and ready to incorporate best practices. Successful post-award management improves an organization’s ability to meet its objectives by simplifying and streamlining evaluation, reporting, and auditing processes.

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

Know What Data Points to Look For To gain a comprehensive understanding of a prospective major donor, your research should provide insights into their capacity for giving, philanthropic history, and affinity for your nonprofit’s mission. Constituent relationship management (CRM) platform.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Automated resume-scanning software is contributing to a “broken” hiring system in the US, says a new report from Harvard Business School. For example, some systems automatically reject candidates with gaps of longer than six months in their employment history, without ever asking the cause of this absence. billion, by 2025.”.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 25, 2024

This can be due to incorrect contact information or a history of irrelevant communications leading them to ignore emails. Don’t miss the final part of our Navigating the Member Journey with Data series as we discuss how your association can use your data to create, track and report your association’s key performance insights (KPIs).

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

They can then use the information in the software to reach out to donors with personalized communications, ensuring they’re building genuine relationships with their supporters. Having this data in one place will help you create a more effective fundraising and communication strategy and build deeper relationships with your donors. .

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Donor Software Management Guide 119

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Nonprofits Can Now Deliver a Seamless Online Fundraising Experience for Donors to Cultivate Long-term Relationships . With Bloomerang, nonprofits now have more ways to develop donor relationships that last a lifetime. . Simplify and consolidate payout and fee reporting with all donor information residing in a single donor database.

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Tools Fundraising Donor Relationship 115

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For nonprofits today, managing donor relationships and fundraising efforts is essential. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and fundraising tools play a significant role. A nonprofit CRM tracks donors, manages email and communication history, and provides comprehensive reporting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Virtual participation in fundraising events isn’t new to 2020; the pandemic has just mandated a full transition from physical to virtual for the first time in history. Jude Children’s Research build relationships with online influencers to get the word out—like their partnership with DrLupo, who leveraged his 3.6

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Trend Fundraising Virtual Philanthropy 263

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is because forging solid relationships with donors is as crucial as the educational programs you support. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising solutions are tailored specifically for the distinct needs of nonprofit entities, acting as all-encompassing platforms for fostering relationships with donors, volunteers, and other key stakeholders.

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Education Fundraising Nonprofit Donor 105

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Communicating with your supporters on their own terms shows that you value them as individuals and helps build long-term relationships with them. Then, group them accordingly in your constituent relationship management system (CRM), and use the channels they indicate to promote recurring giving. Enrich your database. Newsletters.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Healthcare nonprofits today face a challenging landscape where balancing donor management and fundraising is critical—because the journey of nurturing relationships with donors is as critical as the healthcare services you provide. Nonprofits use this data to personalize outreach and engagement efforts. CRM systems play a pivotal role here.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Donor Relationship 105

The Verge

MARCH 9, 2022

Users who receive a match that Garbo shows has a history of violence are encouraged to report the person to Tinder. The company also noted that a lack of history on a Garbo background check does not guarantee that a user is totally safe and urged users to follow its safety tips for meetings with new people.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The history of systemic racism has created very real barriers to accessing critical wealth-building opportunities for people of color but those same legacies of harm and inequity can also reflect disparities found within the nonprofit sector as well. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up!

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Review Grant Nonprofit Community 78

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2024

You’ll need a blend of strategy, data, and smart relationship-building to find those key donors and maximize your GivingTuesday results. Look at previous donor history Looking for an easy place to start? Broader messaging will work for lower scorers as you build relationships for the future. Let’s get to it.

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Donor Social Media Donation Relationship 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 22, 2021

As advancement leaders at higher education institutions consider their options in the age of COVID-19, they’re rethinking conventional wisdom by choosing Salesforce to build lifelong alumni and donor relationships. million in legacy cost savings, and boosted revenue 12%. Morehouse Uses Tech to Transform Its Fundraising.

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ROI University Education Fundraising 101

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2024

We’re on the verge of the largest transfer of wealth in North American history — nearly $84 trillion is estimated to transfer from the Baby Boomer generation to their children and younger counterparts over the next 30 years. The first edition of this report was created in 2020 by Qgiv, just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Generation Report Giving Donor 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

While tax summaries might seem like just another administrative task, savvy nonprofits use them as powerful cultivation moments to deepen relationships with donors. A donor who sees the history of their contributions is more likely to feel a sense of loyalty to your organization—a crucial factor in retaining donors over the long term.

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Donor Summary Relationship Calendar 113

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Therefore, one of the best ways to encourage donors to make major gifts is by building relationships with supporters and focusing on donor retention and stewardship. Let’s review the key steps of finding major donor prospects, building relationships, and retaining their support for the long term: 1. Development director.

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Gift Guide Raise Donor 111

Candid

MAY 9, 2023

The new report, based on both quantitative and qualitative research, is the most comprehensive analysis of institutional philanthropy to HBCUs. Big philanthropy’s support of HBCUs declined from 2002 to 2019 An examination of trends in philanthropic giving to HBCUs underscores a history of underfunding. In fact, large U.S.

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