August 16, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Nonprofit Data, Salesforce / 0 comments
Your nonprofit may be moving beyond spreadsheets to track and manage your organization’s relationships with donors, volunteers, advocates, and other supporters. Or, your team may be replacing its current system. Either way, implementing a new Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system requires planning and preparation. To help ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on track, […]
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Nonprofit Tech Trends to Watch in 2018
December 12, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
I’m not going to make sweeping predictions about nonprofit technology for the upcoming year. (You can thank me later.) But, I do think it’s important to keep an eye on tech trends that may be worth trying for your own nonprofit’s online campaigns in 2018. That said, here’s my take on some nonprofit tech trends […]
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How to Evaluate WordPress Themes for Your Nonprofit’s Website
November 27, 2017 / by Jim Jasper / Fundraising, WordPress / 0 comments
Whether you’re already using WordPress, or you’re considering using WordPress, for your nonprofit’s website, it’s important to understand how to evaluate a WordPress theme. The theme defines both the appearance and the functionality of your website, and when you install WordPress a theme is required. Here are a few tips for how to evaluate WordPress […]
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[GUEST POST] 5 Nonprofit Web Design Tips for Online Fundraising Success
November 7, 2017 / by Carl Diesing / Fundraising / 6 comments
Your nonprofit’s website is oftentimes the face of your organization. Typically the first place a potential supporter will go to learn more about your mission, your site can educate your community, showcase the work you’re doing, and inspire visitors to contribute to your nonprofit to further your cause. If you’re thinking of giving your nonprofit […]
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[GUEST POST] Optimizing Donation Forms to Maximize the Gift and Complete the Transaction
October 24, 2017 / by Mark Montenero / Fundraising / 1 comment
Donation forms are like belly buttons — everyone has one. There are lots of thoughts on optimizing donation forms in general. Conversations range from how they should be styled, form length, and imagery — both still and video all the way down to the thank you page. From the verbiage in the ask to the “process” button, […]
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7 Tips for Last-Minute End-of-Year Fundraising
October 12, 2017 / by Christina Relacion / Fundraising / 0 comments
Can you believe there are only six weeks until Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday giving season? If you haven’t already started to think about the end-of-year giving strategy for your organization, fear not! We’ve pulled together some quick and easy tips that you can use to help end 2017 on a fundraising high […]
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The Nonprofit’s Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
September 7, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
There’s simply nothing like the peer-to-peer (p2p) model for extending your fundraising reach. Whether it’s associated with a large event — like a walk-a-thon, or it’s year-round — like a tribute campaign, p2p fundraising is all about engaging supporters to raise funds from their networks on your nonprofit’s behalf. Some p2p fundraising campaigns and events […]
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Tips and Insights on Peer to Peer Fundraising: Free Virtual Conference
August 28, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
There’s nothing like peer-to-peer (p2p) fundraising for tapping your supporters to extend your fundraising reach. Whether it’s associated with a large event — like a walk-a-thon, or it’s year-round — like a tribute campaign, p2p fundraising is all about engaging supporters to raise funds from their own networks on your nonprofit’s behalf. But, running a […]
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How to Prepare for a CRM System Implementation for Your Nonprofit
August 16, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Nonprofit Data, Salesforce / 0 comments
Your nonprofit may be moving beyond spreadsheets to track and manage your organization’s relationships with donors, volunteers, advocates, and other supporters. Or, your team may be replacing its current system. Either way, implementing a new Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system requires planning and preparation. To help ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on track, […]
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How to Create a Communications Plan for Your Nonprofit Organization’s Next Fundraising Campaign
August 1, 2017 / by Christina Relacion / Fundraising / 3 comments
No matter what type of fundraising campaign your organization is running, a well-developed communications plan will help to ensure your success. A communications plan’s purpose is to help your organization think more strategically and communicate more effectively to meet your campaign goals. Here are some tips for creating a communications plan for your next fundraising […]
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10 Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
July 18, 2017 / by Daniella Dowiak / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
Peer-to-peer campaigns and events are a key part of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. For most fundraising professionals, this means finding the balance of growing peer-to-peer fundraising programs while working with limited resources. Here are 10 simple but impactful things you can do to improve your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events, no matter how large or […]
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