24 05 0
Your nonprofit’s technology can be a big expense item – especially when it comes to major software, such as your customer relationship management (CRM) or fundraising software. Costs include everything from the software purchase itself to implementation, customization, maintenance, and training. But there are some clever ways you can save money on your nonprofit software. […]
10 05 0
Artificial intelligence (AI) used to sound like science fiction. Now it seems like it’s making headlines every day. Some folks seem intimidated by AI-based technology, like ChatGPT. Some are experimenting with what tools like ChatGPT can do. Others are impressed by the possibilities of AI. With all of the hubbub about AI, I wanted to […]
26 04 4
You might have heard that the AddThis social sharing tool from Oracle is going away as of the end of May 2023. Since many nonprofits use AddThis on their peer-to-peer fundraising websites (and sometimes their general websites), we thought we’d answer some questions about what tools you can use as an alternative. What to know […]
19 04 0
You might be looking for ways to raise more funds. But you’re already busy running peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, hosting fundraising events, sending fundraising emails campaigns. The list goes on. How can you improve results without adding another project to the calendar? There are practices you can incorporate into your ongoing work to boost the outcomes […]
12 04 0
Great donor communication requires having great donor data. The more data you have about your constituents—like their interests, motivations, and history with your organization—the easier it will be for you to connect with them. Your constituent relationship management platform (CRM) is, of course, one of the best places to look for information about your supporters. […]
5 04 0
It can be easy to become entrenched in the software your nonprofit uses for customer relationship and donor management. It’s not unusual for organizations to hang onto the same software for multiple years – even decades. Sometimes, the hesitation to change technology comes from a “this is the way we’ve always done it” mentality. Sometimes […]
22 03 0
When it’s time for new software for your nonprofit and you’ve found the right technology match for your organization, the next step is to migrate to the new software. There are some things you can do to make the move to a new system easier – and ultimately more effective – for your entire organization. […]
15 03 0
Email fundraising is a constantly-evolving juggernaut. We know from reports like the M+R Benchmarks that it raises millions of dollars for nonprofits year after year, and organizations dedicated to making the world a better place deserve the chance to fully harness the power this channel has to offer. That said, nonprofits are famously busy, and […]
8 03 0
These days, we hear a lot about influencers. They seem to be everywhere. You might even follow some on your favorite social media channels. Working with the right influencers can help you increase awareness for your nonprofit’s mission or even for specific campaigns that ultimately support your mission. Let’s consider a few points about how […]
1 03 0
Optimization and gamification of peer-to-peer fundraising is common practice. Yet, many nonprofits rarely implement the same strategies for their always-on donation pages and appeals. Considering that online gifts make up a larger percentage of annual funds raised over events, many nonprofits are still working with sub-standard donation forms and leaving money on the table. These […]