October 25, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
Part of your nonprofit’s technology strategy involves the specific software choices you make. It’s about the mix of software products you need to have in place to support your fundraising, marketing, programs, advocacy, accounting, and more. But while the software itself is important, there’s another aspect of your nonprofit’s technology strategy that’s critical to optimizing […]
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Five Capabilities in Blackbaud Luminate Online Your Nonprofit Should Be Using
December 20, 2023 / by Nicole Tucker / Fundraising / 0 comments
If your nonprofit organization uses Luminate Online from Blackbaud for online fundraising and marketing, you have a lot of capabilities at your fingertips. And since you’ve made an investment in the software, doesn’t it make sense to get the most out of it? In our work here at Cathexis Partners, we find that organizations aren’t […]
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[GUEST POST] The Three Keys to Unlocking Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Program’s Mobile Potential
December 13, 2023 / by Noel Beebe / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
This article recaps Nuclavis’ recent presentation from It’s a Peer-to-Peer World Virtual Conference in November 2023. Over the last 15 years, our lives have become shaped more and more by our mobile devices. Think about it: the ways in which we communicate, shop, learn, and entertain ourselves have all evolved a great deal in a […]
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How to Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Efforts Throughout the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Lifecycle
November 29, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
When peer-to-peer fundraising is part of your nonprofit organization’s fundraising strategy, it can be easy to become focused on one aspect – such as recruiting participants or getting participants to return for the next event or campaign. But long-term success requires an ongoing effort to optimize the full peer-to-peer fundraising lifecycle – from recruiting, activating, […]
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Expert Tips for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Success
November 15, 2023 / by Jon Reich / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
If your nonprofit organization includes peer-to-peer fundraising as part of your fundraising strategy, you know that it can be a great way to extend your fundraising reach. That’s why it can be so powerful to learn tips on how to take your peer-to-peer fundraising to the next level. That’s also why five companies that serve […]
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How to Improve the People Part of Your Nonprofit’s Technology Strategy
October 25, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
Part of your nonprofit’s technology strategy involves the specific software choices you make. It’s about the mix of software products you need to have in place to support your fundraising, marketing, programs, advocacy, accounting, and more. But while the software itself is important, there’s another aspect of your nonprofit’s technology strategy that’s critical to optimizing […]
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[GUEST POST] Four Easy Ways to Increase Donor Retention Ahead of Year-End Fundraising
October 11, 2023 / by Kelly Cristaldi / Fundraising / 0 comments
We’re frequently asked by fundraising professionals, “How do we retain our existing donors?” It’s an age-old dilemma, not to mention the pressure felt, to keep up with donor retention rates that increase year after year. Especially as we turn our attention to the year-end fundraising season, the need to keep donor retention high is a […]
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[GUEST POST] Hybrid Fundraising Events: 3 Tips to Get Started This Year
October 6, 2023 / by Jake Fabbri / Fundraising / 0 comments
Virtual fundraising events have been on the rise for a while now, due to their convenience for both planners and attendees. However, these events make it difficult to take advantage of the benefits of in-person events, like increased engagement and opportunities for connection. Instead of feeling limited to one format or the other, your organization […]
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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tips and Techniques: Free Virtual Conference
September 27, 2023 / by Jon Reich / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
Peer-to-peer fundraising is all about engaging supporters to raise funds from their own networks on your nonprofit’s behalf. It’s a powerful way to extend your fundraising reach through everything from traditional run, walk, and ride events to do-it-yourself fundraising events, to tribute/memorial campaigns. The potential for peer-to-peer fundraising is big. According to the 2022 Peer-to-Peer Top […]
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Improving a Nonprofit’s Productivity with Volunteer Management Software
September 13, 2023 / by Jon Reich / Fundraising / 0 comments
If your nonprofit is like many, volunteers play a hugely important role in your organization. They can help you to: Get more (possibly MUCH more) done than your staff could do alone Save money by completing tasks that otherwise might require you to hire someone to accomplish Spread the word about your organization’s mission As […]
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Simple Ways to Optimize Your Donation Page to Improve Fundraising Results
August 23, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
Are you looking for ways to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising results? We’ve written a lot on this blog about how to use technology to improve fundraising – from using marketing automation to employing artificial intelligence. And while there are many technologies and approaches you can use to drive better fundraising results, one of the simplest […]
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