June 7, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
With all of the communications channels available today, you might ask yourself, “Is email on its way out for nonprofit communications?” It’s true that we have more options today than we had in the past, including texting, social media, and online advertising. But have newer communications channels elbowed out email? Research suggests that not only […]
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Is Email Dying as a Nonprofit Communications Channel?
June 7, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
With all of the communications channels available today, you might ask yourself, “Is email on its way out for nonprofit communications?” It’s true that we have more options today than we had in the past, including texting, social media, and online advertising. But have newer communications channels elbowed out email? Research suggests that not only […]
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6 Ways to Reduce Your Nonprofit’s Software Costs
May 24, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
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. […]
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Fundraising (and More)
May 10, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
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 […]
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AddThis is Going Away. Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
April 26, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 4 comments
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 […]
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Could Your Nonprofit Be Doing More to Optimize Fundraising Results?
April 19, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Nonprofit Data / 0 comments
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 […]
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[GUEST POST] Understand Your Donors with CRM and Website Data
April 12, 2023 / by Abby Jarvis / Fundraising, Nonprofit Data / 0 comments
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. […]
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Knowing When It’s Time for New Software for Your Nonprofit
April 5, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
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 […]
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What Your Nonprofit Should Do Before Migrating to New Software
March 22, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
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. […]
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[GUEST POST] 3 tips for better email fundraising with your nonprofit CRM
March 15, 2023 / by Grace Duginski / Fundraising / 0 comments
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 […]
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How to Work with Influencers to Gain Awareness for Your Nonprofit
March 8, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
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 […]
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