Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the power in aligning AI technologies and methodologies by showing you how AI can support every stage of the ask, ultimately helping you raise more dollars for your organization, without being creepy. Now it’s our turn to make the ask—are you ready to take AI for a whirl?

AI

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Use your donation software such as a CRM or even a spreadsheet to track and monitor this essential donor data. Lets make this happen. What is Donor Retention? Youre probably generally familiar with the concept of donor retention , but you may not know your own rate or the many nuances of donor retention strategies.

Retainer

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Luckily, theres a simple answer to streamline your fundraising and track your data quickly and simply: a nonprofit CRM. What is a Nonprofit CRM? Companies use a CRM to track their customers behavior, manage communication, and make offers that the customer is likely to be interested in. What Are The Benefits of a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

Tools like Google Analytics, your CRM ,email platform, surveys, and one-on-one conversations can give you tons of insight into whats resonatingand whats not. Ready to take your donor engagement strategy to the next level? How did they find you? Was it through a blog post, an Instagram reel, a peer-to-peer fundraiser?

Nonprofit

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Ready To Get Started Planning Your Golf Tournament Fundraiser? So, are you ready to tee up for a winning fundraiser? Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Are you ready to make your monthly giving program a must-have for donors, much like their favorite streaming service? And don’t forget to plan your follow-up strategy, utilizing your nonprofits CRM as a tool to keep you on track. Were here to show you how. Thank new monthly donors promptly and publicly when appropriate.

Donation

DonorSnap

JULY 17, 2025

If you’re already using DonorSnap, you know it’s a powerful CRM for tracking donors, recording event attendance, and managing communications. In this article, we’ll look at what DonorSnap does well for event management, where its limitations begin, and how EventSnap can enhance your planning and execution.

CRM

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

Use your CRM to track this data and set reminders so you never miss a milestone. That’s where your CRM really shines. Whether it’s a quick thank-you email or a handwritten note for a major gift, your CRM helps you show up for your donors in ways that matter. Otherwise, an email or a phone call works too!

CRM

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Luckily, theres a simple answer to streamline your fundraising and track your data quickly and simply: a nonprofit CRM. What is a Nonprofit CRM? Companies use a CRM to track their customers behavior, manage communication, and make offers that the customer is likely to be interested in. What Are The Benefits of a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

This article aims to show how nonprofits can leverage wealth screening, engagement metrics, and analytical tools to identify and qualify top prospects. First, centralize your data in a single donor management system or CRM, ensuring you have one source of truth for all donor information.

Metrics

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Explore our dedicated article to learn more about setting starting bids and increments. When your auction platform integrates with your other nonprofit tools, you can leverage your CRM to: Find and send invites to past event attendees. Set auction item starting bids at around 25-30% of the fair market value.

Procurement

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of audits nonprofit finance teams commonly work on and the most common nonprofit audit mistakes for each, giving you a better understanding of how to avoid these mistakes for your next audit. Make Audit Readiness a Year-Round Habit It pays to be proactive when it comes to audits.

Finance

Blackbaud

JUNE 9, 2025

This article builds on that conversation—offering practical insights to help you connect the dots, eliminate data silos, and unlock the full potential of your supporter data. You’re preparing for a system migration or CRM integration. Ready to take the next step? You’re onboarding large groups of new constituents (e.g.,

SAM

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Read the rest of the article for valuable details, typical case study and a readyness calculator. Use videos, articles, and pull-quotes Keep stories emotional and human Focus on why the donor gave, not just what they gave Testimonial Collection Questions : “What first connected you to our organization?

Policy

DonorSnap

JULY 17, 2025

If you’re already using DonorSnap, you know it’s a powerful CRM for tracking donors, recording event attendance, and managing communications. In this article, we’ll look at what DonorSnap does well for event management, where its limitations begin, and how EventSnap can enhance your planning and execution.

CRM

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

This article provides a quick overview! Use your CRM to identify loyal, long-term donors, particularly those over the age of 55. Many CRMs will offer wealth screening tools that can help identify prospects. Do you have a strong base of long-term supporters you can tap? Is your board on board? Measure and refine the program.

CRM

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. DonorPerfect, project manager, custom CRM with air table. I always kind of joke with my family, but kinda not. Microsoft Planner.

Instrumentl

Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Finding the right CRM (constituent relationship management) program for your organization can help you find potential donors, foster relationships, and organize successful fundraising campaigns. With so many different CRM programs out there, however, it can also be very overwhelming! TechSoup Global Blogs, Articles, and Webinars.

CRM

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

You can change the scenario—including the dramatic little scene above—by effectively integrating data from your fundraising CRM and your accounting system. For example, an integrated posting process can mark transactions as ‘posted’ in the fundraising CRM so they can’t be inadvertently posted again.

CRM

CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover the must-have features to look for your GivingTuesday fundraising platform, so you’re set up for success. CRM Integration The ability to integrate with tools you already use can streamline your workflow and improve efficiency. One of the most important integrations to consider is with your CRM.

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

To identify who your mid-level donors are, you can leverage your CRM or donor database to track giving patterns, engagement, and communication history. These donors are typically highly invested in your cause, seeking impact but not always ready for the significant financial commitment of major gifts.

CRM

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Store data in the right CRM for you. Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? Store data in the right CRM for you. For a quick refresher— nonprofit data is stored in a constituent relationship management (CRM) system. Taking time to research the right CRM solution for your organization is the first step to that.

CRM

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? Use a CRM to help w ith donor research . Data-driven fundraising strategies are always the smartest move, so make sure you have the necessary constituent relationship management software (CRM) integrations and reporting tools. Develop a Strategy.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Applicants will then be able to electronically submit those applications to your grantmaking organization—meaning no paper applications to sort through—and the information is integrated into your grant management CRM. Use templates when possible so that the message is standardized and ready for each grant cycle.

Grant Management

Groupfinity

JANUARY 12, 2023

In today’s episode, Rachel shares the 4 templates every nonprofit leader should have locked and loaded and ready at all times to maintain connection with their donors: #1 An immediate thank you note or receipt; #2 Within 24-48 hours a heartfelt quick personal email that is NOT the receipt from your CRM that lets your donor know the gift was received (..)

Template

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. If you maintain a donor database or other CRM , youll be able to access this data quickly. You may need to train volunteers, get your materials ready, or talk to someone about setting up the campaign website.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2024

In this article, we share the top insights from Dan Keyworth’s white paper, Higher Education Advancement Technology, to help you make the most of your advancement technology solutions. Philanthropy and external engagement must be given the right importance and focus from the get-go.

Education

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

For example, you might be running a constituent relationship management (CRM) database, but are all of your organization's constituents in it? Perhaps your donors are in the CRM, your advocates and evangelists are in an Excel spreadsheet, and your program beneficiaries are in paper files. Easy, right? Includes slides.

CRM

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

For example, you might be running a constituent relationship management (CRM) database, but are all of your organization's constituents in it? Perhaps your donors are in the CRM, your advocates and evangelists are in an Excel spreadsheet, and your program beneficiaries are in paper files. Easy, right? Includes slides.

CRM

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Decision-making Once donors have collected all the information about your nonprofit organization, they should be ready to decide whether to donate to your cause. Include donation buttons in other locations on your website, such as at the end of articles or on your About page. Talk to a GiveSmart expert today.

Management

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Are you ready to explore how silent auction fundraising can benefit your mission and learn the essential planning steps? Ready to host your best auction ever? For more advice, we recommend exploring our dedicated article. Let’s dive in! How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising. Plan for your venue.

Fundraising

Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

No matter your donors’ reasons for giving, the stats above show that at the end of the year, they’re ready and willing to give. In this article, we’ll walk through 21 end-of-year giving best practices to help your nonprofit end the fundraising year with a bang: Start planning your campaign early. Put your plan in writing.

Media

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still ready and willing to give to the causes they feel strongly about. Ready to increase your fundraising potential by following these tips? Use your fundraising system to automate your donors’ names from your CRM and address your emails to real people.

Donation

Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Your CRM, donation page, and other fundraising software all need to work with your website. Just make sure you go into plugin shopping with the right mindset, ready to consider all your options. Consideration of software integrations. Make the most of analytics and sharing tools.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Which means your nonprofit needs to be ready to accommodate donors, however they choose to support your mission. Save time with a nonprofit CRM to automate tasks, centralize data, and improve donor outreach. Donors are willing to give more knowing their impact will be doubled!

Nonprofit

The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 12, 2020

With the help of your nonprofit’s CRM software , you’ll use the data you’ve stored to create valuable segments that will help with these communications strategies. In this article, we’ll go over some of the best donor segmentation strategies your nonprofit can use to build these relationships. The segments we’ll discuss include: .

Nonprofit

Fundly

JANUARY 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll discuss how you can utilize direct mail as a marketing tool to spread the word about your crowdfunding campaign. Personalize your content, make sure your letters seem trustworthy, and have your online donation page ready to go after mailing out your fundraising appeals.

Utilities