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Using Your Fundraising CRM Software to Its Full Potential

Blackbaud

Optimizing the use of our fundraising CRM gives us room to take on new projects and adopt new features without a daily struggle against our own databases. Over the long term, optimizing how you use your CRM will help you achieve more of your objectives. Could you have more accurate data fields?

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Is It Time for Your Nonprofit or School to Make a CRM Change?

Blackbaud

After we made introductions, I asked about their donor CRM, jotting notes as they shared their hopes, frustrations, and data woes. As their list of frustrations grew and their unfulfilled hopes piled up, they asked me if I thought it was time to change to another donor CRM. It was a client kickoff call like so many others.

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How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

Blackbaud

Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines.

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There’s a Crisis in Nonprofit Fundraising — And It’s Time We Faced It Head-On

Pamela Grow

Talented fundraisers are leaving the sector in droves, often for consulting, or simply for industries that better support their well-being and respect their expertise. I have no passion for it. Shes not alone. Meanwhile, smaller nonprofits, grappling with declining revenue, are responding by laying off fundraising staff.

IT
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Exploring Alternative Nonprofit Funding Sources: 6 Ideas

Get Fully Funded

If you’re unsure about the best strategy, create a gift acceptance policy and consult with a nonprofit finance advisor to ensure alignment with your organization’s financial strategy and risk tolerance. These typically include treasury bills, short-term CDARs, money market accounts, and mutual funds.

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Crafting Calls to Action: A Guide for Cause Champions

Get Fully Funded

Ensure your nonprofits CRM or marketing platform is equipped to track performance metrics relevant to your goals. Craig focuses on digital strategy using email marketing, online advertising campaigns, SMS campaigns, CRM management, reporting/analytics for KPIs, and more.

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4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. The post 4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.