If you’re familiar with our blog, you know that data-driven fundraising is an essential part of our approach to nonprofit communications. And while it’s important to analyze your own donor data, it’s helpful to keep a finger on the pulse of the larger trends in our...
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Are you keeping good data hygiene?
Good hygiene is a must, wouldn’t you agree? No, we’re not talking about showering regularly and putting on deodorant. This is a fundraising blog! We’re talking about your nonprofit’s data hygiene. As a fundraiser, you know the importance of strong donor...
The right way to compare dollars to impact.
One of the biggest challenges we face as nonprofit professionals is breaking down the complex nature of our work in a digestible and straightforward way for donors. That’s why many organizations compare a donor’s dollars to their impact. Telling a donor their gift of...
WEBINAR RECORDING: Tips and tricks for nonprofit leadership
Did you miss our online chat with Amy Boroff and Allison Howe, the Executive Director of NonProfitConnect, on Wednesday, January 12? Amy and Allison discussed what it means to diversify your board, how to identify someone who is a "good fit" for your board, and much...
3 ways nonprofits use donor data to improve results.
Are you overwhelmed by all the creative ways nonprofits use donor data? If so, this blog post is for you! It’s no secret. A data-driven strategy is crucial to your nonprofit’s fundraising success. But it takes a lot of work to rise above the noise with personalized...
Nonprofit trends for 2022 you should keep an eye on.
Yes, it’s that time of year again! The year-end fundraising frenzy is just about behind us. And fundraisers everywhere are thinking ahead to the new year and beyond. And in fundraising, as in life, the only constant is change! So, keep these nonprofit trends for 2022...
10 shocking fundraising statistics you should know about.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – the fundraising landscape is always evolving. And this has never been truer than it is today! If you’re like other fundraisers, you’re probably looking for ways to identify trends and stay ahead of the game. As nonprofit...
5 key lessons fundraisers learned in 2021.
How are you adjusting to the new normal? When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many of us were expecting things to eventually go back to the way they were. But that has not been the case in our industry. At least not in full. And the lessons fundraisers learned in 2021...
Are you making any of these fundraising communications mistakes?
Let’s be real. No one is perfect. So, when’s the last time you did some soul searching and asked, “What fundraising communications mistakes are we making and how do we fix them?” Whether you’re new to fundraising, or have been working at a nonprofit for decades,...
WEBINAR RECORDING: Your 2021 year-end appeal.
Did you miss our online chat with Amy Boroff and and Denise Barricklow, the Manager of Annual Giving at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen on September 29? We all know last year was far from the norm. And we’re sure you have questions leading up to this year’s appeal. ...