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Expert Tips & Insights for Nonprofits
CRM vs. Relationship Intelligence
Your CRM tells you what happened. Relationship Intelligence tells you what to do next. Here's the difference—and when you need both.
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What Happens in the First 90 Days After a Gift?
The first 90 days after a gift determine whether a donor comes back. Here's how to audit your new donor experience.
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The Donor Retention Math
80% of first-time donors never give again. Here's what that actually costs—and what high-retention organizations do differently.
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How to Set Better Fundraising Goals for Your Nonprofit
Your nonprofit’s fundraising goals can make a big difference in the success of your campaigns. Learn how to set ambitious, achievable goals in this guide.
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What The FEP 2023 Fundraising Data Tells Us About The Importance of Major Donor Stewardship
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project's recently released 2023 data reveals important trends for Major Gifts Officers to watch. Here are our main takeaways.
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3 Essentials to Include in Your Nonprofit's Annual Report
Nonprofit annual reports should illustrate an organization’s tangible impact on its community. Explore the three essentials of annual reports in this guide.
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Leveraging Events for Major Gift Stewardship
Events offer a unique opportunity to cultivate major donor relationships, through meaningful interactions and tangible demonstration of impact.
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Top Major Gifts Tools Every Development Officer Should Know
Personal touches rule when it comes to major gifts, and specialized tools are needed to ensure that this "human touch" can scale for hundreds of donors.
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How Are Nonprofits Approaching DAFs? Check Out the Numbers
Donor-advised funds offer huge opportunities for nonprofits. How are organizations promoting, pursuing, and securing them? Let’s examine trends in the data.
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Enhance Donor Engagement With Personalized Marketing: 3 Tips
Nonprofit audiences prefer personalized marketing that helps them feel connected to your mission. Improve your donor engagement with these marketing strategies.
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8 Nonprofit Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2024
2024 is here, and it's bringing new challenges and opportunities for nonprofit fundraising! Here are the dynamics to watch this year.
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Tips for Major Donor Outreach That Stands Out at Year-End
With so many organizations vying for donors' attention, it can be challenging to stand out at year-end, but it's not impossible.
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