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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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8 Strategies To Decrease Fundraising Staff Turnover
High fundraiser turnover has huge costs for nonprofits. Understanding the causes means you can take steps to mitigate turnover in your organization.
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How to Build A Donor Journey Map
A donor journey map shepherds new supporters through your stewardship process to help them build meaningful relationships with your nonprofit - learn how.
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5 Ways To Attract More Major Gifts This Year
Your next major donor is likely already involved with your nonprofit - you just need to find them, and communicate with them in the right way. Here's how!
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Infographic: How To Turn Event Attendees Into Major Donors
The framework of Connect, Interact, Nurture is a useful donor stewardship tool. This is your trail guide to putting it into action after an event.
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20+ LGBTQ-Focused Nonprofits You Can Support This Pride Month
There are many nonprofits that support the LGBTQ community, and pride month is a great time to support them. Here are just a few of our favorites.
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15 Mental Health Nonprofits To Support for Mental Health Awareness Month
The work of nonprofits to address mental illness in our communities is more important than ever. These organizations are raising awareness and fighting stigma.
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How to Keep Donors Engaged After an Event
To keep donors engaged after an event, remember three simple words: connect, interact, and nurture. Here's how to put these steps into action.
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The Ultimate Nonprofit Event Planning Checklist
An event planning checklist can help streamline your next event's planning process and execution. Read on for a timeline and nine steps for event success.
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How to Find Major Donors for Your Nonprofit
Looking for more major donors? Here are eight steps nonprofits of all sizes can take to find new major donors and increase revenue from individual giving.
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