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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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What Is A Standard Operating Procedure, And How To Create One For Your Nonprofit Development Team
A standard operating procedure, or SOP, is a document containing step-by-step instructions to guide the core functions of your Development department.
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How to Keep Your Year-End Donors Engaged All Year
Year-End is a great time to attract new donors, but can you keep those new supporters engaged throughout the new year? Boost retention with these tips.
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7 Tips To Make Your Year-End Acknowledgments Stand Out
While Year-End acknowledgments are a requirement for nonprofits, they’re also a donor stewardship opportunity. Here are seven tips for making them stand out.
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6 Strategies To Make The Most Of Giving Tuesday This Year
To get the most out of Giving Tuesday, you’ll need to employ strategies that encourage giving and allow you to receive donations from multiple channels.
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5 Ways To Engage Your Supporters Holistically This Giving Tuesday
Taking a holistic approach to donor outreach on Giving Tuesday lets you leverage multiple giving channels to drive momentum toward your goal - here's how.
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Creating a Year-End Appeal That Stands Out From The Crowd
Year-End appeals leverage the spirit of giving that is heightened during the holiday season, but you'll need to stand out from the crowd - here's how.
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Ask These 7 Questions In Your Next Nonprofit CRM Demo
Seeing a demo is a standard part of the nonprofit CRM shopping process, and the best way to find your best fit software is to ask the right questions.
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15 Nonprofit Veterans Organizations To Support This Veterans’ Day
Nonprofits serve veterans in a variety of ways. If you’re looking for ways to support veterans, here are several veterans organizations to check out!
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3 Ways To Practice Donor Stewardship For Year-End Success
It can be easy to put off donor stewardship efforts, but prioritizing relationships now helps ensure successful fundraising for Year-End and the new year.
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