Nonprofits shopping for a new CRM have a list of questions to ask. They range from available features to cost to support and, deservedly, get center stage. But there are a few important questions many organizations don’t ask, and the answers can have big consequences on the security and availability of your donor data. After all, no nonprofit wants to wake up on Giving Tuesday to find a software outage or data leak!
Read MoreGlobal charities operating and fundraising in different countries often face unique challenges and stringent rules. One of the most significant requirements is full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR.
Read MoreGrowing nonprofits are increasingly being asked by donors and stakeholders to demonstrate their effectiveness and quantify their impact. This trend reshapes how nonprofits operate, communicate value, and fulfill their missions. It’s bigger than just collecting numbers and watching trends—it’s about transforming raw data into insights that can drive change.
Read MoreNonprofits know they need to attract new donors to increase fundraising and grow their mission, but an equally important (and beneficial) task is keeping the donors you already have. After all, keeping a donor is easier and less expensive than recruiting a new one.
Read MoreYes, there’s direct mail. There’s SMS. There are phone calls and there’s social media. But at the end of the day, most of these channels lead donors right to your online donation form, making nearly every effort online fundraising!
Read MoreWhen I worked at Help Heal Veterans, planning year-end campaigns as soon as summer started always seemed strange. But I learned that the most successful campaigns—and we all know how important year-end giving is to nonprofit fundraising—really did get started in the middle of the summer.
Read MoreMost nonprofits rely on an army of volunteers to help increase their impact and strengthen their mission. Whether you’re counting on help with events, your board, in-office needs such as IT or legal help, or team leads and members for peer-to-peer and advocacy efforts, these staunch supporters are integral to your nonprofit’s success.
Read MoreWould you believe there’s something you can do right now to increase the chances of more successful year-end campaigns? Reviewing data measuring the health of your nonprofit can illuminate areas of strength and those that might need a little attention—giving you time to adjust your strategies before your next big campaign.
Read MoreIn my decades-long nonprofit career, I’ve written more RFPs than I care to count. And then I’ve been overwhelmed by the dozens of proposals that flooded my inbox! Over the years, I’ve learned that writing the most perfect RFP for your nonprofit is the best way to get fewer irrelevant proposals and more high-quality proposals customized for your needs.
Read MoreSocial justice nonprofits play a vital role in our communities. Whether addressing systemic inequalities or advocating for marginalized groups, their mission is to shine a light and fight for equal economic, political, and social rights for all.
Read MoreIt won’t surprise you that fully one-third of the nonprofit workforce is volunteers. Successful nonprofits know that they need an army of supporters to keep the lights on and the mission humming.
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