We know, we know. You just got through the biggest fundraising push of the year. You’re exhausted and desperately seeking a reprieve from dreams of major gifts and obsession over sustainer retention. We get it.
Read MoreHere we are, nonprofits, at the end of the year again. Amidst all the twinkling lights and holiday cheer and too-tight pants, nonprofits still have their foot on the fundraising gas and will until the ball drops at midnight and the new year is upon us.
Read MoreWhen the pressure is on to hit annual fundraising goals and the calendar year is winding down, nonprofits should leave no stone unturned to maximize giving.
Read MoreWe know you’re busy—no one is busier than a nonprofit team in the middle of year-end giving—but we wanted to pop in and share a quick tip you can try to give your campaigns a shot of energy.
Read MoreWhen reviewing nonprofit fundraising software, you’ll find that there are many tools and modules available to help your organization engage donors and raise funds more effectively. Many nonprofits never give a second thought to exactly how those tools work.
Read MoreThere’s nothing more helpful than a list of eager volunteers when you’re planning fundraising events. Walks and runs, galas, and auctions all run smoothly when you have a veritable team of volunteers making sure nothing goes wrong. Managing this group is effortless, right?
Read MoreIt’s here! The official kickoff to the most amazing, stressful, successful fundraising season ever. Whether you’re staring down a huge annual fundraising goal or just hoping to capitalize on a traditionally generous time of year, it’s go-time for year-end giving.
Read MoreMajor Gift Officers play a critical role in a nonprofit: identifying and cultivating relationships with potential major gift donors can tremendously impact an organization’s ability to meet fundraising goals and effect change. It’s not an easy job!
Read MoreYes, it’s true. In a few short weeks, we’ll all still be dreaming about that delicious Thanksgiving pie…and we’ll be smack in the middle of GivingTuesday. Whether that sentence gives you butterflies of excitement or heartburn from despair, we’ve got you covered. It’s not too late to maximize this annual chance for fundraising greatness!
Read MoreOkay, maybe that was clickbait. But there’s a trend in the nonprofit CRM industry, and Bonterra is the latest poster child. What’s the trend? Private equity taking over good companies with a focus on making a profit. And Bonterra has seen it all, with takeovers, acquisitions, layoffs, and terminating support for some software platforms. It’s not just them; the same thing has happened with companies across the board.
Read MoreA strong sustainer program is the lifeblood of a healthy nonprofit. You have a group of supporters so dedicated to your mission that they pledge to donate regularly, and those payments are often automatically charged or transferred from a bank account. Assuming you keep those sustainers, you have a reliable source of funds coming in and valuable data as you project growth and plan future campaigns.
Read MoreIs it AI or data or just plain voodoo? This question comes up time and time again, so we decided to give you a user-friendly answer. Which means not a super complicated, techy answer.
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