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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

.orgSource

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. In relationship building, trust is the place to start. We also explored their relationship with the staff and how it might evolve. CITE folded the evaluation process into their ongoing activities.

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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

EveryAction

Implementing more modern tools—especially major software, such as customer relationship management (CRM) or fundraising software—can provide your organization with new efficiencies and new capabilities to improve fundraising , marketing, volunteer management, and ultimately do even more to power your purpose.

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Creating a Fundraising Culture in Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

—the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. The Cultivation Phase. The Solicitation Phase.

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Let it Go: When to Move on from a Major Gift Prospect

sgEngage

In the interim, consider moving these prospects into leadership annual giving and/or alumni relations workflows to keep the relationships warm. MGOs just don’t know where to take the relationship once the prospect is qualified. You can see that 20% of gift officer activity is directed towards stewardship.

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The Audiences of a Capital Campaign: Who to Target and When

Achieve

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. . The Public Phase. Post-Campaign Activities. Feasibility Study. Campaign Planning.

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Reading Donor Signals for Events: Knowing Who to Invite and When

Qgiv

At Virtuous, we believe that the Responsive Fundraising Framework is foundational in helping fundraisers cultivate meaningful relationships with donors that increase generosity. The Four Phases of Responsive Fundraising Listen Listening is where effectively reading donor signals is incredibly important.

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How to Start Your Data Analytics Journey

Association Analytics

With analytics, you try to aggregate data over time and across data sources for a 360-degree view of your members and their activities. What do members value most about their relationship? In this initial phase, don’t get hung up on data quality. Outline the benefits of participating in other activities.

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