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An Analytics Consultant’s Recommendations for Fundraising During COVID-19

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Since the turn of the century, we have faced many societal and financial challenges to raising money for our organizations: September 11, 2001, the recession that began in 2007, and annual natural disasters that challenge the worldwide environment. We’ve weathered the 11 recessions that have occurred between 1945 and 2001 as well.

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Even Storms Bear Fruit: Monumental Fundraising Opportunities For Food Banks In The Post-COVID Era

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Recently, several fundraising experts of the North American food bank sector and I (Mike Johnston, Digital Fundraiser and Founder of hjc new media ) took part in Blackbaud and hjc’s annual Food Bank Summit. It’s simple, non-invasive, and COVID/disaster response-friendly! Another benefit is risk mitigation. Data is great.

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How to Protect Your Organization from Phishing Scams and Fraud

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And, most importantly, contact the organization you think sent the email by phone or through their website to verify authenticity. . Malicious actors often target your supporters by posing as your nonprofit during natural disasters and global health events like COVID-19. Carefully review the sender’s email address. .

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Payment Processing for Nonprofits: Streamline Donations and Boost Revenue?

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Processing Payments in a Time of Crisis In 2023, wildfires created the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history. The fund chose Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT donation forms and processed gifts using Blackbaud Merchant Services. AI catches what’s going on; experts then contact customers to provide needed support.

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4 Ideas for Incorporating Text to Give in Your Fundraiser

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From there, donors fill out their contact and billing information on a mobile-friendly form. Other instances where text-to-give is an ideal option include giving days, disaster relief, and weekly church giving. Your supporters will receive a link that provides donation amounts and information about your campaign.

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Disaster Giving and The Blackbaud Index

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Blackbaud updates these indices each month and they are based on a three-month moving average of year- over-year percent changes in revenue. The Blackbaud indices include organizations that raised money specifically for Haiti relief in the year-over-year analysis. billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online.

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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

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Blackbaud platforms, including Luminate Online, Blackbaud CRM, and Raiser’s Edge NXT. Plus, as a certified Blackbaud Partner and Salesforce Cloud Alliance Partner, we can help ensure that your organization makes the most of its investments in these powerful platforms. Let’s Discuss Your Nonprofit’s Needs – Contact Team DNL.