Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

In our 2012 Global Cloud Survey we found that only 12 percent of respondents, mostly from larger organizations, are using cloud-based client relationship management (CRM) database services like Salesforce for Nonprofits , or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. We asked nonprofit cloud database expert, Tal Frankfurt of Cloud4Good.

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Database Tennessee Track Nonprofit 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

For example: After hosting a great event complete with attendees, you have big dreams to take their names to build strong donor relationships, foster donor engagement, and follow-up for future donations. Host an awesome event. Next time you host a wine and cheese night, Julia should be the first to get an invite.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Events like 5Ks, Giving Day challenges, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraisers, and galas should play a role in your fundraising strategy. Matching gift database. A matching gift database helps you identify donors who are eligible for corporate matching gifts. Strategic partnerships. Determine your core fundraising initiatives.

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Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 105

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three creative and cost-effective approaches to attracting volunteers, including: Tap Into Existing Supporters Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities Host A Fun Recruitment Event Shaking up your recruitment methods can help you reach and engage more supporters. Let’s take a closer look at how you can get started.

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Volunteer Strategy Nonprofit Hosting 60

Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Keeping a database of volunteers engaged is critical for the health of a nonprofits volunteer program, now and in the future. Current trends suggest that most organizations recruiting virtual volunteers are using them to fill skill-based pro bono roles, with an estimated value of $195.00/per Cross-Pollination of Volunteers and Donors.

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Volunteer Tips Virtual Registration 71

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

The tools that you use to engage supporters online should integrate with your website and, ideally, your database or constituent relationship management (CRM) platform. Integrated tools hosted directly on your website can help boost engagement by simplifying the user experience for your supporters. Is everything clearly labeled?

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Doublecheck your plans and host your auction. As with any event your organization hosts, setting a few parameters at the beginning of the planning process will be helpful to ensure you get the most from the event. When will you host your virtual auction, and how long will it last? Assemble your virtual auction team.

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Virtual Fundraising Registration Guidelines 98

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There are many reasons why opting for a free fundraising solution could be tempting to your nonprofit: You might be curious about the impact that paid donor database solutions can have on your nonprofit. Often, they had to pay a consultant to help them set up their database and teach them how to use it.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Recruit potential members Look for people who are passionate about the cause, have experience relevant to the mission, and have served in a fundraising or volunteer role at a nonprofit in the past. Additionally, clearly outline the requirements of the position so board members can think carefully about whether the role will work for them.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This evolved into a database of experts and ultimately into the one-stop-shop for families facing an autism diagnosis it has become. MediaStar, a promotions company, helped organize the event and would play a crucial role in making 2020 a banner year for Pathfinders for Autism.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Whether your supporters donate to your text fundraiser or simply sign up for your email newsletter , their information should be protected by the database it’s stored in. Once donors understand their role in keeping data safe, they’re usually very willing to help!

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Inform supporters about their role in workplace giving. The most significant factor that defines workplace giving is the essential role that a company’s employees play in its philanthropic initiatives. Check your database for employer affiliations. Inform supporters about their role in workplace giving.

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Build Giving Strategy Tips 79

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Assigning responsibilities ensures that everyone is clear on their role in the major giving process. They’ll play a significant, hands-on role in finding prospective donors and building relationships with them. Assign major giving team members Who will be responsible for acquiring and building relationships with major donors?

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Gift Raise Guide Relationship 101

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As your organization grows, you’ll probably want to move to an option that connects directly with a donor database. All the while, your website will seamlessly integrate with your Neon CRM donor database, saving your team boatloads of time and effort.

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Websites Practice Nonprofit Search 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Go the extra mile with your appreciation efforts by reviewing your volunteer database to gather data on your top-performing volunteers. You can incorporate pictures of your volunteers and their roles, and even team pictures for your volunteers to keep and look back on! A party Host a fun experience to show appreciation to volunteers.

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Gift Volunteer Retention Design 83

Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

Use InIt Live to send messages to specific volunteer roles or locations, individually message volunteers, and track volunteers throughout the event. This tool goes beyond volunteer management and includes donor management, fundraising and event management, and even website hosting. Pricing: starts at $300/event. Volgistics. GiveEffect.

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Volunteer Tools Software Management 98

DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 8, 2023

That means that these solutions don’t exist outside of the Salesforce universe, so there’s no need to reconfigure these apps to get them to work with your database. For example, you might want to sell tickets to your association’s virtual event on your e-commerce page and track sales data in your database.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Even if your supporters can’t make a donation right away, they should finish reading the letter and feel like they’ve played an important role in helping you carry out your mission. . Donor database : A donor database is a tool that lets you store important supporter information in one place.

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Strategy Tips Mail Database 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Provide some background information about what your organization stands for, and introduce any members of the organization who play an important role in the fundraiser. Emails: This is a great option if you have a solid database of supporters who already receive emails from your organization. 10) Get more support from your donors.

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Everyaction

APRIL 25, 2018

The Student Activities office plays a vital role on college campuses, empowering students to cultivate connections within their community and creating a sense of investment and belonging on campus. This requires a database that can easily track a large number of students and measure their participation in a variety of different activities.

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Technology Student Registration Database 40

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The evolving role of the database administrator presents incredible opportunities for professionals interested in staying of top of their game. Blackbaud’s Ashley Sweeney (you know her from Confessions of a DBA ) will be hosting two great sessions with all-star lineups. Advancing Healthcare Operations Teams.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Consider the repetitive tasks that consume much of your team’s time, from managing donor databases to sending out thank-you emails. Leverage Cloud Computing Amazon Web Services (AWS) Nonprofit offers you special pricing on cloud computing resources, including storage and hosting solutions.

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Integration Tech Impact Nonprofit 64

Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. This requires segmenting your donor database into audiences based on their area of interest and giving levels. Another great way to raise money for nonprofits is to host fundraising events. But how do you host a winning fundraising event? Create an eye-catching donation form.

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Raise Money Guide Nonprofit 52

DipJar

AUGUST 16, 2022

Waivers are a particularly important element of event planning for nonprofit organizations , so whether you’re hosting an outdoor adventure event or require your volunteers to lift something heavy or work with animals , you likely need a waiver for your nonprofit to avoid potential liabilities. . Explaining what each volunteer will be doing.

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Strategy Nonprofit Demographics Volunteer 52

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

AUGUST 28, 2018

By being well-organized in advance and assembling a well-connected host committee, you can meet your fundraising goals and make your attendees eager to return to next year’s event. If members of your host committee have held fundraisers in the past, ask what previous events have been able to raise. Set a Fundraising Goal.

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Fundraising Hosting Tips Director 55

Achieve

JANUARY 15, 2020

Member Database. MEMBER DATABASE. In order to keep your member database organized, your AMS should: Offer deduplication and data merge tools. Keep your data clean with deduplication and data merge tools that remove or merge duplicate entries so that you end up with an accessible and organized database. Event Management.

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Associations Database Integration Software 52

AccelEvents

JULY 6, 2021

This is the discovery stage, which plays an essential role in your event promotion strategy. . For example, if using virtual event software , you can gain access to a large database of event statistics. Consider hosting a post-event community through a dedicated channel, like on your event landing page. Set A Realistic Budget.

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Guide Virtual Registration Integration 95

DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

Employer appending allows you to pull employer names and role titles for your donors. These services leverage your existing donor data to correctly identify individuals within a larger, third-party database of employment information. We recommend that you do the following to clean up your donor database: De-duplicate your records.

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Donation Impact Guide Ratio 52

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This is a great learning opportunity for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to be more effective in their role. See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! AFP ICON is the most well-known (and most widely attended) conference, but many smaller AFP chapters host their own conferences and workshops.

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Conference Fundraising Storytelling Nonprofit 52

Judi Sohn

JUNE 8, 2013

If a contact is not matched in the database, you can create a new contact. Right now, you can’t add contact roles for soft credit. Apsona is hosting a webinar to demo it on June 18. Once you’ve matched a contact, you can search for an outstanding payment to apply the gift against.

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Gift Contact Nonprofit Pledge 190

AccelEvents

JUNE 11, 2020

Create a database that exhibitors can access that allows them to view attendee behavior and movement through the exhibit space as well as view general event data so they can further qualify and understand the leads that have been captured through booth visits. Things like virtual scavenger hunts are perfect for this type of situation.

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Virtual Support Badge Registration 97

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. What role does new media & storytelling play in this space? Join us for the chat this Thursday – looking forward to discussing the role social media can play in creating a safe climate future! Stay on topic!

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Social Media Twitter Change Media 117

DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

You can also host random giveaways for your top volunteers with bigger prizes like gift baskets or event tickets. . Update your volunteer database with each volunteer’s preferences and skillsets. When supporters find fulfillment and satisfaction from their roles, they’ll be more likely to continue volunteering. .

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

If you’ve never hosted your own peer-to-peer campaign or you just want some general tips on how to make your next one better, this guide is here to answer any questions you have. So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning. Is there any software they have to use?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Search your supporter database and keep an eye peeled for those who have demonstrated a history of advocacy and genuine interest in your cause. Interviews offer an opportunity to discuss the role and the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and personal goals. Finally, your nominating committee will choose who will fill the role.

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Develop Nonprofit Guidelines Discussion 49

Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2021

Cabral, MA, CFRE will lead you through the why and how of creating your own database standards manual and processes to ensure that you are not leading your organization down the path of “Garbage In=Garbage Out.” We are here to talk about keeping your donor database healthy, wealthy, I should say wealthy and wise. Why do we need it?

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Database Donor Video Mail 67

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We sent weekly Membership Monday emails; created a new space online and on social media with story time, art activities, curatorial walk throughs; provided holiday meals for purchase from our café each month; and hosted Zoom talks with artists from our collection. Co-Author: Carey Calhoon.

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