Robert Weiner

JANUARY 11, 2009

I thought it might be useful to compile a list of all of the commercial donor databases I’m aware of. This list came from my head, my bookmarks, and lists compiled by NTEN and Idealware for their donor management software surveys (and I’m not certain all of these are actually donor databases). Giving Database.

Database 100

Database Donor Kintera Oracle 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. The reporting is done for you so you can get to work in building a meaningful relationship with your donors. Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization.

Retention 339

Retention Donor Gift Rate 339

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS. A DMS is one example of a CRM , or constituent relationship management system, but specifically geared towards donors. Does this sound like the solution your fast-growing nonprofit needs? And it’s only Tuesday! Host an awesome event.

System 104

System Management Donor Track 104

Candid

JULY 6, 2021

However, when used incorrectly, automation tools can actually run the risk of damaging an organization’s relationships with supporters, hurting your fundraising potential. . But if you don’t already have a plan for how you will use it in your outreach strategy, having all of this data can create a cluttered and disorganized donor database.

Nonprofit 137

Nonprofit Retention Relationship Data 137

Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. That data was used for the following two studies, which examine the relationship between nonprofit mission statements and fundraising success. We also downloaded their IRS Form 990s?from

Donation 137

Donation Language Homeless Statistics 137

3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Admittedly, for many of us in the sector, the very mention of ‘data analytics’ sounds intimidating. Sounds worthwhile, right? Your donor database is a gold mine. Giving patterns, gift potentials, areas of interests and demographics represent starting points for analyzing your database. What do to?

Analytics 170

Analytics Data Fundraising Database 170

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And he had created a culture of care to deliver much-needed services and build relationships with their constituents. Paul had previously tried two volunteer management databases before discovering that Bloomerang, well known for highly effective donor management, is equally effective at managing volunteers!

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Problem Wichita Tampa Nashville 56

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Does this sound familiar to you? Unsurprisingly, most organizations collect data through forms, questionnaires, surveys, databases, and customer relationship management systems. Seek help as needed Again, if this sounds overwhelming, work with a professional!

Data 101

Data Metrics Measure Goal 101

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Sounds ideal, right? Why report love matters Choosing a donor database is a pivotal decision for nonprofit fundraisers, influenced mainly by reporting capabilities. Let’s find out how to achieve that level of reporting Zen consistently.

Report 60

Report Effective Fundraising Template 60

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Corporate philanthropy encompasses mutually beneficial relationships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. Sounds like a win-win situation, right? The best solution is to equip your team with a robust (and continuously updated) corporate giving database. An individual?—donors donors and fundraisers alike?—can

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Guidelines Grant Instruction 130

Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

The goal of the first meeting is to open the relationship. Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? It doesn’t sound like there is a fit here, is there? With a donor-centered approach, it takes time to build relationships and get to know your donors. Examples: I don’t think I can change your mind on that, can I?

Facilitation 108

Facilitation Donor Gift Sound 108

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2014

I know a CEO who liked to say: I don’t need to worry about relationships to raise money. And every time she would say this her fundraising team would shake their heads because they knew, as we all know, nothing is more critical to fundraising success than a strong relationship with your donors. I walk out the door and I make money.

Relationship 43

Relationship Build Fundraising Retention 43

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Engagement Meter looks at giving history (recency, years given, upgraded gifts), interactions (event attendance, volunteering, communication preferences, website visits), and e-mail (subscribes, opens, clicks) to give you a temperature reading on each donor in your database. . It’s easier than finding a dead man’s toe!

Gift 135

Gift Teach Fundraising Donor 135

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

—additional revenue and strengthened relationships. Now, you might be thinking, “ That sounds great! That’s where a matching gift database comes in handy. When you invest in a searchable employer database , you can embed the resource in your online donor materials and provide access to supporters.

Program 99

Program Donor Giving Gift 99

Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

If you don’t already have a major gift portfolio, you can start one by determining who your current major donors are using your donor database. You can expand your portfolio by conducting prospect research to determine who else in your donor database or broader community has a high propensity and capacity to donate to your cause.

Donor 103

Donor Gift Database Relationship 103

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Digital marketing may sound complicated, but it’s more accessible than you might think. From there, you’ll want to make sure you set yourself up for success by preparing your database. Organizing your donor database is a critical step in setting the foundation for strong relationships with your donors on Giving Tuesday and beyond.

Resource 113

Resource Giving Nonprofit Template 113

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events. Your nonprofit can then use the data from these online documents to build a comprehensive database of information about donors. Events with photographers.

Online 52

Online Fundraising Social Media Fun 52

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

Free Resource Tips for Stewarding Responsively 3 Ways to Redefine Risk and Build Stronger Relationships with Your Grantees Download Now Last, there is also an interesting dynamic where certain funders say they want risky and dynamic proposals but then when the call is answered, they are either disappointed or become fearful and retreat.

Problem 76

Problem Skills Proposal Grant 76

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Creating a marketing campaign might sound simple enough, but implementing a proper strategy with a multi-channel approach is easier said than done. This allows your organization to actually interact with your donors, build long-term relationships, and give them a voice within the organization. . Build long-term donor relationships.

Mail 52

Mail Integration Digital Strategy 52

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If this sounds like a heavy lift for your organization, automated workflows might be your lifesaver. These automatic monthly transactions allow donors to maintain their relationship with your organization without much work. In order to prioritize the right people, you have to know where to find them in your database.

Foundation 52

Foundation Tips Strategy Fundraising 52

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Give up the occasional online anonymous donor in favor of the ones who want to connect with your organization and with whom you now have a chance of developing a relationship. If they don’t, you need new technology … not to sound self-serving. So, you are reading this blog and you recognize the problem.

Data 164

Data Donor Giving Fundraising 164

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

Every nonprofit needs to organize its supporter data, and using a constituent relationship manager (CRM) is the most impactful way to do this. Track how you’re interacting with supporters to ensure you maintain an active relationship with them. Are you ready to take a deep dive into these data management strategies? Use your CRM.

Data 52

Data Campaign Practice Management 52

Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Take a look at your existing supporter base, seeking out ways you can cultivate stronger relationships with the people and organizations that have invested in your cause. Want to grow your relationships with donors through marketing? Practices that foster these relationships include: Reaching out on a more consistent basis.

Donation 52

Donation Practice Fundraising Gift 52

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Sound familiar? It was also one of the primary challenges I heard when interviewing 30 nonprofits for a recent study on Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) in the nonprofit sector. When nonprofits talk about disparate data (or data "silos"), they're usually referring to the use of multiple database systems at their organization.

Challenge 67

Challenge Data Sound Consultant 67

sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

She’s the CFO for a mid-sized cause-and-cure nonprofit organization and it sounded like she runs a tight ship. Here’s what Barbara didn’t know: Alan’s team was using an old, unsupported fundraising database that was a terrible fit for the organization’s current needs. For example, recently I spoke with Barbara. Those coding errors?

Build 75

Build Time Collaboration Nonprofit 75

Media Cause

JUNE 28, 2022

Use a matching gifts database. After all, at first glance, what sounds like a better deal: spending $100 now or donating just $10 a month? Use a matching gifts database. You can help them discover if they qualify quickly and pair them with the necessary forms by adding a matching gifts database to your donation form. .

Donation 52

Donation Giving Database Gift 52

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Give up the occasional online anonymous donor in favor of the ones who want to connect with your organization and with whom you now have a chance of developing a relationship. If they don’t, you need new technology … not to sound self-serving. So, you are reading this blog and you recognize the problem.

Data 100

Data Donor Giving Fundraising 100

Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Been heartbroken and frustrated by dysfunctional databases? Whether you have not yet met your dream data, are casually dating, or are currently struggling with your data relationship — we have the tools you can use to reignite or initiate your passion for data. Sounds like it's only for the elite tech-savvy user, huh?

Data 36

Data Jordan Database Map 36

Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Every contact from the moment someone expresses interest in your mission is an opportunity to build on your relationship. With a good constituent relationship management system (CRM), you can personalize your volunteer outreach, show your appreciation, and understand what it takes to engage someone with your organization.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Practice Management Nonprofit 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Been heartbroken and frustrated by dysfunctional databases? Whether you have not yet met your dream data, are casually dating, or are currently struggling with your data relationship — we have the tools you can use to reignite or initiate your passion for data. Sounds like it's only for the elite tech-savvy user, huh?

Data 36

Data Jordan Database Map 36

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Entering donations and item donors into an event software or database. If not using an automated or mobile bidding platform: Tracking sales at the event and entering them into event software or other database. Much like an item procurement committee, sponsor committees are about solicitation and relationship management.

Roles 40

Roles Fundraising Sponsor Registration 40

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Your database doesn't track the date of your organization's last communication with a donor, and many of them aren't donating because they never hear from you. Does this situation sound familiar? Creating and maintaining a quality relationship with each and every donor is essential to increasing revenue.

Process 92

Process Technology Raise Fund 92

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

At first thought, data and storytelling sound like an odd mix. "Data" sounds dry, while storytelling weaves narratives aimed at appealing to people's emotions. Creating a Searchable Database. The database speaks for itself. The database and gallery highlight the immensity of the issue.

Storytelling 36

Storytelling Advocacy Data Lebanon 36

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Sounds serious. Leaving these conditions untended can lead to long-term depression, loss of relationships, and even suicide. Data entry — either in Quickbooks or your donor database. Dictionary.com defines “burnout” as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Read that again. Physical or mental COLLAPSE.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Nonprofit Volunteer Life 119

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Many website services promise quick and easy setup free of any long-term planning or custom coding, and—while that may sound alluring—it can cause certain roadblocks in the future that prevent you from scaling your online presence. In today’s ever-expanding online world, that’s important.

Websites 52

Websites Practice Nonprofit Search 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication. Donor retention is, at its heart, about building relationships. It doesn’t mean you have to individually know each and every person in your donor database—that isn’t practical.

Retention 260

Retention Tech Tools Donor 260

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters.

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75