Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. Is data-storage limits the concern? deceased; does not want to be contacted; do not email; etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work?

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Fundraising data analytics is becoming more popular – and more necessary in today’s philanthropy marketplace. Admittedly, for many of us in the sector, the very mention of ‘data analytics’ sounds intimidating. ” What is fundraising data analytics? It’s a show-stopper.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your donors fuel your organization’s work, so it’s crucial to maintain a healthy, thriving base of supporters. A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . Great question!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Start with benchmark data. Track your own data.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

There are more tools available to nonprofits today that can be used for measuring their donor data than ever before. Whether it be a CRM , GoogleAnalytics , or a social media analytic tool like SproutSocial , measuring and understanding data is an essential part of contemporary business. Data degrades.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Effective data management is key to understanding your constituency and building better fundraising and engagement strategies. But before you can capitalize on the information stored in your CRM or other nonprofit software, you need to know exactly what analytics to track in the first place. 4 Types of Data Analytics.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure. By solidifying a methodology for donor management, nonprofit organizations can optimize donor investment and engagement and identify areas for growth.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

From legacy CRM to all-in-one nonprofit solutions “Next generation” is more than just an update; it represents a strategic shift from traditional donor databases to robust, integrated systems that meet the complex needs of modern nonprofits. Automation helps nonprofits use the data in a personal way, keeping staff efficient.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As organizations move forward with engaging their stakeholders, effectively connecting, understanding and acting on data is top of mind. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the innovations in our Winter ‘23 release — all aimed to help nonprofits create powerful experiences with better connected data. Interested in learning more?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lastly, factor in your donor retention rate so you can anticipate the number of new donors you’ll need to acquire in order to meet or exceed this year’s revenue total. Forgetting to factor in expected donor churn is an all-too-common budgeting mistake. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. We can’t just wish mission-driven donors out of thin air. You have heaps of data.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

But are you using your online tools effectively enough to connect with donors? Nonprofit technology offers a wealth of opportunities to support your donor engagement efforts, largely thanks to the data you’re able to collect and use to drive your decision-making. Use a fundraising dashboard to visualize data analytics.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. That’s where email automation comes in. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. Another coworker quickly took over and showed that donor to another seat right up front. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations alike collect many different types of data each day. For nonprofits, this might include donor data like the email address, name, address, and giving level of a donor who just signed up to receive your newsletter. Use data management software.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play. What is donor stewardship? Donor stewardship—also known as stewarding your donors—is the act of building relationships with supporters after they make a donation to your nonprofit.

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Media Cause

JUNE 8, 2023

Our team compiled data best practices for your nonprofit’s success when using Salesforce. Data plays a pivotal role in empowering nonprofits, especially when it comes to understanding and managing donor and supporter relationships. You can untangle this and prevent it from happening again using data best practices.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Now that we are almost a year in, what have we learned and how can we retain the new donors we’ve had give to our organizations? Donor engagement factors. What Melissa has seen organizations do from a data and analytic standpoint that’s different from before COVID-19. How to take advantage of new analytics.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In other words, it shows up AFTER you have done all the work, like identifying the prospect (or re-engaging the existing donor), qualifying them, establishing rapport, cultivating them, soliciting the donation, and so on—not to mention all the marketing and outreach. These days, many nonprofits use some form of donor intelligence services.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

Also consider that for many nonprofits, GivingTuesday marks the launch of their end-of-year fundraising campaign as they specifically target their mid-size and smaller dollar donors with online asks. Online data security and privacy is of high concern for Americans. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recurring donations are gifts to a nonprofit organization made by a donor on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. As a result, organizations can demonstrate growth and impact to donors while strengthening their commitment to the mission. And donors like it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. These data points highlight how important it is to encourage small donations.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Start by looking at your data from a wide lens. As you look at the data in aggregate, do so for both members and non-members to get a big picture of engagement behavior. Use your data to find out how your customers interact with the organization and how it changes over time, which can help you understand member journeys.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

If you participated in GivingTuesday last year, analyze the data you gathered to help you plan for this year. Once you know what worked and what didn’t, you can start looking at the current trends in fundraising to create the best GivingTuesday campaign to maximize your donor acquisition and retention.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Begin by defining AI for non-technical team members, explaining that it can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning from data, making predictions, or recognizing patterns. By analyzing historical data, AI models can anticipate future donor behavior and identify potentially valuable fundraising opportunities.

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M+R

MARCH 19, 2021

Have you ever seen this kind of “donor profile”? This kind of profile is the result of a line of thinking based on figuring out (or just plain assuming) what a “typical” donor on your file looks like. But that’s only one way to understand your donors…and it’s probably of limited use TBH. Or relied on one yourself?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

Data is the key, as it is in all things related to your fundraising outreach. After all, strong donor data can tell you what areas to focus on, how to engage donors more relevantly, and what changes you should make to improve results in the future. Has your nonprofit reached out to donors by text before?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. How long is the onboarding process?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. This type of stewardship helps boost donor retention. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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