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Best Practices for a Stress-Free Fund Accounting System Implementation

sgEngage

Before getting into the details of rolling out new fund accounting software, focus on the big picture. For most organizations, the ideal implementation timeline is around 90 days, split more or less evenly among three phases: Preparation and planning (days 1–30). Testing and go-live (days 60–90). Mindset matters.

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Getting started with AI-driven fundraising: crash course

Candid

But when looking at the bigger picture, even more valuable benefits become clear: Higher conversion rates through better-targeted donor lists. This makes it a valuable tool in all kinds of contexts, from day-to-day fundraising to the quiet phases of capital campaigns to ongoing donor engagement programs. . How Nonprofits Don’t Use AI.

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What to expect when you’re expecting to rebrand your nonprofit

Candid

Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. Pay attention to which types of content your supporters engage with the least to find opportunities for improvement. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit?

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How to Succeed With Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising

Allegiance Group

This initial phase of research can give you and your direct mail fundraising partners a better idea of what your organization is working with, what the broader market of supporters value, and how you can stand out against peer organizations. Identify and define specific parameters. Choose impactful visuals. Finalize the concept design.

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How to Build Your Capital Campaign Plan

CauseVox

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! You can always adjust it after your silent phase , and there’s no shame in that. Typically about one year of that time is spent focused exclusively on major donors (this is called the silent phase).

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From a Millennial: Nobody Wants to Hear Your Stories. We Want to See Them.

Connection Cafe

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. National Library of Medicine put the average 2013 attention span at 8 seconds. Of that 8 second average attention span, I can assure you that my generation is on the lower end of that count. charity:water.

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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

Summary: Out with the old: In with the new: We're still in the honeymoon phase, just thrilled the new look is finally "out there" and is well-received. What sold us on Big Duck's Brandraising was the time and attention they were spending on research and deep understanding of what makes an organization tick inside and out.

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