sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Annual giving is a long game, requiring patience to get a return on investment. A general rule of thumb is that 100 responses per segment are required for the results to be statistically significant. You will want to keep track of those segments in your fundraising CRM. You might even have another job to do in its entirety.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. Because they already know your organization, they’ll require less onboarding time and already have an investment in your mission.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

This blog post is the second of a series on MarTech. If you are unfamiliar with the term and what it includes or would like a refresher, check out the first blog of the series here. Many know that nonprofits today are trying to accomplish more than ever and often, with fewer resources.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Responsive Framework is a repeatable four-step process that nonprofits use to treat every donor with the same personalized attention that they deserve. Through the steps of listen, connect, suggest, and learn — responsive nonprofits learn more about what is important to their donors and how to provide the most value.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money. Learn more about the perks of fundraising automation and how to automate some of your processes at your nonprofit: What is fundraising automation?

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

However, it can be easy to get lost if you don’t know which information is helpful to your nonprofit. That way, you can transform the masses of information stored in your CRM into insightful tidbits. Organize and segment your data in your CRM. In your CRM, you might notice gaps in supporters’ profiles. Let’s get started.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

After you’ve become deeply familiar with your data and dedicated the time, strategy, and planning that goes into a successful CRM implementation, you might be surprised to learn that ALL of your data doesn’t belong in Salesforce. It is typically populated with data from the CRM and enriched with other data sources from your organization.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Choosing the CRM that best serves your nonprofit’s needs is one of the most important technology decisions your nonprofit can make. Your CRM, or constituent relationship management system, is a digital catalog that works for your nonprofit when correctly utilized. Image courtesy of LornaWestonSmyth.com.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Can your nonprofit even measure its return on investments (ROI)? Constituent relationship management systems (CRM) are a great way to automate data collection, aggregation, and build financial, business, and operational reports–all of which are going to help you the next time you meet with your board.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Here are some great tips from The Nonprofit Times when it comes to updating or implementing a donation form on your nonprofit’s website. If you are using a CRM, this will also allow you to gain heaps of data on the donor’s interests and follow them on social media. Proper form structure. The answer is always yes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Technology is something nonprofits want and often need, but typically aren’t prepared to adopt the latest and greatest with their budget. Adopting any new tech, in order to be successful with it, requires training, budget planning, and some supervision in the early days of implementation. Image courtesy of CauseView. Plan early.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2014

It requires time, money and effort into finding that agency that both specializes in the needed area and will not break your budget. The post 3 Key Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask When Outsourcing Their Managed IT Services appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

From expanding your nonprofit’s reach and making your events more accessible to donors all over the world to boosting your revenue, a virtual auction is a modern and exciting fundraising event that every nonprofit should consider adding to their calendar. Generate contact lists and marketing segments for use in promoting your auction.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

In part one of our new blog series, Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org , we will explore long-term maintenance and success strategies, starting with best practices for staffing your Salesforce instance. Together, these technical “Tier 2” roles typically make up a university’s CRM Team. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Your ability to segment your email lists will depend on your CRM and your email communications software, but having multiple lists can help your nonprofit better craft your messages and fundraising requests.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors are considered the “life blood” of nonprofit organizations and foundations. Therefore each individual relationship, interaction, and correspondence with these supporters is vital to a nonprofit’s overall sustainability. ” Identify individuals and organizations.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Many of these implementations have taken place transitioning nonprofit and higher education institutions over from Blackbaud to Salesforce. While Salesforce can connect to BI tools like PowerBI as well, it isn’t required. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: Blackbaud Discontinued Crystal Reports – Now What?

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TechImpact

MAY 21, 2014

Assessing your nonprofit’s technology needs can be a daunting task. It requires dedication, attention to detail, and often times cooperation from the entire organization. Here are the 3 steps to conducting a full nonprofit tech assessment. How much money can your nonprofit afford to spend annually on technology?

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: CharityEngine, a nonprofit technology provider. Growing your nonprofit is a big step towards improved outreach and mission fulfillment. It can also be intimidating as your nonprofit assesses what changes need to occur to accommodate your growth goals. Let’s get started.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In part one of this two part series, we discussed the misconceptions and stigmas that might exist within the walls of your nonprofit regarding CRMs, and strategies for better informing those around you who may hold them. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. Identify required resources.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. iWave rates and scores an individual’s financial capacity, propensity to give, and affinity for our mission, adding scores directly to donor records in our Salesforce CRM.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

2) Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants on July 27th. The proprietary consolidation of the CRM/Donation management system space continues apace. An exploration of options with my own particular requirements in mind. This blog entry from 2007 is about being open about one’s mistakes. 3) No More Custom CMS.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. That might be a sign that your form might require more time than a small staff can afford. The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in. Also, consider how long it’s been since you last updated your application.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Step 1: Improve Your Content Strategy Acquiring new donors online requires you to build a better content plan. Tipsheet Nonprofit CRM Evaluation Guide Download for Free The post 3 Easy Upgrades Can Work Wonders for Digital Donor Acquisition first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Use your CRM to track relationships with supporters.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It’s never too early to start planning for your nonprofit’s GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising efforts. In this six-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. Why should nonprofits use mobile messaging? Fundraising.

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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! For most nonprofits, social media can be a treasure trove of potential supporters. And unlike your CRM or database, these are people who aren’t always known to you. It requires minimal time and effort to fill out.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. iWave rates and scores an individual’s financial capacity, propensity to give, and affinity for our mission, adding scores directly to donor records in our Salesforce CRM.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

The topic – “10 Decisions You Will Face with Any Donor Data Migration” – focused on preparing for your next CRM or data migration while addressing 10 tough decisions nonprofits encounter along the way. Check our blog – you will find that we periodically report on the aggregated polling results.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 24, 2023

From prospect research to volunteer management to mobile bidding for an auction event , technology can streamline and completely automate many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Tech-savvy nonprofits have already begun to experience the benefits of modern nonprofit software, saving their teams time, resources, and stress.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes No Tricks, Just Treats: Cybersecurity Tips for a Safe and Secure Giving Tuesday Halloween is upon us, and while the world gears up for a night of fun, spooks, and candy, another significant day looms on the horizon for the nonprofit world: Giving Tuesday.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2014

While volunteers keep your staffing needs minimal, and allow your nonprofit to focus on the next big project, are you really getting the most out of your volunteers? This ultimately requires more staff in the field to babysitting, instead of working. Tech CRM nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology'

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Since so much is happening away from your local machines, you will likely require a much smaller IT staff. By implementing a cloud-based CRM , you are enabling your employees to access information at a moments notice. If you’re interested in reading more about cloud computing, check out the original article at TechSoup’s blog.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

While both are ways to financially support a nonprofit, donations are an immediate gift to your organization, while pledges are an agreement to donate in the future, often when a specific event or set of circumstances is met. Once you determine your goals, your nonprofit needs to decide what type of pledges to accept.

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

Whether you’re a membership-based organization that relies on annual fees or a nonprofit that relies on online giving, personalizing your digital marketing based on audience interests, location, giving history, etc., This includes: Email databases Website analytics CRM systems Online giving platforms. Learn more: How to Choose a CRM ].

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