Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To cultivate alumni donors, you’ll need to stay in contact with graduates so your program remains top of mind and provide opportunities for them to give that they’ll be receptive to. However, the most important platform you need is an alumni database. Let’s get started! Social media.

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Everyaction

JULY 16, 2018

Though database technology may not be anyone's first thought related the the human services field, experienced staff of these organizations know just how important these tools are, allowing them to work more efficiently, saving time and money, and maximizing the impact of their work at every level.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Keep in mind that while it’s important to prepare your data for migration to new software, data hygiene is not a one-and-done activity. Update your database policies. Even the best new software won’t work optimally with duplicate, incorrect, or outdated data.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You can track metrics that will help you identify what’s working, including social media engagement, impressions and reach, database growth, event registration and attendance, and website visits and sessions. Once you invest in some of these strategies, it’s important to track what works to engage with potential members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Donors can choose the option on your online form to create their own crowdfunding page, then the funds and information from their page are sent directly to your database. Early winter is ideal for using your fundraising CRM to set goals, assign tasks, tidy up your database, and create donor segments. ? Giving Tuesday.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape. Spoiler alert – we’ve never encountered an association database that wasn’t in good enough shape to start performing analytics. It’s an easy way to collect phone numbers for your database.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While this is a good place to start, keep in mind it is not comprehensive because some donors request anonymity. Also, some of Candid’s Funding Information Network locations provide free databases that allow you to research individual donors’ giving history, such as Marquis Who’s Who on the Web and DonorSearch.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The nice part about creating valuable content is that it not only helps you grow your email database but it also can be repurposed for your existing file as part of your stewardship and retention activities. Partnerships offer a great opportunity if you have a large pool of corporate donors in your database.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

With that in mind, ask yourself these questions: Do you have board members who are giving consistently? . With that in mind, use storytelling techniques to draw them in, show them how they can be part of the solution, and ask them to donate. . Do you have volunteers who are volunteering multiple times each month? .

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

Keep in mind, however, that all CRMs and donor databases are different – each has its own database structure, definitions of key terms, and attributes for handling certain data types. Data governance represents ‘rules of the road’ for your donor database. It’s your piece of mind.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2017

Here are some of the coping strategies I’ve used during a database cleanup : Don’t purge files too soon , but go through them and put the contents in date order and dispose of any obvious duplicates (if needed). Investing the time to sort and scan the paper trail helps affix at least a broad scope of information in your mind.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A donor database is much more than a glorified phonebook for nonprofits. Donor database software helps increase your team’s capacity by automating processes and helping save time. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about donor databases to help you choose the right solution for your nonprofit.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Technology investment is a requirement now,” says Wes Trochlil, President of Effective Database Management. . Go to your board with a realistic technology budget in mind and explain why it’s necessary. With these three considerations in mind, you can begin planning your RFP. Work with your board for budget approval. Learn more.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

As a Database Administrator, my world revolves around helping users make sense of the information they receive, from voice-of-the-customer anecdotes and impressions to polished Key Performance Indicator (KPI) graphs, charts, and dashboards. Maybe that’s your Database Administrator, your CFO, or an office support staff person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. Be sure to keep the length of setup in mind as you plan so your transition is a smooth one. Cleaning up your database so you can “start fresh” with a new system. You should also know the state of your current operations.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Your database can also help you record key details about donors such as their communication preferences, helping to strengthen donor relationships, increase retention, and attract new donors. To get the most out of your donor or client data, it’s essential to organize, manage, and maintain a clean, accurate database.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

As explained in NPOInfo’s data append services guide , appending is the process of filling any gaps in your database. It involves comparing your CRM’s data with information from an external, more comprehensive database of publicly available information. Depending on your nonprofit’s needs, you can append all sorts of information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Doing so will keep you listed as registered and in good standing in the state’s searchable online charity database. Many nonprofits find that this option provides them with peace of mind and allows them to focus on their mission. 3) Participation in Giving Days. State charitable registration is both the law and a best practice.

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

Prospect research is the process of using tools like your donor database and government records to identify potential donors who have the financial ability and personal interest in your cause that together signal they may want to contribute to your organization. . Professional or personal connections to other donors in your database .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) Online Grant Research Databases Grant research databases can help you narrow down your search and with a keyword search, you can find the funders best suited for your nonprofit. Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Social media Social media advocacy enables you to mobilize thousands of supporters to get your issue trending, generate grassroots momentum, and keep your issue on the mind(s) of your decision-maker(s.) Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Routinely seek feedback from your stakeholders and communicate any changes that need to be made. “It always comes down to managing expectations,” said Wes Trochlil, Owner of Effective Database Management. Be open-minded to change.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. Sharla Donohue , database manager, American Brain Foundation. Pam Holden, business analyst at University of South Florida Research Foundation. Leave work at work! Optimize Your Time .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Report : With those numbers in mind, use your donor database to pull reports that segment those groups of donors. Report : With those numbers in mind, run reports in your donor database that segment small, midsize, and major donors based on the factors you find most relevant.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Strategies We’ll Cover: Clean Your Donor Database Perform Prospect Research Look to Your Donor Database Check Planned Giving Donors Clean Your Donor Database What Is This Strategy? Takeaway Conducting prospect research is the best way to find potential major donors sitting in your database. Why Implement It?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a yoga and mindfulness practitioner who is deeply invested in concepts of reparative justice, I also know my instinct is wrong from an empathetic standpoint. As a fundraiser, I am not allowed to do that. How can I reconcile the angry feminist, the budget-aware fundraiser, the yogi, and the activist?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Calling up a donor to thank them for their gift will keep your nonprofit top-of-mind when the next appeal comes around. With these factors in mind, the number of callers you can recruit will inform how long your list of donors to call can be. Benefits of a thank-a-thon Thank-a-thons have great benefits, even beyond thanking donors.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Keep in mind that most companies tend to favor: . To find corporate funders and details about their giving, use Foundation Directory , our searchable database of grantmakers. CSR includes corporate philanthropy, but also environmental issues, employee engagement, and corporate governance. . Locations where they operate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

The next time you fundraise for your cause, you can reference your donor database and determine who is most likely to give a second, third, or fourth donation. Keep in mind that you can always increase your fundraising goal as your fundraiser progresses. Simply put, the closer we get to completing a goal, the better we feel.

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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! Whether you’re personally into them or not, social media platforms offer opportunities for connection that go far beyond your database contact list. And unlike your CRM or database, these are people who aren’t always known to you.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

So when you use a main CRM database, such as Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), along with an assortment of ‘satellite’ systems for online giving, fundraising events, email marketing, eCommerce, volunteers, and the like, data integrity has to be top of mind. The 3 Cs of Nonprofit Data Integrity.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is where Bloomerang steps in—a nonprofit CRM solution designed with nonprofit organizations in mind. At the same time, feedback from these campaigns enriches the CRM database, creating a cycle of continuous improvement and growth. For educational nonprofits, this synergy can make or break the success of a fundraising campaign.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Analyze, Clean, and Segment Your Donor Data A donor database cleanup steadies and directs your strategy so that you reach the right donors with the right message and the correct personalization. Make sure you contact top donors who haven’t given yet this year to ensure you are top of mind as they plan their year-end giving.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Generic communications like mass emails sent to everyone in your organization’s donor database do little to form meaningful connections. By going above and beyond to show your appreciation , you can stay top of mind for your supporters and encourage them to stay involved.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

This can make a huge impact on the number of donors in your donor database from year to year. Here’s what effect donor attrition can have on your donor database after five years: Starting # of Donors In Database. What better place to do this than a donor database? . Attrition Rate (Percentage Lost).

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

With this in mind, we’ll highlight four digital healthcare technology trends that your organization may benefit from tracking: Artificial Intelligence Cloud Integration Enhanced Data Privacy Security Personalized Healthcare Before discussing each trend in detail, it’s important to acknowledge the role of these technologies.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Strengths like persuasion, problem solving, and persistence come to mind quickly. While it is blatantly wrong to take databases and donor records, it is common for employees assuming new positions to reach out to former donors. But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising.

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