Switching from spreadsheet donation tracking or pen and paper donation tracking to a fundraising management CRM system can seem like an overwhelming process. However, it is a necessary step to take if you want to grow your donor base through...
Running a nonprofit isn’t an easy task, and one of the most difficult related aspects is raising money. While securing grants can go a long way in keeping the wheels turning, raising money from the public is essential if an organization hopes to do...
Most nonprofits try to make due with general purpose business software like Excel, Microsoft Access, or QuickBooks to keep track of mailing lists and donations. These are good software products, but they aren’t designed to provide numerous critical...
This Expert Webcast was hosted by Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, a seasoned nonprofit consultant. The title of the webcast was The Board’s Role in Fundraising. Linda offered valuable advice to increase the effectiveness of the board. Download the webinar...
Laura Solomon answers nonprofit professionals’ questions in this interactive webinar, as a follow-up to her session in February. Laura returned to expand on the following topics: Fiduciary duties of directors – these include the duty of care...
With so many options that vary in feature combinations, pricing, and commitment levels, evaluating fundraising software isn’t just challenging. It can be downright confusing. Sure, there are guides to help you navigate your search, but more often...
Acquiring new donors is hard work. It doesn’t matter what type of nonprofit you are or what your cause is, getting people to make contributions is expensive and requires a lot of effort. When somebody gives to your organization and indicates that...
This post was originally published here (Management Tips – The NonProfit Times) New technologies, including multi-dimensional software suites, have given a quantum leap to changes in the ways nonprofits maintain their databases. As with any...
Watch this webinar to learn the secrets of a successful capital campaign. This Nonprofit Expert webinar features Susan L. Axelrod, CFRE, PFR, who presented her thoughts and tips on “How to Run a Successful Capital Campaign” Susan approached the task...
This post was originally published here (TechSoup) Consider the staff time and other hidden costs to implement it Some say life’s a gamble. But gambling can be very random, as in the rolling of a die, or very scientific, as in the calculation...
In the recent DonorPerfect webinar Growing Your Monthly Donor Program Without Breaking the Bank, one of the attendees asked this question. The answer is: It depends! I see organizations that have 5% of their donors give monthly, I also have clients...
When it comes to your data, consider following the lead of successful for profit businesses. DonorPerfect’s new ebook How to Use Data To Manage Your Nonprofit will show you the metrics you should monitor to determine your next best moves. Get it...