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Advantages of Donor Database Software for Charitable Organizations

Advantages of Donor Database Software for Charitable Organizations

By Julia Schroeder Marketing & Nonprofit Account Coordinator Big Buzz Idea Group A common thread in fundraising today looks at how to weave supporters through a donor experience that knits together strong and impactful relationships. Nonprofit organizations rely on donors who care about the cause and give consistently. Each donor is one strand of the whole piece that upholds an organization’s mission. Fundraising can be one of the most cumbersome components of running a nonprofit. Keeping an accurate record of donations, sending timely acknowledgments, and running reports are only some of what needs managing. One of the biggest challenges within...

Tips for Virtual Event Success

Tips for Virtual Event Success

By: Debbie McCann Partner W4Sight A virtual event is a great opportunity to showcase your nonprofit’s resilience and demonstrate your impact amidst the “new normal.” Just like with any in-person event, good planning is critical to virtual event success. Keep these three tips in mind to ensure that people remember the inspiring speaker, the amazing video, or the thought-provoking panel discussion – not the glitches. Tip #1: Set Expectations. Make sure people know what your event is all about, especially if you are doing a virtual event that specifically takes the place of an in-person event. In your email blasts...

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  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Strategies for Membership Based Associations to Flourish in Face-to-Face Interactions
  • The Birth of a New Vision
  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
  • Best Practices For Nonprofit Management
  • How Big Is Your Fire?
  • Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic
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  • 2020: A Lesson in Gratitude
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  • Why Is My Organization Not Growing?
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