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Adopting a More Coordinated and Effective Approach to Fundraising
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Avectra, Fundraising, and the Power of CRM
One of the hottest topics today is how use CRM to raise more money for your nonprofit. If you are going to the Avectra Users and Developers Conference March 3-5, you will get a chance to hear Heller...
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Nonprofit Improves the Effectiveness of Their Major Gifts Program
You may think your donor database is slowing you down. But really, it could be your processes. Often, nonprofits need to streamline their existing technology and related procedures to get more...
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Using CRM and a Narwhal Effectively
One night when I was discussing databases with a friend at a bar (yes, this really does happen in San Francisco) he mentioned “Narwhal,” the database the Obama reelection team created to keep track of...
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Streamlined Databases + Training Can Make Your Development Team More Effective
You’re ready to ramp up your fundraising efforts, but you’re concerned that your donor database isn’t up for the task. Sound familiar? In reality, you may need to streamline your existing technology...
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Top π Tips for Choosing a CRM System for Fundraising
The first rule of fundraising is this: It’s all about relationships. So, when you’re looking for a new fundraising system, keep that rule front-and-center. How will the system I’m considering help me...
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A Long-Term Fundraising Solution with a New CRM System
A fundraising solution isn’t a one-size-fits-all package. As a nonprofit evolves and grows, often its processes change, too. Processes might become more complex and more unique to that specific...
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Update: Quick Review of Luminate CRM
Heller Consulting recently updated their report on the top 5 donor management applications for Salesforce with updates focusing on Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM. Luminate CRM was spun off in 2010-2011 as a...
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Salesforce and roundCorner Release NGO Connect
The big news for nonprofits this week is the announcement of NGO Connect by Salesforce. As the next step in the evolution of their Salesforce1 for Nonprofits innovation plan, Salesforce has introduced...
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Webinar: Maximize Year-End Fundraising
Well, we’re halfway through October, folks! If you can believe it, Halloween is less than two weeks away and before you know it every mall in the country will be blasting “Deck the Halls.” Most of you...
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Webinar Recap: Maximize Year-End Fundraising
It’s the most wonderful (and critical) time of the year for all nonprofits. As many of you are well aware, these next few weeks account for 40% of fundraising efforts. While this may seem...
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Webinar: Fundraising with NGO Connect – The Connected Nonprofit
For the past two months, NGO Connect has been big news in the Nonprofit world. As the newest member of the Salesforce1 for Nonprofit family, NGO Connect promises to provide nonprofits with the tools...
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A Resource Guide to Year-End Fundraising
Well, the end of year is near! As we get closer to saying goodbye to 2014, many nonprofits are in the process of finalizing and executing their year-end fundraising campaigns. Deadlines are looming,...
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How to Ramp Up Your Recurring Revenue Program
Idealist Consulting recently partnered with Mike Spear of Classy and Matt Scott of UpRaise Consulting for a webinar on how to ramp up your recurring revenue program. Recurring donations can be a...
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Fundraising with NGO Connect: The Connected Nonprofit – Webinar Recap
If you missed Heller Consulting’s Fundraising with NGO Connect webinar last month, fear not. Here’s a brief overview of what happened. Watch the full presentation over at Heller Consulting’s site, and...
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Year-End Fundraising Hot Topic: To Set a Goal or Not to Set a Goal…
Many organizations struggle with the decision of whether or not to post a dollar amount during their fundraising campaign. While it can be stressful and at times quite scary (what if the goal is not...
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Four Steps to Create an Engagement Journey
Over the past few years, many organizations who rely on run/walk fundraisers are experiencing lower than expected revenue. What’s causing that trend? Is the world suddenly sick of putting themselves...
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