If you’ve been using your donor management software primarily as a mailing list, where you also happen to archive donors’ giving history, perhaps it’s time to take it to the next level. Maybe you aren’t particularly math-oriented, and the idea of interpreting all that data is overwhelming and intimidating. Perhaps you’ve been doing the same….. Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Guest Post: Three Common Mistakes to Avoid with Donor Acquisition
By Jack Karako, Founding Principal and Strategist at IMPACTism Even though donor retention seems to be the hot topic of discussion in the nonprofit world, donor acquisition still deserves proper thought and attention. How can you retain donors if you don’t acquire any? While donor acquisition isn’t a quick process and should definitely be approached….. Read more »
National Philanthropy Day – Lunching with Local Philanthropic Celebrities
I was so pleased to have been able to attend our local AFP chapter’s National Philanthropy Day luncheon this week. In addition to connecting with some of my former colleagues in the local fundraising community, it was heartwarming to hear the stories of those who received special recognition for the special part they have played….. Read more »
Giving Ready: Is your CRM ready for Giving Tuesday 2015?
One of the biggest giving days of the year is approaching fast: Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday, which takes place on the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, was founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation as a response to the massive amount of consumerism that takes place on Cyber Monday and….. Read more »
