Monthly Archives: January 2016

Integrating an “A-Team”

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At your organization, you likely have a great team behind you, each member with a unique set of skills. When combined, these team members enhance your mission and make your organization more diverse and well-rounded. The same concept applies to your donor management software vendor. Your constituent relationship management (CRM) system is great on its….. Read more »

Feeling Toasty: Small acts of philanthropy bring warmth

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I’m looking at the forecast for this week and it’s bone-chilling. Several of my so-called friends on Facebook are only making it more poignant. One is posting a picture showing side-by-side screenshots of weather reports for both Minnesota and Antarctica, and it’s warmer in Antarctica. Another ‘friend’ is posting pictures of themselves on a white….. Read more »

Guest Post: Three Common Mistakes to Avoid with Donor Acquisition

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By Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation 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 with….. Read more »