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Choosing a nonprofit CRM is a big decision, and adding event management into the equation makes it bigger. Whether you are evaluating platforms for the first time or outgrowing what you have, this is a decision worth getting right. The CRM and event tools you choose...

Strategic planning can feel like a big undertaking, especially for small and mid-sized nonprofits where staff wear multiple hats and time is limited. But a solid strategic plan does not have to be complicated. What it does need is grounding in real data. The good...

Your nonprofit is about to invest in a CRM. You have shopped around, attended demos, and made your shortlist. But one thing many nonprofits overlook is how they will actually use that database once it is live. A nonprofit CRM can provide a wealth of information to...

Your nonprofit's mission is unique. Your donor relationships are unique. Your CRM should be too. Most nonprofits start with a donor management system, enter the basics, and then quietly work around the gaps, keeping a separate spreadsheet for membership levels here, a...

Your donor database is only as valuable as the data inside it. Duplicate records, outdated addresses, and inconsistent entries do not just create an organizational headache. They produce inaccurate reports, waste money on undeliverable mail, and can quietly erode...

Accurate financial data is the foundation of evidence-based storytelling. Learn how to transform your nonprofit’s bookkeeping data into a powerful story.

We hear it more often than you might expect. A nonprofit team logs into their CRM, enters a few contacts, maybe records a donation or two, and calls it a day. The reporting tab? Untouched. The data? Sitting there quietly, doing nothing. If that sounds familiar, you're...

Not all donors are the same. Some give every year like clockwork. Some made a generous one-time gift and haven't been heard from since. Some are just waiting to be asked again at the right moment. RFM reporting helps you tell them apart and reach out accordingly. If...

Donor retention is one of the most important fundraising metrics a nonprofit can track. It plays a major role in long-term sustainability, donor relationships, and overall revenue growth. Acquiring new donors takes more time and money than keeping existing ones...

Your nonprofit CRM holds a wealth of information about your fundraising. However, so many nonprofits are sitting on their data without taking the time to leverage it to boost their fundraising. The start of a new year is a great time to run through your data and spot...

You're wearing five hats today: grant writer, event planner, donor steward, social media manager, and somehow you still need to figure out why donations are down this quarter. Sound familiar? You've probably been hearing about AI constantly. Maybe you're curious but...

Starting a nonprofit is an exciting endeavor, but building awareness and gaining initial support takes more than just posting your mission statement everywhere. Many newer nonprofits struggle with where to begin in their marketing journey. Effective marketing helps...