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Pledge Tracking With a Nonprofit CRM

Pledge tracking is an important aspect of fundraising, and using a nonprofit CRM can simplify the process. Donors commonly associate pledges with large capital campaigns, committing to give a set amount at regular intervals. Unlike recurring donations, nonprofits...

How to Leverage Nonprofit Software to Streamline Auctions

Running a nonprofit auction can be an incredibly rewarding way to engage supporters and raise additional funds for your mission. However, the process can feel overwhelming without the right tools to streamline your efforts. Thankfully, software for nonprofits makes it...

4 Nonprofit CRM Tips for Giving Season Success

As the year-end approaches, having the right tools and strategies in place will ensure fundraising success for nonprofits. Whether it's setting fundraising goals, streamlining donation entry, or enhancing donor stewardship, a CRM like DonorSnap has the tools you need...

3 Ways to Connect with Your Donors Before Year-End

As the giving season approaches, fundraisers are busy preparing for the most important part of their year. If the months have flown by and you haven’t connected with your donors as much as you’d like, now is the perfect moment to re-engage.  The lead-up to year-end is...

How to Customize Nonprofit Thank You Letters

There are many types of donations a nonprofit can receive. Creating a customized thank-you experience for each one is important for nonprofits. Having a standard thank you letter can suffice for most donations, but there are times when nonprofits will greatly benefit...

How to Thank Major Donors

Major donors play a substantial role in supporting your nonprofit's financial initiatives. It takes a lot of work to steward major donors. They must feel connected to your cause and trust that you use their contributions wisely. A thoughtful thank you is one of the...

3 Ways a Nonprofit CRM Helps Team Collaboration

Is your nonprofit fully utilizing its database? A nonprofit CRM system offers many benefits, including facilitating team collaboration on fundraising efforts. A nonprofit CRM system helps your team maintain detailed supporter notes, enhancing donor stewardship....

Online Donation Confirmation Page Ideas

When someone makes an online donation to your organization what is the first thing they see? Generally, it is a simple confirmation page thanking them for their donation with details of the gift.  The moment someone gives to your organization is when you should start...

3 Ways Nonprofits Can Run Smoother Events

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events...

Optimizing Online Giving: Two Simple Strategies for 2024 (+Bonus Checklist)

Online donations are appreciated by nonprofits for their efficiency. They are faster to process, easier for your donors, and are a greener option because they save on paper waste. In addition, they provide a greater opportunity for your donors to become recurring...
GivingTuesday Social Media Tips for Nonprofits

GivingTuesday Social Media Tips for Nonprofits

GivingTuesday is just around the corner. This global day of generosity largely takes place online, so it is important for nonprofits to get active on social media. If your nonprofit is looking for ideas to get started, you are in the right place!  This year...

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Donation Management Best Practices

Donation Management Best Practices

Every year, nonprofits process millions of donations, raising the question: Is your nonprofit effectively managing donations to benefit your organization? A cohesive strategy for managing donation records is important for positive donor relations and gaining insights...

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How to Build a Multichannel Fundraising Campaign

How to Build a Multichannel Fundraising Campaign

Multichannel fundraising campaigns are a great way to elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising. When you reach out to your donors with the same message through multiple channels, their response rate increases. According to one case study, donors who got both direct mail...

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Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits

Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits

Is your nonprofit active on social media yet? If not, now is the time to get started! According to Nonprofit Source, 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. Social media is a great way to inspire your audience into...

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Nonprofit Event Planning: A Complete Guide

Nonprofit Event Planning: A Complete Guide

Nonprofit events are a great opportunity for organizations to raise money and spread awareness about their cause. Events are also important for donor retention, and can help nonprofits connect with potential new members. If planned properly nonprofits can see a wide...

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How to Successfully Switch to a New Nonprofit CRM

How to Successfully Switch to a New Nonprofit CRM

Successfully switching to a new nonprofit CRM can feel like a big undertaking. But finding the best CRM solution for your nonprofit will help you in countless ways. You will save hours of administrative time, be able to connect better with your donors, and ultimately...

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How to Write a Powerful Year-End Appeal Letter

How to Write a Powerful Year-End Appeal Letter

Every year, nonprofits around the world send out their year-end appeal letter. This is one of the most essential pieces of communication a nonprofit will produce. About 28% of nonprofits raise between 26% to 50% of their annual funds from their year-end ask. So taking...

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How to Keep your Nonprofit Data Clean and Organized

How to Keep your Nonprofit Data Clean and Organized

Keeping your nonprofit data clean will elevate your fundraising efforts. Clean and organized data will also help you gain the most value from your nonprofit CRM. Messy data can interfere with reporting and communications, and be costly to your organization. In this...

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How to Start a Successful Volunteer Program

How to Start a Successful Volunteer Program

Building a successful volunteer program will offer numerous benefits to your nonprofit organization. Many nonprofits can be intimidated by the legwork involved in setting up a volunteer program. However, if planned properly, a volunteer program will pay itself back...

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How to Thank Recurring Donors (+Sample Letter)

How to Thank Recurring Donors (+Sample Letter)

Thanking monthly donors is the best way your nonprofit can ensure they continue to give. According to research, recurring donors give 42% more per year than one-time donors. Because of the nature of their gifts and the value of recurring donors, it is important to...

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Donor Acknowledgment Letters: A Complete Guide

Donor Acknowledgment Letters: A Complete Guide

Donor acknowledgment letters are a valuable component of donor retention. If you give the same amount of attention to your acknowledgment letters as you do your appeal letters, you can vastly improve your donor retention rate.  Your thank you letters serve a practical...

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