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When it comes to successful fundraising, relationships are at the forefront. A nonprofit CRM will help you build meaningful relationships with your supporters. To reap the true benefits of CRM, your nonprofit will need both a system and a strategy. Keep reading to...

In-kind donations are gifts of goods or services. Many nonprofits receive various forms of in-kind donations throughout the year. In fact, according to research from Double the Donation, 81% of donors contribute food or other goods to nonprofits through in-kind...

Creating a thoughtful welcome to your organization is one of the best ways to retain new donors. According to the most recent Fundraising Effectiveness Project data, first-time donor retention rates remain critically low at 18.1% in Q1 2025, down slightly from 18.3%...

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...

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...

Multichannel fundraising campaigns are one of the most effective ways to increase donor engagement and raise more for your nonprofit. By sharing your fundraising message across multiple platforms—such as email, direct mail, and social media—you significantly improve...

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...

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...

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...

The year-end appeal letter is one of the most important fundraising tools for nonprofits. Many organizations raise a significant portion of their annual support during the final weeks of the year, which means your message needs to stand out and clearly communicate why...

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...

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...