by Jordan Bell | Donor Management Software, Fundraising
Fundraising can be an exciting process. I’ve seen unimaginable amounts of money come in right before deadlines, which saved staff positions and helped to make incredible years. The celebration in those moments will be memories that I will never forget....
by Jordan Bell | Donor Management Software
Implementing a Contact Management system can take as little time as several hours for a small organization or up to half a year for a large organization. However, organizations of all sizes have one thing in common: they need to know the destination before they begin...
by Jordan Bell | Donor Management Software, Fundraising
Your Contact database (Donor Management System) is one of your organization’s most vital assets. Unfortunately, most organizations don’t take the time to ensure that their database is properly cared for and kept up to date. Everyone vows to keep the database current,...
by Jordan Bell | Donor Management Software, Tips & Tricks
Whether you are looking to transfer your data into a new database or tidy up the one you already have, here are a few quick fixes that will make a world of difference in your reports and mailings. 1. Standardize your fields. Limit the number of free form Text fields...
by Jordan Bell | Donor Management Software, Fundraising
How well are you connecting with your contacts and donors? Do you always feel like there is more that you could be doing? Do you have trouble managing the many relationships your nonprofit has? It can be a daunting task to manage the relationships that keep your...
by Jordan Bell | Donor Management Software, Fundraising
This article focuses on analyzing your donation data to find ways to increase the effectiveness of your fundraising. However, before we get into the actual discussion of the analysis process, it’s important to address the single most important aspect of handling...