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It is often said that donations are the life blood of a nonprofit; I think the same thing could be said of volunteers. Without volunteers many of the programs and services you provide would cease to exist or at the very least be dramatically reduced. In this article we are going to look a three keys to effective volunteer management: Recruitment, Engagement, and Recognition!
A donor walks into your office with $1000 cash in hand. Do you take their donation? Would you make them wander around your office to figure out who will accept it? No, of course not, you’d make it simple. Now think about your website in these terms. How easy is your Donate Button to find and interact with? […]
These quick-tips can be an easy way to see greater gains from your monthly giving program. Your donors want to know they are seen, valued, and that what they do for you is making a difference in the lives of those you serve. It’s about appreciating your donors and communicating the opportunity to help in deeper ways as a monthly donor. […]
Donor Acquisition and Donor Retention are two dances any successful nonprofit is proficient with. The purpose of this article is to highlight the benefit of shifting some of the energy spent on Donor Acquisition and moving it intentionally to focus on Donor Retention. […]
When you hear about “fraud” what comes to mind? Is it banks or for-profit companies like Target, Home Depot, or Michaels which have all experienced highly publicized breaches as of late? What about nonprofits? Do any not-for profit organizations come to mind? It’s fair to say that unless the media has publicized the event, or […]
Welcome to Web Round-Up! Grab some coffee or your beverage of choice and click into the gems below. As always we strive to make these links a fun, yet practical interruption to your busy day. […]
Trust is an essential component in any relationship. As a nonprofit your donors trust you and respect the good work of your organization. Protecting this relationship starts with guarding their personal information. At this point you could stop reading and say, “Yeah, we’re good here…” But I encourage you to keep reading […]
Can you recall a time when you met someone and all they did was talk about themselves? It’s always a bit frustrating. Author, Tom Ahern takes this scenario and applies it to donor communication and reminds nonprofits that it’s not all about you, it’s really about your donors. How do you ensure you are not monopolizing the conversation with your donors? […]
Ever wondered how to create your own QR Code so donor can quickly link to your online Giving Page? QR Codes have been around for some time. Places you’ve probably come across them are on product packaging, billboard ads in airports, print media such as magazines, or brochures of nonprofits you may support to name a few. […]
2015 Report Highlights:
• Hear directly from your peers about their plans and expectations for 2015
• Learn about the challenges and opportunities these nonprofits are preparing to tackle
• See trends for online giving, social media use, payment types and average donation size