Donor Relationship Management

What Fundraisers Can Learn From Emily Esfahani
March 1, 2018 at 12:20 pm

I believe that if we were to make this effort in an energetic, passionate and sincere manner, we would end up with a more content and productive staff, and donors whose commitment, affection and loyalty to our organizations would elevate our missions to greater heights...

5 Ways to Build and Strengthen Donor Loyalty
February 26, 2018 at 12:12 pm

In the nonprofit world, we’re always on the search for new donors. We direct vast resources toward reaching the public to create fresh connections—and we should! Not only is it necessary, but it’s exciting to spread your organization’s message, especially so when when a potential donor shows interest...

#NPPTrendingNow Ep. 33: Experts Weigh In On Top Nonprofit Trends for 2018
February 16, 2018 at 11:54 am

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: best practices for better donor engagement, 40 nonprofit trends for 2018 and the issue of failing nonprofits...

Why You Should Stop Being a Hero
February 14, 2018 at 12:40 pm

As we scroll through headlines and highlights triumphantly displayed on our social media feeds, it’s hard to feel that we who answer phones, enter gift records, clean office dishes and chip away at “To-Do” lists will ever arrive at greatness. Can you recall the feeling that, although your nonprofit has a meaningful mission, your workweek just feels like uneventful routines and ordinary tasks?...

Donor Management: 5 Ways to Organize Your Supporter Data
February 8, 2018 at 11:53 am

Donors are a major part of any nonprofit’s efforts—they are the ones funding your mission after all! It only makes sense, then, that smart nonprofits would have a strategy in place for managing all of the data that comes along with donor relationships. Luckily, donor database software (also known as nonprofit constituent relationship management or…

How Can Nonprofit Organizations Fix a Strained Donor Relationship?
January 29, 2018 at 12:37 pm

Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes these errors can be costly to your nonprofit organization. They can affect the donor relationship and leave a hole in your fundraising efforts. A dissatisfied donor can withhold funding, making it more difficult for your organization to reach its goals. According to a report by NonProfit PRO, in 2014 every…

Why Nonprofits Need to Chase—and Keep—Millennials
January 24, 2018 at 11:37 am

Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? It was one of the most successful fundraising challenges in recent times, with over $115 million raised, not to mention priceless public awareness. And the driving force behind that campaign? The enthusiasm of Millennials…

How to Begin Attracting New Donors to Your Organization
January 9, 2018 at 10:24 am

To begin attracting new donors to your organization, you first need to step back and determine a strong and compelling case for support. Without a rationale for giving, you won't be able to attract any new donors to your organization...