by Guest Contributor | Apr 10, 2024 | CRM, Database, Donor Database, Priorities | Communication, Data, Database, Management, Performance, Prioritizing
How can you find efficiencies in your donor CRM that will help you see and care for the trees, not just the forest?
by Guest Contributor | Mar 13, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data, Donor Database, Technology | AI, Data, Database
Before applying AI to fundraising strategies, non-profits need to carefully consider their policies to protect sensitive data.
by Guest Contributor | Feb 12, 2024 | Communication Preferences, Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Donor Preferences, Phone, Phone calls, texting | Communication, Donor Conversation, Relationships, Stewardship
Are phone calls still relevant in an era of video calls and smartphones? What’s the proper phone etiquette when contacting your donors?
by Guest Contributor | Jan 12, 2024 | Donor Journey, Organization, Strategic Plan | Donor-Centered, Major Gift Officers, Planning, Strategic Plans
Take time now to begin a strategic communication plan for each donor on your caseload. It will make a huge difference for you and your donors.
by Guest Contributor | Dec 6, 2023 | control, honesty, Relationship Building | Accountability, Donor Conversation, Personal Development, Relationships
There is so much you can’t control – but you can control your response to a difficult situation. If things go sideways, the key is to own it!
by Guest Contributor | Nov 27, 2023 | Caseload Management, Priorities, Strategic Plan, Year-end, Year-end Fundraising | Caseloads, Major Donors, Permission-Based Asking, Prioritizing, Qualifying, Strategic Plans, Structure
Here are three donor caseload management strategies to help focus your efforts on where you can make the biggest impact at year-end.
by Guest Contributor | Nov 10, 2023 | Dual Asks, major gifts, Planned Giving, Year-end Giving | Asking, Major Gifts, Planned giving
Major gifts and planned giving teams unite! Approach this year-end as a unified team to drive your mission forward and bring your donors joy.
by Guest Contributor | Nov 8, 2023 | Donor-Centered, Increased Giving, Joy, Stewardship | Asking, Communication, Donor-Centered, Giving, Major Gift Officers, Relationships, Stewardship
When it comes to giving, don’t make decisions for donors! Bring the problem and solution to the donor. Let them decide their level of support.
by Guest Contributor | Sep 13, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, Email, introduction cycle, Job Transition, Letters, Roles and Responsibilities | Communication, Donor Conversation, Qualifying, Stewardship
Whether you’re in a new role or just starting the donor qualification process, here’s how to approach your introduction letters.
by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Legacy, Permission-Based Asking, Planned Giving | Asking, Donor Conversation, Fundraising, Giving, Planned giving, Relationships
A lot of fundraisers feel some anxiety around planned giving conversations. Here’s how to approach them in a way that honors your donor.