Why We Take an eCommerce Approach
Lots of people ask us ‘What’s so special about DonorPoint?’ We’ll take you step-by-step through how — by using best practices from eCommerce — we can help you raise money more effectively than ever before.
Peer-To-Peer & Crowdfunding
Getting Donors Engaged Year Round
Making the leap from a donor who is engaged only around major campaigns to one who’s engaged year-round? That is what nonprofits (yours included) aspire to. This month we offer some ideas on how to get your donors down that path….and involving them 365 days a year.
Planning for a Successful 2022
In last month’s blog, we showed you how to use the triumphs and missteps from your 2021 experiences to your advantage in 2022. Now that you’ve (hopefully) identified just what those successes and challenges were, we can move to the next step — putting together a rock-solid 2022 plan for your nonprofit!
Lessons Learned from Your 2021 Plan
After an eventful 2021, what lessons can you learn to plan for a successful 2022? Use the triumphs and missteps you experienced to your advantage. Here are some takeaways that will prove fruitful for your 2022 business plan.
More Year-End Appeal Success Stories
We received such a positive reaction to our first installment of Year-End Appeal success stories that we’ve decided to add a second collection of shining stars for your eyes!
Year-End Appeal Success Stories
Here are three year-end appeals that really hit their mark, resonating so well with their constituents that they shattered their fundraising goals.
Why it’s Time to Take Part in Giving Tuesday
It can be hard to believe that Giving Tuesday is only 7 years old. But rapid growth has made this a social (media) event that stands on the verge of cultural relevance and acceptance, and your organization should embrace it. But as with anything online these days, some people disagree. And their points can seem …
A Third Path for Educational Fundraising
Have You Heard the News? A recent segment on the always excellent show Marketplace discussed the Metro Nashville Public School System’s decision to ban online education fundraising. At first glance, this looks like another example of the disconnect between educators and administration. On the one hand, educators are increasingly being asked to do more and …
Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center is Using Big River to Streamline Their Campaigns
Big River’s Comprehensive Platform Make Managing Any Type of Campaign a Breeze The Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center (CHSC) is the oldest hearing and speech center in the nation. CHSC provides hearing, speech, and deaf services to Northeast Ohio residents regardless of their ability to pay. The center is also Northeast Ohio’s only organization serving …
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4 Powerful Ways to Build a Better Donor Base
It’s no secret that building a donor base is challenging for nonprofits. The foundation of donors that many organizations have relied on for years has dropped in recent years, even though it was estimated that 2018 would see a 3.2% increase in individual giving (following a 3% increase in 2017). Indiana University Lilly Family School …