Tim Forbes

Posts by Tim Forbes, VP of Products and Marketing

Why Nonprofits Should Use Fundraising Infographics

Why Nonprofits Should Use Fundraising Infographics

Infographics have become very popular and influential over the last few years, especially on social media platforms where people are more interested in scrolling and scanning than reading dense content.

Infographics are the perfect tool to communicate details in a visually appealing, easy-to-digest way. And the good news is things have gotten a lot better since their introduction around 2012, when it seemed like everyone was jumping on the infographic bandwagon with low-quality products.

There are loads of benefits that nonprofits can enjoy with the right infographics! We rounded up some of the top reasons you should add this tool to your fundraising content and a few great examples to get you started!

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Volunteer Appreciation Ideas that will Boost Volunteer Retention

Volunteer Appreciation Ideas that will Boost Volunteer Retention

Volunteers are a cornerstone of the great work that nonprofits do. They’re dedicated and generous with their time, energy, and resources as they help you achieve your goals and transform the world.

More than 40% of public charities rely on volunteers to conquer events and day-to-day activities. They give millions of hours of time and energy each year to make the world a better place. It’s critical to show your appreciation and gratitude for your donors. Now is a great time to evaluate your current volunteer appreciation strategies so you can keep your volunteers engaged and connected to your organization and mission!

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4 Winning Political Campaign Fundraising Strategies

4 Winning Political Campaign Fundraising Strategies

Political campaigns are expensive--whether you’re running for a local office or a national position! It seems like the price tag for a successful political campaign is only increasing. Up and down the ballot, the 2020 election season broke quite a few campaign spending records!

Raising that much money can feel like an overwhelming prospect and discourage very qualified candidates from running for office. Even though the political fundraising scene is highly regulated, the right fundraising strategies can help you reach your financial goals and run a competitive political campaign.

While we can’t advise you on those campaign finance regulations, we can help you lay a strong foundation for your fundraising.

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Why—and How—to Tell Great Stories in Your Next Annual Report

Why—and How—to Tell Great Stories in Your Next Annual Report

Stories are a cornerstone of our everyday lives. Whether we acknowledge it or not, we love the stories of Olympic athletes’ journeys to athletic greatness or lose ourselves in the pages of a great book (fiction or nonfiction). Stories help us understand complex issues and can even deepen our connection with each other.

If we love getting swept up in stories, why do so many nonprofits leave them out of the biggest storytelling project of the year?! Telling the right stories can showcase your impact, empower your donors to celebrate your collective accomplishment, and equip them to share about your organization with others.

Putting storytelling at the core of your annual report can make it an irresistible read and assure your donors they made a strong investment.

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Getting Started with Microsoft Dynamics for Nonprofits

Getting Started with Microsoft Dynamics for Nonprofits

You've made the decision to start using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for your organization, but you don't know where to start. We know it can be daunting wading through the Microsoft ecosystem, so we're here to hand you a map and compass to get you started in the right direction.

This guide gives you commonly asked questions for new organizations that are just getting started with Microsoft Dynamics, and are looking for the first steps they'll need to take. We've put this post together in a frequently asked questions format because we keep hearing the same questions being asked and wonder "isn't there a place where all these questions are being answered?"

We couldn't find one, so we figured we'd roll up our sleeves and get to work. We'll keep updating this over time as community questions keep coming in.

Let's dive in!

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