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Why (and How) Your Nonprofit Should Start a Recurring Giving Program

Why (and How) Your Nonprofit Should Start a Recurring Giving Program

Monthly or recurring donations are one of the easiest ways for nonprofits to boost their fundraising revenue without bringing in a lot of new donors. At a time when acquiring new donors has become more challenging, that is very valuable. This giving strategy also appeals to many donors who might not be able to make large, one-time gifts but can give smaller amounts more frequently.

With the rise in popularity of online giving, monthly giving programs are easier than ever to maintain. Before, nonprofits spent countless hours asking donors to commit to recurring giving, then track each gift and ensure donors actually followed through. Now, online giving platforms and fundraising systems can automate most of the process, freeing up time and energy and boosting revenue streams.

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How to Choose the Right Nonprofit Donor Management System

How to Choose the Right Nonprofit Donor Management System

Donor management software is a powerful tool that helps nonprofits of every size and shape put their donor data to work on your behalf. Fundraising software helps you manage fundraising efforts and communications in one organized location. Ultimately, the right donor management software can help you learn about your donors so you can deliver better donor care, increase donations, save time, and even reduce overall fundraising costs!

The great news is that with all the options on the market, you're almost sure to find donor management software that will fit your unique needs and wants. The bad news is that it can take quite a bit of legwork to find the right software for you, and the process can feel a bit daunting. We've gathered some tips and insights to help guide your search.

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6 Key Lessons About Nonprofit Event Management

6 Key Lessons About Nonprofit Event Management

Events are a critical way for nonprofits to connect with current and potential donors, share about the mission, and raise money. But planning and managing an event--whether in-person or online--can be quite a task, especially if it's an event you've never hosted before.

Whether you're planning a small gathering for your top donors or a massive event with hundreds of attendees, fundraising events require careful planning, promotion, budgeting, and many other things.

Event management tools and strategies can help you raise the most money possible at your upcoming nonprofit events and reduce the event planning stress for your entire team. We've gathered the top lessons, tips, and tools from fundraising experts to help you streamline your event management strategy!

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Moves Management Basics for Every Nonprofit

Moves Management Basics for Every Nonprofit

Attracting and retaining donors, volunteers, and other supporters takes consistent outreach and donor stewardship. But moving donors toward new giving levels--that takes some serious strategy! And yet, retaining donors and helping them increase their giving is one of the most profitable places to spend your time and energy.

This is where Moves Management comes in! This is a master organizing tool that helps you organize and manage the nebulous process of moving a prospective donor through the entire life donation cycle. The overall goal of Moves Management is to increase your donor's awareness, interest, and commitment to your cause, so they ultimately make a gift or increase their giving.

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Event Management Software: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

Event Management Software: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

Planning fundraising events of any size can be overwhelming at best. Without the right tools and resources, it can get downright exhausting and frustrating. But there’s good news! Event management software can help organize and handle many aspects of event planning with a host of digital tools.

In short, even management software helps you plan better events with less stress, anxiety, and hassle. But, like many things in the world, not all event management software is created equal. Some have unique features that lend it to specific aspects or types of event planning. Some are easier to use than others. And let’s not get started on the vast range of price points!

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