5 Strategies to Improve Nonprofit Use of Donor Data
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I cannot tell you how many times I begin a consultation with a small nonprofit, only to discover they have no real donor database (to collect and store data) or CRM (to effectively...
The Shift from Transactional to Transformational Grantmaker relationship management moves your organization away from “chasing the money” toward building a mutual partnership based...
The most fragile relationships you have are those with first-time donors. While the average new donor retention rate sits at just 14%, smart nonprofits know that securing the "gold...
Most nonprofits don't lose donors because of poor fundraising. They lose them because the data that should support the relationship gets buried across tools that don't connect, and...
Fundraising has very little to do with money — at least that's the argument here. From $5 memo-line notes to six-figure wires, every gift represents a human being letting go of som...
Most nonprofits misdiagnose why donors leave. The real problem isn't a generosity deficit — it's a stewardship deficit. Here's what a donor stewardship strategy actually requires,...
Donors expect nonprofits to know them the way Netflix and Amazon do. That means coordinated messaging across every channel — and the data infrastructure to back it up. Here's what...
Great donor conversations don’t always lead to great gifts. The missing piece is often the offer itself. Here’s how to create a major donor offer that clearly connects passion, pur...
Recurring donors are reshaping nonprofit fundraising, delivering stronger retention, longer relationships, and more lifetime value. New data highlights how a small group of committ...
Shortly after I joined the Commodity/Category Management Procurement organization I was invited to attend the annual Strategic Supplier Awards event. It was all about Strategic Sup...
Nonprofits are losing donors even as revenue grows, which puts new pressure on donor acquisition. Sector experts share how authentic connections can help you attract high‑value don...
Philanthropy, Not Fundraising I’m going to go out on a limb here and make an assumption. Here goes: Your goal is to attract supporters and invest in long-term relationships that w...
Donor Marketing Coordinator rmarcus@afsc.org Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:05 The Donor Marketing Coordinator supports multichannel fundraising efforts in support of AFSC’s mi...
Donors who use donor-advised funds give more, volunteer more frequently, and take a more strategic, values-driven approach to philanthropy, new data shows.
Every donor conversation should be co-creative. A few years ago I enrolled in an intensive coaching course. It wasn’t designed just for aspiring professional coaches, but for any...
Nonprofit CRMs are evolving fast. Autonomous systems powered by AI can now clean data, surface donor insights, and even draft outreach. Here’s what that means for your team — and h...
Donor lifetime value has grown nearly 18% and median gifts are up 20%, while recurring giving approaches 21% of revenue, new data shows. At the same time, first-to-second gift conv...
In a recent post I clairified why you must Make ‘Do Unto Others’ Your Nonprofit’s Golden Rule. Stop asking what your donors can do for you. Ask what you can do for your donors. Bec...
DonateStock is now GivingIQ, expanding beyond stock gifts with integrated tools for DAFs, cryptocurrency, and qualified charitable distributions to help nonprofits unlock non-cash...
Your donation page is the "moment of truth" for every supporter. This comprehensive guide from Donorbox and Nonprofit Hub shares actionable insights on modern donor expectations, s...
With the donor base shrinking and acquisition costs rising, one underused strategy stands out: deploying volunteers as door-openers for new prospects. Here's a practical framework...
Online revenue jumped 15% in 2025, driven largely by one-time gifts, donor-advised funds and heavy year-end giving, according to M+R “Benchmarks” 2026. The findings highlight stron...
Democratic institutions around the world promote the core doctrine that all people are created equally. This is clearly not the case in the world of supplier management. All suppli...
Have you ever made a phone call hoping to talk with someone, but instead reached voice mail? Of course you have! Does that mean you don’t ever make phone calls? Of course not! What...
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