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iDonate Staff: August 10
If you can believe it, we’re already more than halfway through the year. Summer is nearing its end, school is starting up again, and before you know it, the holiday season will be in full swing.
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Ray Gary: August 4
Innovation is an essential ingredient of any successful growth strategy. When we survey the for-profit world, we see innovation acting as a catalyst...
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iDonate Staff: August 3
These days, smartphones have the power to do almost anything. From little things like checking your email or watching live TV, to controlling your...
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Ray Gary: July 28
Donors are consumers first. As consumers, they receive a steady stream of marketing and sales messages, not all of which grab their attention. The...
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Ray Gary: July 27
Every NPO aspires to create a donor base that is recurring and sustainable. Nonprofits don’t close the loop well, which is why 75%-80% of donors...
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iDonate Staff: July 27
So your organization has its eyes set on a campaign goal, and are looking for ways to promote it. How do you get your team members to join in and...
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Ray Gary: July 21
If there’s one hurdle the majority of nonprofit organizations (NPOs) continue to struggle with, it’s the persistent absence of a comprehensive...
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iDonate Staff: July 20
In order to simplify online giving, you need to simplify the donor’s user experience. The majority of donors are already giving online, and many more...
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iDonate Staff: July 13
Most people are generous by nature.
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iDonate Staff: July 6
Today’s donors expect more. When they choose to give online, they expect simplicity, transparency, and security. When your giving platform checks...
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Michael Baker: June 29
Much like a lot of items on the shelves, gas prices are high right now. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average price of...
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iDonate Staff: June 22
When we think of online personalized experiences, there are many examples today such as Netflix offering suggested movies based on your viewing...
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iDonate Staff: June 14
As a large nonprofit, you probably have a lot on your plate.
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iDonate Staff: June 7
The numbers don’t lie.
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iDonate Staff: May 25
As a quick exercise, think about if you had 100 people give to your nonprofit one time. While that may be 100 more people than you had before, what...
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Michael Baker: May 19
As a nonprofit, it should always be celebrated when you receive a major gift. Whether it’s in monetary form or through a noncash gift, a large...
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Ray Gary: May 17
Welcome to another edition of Connected Giving. We continue to receive great responses to this magazine and we’re excited about the momentum of...
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iDonate Staff: May 2
It’s only two words, two syllables, and takes less than a second to say, but it comes with a deeper meaning and heartfelt expression of gratitude. It...
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Michael Baker: May 2
Like SAFE, you probably have your own collection of stories to tell. As SAFE has shown, their ability to have each donor engagement lead directly...
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iDonate Staff: May 2
If your storefront is old and run-down, it may be repelling the very donors you want...
iDonate Staff: May 2
