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iDonate Staff: August 24
You may have heard a famous quote that says, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” In layman’s terms, if you don’t have a plan, your chances of failing are much higher.
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Ray Gary: August 18
If there’s a key marker of where nonprofits stand today in terms of making progress in their fundraising, it’s the figure of 2%. That’s the...
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iDonate Staff: August 17
Giving needs to be simple for the donor, and management of the giving process needs to be simple for the organization. Like most things, ...
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Ray Gary: August 12
No one would set off on a vacation to someplace they know nothing about without first doing some research. Otherwise, they risk squandering their...
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Ray Gary: August 10
Evidence supporting the critical importance of investing in the donor experience has never been more apparent. Most NPOs, however, are not acting on...
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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...
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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...