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Why Customer Feedback is Critical to an Aligned Brand Experience
Michael David: May 2
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Michael David: May 2
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Make the Most of Corporate Matching Gifts
iDonate Staff: May 2
iDonate utilizes the great work of Double the Donation for the corporate matching gifts option on our giving forms. Their technology allows your...
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What Does Being Donor Centric Mean? How to Maximize Online Donations
iDonate Staff: April 20
Donor centricity is the principle that is first in line for building a Connected Giving experience. Your end goal is to increase online donations....
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Be Intentional With Your Audience For Better Retention
iDonate Staff: April 5
In recent years, technology — and more specifically, the internet — has helped savvy online businesses make money from low-demand items. One of the...
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Best Ways to Increase Donor Advocacy for Ukraine
iDonate Staff: March 23
As we have seen recently, the need for worldwide communication and aid is at an all-time high. The tragic events we are seeing in Ukraine has spurred...
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6 Corporate Matching Gift Stats to Know + Their Impact on Fundraising
iDonate Staff: March 2
Growing your nonprofit’s funds is a vital component of running a successful, sustainable, and impactful organization. But what if we told you that...
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Types of Grants for Nonprofits: Which One Is Right for You
iDonate Staff: February 23
If you’re thinking about applying for a grant for your nonprofit, learning about which type of grant is the right one is a big step.
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Grants for Nonprofits: What Are They and How to Get One
iDonate Staff: February 17
The demand for funding resources will continue to grow the larger your nonprofit gets. As it does, finding additional streams of funding beyond your...
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Common Thread: A Legacy of Service
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Ray Gary: February 7
Welcome to another edition of Connected Giving. We love showcasing the incredible work of our customers and we’re excited about the response this...
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Financial Sustainability: How To Keep Your Funds Growing
iDonate Staff: February 2
For any business or individual that gets into investments, one piece of advice is to diversify your funds.
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Why You Should Accept Noncash Donations
iDonate Staff: January 18
If you haven’t dipped your organization’s toes into the noncash waters, or if you’re already promoting noncash donations but you’re bone dry when it...
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Year-End Fundraising is Done — Now What?
Michael Baker: January 13
The preparation and execution of year-end fundraising efforts can be exhausting. Direct mail, email, social media campaigns, events, etc. — each...
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Do Finance Right
Jared Crewse: January 13
Beyond your mission statement and the events you hold in your community, finance is the hidden part of every nonprofit. It’s the component that not...
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The Power of a Story
iDonate Staff: January 13
Sometimes all it takes is a simple message. Hearing stories of a nonprofit’s success is a key step in the process of moving a potential donor to an...
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Start With the Donor, Not the Database
iDonate Staff: January 13
The future of giving starts with connecting your fundraising strategies where it matters most—within the systems that are donor-facing.
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Clear & Proactive
iDonate Staff: January 13
Connected Giving orgs are transparent about the good they’re doing and proactively answer questions before they are asked, engendering donor trust.
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The Secrets of Digital Leaders
Phil Meyers: January 12
Phil Meyers has more than 40 years of experience in the tech sector creating, launching, and leading tech companies that introduced breakthrough...
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Campaign Ideas for Noncash Donations
iDonate Staff: January 6
Just as with traditional cash campaigns, the number of ways to encourage noncash donations is limited only by the imagination. Organizations that...
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Giving Tuesday Rewind: What Is Ahead for 2022?
iDonate Staff: January 4
The calendar has turned over another year, and that means new opportunities for giving and building relationships with your donors.
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Understanding Year-end Giving to Start the New Year Strong
iDonate Staff: December 28
As 2021 comes to a close, taking stock of what you have accomplished all year is important.
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Why You Should Accept Cryptocurrency
iDonate Staff: December 22
When you hear the term “cryptocurrency,” there’s a good chance confusion sets in. You may be skeptical about its viability, or may just have a lack...
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How to Get Started in Stock Donation
iDonate Staff: December 16
In general business terms, cash is thought of as king.