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Personal Touch in a Digital Age

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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One Thank You at a Time

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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Not "Either/Or" but "Both/And"

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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Modernize Donor Giving Experiences to Increase Conversion Rates

iDonate Staff: May 2

The future of giving is a world where online donation is easy. If your storefront is old and run-down, it may be repelling the very donors you want...

The Future of Giving Starts with iDonate

iDonate Staff: May 2

The future of giving starts with iDonate’s Connected Giving platform.

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Brand Consistency

iDonate Staff: May 2

When a brand is consistent in how it looks; the message it conveys; how it makes people feel; and what it delivers day in and day out; people know...

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Why Customer Feedback is Critical to an Aligned Brand Experience

Michael David: May 2

Why do your donors give?

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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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Common Thread: A Legacy of Service

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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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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Alignment & Accessibility

iDonate Staff: November 30

When a nonprofit starts with a donor-centric mindset, the alignment of its operational teams transforms into a Connected Giving Org.

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Optimize Your Giving Form For Year-End Appeals

iDonate Staff: November 24

We know your end-of-year giving campaign can be one of the most important fundraising efforts you take on all year.

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Make it Calendar Year-End Every Day

Mark Neigh: November 24

When I transitioned my career into partnering with nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising through digital marketing strategies and technology I...

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Taking Stock and Looking Forward

Lori Finch: November 24

‘Tis the giving season! While this is often the busiest time of year for many nonprofit marketers and fundraisers, it is also a favorite time of year...

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Build Long-Term Donor Relationships with Active Retention

iDonate Staff: November 24

The future of giving treats fundraising events as part of a continous communication process that cultivates a relationship—not a limited window of...

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Reach and Rescue: Working to End Human Trafficking

iDonate Staff: November 24

How do you get people to care about a cause they can’t see?

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Have You Seen Your Website Lately?

Barry Waters: November 24

When was the last time you looked at your website? What were you looking for? Of course, it should be pleasing to the eye. We are all drawn to...