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Do Your Donors Work For Socially Responsible Companies?

In today’s business landscape, more and more companies are prioritizing corporate social responsibility (or CSR) as a core part of their mission. From environmental sustainability to community outreach and charitable giving, socially responsible companies are making a meaningful impact on the world. As a nonprofit, it’s crucial to recognize how this trend can benefit your organization. […]

Volunteer Time Off Programs: A Smart Nonprofit’s VTO Guide

In today’s socially conscious landscape, companies are increasingly embracing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that benefit both their employees and the communities they serve. One standout program that fits both criteria is Volunteer Time Off, which offers employees paid time to volunteer for causes they’re passionate about. For nonprofits, understanding how to tap into these VTO […]

A Complete Look at Volunteer Grants For Fundraisers

Picture this: A small community center faces the threat of closure due to dwindling funds. Just as all hope seems lost, a group of employees from a nearby tech company begins volunteering with the organization on a regular basis. These volunteers revamp the center’s facilities and organize programs for local youth. Taking things even further, […]

Top Nonprofit Cloud Tools That Drive Data-Backed Decisions

Nonprofit Cloud offers an enormous breadth and depth of specialized tools for nonprofits and grantmaking organizations. Built on Salesforce core, It leverages the power of Salesforce CRM to help nonprofits effectively manage and analyze data. As Fíonta explains, Nonprofit Cloud is ideal for measuring your impact, tracking program progress, and generating reports and visuals communicating your success to […]

How to Use Previous Auction Data to Inform Your Strategy

Data is the secret weapon for unlocking success in fundraising events, from large nonprofit auction galas to online school auctions. And, with auction software that supports in-depth data reporting and visualization, your school can easily inform your auction strategy with past data. In this guide, we’ll discuss three important areas of auction data and how you can […]

How Your School Can Leverage Donation Tracking: 4 Data Tips

As a school, charitable gifts from parents, students’ families, and other members of the community are what help you offer the best, most enriching educational experiences possible. This funding helps make things like fun field trips and school-wide events and celebrations possible. But, are you doing all you can to secure as much funding as possible? In […]

Donor Segmentation 101: Tips for Better Nonprofit Analysis

Nonprofits looking to step into the world of fundraising data analysis often begin with donor segmentation. Segmenting donor data enables nonprofits to understand their audiences on a deeper level and form more meaningful relationships. This guide will cover what you need to know to get started with donor segmentation, from common segmentation strategies to software […]

Top Metrics for Measuring Nonprofit Marketing Success

Donors want to hear about the story of your nonprofit, its beneficiaries, and its work. In fact, 42% of donors indicate that stories from beneficiaries influenced their decision to donate. The best way to tell your organization’s story is through cohesive, effective marketing campaigns—but how can you know that your campaigns are having the impact you intended? […]

Strategies to Build a Culture of Data-Backed Decision-Making

Anyone can see why adding data to the decision-making process is worthwhile. By establishing credibility and unifying collaborators, data informs you to take the next step with confidence, whatever that may be. However, having data-backed decision-making become second nature in your organization can pose a challenge, especially if you’re unsure of which insights to prioritize. […]