And yet, even when organizations determine that a new CRM system is important and even necessary, decisions can stall, putting an implementation on the backburner indefinitely. Obstacles include inertia, indecision, the additional workload for staff, and, topping the list, the ...Read More

Giving Tuesday is fast approaching, which means a busy time for nonprofit fundraising and some of the biggest giving campaigns of the entire year.    To capture this large donor potential, it is important to plan a campaign that is easy, ...Read More

Much is being written and discussed these days about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). On this blog, we’ve written about our own work around DEI and our partners’ work around DEI. But, one aspect of diversity that you don’...Read More

Microsoft’s recent launch of Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit takes the Fundraising and Engagement solution and makes it a full-service nonprofit toolset that includes volunteer management, engagement with all types of supporters, and program management tools that will allow you ...Read More

Last month, Keith Heller joined Chad Kersey, Senior Director of Strategy and Outcomes for The Salvation Army Central Territory for a webinar through the NetHope Solutions Center. In the webinar, Mr. Kersey shared how The Salvation Army has developed a ...Read More

If your nonprofit is thinking about moving from a legacy donor management system to Salesforce, you’ve probably already done some research. You likely know that Salesforce has a lot to offer nonprofits, including: Flexibility — You can customize and extend ...Read More

By now, you’re probably aware that Apple recently rolled out new privacy changes in the recent software update to iOS 15. This update provides increased customer privacy features that can make a big impact on your nonprofit’s marketing campaigns ...Read More

If you’re hearing a lot more about change management these days, it’s not surprising. Change management helps businesses of all types adapt to change of all types, with minimal disruption to their work. In our hyper-changing world, change ...Read More

Earlier this month, I attended the aasp Virtual Summit 2021 talking and listening to advancement professionals share their insights about their experiences as higher education and nonprofit fundraisers in a pandemic-challenged world. A large amount of knowledge was shared during the ...Read More

If you’ve been using Raiser’s Edge for a long time to support your higher education advancement activities, you might be wondering if it’s time to move to Salesforce. It’s not unusual for advancement departments to shop ...Read More