In the stress of having to meet our fundraising goals, we often search for the magic bullet that will unleash all of our donors’ giving capacity. Along with hiring and new tools, we borrow for-profit techniques, and we are now using the language of retail… Read More »How to Use RFM Scoring in Fundraising
In the world of prospect development and fundraising, we often face decisions about where to focus our precious resources. As development professionals, we’re constantly juggling multiple priorities, donor relationships, and campaign strategies. That’s where understanding probability can play a key role – it’s not just… Read More »Why Understanding Probability Matters in Fundraising
Discover why choosing one versatile tool like Python can streamline your fundraising operations more effectively than multiple specialized solutions. Learn how flexible data analysis tools can transform your nonprofit’s approach to donor management and business intelligence.
Machine learning is changing how we build and manage major gifts portfolios, especially for bloated portfolios where gift officers struggle to build relationships with all of the prospects. Unlike traditional methods that rely on simple linear models, machine learning algorithms can identify clusters of donors… Read More »How Machine Learning Makes Major Gifts Portfolios More Effective
Discover how machine learning revolutionizes the donor journey by identifying key behavioral patterns and audience segments. Learn practical applications for improving fundraising analytics and donor engagement through advanced data mining techniques.
Nonprofits consistently face the challenge of reaching their fundraising goals with limited resources. Whether it’s a small staff wearing multiple hats or having to stretch a modest budget, organizations must find creative ways to boost operational efficiency without compromising fundraising impact. To optimize your nonprofit’s… Read More »Maximizing Resources for Building Sustainable Nonprofit Operations
In the fast-paced world of fundraising, identifying potential donors can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But what if I told you there’s a way to spot the needle without having to rummage through the haystack? This is where ‘velocity’ comes… Read More »Redefining Major Donor Identification with the Power of Velocity
Liz Rejman, Principal of Liz Rejman + Co. lead this Water Cooler Chat on how to optimize your organization’s data by understanding the data life cycle. The chat will covered ideas such as developing a data governance policy, selecting data, onboarding data, performance management, and… Read More »Optimize Strategic Decisions by Maximizing Your Data’s Potential
When I was in college, I would walk past the science building on my way to take a drawing class at the arts building. In the drawing class, I learned how to hold up a pencil to find the angle of a line on the… Read More »When Disciplines Collide: Using a New Lens to Reinvigorate Your Program
Know Where You Are Going When I was a kid, my dad loved to get us all in the car on a beautiful summer day and go for a drive. This was back in the days before cell phones, so there was no GPS to… Read More »Mapping Out Your Fiscal Year Begins with Preparing Your Portfolios