In fundraising, it is often difficult to calculate the probability that a given prospect will make a gift, or the likelihood that our organization will reach a specific fundraising dollar goal. The usual measures used in identifying probability don’t always work when it comes to… Read More »Chances Are—Understanding Probability of Giving and How to Improve the Odds
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
Join Ruthie Giles for this special Water Cooler Chat to learn how to create and manage productive prospect management meetings. During this interactive session we will show how using meetings keeps the prospect pipeline moving and assist frontline fundraisers in attaining their annual and campaign… Read More »Prospect Management Meetings that Work
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
In November, we gather to feast and celebrate abundance. In this Water Cooler Chat, we discussed effective ways to manage prospects during the holiday season. We provided tips for staying organized, prioritizing your outreach, and maintaining positive relationships. Watch now for our practical advice on… Read More »Feast on Effective Prospect Management Techniques
The holiday season is not only a time for joy and celebration but also an opportunity to effectively manage your prospects and continue your outreach efforts. Balancing the festive spirit with your prospecting goals can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can make… Read More »Managing Your Prospects During the Holiday Season
With the “back to school” season upon us, now is the perfect time to learn some techniques to fine-tune your portfolio for the upcoming campaign year. In this Water Cooler Chat, Ruthie Giles shared some of her best practices for profile management.
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
Nonprofits are continuously combing through various lists of constituents in order to find those who will be the right prospects for a particular initiative. They may be looking for those who can make a certain sized gift, those who can give to a particular… Read More »Proactive Prospecting: Prioritizing Prospects by Removing an Internal Bias
What kind of prospecting can you do to get the maximum benefit at the end of the calendar year? Join us at May’s Water Cooler Chat, where our special guest Jen Filla will be joining the discussion. Jen will present a few ways to help… Read More »Water Cooler Chat Replay: Proactive Prospecting That Supports End of Year Fundraising