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February 28, 2024

3 Ways to Record Donor Advised Fund Gifts in Raiser’s Edge NXT

Donor advised funds, also called DAFs, have become one of the most active charitable giving vehicles in philanthropy. Allowing donors to set aside funds and disburse grants to charitable organizations of their choosing has made this form of giving very attractive to donors. DAFs provide an incredible level of flexibility for supporters as well as extraordinary new opportunities for nonprofits. They are also difficult to navigate when recording gifts in your CRM, like Raiser’s Edge NXT. Today we are going to talk about 3 ways to record these in RE NXT.
February 9, 2024

Your Guide to Preserving Historical Data from Google’s Universal Analytics

As the digital fundraising landscape evolves, so do the tools we use to analyze it. Google Analytics has been a cornerstone for many organizations, providing invaluable insights into website traffic, user behavior, and marketing performance. However, with progress comes change, and it's time to bid farewell to an old friend – Google Analytics Universal Analytics (UA).
January 25, 2024

Tips to Successfully Implement Email Automation for Your Nonprofit

In the digital fundraising space, nonprofits are increasingly turning to innovative strategies to engage donors and streamline their operations. One such powerful tool gaining popularity is email automation. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of using email automation in digital fundraising and discuss the specific automation strategies that can elevate your nonprofit's outreach efforts.
January 8, 2024

Bring Your Prospecting to the Next Level: How to Create an Affinity Scoring Model

There are three aspects of a good prospect: Capacity, Inclination, and Affinity. As fundraisers, we live and breathe this terminology and know that building the pipeline to grow programs, portfolios, and, ultimately, revenue for the organization is one of our main focus areas. Let’s take a deeper dive into these three pieces of a good prospect and talk about some ways to layer in digital fundraising to boost results. In this blog post, you will learn how to create an affinity scoring model.
November 14, 2023

Luminate Online Reports and How to Use Them

We've all heard of using data to boost fundraising, right? But what data do you need and which reports can help you get it? Luminate Online offers an extensive array of ready-made and custom reports at your disposal. These reports can help you track donor engagement, campaign performance and fundraising progress. With these insights, you can make data-driven decisions to improve your fundraising and marketing strategies. So, let’s dive right in!
November 7, 2023

First Steps for Maximizing Digital Fundraising on Blackbaud’s Luminate Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

You’ve made it over the hurdle of launching your new digital fundraising platform–Blackbaud’s Luminate Online. Whether you're a newcomer to Luminate Online or seeking ways to optimize your digital fundraising strategies, this guide is tailored to you.
November 2, 2023

The Importance of Recurring Donors 101

In nonprofit fundraising, the support of loyal recurring donors is a lifeline. While one-time gifts hold undeniable value, the concept of recurring donations has emerged as a powerful strategy to secure sustained financial support for organizations. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of recurring donations, delve into strategies for cultivating monthly donors, and shed light on the potential of these donors as a prime audience for legacy giving.