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The Impact of Communication Features in Membership Databases
Having the ability to communicate effectively with members is an important characteristic of high-quality membership management software....


The Four Best CRM Software for Nonprofits Tips You’ll Read This Year
I have been writing quite a bit about the principles and concepts of CRM for Nonprofits lately. Why? It’s simple. Almost every client I...


Pursuing The Mythical Software Unicorn
The Journey to Find the Best Nonprofit Software Can You Handle the Truth? Yes, thank you very much Tom Cruise (from his famous line in A...


The Value of Event Planning With Membership Management Software
Nonprofits have the best of both worlds, according to TheMuse, They’re changing the world in bold, interesting, and inspiring ways, and...


Maximize Development and Marketing with CRM Software
Since it was first conceived in the late 1980s, integrated marketing communication (IMC) has become the predominant method of marketing....


Five Sweet Rewards of CRM Software for Nonprofits
As outlined in my previous post, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Software for Nonprofits can help optimize your nonprofit’s...


Old School Ways Optimized with CRM Software
Do you realize that the success of your nonprofit may be tied directly to the data you keep? This statement is as true whether your...


Questions You Should Ask Before Buying Open Source Software
Everyone seems to want, “All that and a Bag of Chips”. Oh, and by the way, “We want it Free too”. Open Source Software for some is the...


What No One Tells You About The Cost of Software
Why is the cost of software so high? This is a question often contemplated by many executives today. In this article, I address this...


Engage Donors with Social Intelligence using CRM Software
You don’t have to worry about Donations or Dues income, Right? Not likely. As donations dwindle due to economic downturns and government...


6 Options to Consider for Software Advice
To put software to use for your nonprofit, you will need to choose the right tool and implement it. For most, this is easier said than...


The Secrets of Email Marketing Revealed by Informz Report
For the fifth consecutive year, the Informz Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report has been released. In this article, I wanted to...


What No One Tells You About Software Failures
Implementing new software can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare. The right system can be worth thousands to a non-profit...


AMS Software Review of MemberCentral
In our our on going “Search of a Membership Software Series”, we have prepared a quick look at MemberCentral Membership Management...


5 Key Insights on Making Software Decisions
It is interesting to consider how people make decisions regarding their business; especially when it comes to choosing the best software...


The Disturbing Impact of Software Review Reliance
Before the advent of online shopping, conscientious consumers made many software purchasing decisions based on research of a product or...


Which is better? Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation Software
How is email marketing different from marketing automation software? As a software adviser, I often hear the question: “How is Marketing...


The Beauty of Analytics within Marketing Automation Software
As any marketer knows, analytics are the key to success. Evaluating the success of your various strategies and tactics is crucial to...


15 Key Areas to Consider When Evaluating Marketing Automation Software
As with all application software searches, before you begin evaluating marketing technology vendors, you must evaluate your organization...


What is The Best AMS Software, Donor, CRM Software! Really?
What is the Best Membership Software, Donor Software, or CRM Software for Nonprofits? I field this type of question all the time. And, as...


Top 15 Things to Consider before buying Marketing Automation Software
Take a visual journey with me for a moment. You are a marketing guru working for a nonprofit association. On a regular basis each day,...


How Video Email can impact engagement at NPO’s
I truly enjoy reading about and seeing software which significantly helps create value, grow revenue, & create competitive advantage. In...


Damn Good No-Nonsense Facts about Donor Software in 2015
As a fundraising management executive, you essentially function as the driving force behind donor acquisition and retention within your...


Best Tip Ever: Software Training Matters
For a non-profit organization, especially a smaller one, the initial expense connected with database software for nonprofits appears as...
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