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Look at “Can” and “How” in Best Software Selection
Two simple words.. Can & How. They have such an impact in getting to the best software choice. We discuss!


I Hate Sales People! 10 Questions To Know If You Should
“I hate sales people!” I have heard this expression all to often during my work as a software adviser. And, quite frankly it makes my...


Virtuous CRM Software For Nonprofits Review
Isn’t it time to drop kick your outdated donor management software system for something virtuous!? If so, the team at Virtuous CRM For...


Go Ahead And Send – Email is Not Dead
To email or not to email, that is the question organizations are asking themselves more often. Do people really read marketing emails...


The Secret to Successful Member Engagement: Volunteerism
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, you vote every day about the kind of community...


Using Social Technology to Unlock Value & Productivity
Every non-profit organization has one thing in common with commercial enterprises – they want to achieve more with less. However, that...


How Segmentation Can Boost Members’ Engagement
As a director of a professional association, you know that competition for your members has serious consequences for retaining current...


ClubExpress AMS Software Review for Association Executives
Summary Review of ClubExpress ClubExpress is a cloud-based, all-in-one association management platform specifically designed for small to mid-sized membership organizations ranging from 25 to 5,000 members. Like a Swiss Army knife for club management, this platform combines membership database management, website hosting, event registration, payment processing, and member communications into a single integrated solution. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illino


Super Tip: Join The Software Users Group
In our search to secure the best software database, we tend to seek just the right features to help achieve our mission. Right? We buy...


How to Avoid Donor Churn Rate with Technology
Whether you are starting a 501(c) 3 or trying to maintain one, coming up with fundraising ideas to keep your donors is always top of...


Excel vs. Database: Why A CRM Database is Better
Why do we need to spend so much money on a new database? This is a typical question many nonprofit executives get asked from their board...


Membership, Marketing, & Communications Alignment
Does alignment between your membership, marketing, and communications departments impact your effectiveness? There is much discussion in...


Participation and Retention! 2 Reasons For Membership Management Software
Is Access or Excel used as your database? If so, here is a little tidbit of insight derived after exploring many solutions. Regardless of...


Listen Up! Developing A “Voice of the Constituents” Culture
We all have experienced it: eating at a favorite restaurant—perhaps even a restaurant we’ve patronized for years—and having a less than...


The Clarity Of The Cloud In Membership Management Software
Making thoughtful and intelligent decisions are difficult at best, throw in deciding on something that is out of your realm of expertise...


Does Switching the “C” in CRM to Constituent Matter?
Does switching the “C” for customer to constituent in CRM tools for nonprofits matter? Donor relationship management as a concept is an...


Retention: How Can Membership Software Help?
Can your membership management software provide the data you need and the features required to know the who, what, why about membership...


10 Key Items to Consider in Online eCommerce for Nonprofits
eCommerce for a non-profit business is a unique piece of business operations. While the traditional business is designed to sell...


Long-Term Sustainability with a Nonprofit Donor CRM System
Ask any nonprofit executive to identify the most critical factor in the sustainability of their organization. And, you logically would...


3 Reasons Cookie Cutters are for Baking: Not CRM
Using CRM To Bake Up A Unique Donor Experience This past holiday, I was blessed to have the opportunity to spend some time with my...


How Scarcity Can Impact Nonprofit Software Procurement
Would you agree that nonprofit management is all about juggling resources in the context of scarcity? After all, the mission typically in...


Trends You Need to Know About In Accounting in Nonprofits
For many nonprofit development officers, the EOY push to bring in more donations is always top of mind right now. But, while many...


5 Key Questions To Ask Before Googling Membership Software
For most Associations, Membership Software is a vital part of your existence. And, the primary goals of a membership program are storing...


How To Use Database Segmentation to Stand Out
In it’s simplest form, database segmentation is the process of dividing up your data population into groups so you can isolate the group...
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