Development
Keeping An Eye On #GivingTuesday
Tue, Nov 11, 2021
by Drew McManus
It’s #GivingTuesday and as we examined earlier in the month, I’m very curious to see how the pandemic impacts participation and messaging. The plan for today is updating the post to point out anything that sticks out on either side of the spectrum. You can follow along by checking in here at the post or
Is Your Organization Launching A GivingTuesday Campaign?
Fri, Nov 11, 2021
by Drew McManus
Giving Tuesday is Nov 30 this year and while it was no surprise that 2020’s event was one many groups decided to skip, I’m curious to see what transpires this time around. More to the point, I’m curious to see if/how the pandemic will impact the way groups approach crafting campaigns. I could only find
Donor Cultivation Tracking Software Results
Wed, Feb 2, 2021
by Drew McManus
Thanks to everyone who submitted a response to last week’s survey on the pros and cons of donor cultivation tracking software. The results were interesting in that they were weighted in the opposite direction from what I tend to hear from development professionals when talking to them. Do you use donor cultivation tracking software that
Survey: What Do You Think About Donor Cultivation Tracking Software?
Mon, Feb 2, 2021
by Drew McManus
Over the years I’ve had some fascinating conversations with development professionals on the pros and cons of donor cultivation tracking software. By and large, those I speak with either swear by them or curse them as a one-size-fits-none time suck. With the explosion of purpose-built apps, there are quite a few dedicated donor management apps,
If There Was Ever A Time To Consider Loyalty Programs, It’s Now
Thu, Jan 1, 2021
by Drew McManus
A recent post from Joe Patti examines a report from the Advisory Board for the Arts that found “while people may donate at a certain level to gain perks, taking away those perks won’t cause them to reduce their giving, by and large.” This is certainly good news for arts orgs in a post-COVID environment,
