In March 2021, Cornell University made headlines when its 14,411 donors managed to raise a whopping $10,040,921 in just 24 hours, thus breaking the school’s 2020 record by approximately $3 million! The 2021 Purdue Day of Giving made an even bigger splash by bringing in $52,489,367! These are some impressive numbers that you may think …
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“Hi Mark! My name is John and I’m a first-year at XYZ University. I’m reaching out to share the latest campus updates and discuss the University Fund if that’s OK with you.” The phonathon played a central role in higher ed fundraising for decades and universities managed to rake in millions of dollars with the …
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Uncertain times are always difficult for fundraisers, but a few timeless telefundraising tips can help you reach your goals.
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By Aleksandr Peterson A call center is only as good as its agents. Whether inbound or outbound, sales or service, it’s important that agents continuously hone their skills, improve efficiency, and stay informed about new products and best practices. But they also need guidance, accountability, and encouragement. That’s why call centers hire coaches — to …
As Genie mentioned in a recent post, donor retention is a real problem for nonprofits: $92 lost for every $100 raised; 102 donors lost for every 100 gained. Not great. To help fundraisers address the issue of donor retention, we have put together this handy checklist. Want to learn more about running effective phonathons and …
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