Do you dread finding sponsors for your next event? Are you tired of offering the same levels and benefits year after year? There’s a better way, and you can learn it from Joanna Hogan during this webinar! Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Joanna, my watch just struck one o'clock is. [...]
If you follow us on social media or have logged into Bloomerang recently, you may have noticed a new face. Please allow us to formally introduce you to Blossom the Orangutan! Users will primarily see her in the app as a sort of Bloomerang concierge, directing you to helpful resources [...]
The nonprofit fundraising landscape is more competitive than ever. Gone are the days when you could reasonably plan on cold calls leading to major gifts. Yes, these moments still happen, but they can no longer be considered a sustainable method of generating revenue for your organization. We are in a [...]
In this webinar, Rachel Clemens will explore great content, unique thinking and delightful design through emails, websites, online advertising, donation pages, videos—and anything else that increases online donations. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Rachel. My watch just struck 1:00. Is it okay if I go ahead and kick us off [...]
One of the key steps and perhaps the most important one of the Bloomerang Consultative Sales Process is our Needs Analysis. Within this crucial step we explore every objective the nonprofit has for their CRM/record keeping/communication system as well reviewing all functions needed and problems to be solved. Often we [...]
In partnership with DonorSearch, Bloomerang is now providing philanthropic capacity data for every constituent stored in your database - at no additional cost - even if you don’t have a DonorSearch subscription. Not only will you be able to see how engaged a constituent is with your organization, you’ll also [...]
Bloomerang has been honored as one of the 100 best places to work in the state of Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. […]
Want your next fundraising event to be a hit? Give it digital legs! In this webinar, Dana Ostomel explains how to plan your next event with digital in mind from day one. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Well, good afternoon, everyone, if you are on the East Coast and good [...]
Social media is ubiquitous. Try as you may, you can’t avoid it. Even now the social media giants are all trying to address privacy concerns. I was a long-time hold out from using Facebook, or any social media platform for that matter, for fundraising. And though privacy concerns exist, I [...]
“I’m all ears…” in other words, “You have my undivided attention.” Listening is one of the most important skills we have for building effective relationships, especially when we’re trying to attract supporters and donors. Relationships are also the key to achieving the mission of your organization. Bottom line — “all [...]
I have been proud to be a part of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project every since its inception more than a decade ago. In case you are not familiar with FEP, a little background might be in order to help you realize just how important the four comparison metrics noted below [...]
SPECIAL EVENTS WORTH DOING MUST NOT EXIST IN A VACUUM. If you’re planning a special event, write this down on a sticky note, post it next to your computer, and make it your mantra. Or reap the consequences of doing fundraising the absolutely least cost-effective way possible. What a waste. [...]