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Jul 30, 2023 16 min

Growing Fundraising Through Donor Databases

from First Day Podcast Hosted by The Fund Raising School

Drawing insights from the recently published "Philanthropy Pulse Report" by CCS Fundraising, Allison Willner reveals eye-opening findings about the fundraising landscape. Despite revenue growth, donor retention emerged as a significant challenge for many organizations. Discover how investing in staff and optimizing donor databases for relationship building played a pivotal role in boosting donor retention and increasing giving over time. In this episode of the First Day Podcast, we unravel the importance of a robust plan for leveraging donor databases effectively. Allison emphasizes that the success of these tools lies not just in technology but in the people behind it. Building a strong partnership between back-office database teams and frontline fundraisers is key to harnessing the full potential of data and fostering deeper donor relationships. As we navigate the ethical issues of data privacy, Allison shares valuable insights on ensuring donor information is handled responsibly and respectfully. Learn how nonprofits can strike a balance between data utilization and privacy, creating a secure and trustworthy environment for both donors and organizations.

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