Transform your Education Nonprofit’s online fundraising game with actionable tips you can implement today! Join us on March 19th as James Goalder shares key insights and best practices from successful nonprofits. Learn how to make simple yet powerful changes to boost online donations, avoid common fundraising roadblocks, and confidently hit your fundraising goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Simple ways you can update your online fundraising process

• Common pitfalls to avoid when building your fundraising campaigns

• Insights from other nonprofits’ online giving experience and how that impacts donations

View this session’s slides here.

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Challenge

Great Lakes Christian College was oversold on their previous database.

“We did not need that robust of a database and we could not handle the expense,” said Phil Beavers, VP of Institutional Advancement.

So they turned to Bloomerang to become more efficient and save some extra dollars.

Solution

Since implementing Bloomerang it’s now used consistently throughout the week.

“We enter donor data and generate the receipt letters and reports. We also use it for creating mailing lists for our direct mail appeals and communications.”

Not only does it make more economic sense for the organization, but Phil also loves the user-friendly nature of the database. “It is me and one part-time person to manage the gift data entry and reporting. It has helped me as the supervisor to get information quickly and accurately.”

Results

GLCC is now operating much more efficiently.

“I would recommend Bloomerang to any small institution that has limited personnel and is looking to receive value for their investment. We eliminated a huge expense since we are so small. We also made it possible for anyone to pick up the database and use it since the training was very accessible. Training is available without huge dollars. Information can be accessed from anywhere. Also, the credit card options are great. I can take a credit card gift as long as I have internet access.”

Phil also loves the customer support options.

“I find great value in the online chat option for help. I can get immediate answers to questions.”

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Challenge

Adam Murray, Director of Development, was struggling with Giftworks’ non-cloud-version and lack of mobile capabilities. He was drawn to Bloomerang’s low-cost and simple design.

Solution

When STMCNC implemented Bloomerang it instantly revitalized Adam’s one-man development department.

“Our ministry is composed of four staff members and my focus is strictly development, meaning I am the only team member who uses Bloomerang. I use Bloomerang for all mailings, contact reports, transactions, end-of-year reports, receipts, thank you notes, and anything else associated with donor relations. The product interface is wonderfully easy to use, whether you work in it every day or once a month.”

Results

Adam loves the versatility that Bloomerang offers.

“I was finally able to access our database while traveling. For example, our old software required me to print out past contact reports as well as contact information for when I went on visits. After our switch, I am now able to call benefactors without even dialing their phone numbers! The constituent thermometer makes it very easy to see how connected each benefactor is.”

“Not only is the product easy to use, but customer service is also fantastic. The Bloomerang Academy offers a free weekly webinar that touches on all aspects of development. Bloomerang caters to every need of the customer!”

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