Julep’s Blog
Unlocking Sustainable Funding: The Power of Recurring Donations
Recurring donations are essential to successful fundraising plans. Whether monthly, weekly, or every other week, these contributions offer flexible options for donors to consistently contribute to your organization. But the benefits extend beyond donor convenience.
36 Useful AI Fundraising and Productivity Tools for Nonprofits
According to a recent study, 80% of nonprofits use some type of AI tools to automate online fundraising, and 15% use AI for donor prospecting. However, where do you start? The number of tools available is overwhelming, especially since many are free or low-cost.
Fundraising in 2024: Challenges and the Power of Data-Driven Solutions
Good fundraising data management, empowered by a robust Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system like Julep, offers powerful solutions to these challenges.
Data Silos & Limited Visibility: Unify Your Data and Empower Your Fundraising
You're in the midst of a fundraising Jenga game. You're carefully pulling out resources – staff time, marketing budget, donor information – trying to build a robust fundraising campaign. But then, disaster strikes! A crucial piece – your donor data – crumbles in your hand, scattered across a dozen different spreadsheets and dusty filing cabinets. This, my friends, is the peril of data silos.
Shrinking Resources, Soaring Impact: Optimizing Fundraising in Challenging Times
You're trapped in a fundraising escape room. Ticking clocks represent rising operational costs, and puzzles symbolize stagnant donor pools. The pressure's on to break free and secure funding for your vital mission. Feeling claustrophobic? Welcome to the reality of non-profit fundraising in 2024.
Join Our Webinar: Discover Julep, the Ultimate Nonprofit CRM Solution!
Want to learn more about Julep, the intuitive and affordable nonprofit CRM? Join us on Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m. EDT for an exclusive webinar to see how Julep can transform your organization's fundraising and donor management efforts.
Guide: Uncovering Hidden Donors in Your Database, Part 2
Welcome back. Yesterday, we looked at finding hidden donors in your first-time donors, multi-engagement, monthly, and women donors. Today, we’ll delve into mid-level donors, planned giving and lapsed donors.
Guide: Uncovering Hidden Donors in Your Database, Part 1
In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, tapping into hidden donor potential can be a game-changer. Among these hidden gems are women first-time, monthly donors, multi-channel supporters, mid-level donors, and female philanthropists. These groups, when properly engaged, can significantly boost your organization's philanthropic efforts. Let's explore strategies to identify and upgrade these often-overlooked donor segments. In part one of this two-part post, we’ll look at what is a hidden donor, first-time donors, monthly donors, multi-engagement donors, proactive donors, and women. The second part of this series will discuss mid-level and lapsed donors.
Donor Fatigue: Are You Giving Your Donors a Case of the Fundraising Blues?
How can you break free from the crowd and prevent your donors from experiencing fatigue? The answer lies in shifting your focus from simply asking for money to building genuine relationships with your supporters. Here are some strategic suggestions to get you started, along with how Julep can empower you to implement them.
The Power of Focused Targeting: Why Julep Prioritizes Integrations Over Built-In Email (and How It Benefits Your Nonprofit)
In the competitive world of fundraising, data-driven decision making is the lifeblood of success. Nonprofits need laser focus – reaching the right donors with the right message at the right time. That's where a robust donor/fundraising growth management database like Julep comes in. But what about email functionality? Julep takes the best practices approach. We prioritize seamless integrations with leading email marketing platforms like Constant Contact and Mailchimp, rather than offering a built-in email solution.
Donor Acquisition & Retention: The Lifeline of Non-Profit Success in a Crowded Landscape
Imagine this: you're running a marathon for a cause you deeply care about. You've trained for months, endured sore muscles and early mornings, all because you believe in the impact your efforts will create. But what if, after crossing the finish line, the charity you championed barely acknowledged your accomplishment? Disappointing, right?
Bridging the Giving Gap: Engaging Donors Across Generations
Generational giving is undergoing a significant transformation as demographics shift, values evolve, and technology reshapes how we connect and contribute to causes we care about. As the torch of philanthropy passes from one generation to the next, nonprofits must adapt their strategies to engage donors effectively across age groups. In this post, we explore insights and tips from recent research to understand the nuances of generational giving, and we offer practical advice for nonprofits seeking to build lasting relationships with donors of all ages.
Leveraging AI Tools for Efficiency and Donor Engagement: A Julep Guide
As nonprofits look to tighten budgets and maximize fundraising, they are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline operations and enhance fundraising efforts. One study found, “nonprofits that are considered “digitally mature” are four times more likely to meet mission goals. Another study from Nonprofit Tech for Good found that 80% of nonprofits use AI for automating online fundraising and 15% use it for donor prospecting.
Cracking the Code: Data Strategies for Unearthing Hidden Donors in Nonprofit Fundraising
For nonprofit fundraisers, the journey to success is paved with strong donor relationships. As your donor database grows, it's vital to ensure that you're not missing out on hidden donor prospects.
Timesaver Tip: People Profile, Part III
This month, we are continuing to examine the different parts of the People Profile. In this post, we’ll take a look at two boxes – the Code and Actions panels. The Code panel contains three important segmentation and organizational tools – Flags, Keywords, and Attributes, and the Action panel tracks any interaction with your organization.
Julep Weekly 7: 11-17-2023
We're thrilled to welcome you to the heart of the Julep community with our weekly round-up of nonprofit news. It's not just any newsletter. It's our way of connecting with the incredible folks who are changing the world, one act of kindness or service at a time.
Julep Weekly 7: 11-10-2023
We're thrilled to welcome you to the heart of the Julep community with our weekly round-up of nonprofit news. It's not just any newsletter. It's our way of connecting with the incredible folks who are changing the world, one act of kindness or service at a time.
Julep Weekly 7: 11-3-2023
We're thrilled to welcome you to the heart of the Julep community with our weekly round-up of nonprofit news. It's not just any newsletter. It's our way of connecting with the incredible folks who are changing the world, one act of kindness or service at a time.
Timesaver Tip: People Profile, Part II
Welcome back to the Julep Timesaver Tip series on People Profiles. In September, we covered the basics including how to customize, possible panels, and how to edit. This month, we will delve into three main features included on the People Profile – Timeline, Giving History, and Moves Management.
Julep Weekly 7: 10-27-2023
We're thrilled to welcome you to the heart of the Julep community with our weekly round-up of nonprofit news. It's not just any newsletter. It's our way of connecting with the incredible folks who are changing the world, one act of kindness or service at a time.