Kaitlynn Byers
As a nonprofit fundraising professional you inevitably amass an incredible amount of fundraising data but you may not know which data is important enough to collect and what to do next. The goal most often is to understand your donor network and conduct prospect research identifying individuals who will help to grow your donor base. Learn methods to collect specific, accurate, and useful fundraising data, and identify patterns and trends over time. Develop strategies for effective data-driven fundraising campaigns and moves management plans for key donors.
Gain a foundation in the core concepts of donor analytics and constituent relationship management which will explain which data elements, performance metrics, donor behavior and overall donor trends are consistent. Explore and identify what is needed to implement and strategically establish an approach to maximize your database.
COURSE TOPICS
Prospect Management: Prospect Research and Portfolios
Developing a donor pipeline/optimizing relationships with donors
Tracking donor data points
The Moves Management Process
Creating Cultivation Strategies: Structure & Moves Management
Cultivation, Stewardship and Relational Skills to Build Partnerships
This course is eligible towards the completion of the Certificate in Fundraising. Bundle your coursework and earn a professional credential that communicates knowledge and skills gained. Declared Certificate students receive 10% off of courses within the program.
Note: Full participation in Strategies for Donor Analytics, Moves Management, and Donor Research is applicable for 15 points in Category 1.B–Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.