How Data is Driving Fundraising Success

There's power in data. Most fundraisers know this and use data as a result. But, what happens when there's too much data? How do you know what to use?

At the Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, the issue of data is broached at the start of every fundraising meeting. Don Irwin, senior manager of prospect research and strategy at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, says this data-driven office culture is essential to prospect research.

Learn how Irwin and others in the nonprofit space are leveraging data in our Key Takeaways from the forum, "How Data is Driving Fundraising Success: Advice from Experts".

Inside you can learn:

How to identify essential metrics.
What ways you can improve prospects with data.
How to choose the right tools for data analysis.
What you need to build a data-driven culture.

There's power in data. And with the tips in this recap, you can learn how to utilize it all to the fullest — no matter how much you have.

Most nonprofits are trying to get more out of their data. But, where do you even start?

Inside this new action plan, “How to Create or Upgrade Your Fundraising Data Strategy,” you can demystify data in several quick steps and learn:

The importance of scrubbing your data.
Data that’s important to track.
Easy ways to start data analytics.
Tips on creating quick and effective visualizations.

The right data — and the right use of that data — can translate into more effective outreach, better giving, and repeat donations. It’s time to demystify data and make it work for you.

Get the most out of data today and download the free action plan