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Data as a Living Asset: Turning Insight Into Action
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Data as a Living Asset: Turning Insight Into Action
By Jessica Roberts | September 22, 2026

Data analytics and frontline fundraising shouldn't operate in silos. Real organizational value is created when data is treated as a living asset—one that evolves through ongoing dialogue between analytics teams and gift officers. By pairing high-level pattern recognition with real-world relationship context, nonprofits can move beyond rigid predictions, build internal trust and turn donor insights into meaningful fundraising action.

The Secret to Hitting Year-End Goals Without Finding New Donors
Relationship Management
The Secret to Hitting Year-End Goals Without Finding New Donors
By Cherian Koshy | June 16, 2026

Prospect researchers often face intense pressure 60 days before the end of the year. While the default instinct is to acquire new donors, this approach is often inefficient and costly. Instead, organizations should shift to an upgrade mindset by mining their current database for "Loyal Lowballers" and "Lapsed Giants". By identifying the intersection of behavioral, capacity, and affinity signals, researchers can deliver a high-impact shortlist of 25 to 50 donors who already possess established trust.

Build Your Pipeline for the Future
Relationship Management
Build Your Pipeline for the Future
By Emily Maple | May 19, 2026

Get ready to enhance your prospect management at Plug In to Pipelines, a virtual two-day conference held June 2-3. This event dives into sophisticated metrics, AI-driven health assessments, and strategies for building the next generation of major gift pipelines. Whether you are a solo practitioner or part of a large team, you will gain actionable insights on tracking portfolio movement and maximizing limited resources from experts across the sector.

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