Tools, articles and insights for the modern fundraiser.
Happy Thanksgiving from Charity Dynamics!
It's the season to give thanks and what better way to show our appreciation than by reliving our youth and creating Gratitude Turkeys just like we did in elementary school. You remember those, right? You simply trace your hand, write what you're thankful for on each...
Team UFC Crushes It at American Heart Association’s Heart Walk
Apparently, at Charity Dynamics, we’re just a tad bit competitive. Okay, that’s not really a huge revelation but we did have this fact confirmed during our participation in the American Heart Association’s Dallas Heart Walk Digital Experience a few weeks ago.Tracking...
Three Fundraising Insights Strong Enough to Withstand a Pandemic
It’s year-end crunch time, and this year—above all others—we’re all pausing to ask ourselves:
How will this year be different?
How Support Teams Bolster the Participant Experience
Everyone has needed help on a website at some point — and nonprofit sites are no exception. Whether it’s a high-level fundraiser’s question about the best fundraising strategy or simply someone needing assistance finding the login button, an on-demand support team can...
For End-of-Year, Should You Abstain From a Sustainer Ask?
When it comes to maximizing your end-of-year strategy, a question that often comes up is, “Should I include a sustainer ask?” This is a good question. Typically end-of-year campaigns stick to a single gift ask. But this is not a typical year.To Test or Not to Test? Of...
That Home Office Lifestyle: How CD Staff Stay Productive at Home
Like all companies in this new world order, Charity Dynamics has had to transition to being 100% virtual, which is strange for those of us who worked in the Austin, Texas, office. During a team meeting, the UX team talked about what they were doing to stay productive...