Chris Hanson

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7 soothing distractions to get you through tough nonprofit times

It’s been a stressful year in the nonprofit world and, well, everywhere. You work hard, but sometimes you need a distraction. I’ve compiled a few websites that help me de-stress when things get tough, and I hope they help you too. They might come in handy for your year-end fundraising campaign! Soy tu Aire –… Read more

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Three Essential Elements for Meeting Fundraising Goals (Thoughts From a Salesperson)

Here are some of the things that I am keeping in mind to meet my sales goals for the rest of the year, and some tips that can help you meet your fundraising goals for this year and to start 2017 off hot. Build Relationships Building relationships with donors is a great way to create… Read more

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What ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ Can Teach Nonprofits About Using Data

Data, though seemingly an objective collection of facts, can reflect human bias. Depending on what data is being collected and how it is being analyzed, it may contribute to models that harm or help. For example: Looking at one piece of data, your zip code, your bank may give you a high interest rate on… Read more

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3 ways to keep nonprofit technology on track during staff change

With the nonprofit employee turnover rate hovering around 19%, more than half of nonprofits report turnover as a major obstacle in accomplishing their mission. I come from the nonprofit world and am very familiar with this challenge. At the small nonprofit where I worked for several years before joining thedatabank, we experienced an average annual… Read more

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5 Giving Trends Fundraisers Should Know About

As we enter the homestretch of 2016, many nonprofits are preparing their year-end campaign or planning for the next year’s fundraising strategy. There is a plethora of data available about giving trends and statistics across the country that can be applied to make sure you’re getting the most out of your fundraising and marketing efforts… Read more