Fundraising Associate

A New Job Position For Nonprofit Organizations

"Fundraiser As a Sale"

Many nonprofit organizations are facing financial difficulty. It becomes first and foremost for the organizations to prepare a sustainable plan.

Several books published to guide nonprofit organizations to operate as if they were a business. Without doubt, in business world, the biggest portion of revenue comes from sales department. Nonprofits call it "fundraising" team.

Building a relationship requires time and sincerity. Customer relationship management (CRM) tools can be an essential tool to assist fundraisers with their "leads". Many CRM software products are available online with minimal to no cost, for instant:

• DonorPerfect
• NeonCRM
• eTapestry
• Trail Blazer
• Donor Pro 
• NonProfitEasy

There are many more software programs facilitate nonprofit organizations for utilizing database management. If the programs were to use efficiently, they could save a fortune and generate stable income for the organizations.

From my experience, many nonprofit organizations are lacking of donor database. It is near impossible to acquire sponsorships and/or big gifts without personal touch and relationship.

I hope this will help grow your nonprofit organizations. 

Best wishes.