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Nonprofit Automation Tips! Save Time, Build Relationships with Rachel Bearbower

Nov 5, 2024

Rachel Bearbower, founder of Small Shop Strategies and the Nonprofit Automation Agency, shares her expertise on streamlining nonprofit operations. She discusses how automation can free up time by reducing repetitive tasks while maintaining authentic donor relations. Key topics include creating personalized donor experiences at scale and the vital first 100 days of donor engagement. Rachel also highlights tools like FollowUpThen for efficient follow-ups, emphasizing that technology can complement the human touch in nonprofits.

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Rachel Bearbower

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Quick takeaways

Automation can significantly improve donor retention by ensuring timely and personalized communication, thereby increasing donor engagement and satisfaction.

Thoughtful automation allows nonprofits to maintain authenticity while streamlining operations, enabling staff to focus on strategic activities that enhance donor relationships.

Deep dives

The Importance of Automation in Nonprofits

Automation is essential for nonprofits to manage their time more effectively and reduce the administrative burden on staff. By automating tasks such as donor acknowledgment and welcome email series, organizations can ensure timely communication with their supporters, which is vital for donor retention. For example, implementing a system that sends out automatic receipts and gratitude notes within the first 24 to 48 hours ensures that donors feel recognized and valued, increasing the likelihood of their continued support. This practice not only helps in building relationships but also allows nonprofit staff to focus on more strategic and impactful activities.

Intro

2min

Balancing Automation and Authenticity in Nonprofits

9min

Harnessing Automation for Personalized Engagement

3min

Building Donor Relationships Through Personalization

4min

Streamlining Nonprofit Operations with Automation

13min

How much time are you spending on tasks that could be automated? Are you a small nonprofit looking to save time, retain donors, and streamline operations? Join Maria as she sits down with Rachel Bearbower, founder of Small Shop Strategies and The Nonprofit Automation Agency. Rachel shares expert tips on leveraging automation tools like CRMs, email series, and workflow integrations to make your nonprofit more efficient while building stronger donor relationships.

Learn how small steps in automation can lead to big impacts for your nonprofit team and mission. Don’t miss Rachel’s actionable advice on creating a more sustainable workload so you can turn that time into fostering meaningful connections with donors!

Nonprofit Automation Tips – The Highlights:

Key automations to enhance donor retention
Tools to reduce repetitive tasks and increase nonprofit productivity
Integrating automation into existing nonprofit workflows
Examples of effective nonprofit tech stacks
Personalizing donor engagement while scaling efforts

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About Rachel Bearbower:

Rachel is the founder of Small Shop Strategies and the Nonprofit Automation Agency. She is a nonprofit automation expert who helps forward-thinking nonprofits increase their revenue with time-saving automations. Better systems for better stewardship! She is on a mission to get nonprofits to stop losing donors and money with tasks that are time consuming and repetitive. You can knock off up to 20 hours of work a month by getting your tech to talk and setting up simple automations.

Actionable Tips for Nonprofits to Save Time & Money:

Automate donor welcome series: Set up a welcome email series for new donors, ensuring they feel immediately connected.
Organize follow-ups with tools like FollowUpThen: Automate follow-ups on donor conversations or tasks by setting reminders that pop back up when it’s time to reconnect.
Optimize your tech stack: Regularly audit your tech tools, ensuring they’re integrated and serve your organization’s needs. Consider connecting with experts like Rachel for a tech audit if you're unsure where to start.

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