Description:
Your organization is probably collecting more data than you realize. But if that data is sitting in spreadsheets or CRM dashboards without ever shaping a decision, it isn't working for you. Most nonprofits are data-rich and insight-poor, and the gap between collecting information and actually using it is costing them donor relationships, fundraising momentum, and growth.
During this webinar, Shama Shams will show you how to close that gap. She'll walk you through a practical, approachable framework showing what data to collect, how to interpret it, and, most importantly, how to turn it into an actionable strategy in a way that makes data feel immediately useful.
You'll learn how to:
- identify key fundraising metrics including donor retention, acquisition, and campaign performance and understand what these metrics reveal about your organization's effectiveness;
- spot trends, segment donor data, and interpret giving patterns to uncover opportunities you may be missing;
- make more strategic decisions based on your data, from improving retention through targeted outreach to refining campaigns based on past results; and
- focus your energy on high-impact donor segments to maximize return.
You'll leave this session ready to use data with intention so you can strengthen donor relationships and improve fundraising results.
Who should attend:
This webinar is designed for nonprofit professionals responsible for fundraising strategy and donor engagement, including development staff, executive directors, and small-shop fundraisers. It is especially valuable if you collect data regularly but aren't sure how to use it to inform decisions or improve outcomes.
After the webinar, you'll receive:
- slides and handouts; and,
- a link to the webinar recording.
Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:
- A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
- A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
- Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group
If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Shama Shams
Shama Shams, CFRE, is the founder of Case for Support Consulting with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, and board development. Shama has led multimillion-dollar campaigns, built high-performing teams, and secured transformational gifts for nonprofits of all sizes. She is also the host of the podcast From Passion to Purpose, where she amplifies the voices of nonprofit leaders and changemakers. Through her consulting, Shama empowers mission-driven organizations to grow sustainably while honoring the communities they serve with dignity, equity, and purpose.