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The Fuse Blog

We’re always fusing insights with expertise to help amplify your good, and sometimes we share those insights in articles. Ignite your inspiration — and your fundraising — with the latest from our team of experts.

Becky Volpe, Strategy Director Becky Volpe, Strategy Director

The eCRM Playbook: Best Practices for Cleaning Up and Scaling

A powerful platform alone won’t solve operational complexity. Whether you’re migrating to a new eCRM or trying to clean up years of messy workflows inside your current system, the foundation matters. We broke down practical best practices for setting up an eCRM to scale sustainably: from data structure and segmentation to automation and reporting. 

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Callie LaFaunge, Director of Digital Fundraising Strategies Callie LaFaunge, Director of Digital Fundraising Strategies

Traditional Search vs. Voice Search: How Nonprofits Can Stay Ahead in 2025

“Hey Siri, how do I get my content to the top of search results?”
Spoiler: Voice search  isn’t the same as traditional search — and if you're still thinking in typed keywords only, it's time for a glow-up. Dive into our latest blog to learn how to speak your audience’s actual language and maximize your search results!

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Courtney Lewis, Executive Vice President Courtney Lewis, Executive Vice President

Data for the Sake of Data: The Pitfalls of Chasing Numbers

Stop hoarding data, start driving impact! Our latest blog tackles the challenge of data overload and provides practical steps to focus on meaningful insights that fuel fundraising success.

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Jennifer Queen, VP, Digital Strategies Jennifer Queen, VP, Digital Strategies

8 Steps to Creating a Successful Email Fundraising Calendar

Looking for some pointers on how to start building an email fundraising calendar? Look no further! These 8 crucial steps to building an effective calendar for you email program — starting from the very beginning — are here to help.

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