StayClassy Announces Major Improvements and New Features
Since our initial launch in 2010, we’ve been collecting feedback from our clients in an effort to continue developing a product that fulfills the fundraising management needs of the most successful...
View ArticleTop 10 FAQs about the New StayClassy
Thanks for checking out the new and improved StayClassy! We are tremendously excited about the progress that we have made with the product and we look forward to seeing you use it to strengthen your...
View ArticleHow to Convert One-time or Annual Donors into Monthly Givers
by Network for Good Thinking about monthly giving is one of the smartest things you can do as a fundraiser. At Network for Good, we find that 30-40% of the donation volume for a nonprofit website is...
View ArticleFive Ways to Improve Your Call to Action
by Network for Good Your call to action – where you actually ask somebody to do something – is an essential part of your fundraising venture. Many nonprofits wrongly assume that by creating awareness...
View ArticleNew Improvements Coming to StayClassy
Some exciting new updates to your StayClassy account are on the horizon. To make sure you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve put together an overview of some of the improvements you’ll be seeing. 1. The...
View ArticleThe Fight Against Fraudulent Donations
The Internet is a powerful tool. And like most other powerful tools, it’s one that can be used for both good and bad ends. Just as in the real world, there are all sorts of dodgy characters you can run...
View ArticleThe New Combined Registration and Fundraising Process
During our latest product launch at StayClassy we rolled out a feature that’s been heavily requested for some time now– a combined registration and fundraising page creation process. This has been a...
View ArticleRebuilding Our Donation Checkout Page
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” -The Wizard of OZ This line popped into my head the other day when I was thinking about writing this article and about all of the different software...
View ArticleThe StayClassy-Salesforce Integration v3.2: Welcome to Pacific Beach
We recently released version 3.2 of the StayClassy integration with Salesforce (nicknamed “Pacific Beach”). This latest release marks the next step in our continual effort to provide our nonprofit...
View Article5 Ways Classy Can Take Your Online Fundraising to the Next Level
With the rise of online fundraising as a top nonprofit trend, more and more nonprofits are searching for an online fundraising platform to help them succeed. According to a recent report by Software...
View ArticleHow to Manage a Modern Charity Run/Walk Event
A lot has changed since the Church World Service organized the first charity walk in 1969, but the one thing that remains consistent is that this type of event continues to raise money and increase...
View ArticleHow World Concern Exceeds Fundraising Goals
Every spring the World Concern team is hard at working preparing for the annual Free Them 5K charity walk. It’s an event that raises money to prevent human trafficking and the exploitation of women and...
View ArticlePersonalize the Donor Experience With Custom Donation Forms
There is more than one kind of donor, so it makes sense to have more than one donation form. A key part of appealing to donors, and marketing in general, is making the experience personal and catering...
View ArticleSimplify Data Analysis With Classy Reporting
To achieve organizational success and growth, your nonprofit can’t just blindly ramp up its fundraising—you need to evaluate your efforts, understand donor interactions, and build a strategy to reach...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Classy’s New Reporting
Today, Classy officially launched new reporting. That means we bid adieu to the old reporting forever. Here are a few frequently asked questions that will help you navigate the new reporting and...
View ArticleBehind Classy’s Core Values: Create Meaningful Value
At Classy, we’re always asking nonprofit organizations to define their mission and goals. Establish what you stand for, and that should drive every one of your organization’s actions. We ask...
View ArticleMeet Classy’s First-Ever Chief Technology Officer: Mike Young
There are many milestones in the life of a growing company, some big and some small, but all memorable in their own right. Today, we feel fortunate to be able to tell you about a big new milestone for...
View ArticleClassy welcomes Scott Harrison from charity:water and Suzanne DiBianca from...
We’re thrilled to announce the addition of two new advisory board members: Scott Harrison, CEO & founder at charity:water and Suzanne DiBianca, president and co-founder of the Salesforce...
View ArticleA letter from Classy’s Co-Founders: Three exciting announcements, a glimpse...
Today’s a big day for everyone at Classy – us as founders, our entire 80-person team and the more than 1,500 nonprofits and social enterprises that we work with daily to scale their impact. First, we...
View ArticleBehind Classy’s Core Values: Always Be Learning
This post is part of a series designed to give you a closer look at the core values that define the Classy culture, and what they mean to the people who drive Classy forward. This post focuses on how...
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