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Make sure your numbers are shared in a way that keeps the human in it. Let the data prove your case studies and help secure future funding.  
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Most charities need to do quite a lot with their data. The natural place to start is a spreadsheet, but is a charity CRM the better choice? These 5 signs may suggest it's time to retire your spreadsheets.
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Investing in the right CRM solution empowers dispersed teams to work cohesively towards a shared mission, driving greater impact and long-term success. 
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Investing in the right technology enables charities to operate more efficiently, reduce administrative overhead, and drive greater impact despite funding challenges.
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How can you judge whether an offer of free or very cheap software is actually going to work for you? Ask these questions before considering the right CRM system for you.
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Demand for services continue to increase, but funding and support is getting harder to find. With a 30% reduction in bed spaces over last 10 years, shelters are now often turning people away.
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With the right CRM in place, charities can streamline operations, deepen donor relationships, and ultimately drive greater impact in their communities.
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Organisations need to carry on learning, reflecting, changing and improving to create a safe and welcome space for everyone. We're taking these steps be more Inclusive, Equitable and Accessible.
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Sometimes, for whatever reason, you need to change to a new system. This doesn’t have to be a painful, expensive process.

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