Amplifying Impact: Music of Remembrance Streamlines their Fundraising with our DonorSearch and DonorPerfect Integration

Client: Music of Remembrance 

Industry: Arts

“It’s 100% true. I mean, spectacular. Spectacular! When I tell my management this, they are like, ‘Excuse me?’ I mean, it’s unlike any customer service that I’ve had around any computer, anything in my entire life.”

Client Overview:  

Music of Remembrance is a nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to human rights and social justice through music. Founded in 1998 as a Holocaust remembrance group, they’ve expanded their mission to address the persecution of marginalized communities based on faith, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Based in Seattle, with performances in San Francisco and Chicago, Music of Remembrance also impacts a global audience through recordings and over 40 original commissioned musical pieces.

The Challenge:  

• Music of Remembrance needed to expand its donor base while operating with a small team and limited resources.
• The organization historically relied on a core group of loyal supporters but required connections with new potential donors to sustain and grow its programming.
• To save time and focus on high-impact prospects for fundraising efforts.

Results:  

• Music of Remembrance transformed its prospect research with DonorSearch’s advanced tools, adopting a more strategic and efficient approach.
• Expanded their donor outreach by identifying and targeting new prospects beyond their traditional base.
• Achieved impressive results within just eight months, connecting with the right donors through tailored messaging.
• Realized success while only utilizing a fraction of DonorSearch’s full capabilities.

Solution/Strategy:

In 2018, Nick chose DonorSearch due to positive experiences at the Institute for Systems Biology. This allowed Music of Remembrance to transition from time-consuming manual prospect research to a systematic, efficient approach. DonorSearch provided insights into donor wealth and philanthropic tendencies, enabling targeted fundraising efforts.

Benefits:

• Exceptional Customer Service: DonorSearch’s team provided personalized training and support, making the platform highly accessible and user-friendly.
• Efficient Donor Prospecting: The platform’s advanced research capabilities allowed Music of Remembrance to expand beyond its current donor base, saving time and resources in the process.
• Seamless Integration: The integration with DonorPerfect streamlined data entry and management, enabling accurate and efficient record-keeping.

Conclusion: 

Music of Remembrance has effectively shifted to a data-driven fundraising strategy with DonorSearch. Our user-friendly interface, integration with DonorPerfect, and exceptional customer support have helped the organization achieve its fundraising goals while saving time and resources. As they grow, DonorSearch remains essential for broadening its donor pool and advancing its mission of social justice through music.