Don’t Annoy Your Donors - Clean Up Your CRM Before Year-End

October 6, 2025

Why Should Nonprofits De-Dupe Their CRM Donor Records Before Year-End Campaigns?

There’s nothing more frustrating for a donor than opening a year-end thank-you letter or seeing their name on an event list and noticing their donation amount is wrong—or worse, missing entirely. For supporters who invest in your mission, these errors send an unintentional message: “You don’t really know me or my commitment to this organization.”

Not long ago, I began consulting with an organization that had multiple donors call after their year-end letters went out—some donations were missing or listed incorrectly. The issues? Duplicates, donors who had moved, couples giving under separate accounts—you name it. The bottom line: donors want to feel validated and know that you truly track and appreciate what they give throughout the year. First priority of mine - clean up their donor records.

As year-end approaches, nonprofits are busy planning galas, holiday appeals, and sending annual donor letters. Amid the excitement, it’s easy to overlook one crucial step: cleaning up your CRM database. Duplicate or outdated records can lead to mistakes that hurt trust, strain relationships, and diminish donor confidence.

De-duplicating your CRM ensures that each donor’s information is accurate and up to date. Every contribution is properly acknowledged, communications feel personal, and your team avoids awkward situations during events.

At DonorRise Strategies, we help nonprofits streamline their donor data so year-end campaigns run smoothly and donors feel recognized, valued, and understood. A little extra time on database cleanup now pays big dividends in stronger relationships and more successful campaigns.

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