Ops Insights #084 - Do you have the 8 buckets of philanthropy operations covered?
February 28, 2026 | Read Time: 3 minutes | Written by Jenny Kleintop
Philanthropy Operations is not just about CRM data and database management. It goes well beyond the database. There are 8 buckets essential for effective philanthropy operations, also known as development or advancement services.
When you have effective, efficient, streamlined, and maximized donor-centric Philanthropy Operations, your fundraising results increase by 3x and can even reach 10x with the right resources.
Watch the following 2-minute video to see if you have the 8 buckets in philanthropy operations covered to maximize your fundraising results:
When you adjust your thinking and see the area as a strategic partner, your fundraising efforts will become unstoppable.
Here’s how you want to view it: Philanthropy Operations is an essential functional area that takes ownership of data, the CRM database, and operational processes, and effectively partners cross-functionally to propel an organization's fundraising forward.
You’ve got this!
👋 See you next time,
Jenny
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