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The Qomon 2026 Summer Release

More freedom to act. More freedom to choose. Discover everything new in the 2026 Qomon Summer Release: faster automations, AI built for your team and under your control, easier fundraising in the field, sharper data tools, and a more open platform than ever.

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Improve Retention: How to Predict and Prevent Donor Lapse

With the right strategies and tools, donor lapses can be identified early and prevented. Discover strategies for securing at-risk donors before they leave.

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Build vs. Qomon: Should You Build In-House or Use Qomon?

Build vs. buy is rarely just about the build, it's about who owns the maintenance, security, and updates afterward. Walk through what to weigh before deciding, and where a platform like Qomon fits in.

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Build Without Limits: Introducing the Qomon Public API and Qomon MCP

Your data, your stack, your rules: the Qomon Public API and Qomon MCP give nonprofit and political teams open infrastructure to connect their tools, bring their own AI, and build the way they actually organize.

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How to Get Your Donors Invested in Your Capital Campaign

Capital campaigns provide your nonprofit with the funding it needs to run major projects. Explore how to get and keep donors invested in your campaign.

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How to Recruit Volunteers for a Political Campaign in 2026

Political campaigns run on volunteer power. Learn how to recruit through party networks, universities, and digital platforms and keep your team engaged through election day.

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Volunteer Event Ideas: 10 High-Impact Activities That Grow Your Base

Engaged volunteers show up more often, stay longer, and recruit others. Use these strategies to keep your team motivated and connected to your mission.

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Volunteer Communication: Build Stronger Teams With Clear, Consistent Messaging

Clear, consistent communication keeps volunteers informed, aligned, and ready to act. Build a communication plan that reaches the right people at the right time.

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How to Build a Thriving Volunteer Community That Lasts

A volunteer community goes beyond task assignments. Build lasting bonds through shared experiences, peer connections, and a culture of ownership that keeps supporters engaged.

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Introducing Action Flows: putting your actions on autopilot.

Action Flows automate repetitive tasks so your team focuses on what matters. Set triggers, assign actions, and let the platform handle the follow-up.

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Volunteer Program Evaluation: Build a Framework That Drives Results

Evaluating your volunteer program reveals what works, what doesn't, and where to invest next. Build a structured framework to measure impact and improve retention.

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Measuring Volunteer Impact: Essential KPIs to Prove Your Value

Proving volunteer impact starts with the right KPIs. Track hours, retention, satisfaction, and economic value to show stakeholders the real difference your program makes.

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Volunteer Engagement: Strategies to Keep Your Team Motivated

Engaged volunteers show up more often, stay longer, and recruit others. Use these strategies to keep your team motivated and connected to your mission.

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Volunteer Recognition Ideas That Make a Real Impact

Recognition keeps volunteers coming back. Discover practical ideas from milestone programs to peer nominations that make your supporters feel valued and seen.

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Nonprofit Advocacy vs. Lobbying: Key Differences to Know

Advocacy and lobbying serve different purposes under U.S. law. Learn the key distinctions so your nonprofit stays compliant while maximizing its voice.

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Volunteer Satisfaction Survey: Questions and Templates That Work

Volunteer satisfaction surveys reveal what keeps your team engaged and what drives them away. Use these templates and questions to collect actionable feedback.

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Introducing Tap-to-Give©: How to Collect Donations Anywhere

Tap-to-Give lets you collect donations anywhere at events, in the field, or on the go. Turn every interaction into a fundraising opportunity with contactless payments.

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Your Data. Your Tools. Back Home in Europe.

European nonprofit and political organisations no longer have to choose between powerful digital tools and keeping their data at home in Europe. Today, they can finally have both.

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The Complete Guide to Volunteer Management in 2026

Volunteer management covers the full lifecycle: recruit, onboard, engage, retain, and measure. This guide walks you through every phase with actionable steps and proven strategies.

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Volunteer Coordination: How to Organize Large Teams Effectively

Coordinating large volunteer teams requires clear roles, fast communication, and reliable systems. Learn how to structure teams and keep everyone aligned in the field.

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Featured articles from each category
Democracy And Politics
Your Data. Your Tools. Back Home in Europe.
European nonprofit and political organisations no longer have to choose between powerful digital tools and keeping their data at home in Europe. Today, they can finally have both.
March 10, 2026
Layla Fakhoury
Democracy And Politics
The Technology Behind the Mamdani Campaign: How to Turn Supporter Energy into a Citywide Field Machine
What truly set the Zohran Mamdani campaign apart was the alignment between its targeting strategy, a deep, supporter-centered culture, and the disciplined way it used organizing tools to save time and focus on what mattered most.
November 14, 2025
Flow Barre
NGO And Advocacy
How to Get Your Donors Invested in Your Capital Campaign
Capital campaigns provide your nonprofit with the funding it needs to run major projects. Explore how to get and keep donors invested in your campaign.
May 22, 2026
Layla Fakhoury
NGO And Advocacy
Nonprofit Advocacy vs. Lobbying: Key Differences to Know
Advocacy and lobbying serve different purposes under U.S. law. Learn the key distinctions so your nonprofit stays compliant while maximizing its voice.
March 19, 2026
Product
The Qomon 2026 Summer Release
More freedom to act. More freedom to choose. Discover everything new in the 2026 Qomon Summer Release: faster automations, AI built for your team and under your control, easier fundraising in the field, sharper data tools, and a more open platform than ever.
July 17, 2026
Layla Fakhoury
Product
Build vs. Qomon: Should You Build In-House or Use Qomon?
Build vs. buy is rarely just about the build, it's about who owns the maintenance, security, and updates afterward. Walk through what to weigh before deciding, and where a platform like Qomon fits in.
July 3, 2026
Jason Baudier
Best Practices
Improve Retention: How to Predict and Prevent Donor Lapse
With the right strategies and tools, donor lapses can be identified early and prevented. Discover strategies for securing at-risk donors before they leave.
How to Recruit Volunteers in 2026: A Complete, Actionable Guide
Recruiting volunteers in 2026 means combining personal outreach with digital channels. This guide covers every step from defining roles to onboarding your first recruits.
How Can Your Grassroots Movement Benefit from The Snowflake Model?
Learn how your Grassroots Movement can grow a stronger and wider community with the Snowflake Model!
Ways to Leverage Peer-to-Peer Texting for your Movement
Peer-to-peer texting offers a versatile and effective way to engage supporters, mobilize volunteers, and drive action for your movement. By leveraging the personal and interactive nature of peer-to-peer communication, you can deliver personalized messages directly to individuals' mobile phones, build meaningful relationships with supporters, and inspire them to take action on the issues that matter most to your movement.
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Qommunity
Qomon’s Collaborative Development Initiative
Discover our original collaborative development initiative - built for our sector and fully aligned with our mission: delivering the best tools - innovative, scalable, and on par with the most advanced industries - at the best possible cost.
Make Action Win in 2026
Rediscover our top resources and articles from 2025 to prepare for 2026!
Discover Qomon in Higher Ground Labs’ CRM Guide
Qomon, the modern Supporter Activation Platform, has been highlighted in the Higher Ground Labs' CRM Guide! See why we're so excited about it.
Qomon Named Best Field and Organizing Platform in 2025 by Campaigns & Elections
We’re thrilled to share that Qomon has been named Best Field and Organizing Platform by Campaigns & Elections - two years in a row!
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Canvassing
Why Still Go Door-to-Door in 2026?
Door-to-door canvassing delivers a 7% conversion rate, far above digital ads or phone calls. Face-to-face conversations build trust and drive lasting engagement.
7 Reasons Why Might a Citizen Participate in Canvassing Activities?
Citizens canvass to make change happen. They do it to raise awareness, increase voter turnout, and support causes that matter.
Why Is Canvassing Important for Movements?
Canvassing fuels people-powered movements. It creates real conversations, builds trust, and converts interest into action. Face-to-face and phone outreach outperform one-way messages, especially before key decisions.
What to Wear When Canvassing: Field Guide
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and broken-in walking shoes when canvassing. Choose breathable layers you can adjust throughout your shift. Campaign-branded shirts build trust at the door. Avoid political statements unrelated to your cause, heavy jewelry, and anything that restricts movement. Your outfit affects first impressions and your ability to walk 2-5 miles comfortably.
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Volunteer Management
How to Recruit Volunteers for a Political Campaign in 2026
Political campaigns run on volunteer power. Learn how to recruit through party networks, universities, and digital platforms and keep your team engaged through election day.
Creative Ways to Recruit Volunteers That Actually Work
Traditional recruitment missing the mark? Try gamification, pop-up events, and referral challenges to reach new supporters who never respond to standard outreach.
How Do You Organize a Volunteer Program? A Complete Guide for 2026
Organizing a volunteer program starts with a needs assessment and ends with measurable impact. Follow this complete guide to build structure, assign roles, and scale with confidence.
How to Build a Thriving Volunteer Community That Lasts
A volunteer community goes beyond task assignments. Build lasting bonds through shared experiences, peer connections, and a culture of ownership that keeps supporters engaged.
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