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Melaina Chromy

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Melaina’s experience working on successful fundraising teams and political campaigns gives her a unique outlook on how to approach diverse audiences. Before joining Bloomerang, she served as the Director of Annual Giving for Florida Southern College, leading several successful giving days including the College’s most successful giving day on record. Now as Bloomerang’s Sr. Brand Marketing Manager, Melaina stays busy collaborating on multi-channel marketing campaigns and developing content for the company’s nonprofit audience.

Melaina Chromy

Facebook Fundraising for Nonprofits: How It Works + Tips

How to Ask for Donations: Steps, Examples & Templates

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Beyond applause: 7 key KPIs to measure your fundraising event’s true impact

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Top 8 Characteristics of an Outstanding Board Member

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Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Smart Organizations

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 13 Essential Steps for Success

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Donor Retention vs. Acquisition: Which Delivers Higher ROI?

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7 Tips for Clear and Consistent Volunteer Communication

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How to Write a Nonprofit Elevator Pitch That Inspires Action

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Festival Volunteers: Roles, Duties, and How to Get Involved

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Volunteer Statistics for 2026: Key Trends for Nonprofits

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Moves Management for Nonprofits: Stages and Examples

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Volunteer Reporting: How to Measure Volunteer Impact

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15 volunteer scheduling software tools & tips for success

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Donor Stewardship: How to Build Relationships That Last

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16 Top Volunteer Management Software Picks for Nonprofits

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Corporate Volunteerism: A Complete Guide To Getting Started

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The Ultimate Volunteer Management Guide for Nonprofits

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Donor Database Buyer’s Guide: Tips for Nonprofit Success

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20 Nonprofit Software Solutions in 2026

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Turn gratitude into impact with Mobile Video Acknowledgments

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Your Donor Data Has a Story to Tell. Now Bloomerang Helps You Act on It.

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Donor Segmentation for Nonprofits: The Complete Guide

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Donation Receipts: IRS Rules, Requirements & Templates

GiveCon 2026: A Celebration of Purpose, People, and What's Possible

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What’s the Impact of Improving First-Time Donor Retention?

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30+ Volunteer Appreciation Ideas for Lasting Relationships

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19 Top Nonprofit CRM Software Solutions to Manage Supporters in 2026

Giving Signals Report: 2026 a Winning Donor Message

Gary, Indiana Storms: How You Can Help

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Free volunteer sign-up sheet templates for any nonprofit

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How to start a volunteer program: a practical guide

Your Next Major Donor is Already in Your Database: How Predictive Signals Reveal Who’s Ready to Give

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Bloomerang Names Dave Stevens Chief AI Officer

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How to Spot a Lapsing Donor Before They're Gone (In Under Three Minutes)

When Time is Scarce: The Busy Fundraisers Guide to Predictive Intelligence

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23+ Best Volunteer Appreciation Gifts to Show Your Gratitude

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The 9 Best Volunteer Apps for Nonprofits to Increase Engagement in 2026

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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

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Why Volunteering and Board Membership Should Go Hand in Hand

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The Most Important Statement in the Nonprofit World in the Last Decade

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The Immense Power of Partnerships in the Nonprofit World

10 Things Your Nonprofit Mission Statement Must Do

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The Top Email KPIs for Nonprofit Communicators

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6 Easy Steps To Nonprofit Board Recruitment

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MacKenzie Scott Foundation & Grant Explained

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9 proven volunteer retention strategies for nonprofits

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How to Schedule Event Staff and Volunteers Efficiently

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Volunteer Orientation Guide: Tips for Success and Engagement

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Five Best Practices for Volunteer Management

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5 Tips To Creating Inclusive Volunteer Programs

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How to Build an Amazing Volunteer Database for Now & Future Events

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How to make volunteer check-in convenient for supporters

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4 Ways to Create a Better Volunteer Onboarding Journey

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The Complete Volunteer Management Guide For Food Banks

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The complete step-by-step festival planning guide for nonprofits

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A Quick Guide For Creating A Volunteer Handbook

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How to Set Your Event Volunteers Up For Success: A Handy Checklist

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5 Ways to Manage Volunteers During an Event

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Tap into the giving potential of your volunteers

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How Many Event Volunteers Should You Recruit?

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Easily Import Volunteer Data

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Stay Connected with Your Volunteers

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A Guide To Building Lasting Bonds With Volunteers

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Volunteer Re-Engagement Automation

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3 Reasons to Stop Putting Off the Creation of a Nonprofit Communications Plan

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Spotlight on Impact: ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered's Journeys with Bloomerang Volunteer

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What Makes Donors Give? 2026 Fundraising Signals

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