What should a nonprofit do to ensure a deceased donor no longer appears on mailing lists?

Recording a donor's status as deceased is crucial for maintaining accurate communication practices in a nonprofit's database. By selecting the Deceased field, the organization effectively flags the contact record to indicate their status, which can trigger automatic processes to exclude this individual from future communications.

This approach not only ensures that the individual no longer receives mailings but also maintains their record in the database for historical and reporting purposes. Keeping the contact record allows the organization to preserve the donor's giving history and any relationships that might still exist with their estate, family, or other beneficiaries.

When this field is selected, it helps the system understand the context of the individual's interactions with the organization, allowing for better record-keeping and potentially aiding future outreach to relevant parties who may still have interests in supporting the nonprofit. This method is in alignment with best practices regarding privacy and respect for the deceased's legacy.