Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Or if a certain donation thank-you gift reliably increases donor retention, offer it in campaign after campaign. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Let’s get started! Contact Us!

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Fall will be here before you know it … and so will your big year-end fundraising appeal. Have you completed your fundraising data checklist? What are we talking about – a fundraising DATA checklist? Good data, however, and the technology systems that depend upon good data, are THE key to your fundraising success.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Fundraising Software In a world driven by fast-paced technological advancements, the heart-powered, hope-filled engines of nonprofits too, can tap into the futuristic revolution. Welcome to the transformative world of fundraising software designed for nonprofits.

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M+R

APRIL 16, 2024

And, finally, update your GA4 Explorations data retention settings from the default (2 months) to 14 months so this critical data isn’t being lost. Analytics are a critical tool for digital markers, so what’s changed with tracking from GA4 to UA? We’ll wait. Ok, back with us? Give it a read here !

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

You’re finally done with your year-end giving analysis and follow up. Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In the nonprofit sector, “found money” would apply to that large donation from an anonymous donor that spikes your fundraising campaign this year, but you have no plans in place to cultivate large donations going forward. ALSA should not simply send out a fundraising letter or email to all of them. In conclusion.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. Before anything else, conduct a comprehensive analysis of your donors’ demographics and psychographics. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. However, successful auctions require careful planning—even more than most other fundraisers. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. Let’s get started! Learn More!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A nonprofit CRM is among the most essential tools for your organization to increase support, grow fundraising , and work more effectively toward its missions. These solutions are useful for referencing past donor interactions, personalizing donor outreach based on supporters’ preferences, and reporting fundraising progress.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

When used strategically, tools can be used to enable you to keep your digital strategy both donor-centric and data-driven. We’ll cover these five tips for optimizing your digital platforms: Clean up the data in your nonprofit CRM. Use a fundraising dashboard to visualize data analytics. Segment your email lists.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

Personalized interactions strengthen donor relationships, leading to increased donor engagement and retention! Impact on Retention Rates Effective segmentation goes beyond grouping donors by shared traits; it provides actionable insights to boost donor retention.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

During the strategic planning process, you should identify areas to spend money effectively in ways that increase your fundraising return on investment. When you make strategic purchasing decisions, you can set your organization up to fundraise more productively than ever before. Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Instead of repeating those numbers, we’ll focus on the practical “in the weeds” analysis that can support you in making data-driven decisions that go well beyond this time of year. But healthy donor retention numbers within Neon CRM users show that donors are more than happy to support organizations they’ve previously been involved with.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

And so, too often, the magic of mid-level giving is lost, especially in digital channels. That’s not to discount the value of the small-dollar fundraising program. And, unfortunately, the reverse is also true—what seems like a minor drop-off in your mid-level acquisition or retention rates can create enormous drag on your revenue. .

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

JUNE 6, 2019

Predictive Analytics Fundraising Product Fuels EveryAction’s Rise in Nonprofit Market. June 6, 2019 – EveryAction, a leading software provider for nonprofit fundraisers, announced today that it has acquired DonorTrends. Fundraisers fuel our clients’ important causes. They give fundraisers the tools to turn data into dollars.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. Analysis shows that giving is shifting online. We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas. Fundraising events. Church fundraising events can work wonders. T-shirt fundraiser.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Now, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our digital landscape, a new role will emerge for nonprofits: the AI Prompt Architect. This can lead to higher user satisfaction and retention. This can lead to increased donor retention and revenue.

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . Where did nonprofits invest their digital ads budgets?

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. >> It’s important that you take the appropriate steps to ensure your making the most of your online fundraising efforts.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

Watch the donorCentrics® 2018 Annual Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving featuring Shaun Keister, PhD, vice chancellor of the University of California-Davis, for the online presentation of the Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. . less than the first-year donor retention rate), something is not working.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. What’s a fundraiser to do when you feel like you’re all out of ideas? But we have SO MUCH information in our CRM or database that it’s easy to become stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to using data for donor acquisition.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Effective data management is key to understanding your constituency and building better fundraising and engagement strategies. Team DNL provides Digital Nonprofit Leadership to mid-sized and large nonprofit organizations. Fundraising and Donor Analytics. Fundraising and conducting research. Email Analytics.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Whether you’re looking for tools for accounting, event management, fundraising or something else in your operation, we’ve got you covered. It makes repeat payments much easier on your members, helping improve their experience and, ultimately, the chances of retention. Association Management Resources.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. Analysis shows that giving is shifting online. We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas. Fundraising events. Church fundraising events can work wonders. T-shirt fundraiser.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data. It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” Matching gifts and donor retention share a positive correlation, with each variable increasing alongside the other. What to Know About Donor Retention. The Correlation Between Matching Gifts and Retention Rates.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Amid the impact of the pandemic, most nonprofits are re-evaluating many of their fundraising strategies. Savvy fundraisers are turning to the opportunity that lies within their database. With some analysis – and a little bit of love – you can identify and engage your most valuable supporters.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

This digital-first fundraising post is the first in a six-part series. . I was recently asked what I saw as a change or trend on the fundraising horizon. With so many options available, online and offline, it’s time to go beyond the tried-and-true fundraising fundamentals. . Top 2021 fundraising strategies .

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 24, 2013

Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounts for seven-percent of total fundraising and has seen double-digit growth over the past four years. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle. These are facts that can’t be ignored.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Fundraising during a global pandemic . It’s no secret that the world is going through significant change and fundraising best practices are not exempt from that. Recent data shows that total commitments and donor retention are both down in 2020. Mastering change management to usher in digital transformation .

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

The NTEN Editorial Committee is a group of committed professionals that meet monthly to discuss content and strategy for the NTEN: Change Journal , our quarterly digital publication for nonprofit leaders. Sunny Kapoor, Director of Digital Marketing, Sanford Health. Nicole Lampe, Digital Strategy Director, Resource Media.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Digital marketing strategy development and support. Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm?

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