Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s the reason so many donor programs have retention rates representing three steps forward, two steps back. And it’s why the way we’re used to categorizing gifts as small, medium, and large (or “new,” “mid-level,” and “major”) may not be the most fruitful strategy. Let’s stop giving gifts, and donors, these outdated labels.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile. TechJury has reported that SMS open rates average 98%. They tell you how your gift made a difference. Think you’ll make a gift?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

Tools like iWave streamline our prospect research by automatically aggregating and analyzing publicly available data to create rich (pun intended) donor profiles for our major gift officers. Donor prospects in Salesforce with an iWave Score of 4 get added to the major gift portfolio. An ask too high and you might miss a gift entirely.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

These donations came from over 133,000 donors, who gave a median gift of $35 and an average gift of just over $99. Texting is a useful channel for days like GivingTuesday, since it can help organizations communicate the urgency of the time frame and make their asks feel more immediate—and the sky-high open rates don’t hurt either.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

What marketing channels will you use? If you’re thinking about taking a one-channel marketing approach, there’s a good chance some donors will miss your messaging. Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. What is multi-channel marketing? Here are some tips!

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

Since major gifts are, by definition, the largest individual donations your nonprofit receives, they typically come from your wealthiest donors. However, just because someone can make a significant contribution to your organization doesn’t mean they’ll respond positively to your major gift solicitations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

Myth 1: Getting to know prospects is manual work Tools like iWave streamline our prospect research by automatically aggregating and analyzing publicly available data to create rich (pun intended) donor profiles for our major gift officers. Donor prospects in Salesforce with an iWave Score of 4 get added to the major gift portfolio.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. This isn’t to say that the pendulum should swing all the way back, eschewing digital channels for an analog-only approach.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

The Average Nonprofit Has a 29.58% Email Open Rate In our latest research, The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for Better Engagement , we analyzed over 37,000 nonprofit email campaigns sent by Neon One clients. You’re not stuck with one channel for every campaign. For the average nonprofit, that bounce rate is 1.72%.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

If we are to tackle this situation (and improve the retention rates of all supporters) we need to look again at our websites and ask ourselves if they give donors what they want? The study confirms what we already know: online donors are younger, have higher incomes and give larger initial gifts than offline-acquired donors.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. But, if you can inspire new donors to give a second $50 gift, you’ll net $60 instead of $10. Giving from individual donors is down , which means organizations are increasingly relying on gifts from major donors. Made in-kind gifts?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. Building stronger supporter connections—even in economic uncertainty.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 2, 2024

How did you promote the event and through which channels? Lay out your additional marketing channels. Consider your audience’s preferred channels. That is, you need to introduce the event, engage the audience with interesting material that builds their attention, and then make the ask (registering to attend).

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

If you’re not, you’re missing out on a valuable way to build real connections with them! A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. With most nonprofit communications largely limited to digital channels like email and social media, calling your donors really stands out.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift. And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. I’m sure you’re using at least one of these social media channels.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

360MatchPro | Top matching gift software 360MatchPro is the leading matching gift automation platform that helps nonprofits make the most of corporate philanthropy programs to raise fundraising revenue. Pricing Verified nonprofits have processing fees of 3.5%. Pricing 360MatchPro pricing starts at $999 per year.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy. Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Donor management software enables you to organize your donor information, track gifts, and strengthen your donor engagement. Matching gift software automates the process of your donors using corporate gift matching programs to double their gift’s impact. In fact, 67% of nonprofits use a CRM.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. This builds a connection.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Based on survey results, we found that fundraising success is determined by the media channels nonprofits use to share their message and mission. Determining where to start and what channels are most worthwhile can be confusing, especially when staff capacity and external pressures are involved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. For example, could people who donate every year be cultivated for a larger or monthly gift?

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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. 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. . Do newly acquired mid-level donors retain at higher rates?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you prioritize donor retention when planning and executing your overall fundraising efforts, you gain opportunities to reactivate lapsed donors and build lasting relationships with new donors through direct mail and digital campaigns. Could the next gift come because of that moving photo on social media? What is donor retention?

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

This boosts engagement and response rates and helps create authentic relationships. Are you using one master email list that includes your monthly donors, volunteers, everyone who’s ever made a gift at any level, people who attended your annual event once, and people who signed up to get your emails on your website? Why might that be?

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Keep that in mind as well as you continue to build your site. After determining your goal and audience, begin building out your website with content that supports your goal. Additionally, it’s a good idea to provide suggestions for donation amounts along with impact labels, so visitors know what their gift does for your nonprofit.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

For example, Neon CRM users can create groups based on gift size, initial donation type (online, direct mail, or in person), their level of engagement (one-time donation versus recurring donors, for example), or the campaign that prompted their gift. Did it say, “Thanks for the gift!” This will help you achieve a few ends.

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M+R

JULY 27, 2023

While some of that is reasonably attributed to a lackluster fundraising environment for climate orgs (dare I reference the extremely disappointing emotional rollercoaster that was Build Back Better …), we started to wonder — are supporters just not seeing and feeling the value of UCS as much? Okay, back to the results… ???

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 26, 2021

There are many nonprofits out there that champion worthwhile causes, and standing out from the crowd at every point along your supporters’ path to becoming donors is key for building long lasting relationships. Your nonprofit likely takes a multi-channel approach toward fundraising. Create a consistent experience for your supporters.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Building relationships with donors, volunteers, and advocates ensures that you have a reliable source of support to power your mission year after year. A holistic nonprofit digital marketing plan involves weaving together multiple channels and strategies into a unified approach that resonates with your target audience. Measurable.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. If Netflix can achieve a 90% retention rate through a subscription-based model, why can’t your organization do the same through telling stories about the good work you do? Make your first ask one for a recurring gift. Segment donors. Engage donors like subscribers.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Consider your communication channels. Consider which types of communications result in higher engagement and which channels these communications take place through. Ask your donors which channels they would prefer your nonprofit use to reach out to them. Phone call. Social media. How frequently does the donor give?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

According to GivingTuesday , the average online gift was $107, and $3.1 Sometimes a surprise donation request has value A study of around 6,000 participants from the Journal of Public Economics found that alerting the participants to the upcoming ask for a donation decreased click-through rates. Board members may be ideal for this.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) noted that while 2020 saw an overall increase in giving, that year’s donor retention rate dropped by 4.1 Recaptured donors (whose last gift was two or more years ago) were up nearly 14%. Check your belly: Donors are still giving up at rapid rates. drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. Create templates for campaign updates and fundraising appeals that fill in with each donor’s name, gift size, and tangible impact.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year. Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. One aspect of this survey is about average donor retention rates over the years.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Very large charitable donations—categorized here as gifts of $100 million or more… that were publicly announced totaled at least $3.3 Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.47. Charitable bequests included $31.76 Mail stats. 2016 Stats.

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