Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

From January to June 2022, the number of donors declined by 7%, and overall donor retention decreased by 4.2% Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 25, 2024

But what if we told you the keys to better retention results are in the data you already have? Five Types of Membership Campaigns When communicating with members you’re trying to build a rapport with them throughout the year, nurturing that relationship before you actually go in and ask for a renewal or membership relationship.

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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. This allows for personalized appeals and recognition.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Creating a marketing campaign might sound simple enough, but implementing a proper strategy with a multi-channel approach is easier said than done. Here are three ways you can do this: Build long-term donor relationships. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention?

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The past 12 months were no exception, with 40% reporting increasing retention efforts, 18% saying their efforts had stayed steady, and 34% indicating they had pulled back on these endeavors. In contrast, only 29% had increased their retention efforts, while nearly half (46%) said they had cut back on retention marketing.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Your donors are the key to your organization’s success–which is why the relationships you build with your donors are so important! To create the best donor retention strategies for your organization, understanding the donor cycle is crucial for transforming your efforts into success. How does the donor life cycle help nonprofits?

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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? on the NTEN Blog , NTEN’s Holly Ross writes: “For those of you waiting for the direct-mail death toll, it looks like you’ll be waiting a while longer.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Texting is a unique channel because it’s immediate; it’s useful for sharing information and links to websites; and most of us carry it around with us in our pockets. Mobile messaging is becoming an increasingly popular communication channel for nonprofits. Why should nonprofits use mobile messaging?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Your plan should include your campaign’s messaging, theme, channels, and follow-up plan, for starters. For templates you can use to set up a welcome series for new donors and tips for donor retention, check out The Fundraiser’s Guide to Welcome Series. Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail?

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

At this year’s virtual bbcon, Ashley Thompson (Managing Director, Blackbaud Institute) and Lawrence Henze (Analytics Architect, Senior Principal, at Blackbaud) expanded on the data and insights from this report to offer a roadmap to build a strategy for resiliency. Your communications shouldn’t be “one-size-fits-all.”

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

The past 12 months were no exception, with 40% reporting increasing retention efforts, 18% saying their efforts had stayed steady, and 34% indicating they had pulled back on these endeavors. In contrast, only 29% had increased their retention efforts, while nearly half (46%) said they had cut back on retention marketing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Once you’ve thanked your donors , you can add another call-to-action to the page that will encourage them to continue engaging with your organization and help build a lasting relationship. Include links to your active social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 4) Add to Mailing List.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

This is the step where you determine which channel you will use to acquire donors. While some advice may suggest starting with determining a channel, the reality is, if you want the best results, you need to know who your audience is FIRST—and let that drive your decision about which channel you think they will respond to. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

By understanding what matters most to them, nonprofits can tailor their messages to build a sense of community and shared purpose. Instead of just asking for donations, organizations should focus on building genuine relationships based on trust, openness, and mutual understanding.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. As you develop your volunteer program, members become association ambassadors, helping to build public trust in your organization. . Volunteers bring association awareness.

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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. Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy.

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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. Implement donor segmentation.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This strategy will encompass tailored activities, communication channels, and personalized interactions aimed at making their members more satisfied and encouraging them to contribute to the organization’s mission. Ultimately, the goal of a membership engagement strategy is to improve member retention.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

And, like new donor acquisition and donor retention, donor re-engagement after a lapse takes effort. A series of letters, well-timed telemarketing efforts, and email reminders all work well for retention efforts. Use a multi-channel approach to re-engage lapsed donors Think beyond the appeal letter.

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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. Use email automation alongside other channels like social media, text, and direct mail to get the best results.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 28, 2024

By doing so, they’re missing a valuable opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the donor’s family that could lead to future gifts. A renewed focus on building donor loyalty can create deep-rooted support to carry your organization through almost any short-term challenges. Stewardship is a fundraising fundamental.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Diversify fundraising channel s: The report documents shifts in donor behavior and preferences. Further, many capital campaigns overlook the need for reserve funds to maintain the new or renovated building.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What I can tell you is that you’ll be thinking differently about every aspect of your next mailing.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Focus on volunteer retention. However, if your nonprofit lacks the canvassing tools necessary for traditional advocacy outreach, you can still reach supporters through multi-channel fundraising. Direct mail. Traditional mail does still have a place in advocacy campaigns. Focus on volunteer retention.

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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 Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year. drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

choose appropriate channels Ensure you’re using the communication channels preferred by each audience segment. This may include email , direct mail, social media , phone calls, or in-person events. Optimize content for each channel: Tailor your messaging and content to suit the format and style of each channel.

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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. . Finding your audience part 2: matching to digital marketing channels.

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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. Use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. To expand your audience, consider how you can take a multi-channel marketing approach. Explore advertising opportunities such as: Your email newsletter.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

Having the lifetime value of a donor at your fingertips helps you confidently justify spending money to acquire new ones, especially if you can crack donor value by channel. . How good is our overall retention? Maximize your ‘inner circle’ and consider recruitment events or a small, targeted mailing . of gifts per year x Avg.

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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. So, how can you build a fundraising strategy that incorporates these six critical elements?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Donor management software Here are some donor management software options: Bloomerang | Best nonprofit software for donor and volunteer management Bloomerang is a donor and volunteer management solution that focuses on helping you create stronger donor retention rates and develop strategic volunteer management practices.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause. Build Supporter Journeys A supporter journey is the series of interactions a supporter has with your organization. Your nonprofit CRM is much more than a storage space for addresses and phone numbers.

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