Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 13, 2025

Donor retention rates are low. Fundraising can feel like a never-ending series of evolving challenges. Individual engagement is down. Keeping up with the constantly changing landscape of best practices and donor expectations is overwhelming. How can you adapt? The key is to understand that generosity comes in many forms.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2025

The stakes are too high for your cause and the communities relying on you. ” because you love your cause and your community too much to give up on them now. The retention metrics that matter Retention is your single most important metricthe easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to raise more money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

But how do fundraisers know where to invest and what strategies will help them raise more for their causes? In this free webinar , you’ll learn two strategies that will allow you to maximize donor retention and raise more: With Social Impact Solutions, you’ll learn how to leverage storytelling to advance your cause.

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Donorbox

MARCH 29, 2024

Volunteers are critical to your cause. Nonprofit volunteer retention has struggled […] The post Innovative Nonprofit Volunteer Retention Ideas to Keep Your Team Engaged appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. The most recent U.S. between 2019 and 2021.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. This is why focusing on impact is one of the best ways to increase donor retention.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Your peer-to-peer fundraisers are likely already passionate about your cause. It’s your job to introduce them to your cause and make them passionate about it. Download the free infographic for helpful peer-to-peer retention tips.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. A single campaign, post, or story has the potential to go viral, bringing awareness to a cause or organization.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Download the guide now to transform your approach to digital metrics and drive greater impact for your cause. The post Essential Digital KPIs for Nonprofits appeared first on Forum One.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. When you speak from a place of genuine passion for your cause, donors are more likely to connect with your message. Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Consider what options to raise awareness for your cause can be scaled. The retention rate for a donor giving $100 or less is half that of those giving more. Personalized outreach makes a defining impact on donor retention rates. Personalize your outreach efforts Reactive donors generally give smaller amounts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. People don’t just want to know that their donation is helping a broader cause. By taking the time to acknowledge donor generosity, your nonprofit can increase donor retention and encourage recurring giving.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Volunteering plays a crucial role in charitable support, serving as the backbone for many nonprofits, charities, and causes. When asked about how participants feel they can make the biggest difference on issues and causes important to them, donationswhether money, goods, or servicestakes the number one spot across regions and generations.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GivingTuesday is the day of the year where you find people of all ages and all demographics opening their hearts and their wallets to donate to causes and organizations that are important to them or to find new initiatives to support. It’s important to remember that there are many ways to donate to a cause. Make it personal.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day. It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection. Consider creating ambassador programs where passionate supporters can share your cause with their networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Invite them to take their passion for your cause a step further by linking to a volunteer form or page on your website with volunteer opportunities. Thanking your supporters after giving is crucial to donor retention and making them feel more connected to your cause. 2) Encourage to Volunteer. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The email below depicts a campaign the organization launched to raise funds by sending donors a boxed figure to represent their commitment to the cause. Advocating for your cause and volunteering help spread mission awareness and ensure your programs run smoothly. Adopt a consistent communication cadence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

In the 2018 Charitable Giving Stats from NP Source , 77% believe everyone can make a difference by supporting causes. So what is at the core of reaching new donors, retain existing donors, increase efficiency to support a cause? There are also volunteers – people that can best contribute to the cause by donating their time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. They are not places where individuals go first to seek out information about a cause or to make a donation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. If you’d like to go above and beyond, adding videos to your fundraiser can connect potential donors to your cause in a way that photos can’t. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. It engenders trust when you provide newcomers with the information that interests them: Detailsabout your mission A thank-you message for their gift Insight into how their funds will further the cause 2.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

Your average audience retention rate and engagement is substantially higher. As we look for more innovative ways to authentically integrate partners with causes, this is a great way to amplify stories and increase impact with sponsors. 82% prefer live video over traditional social posts. . So, how do we monetize this?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

Develop a Distinct Visual Identity Why Visuals Matter Think of your visual identitylogos, colors, and typographyas the uniform for your cause. Volunteers and Ambassadors Volunteers are often the public face of your cause, so make sure they have the same messaging tools as your staff. Which pages spark the most interest?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

One way to build organizational resilience is by engaging a strong community of donors, neighbors, beneficiaries, and volunteers, who often become donors and share the nonprofits cause with their networks. How can nonprofits improve volunteer engagement and retention?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Keeping donors connected with the mission ensures the best possible donor retention rate for an organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

On average, nonprofits who launch a monthly giving program boost their donor retention rate by up to 90%, so it’s important to spotlight your monthly giving program on social media, emails, and your donation form itself for Giving Tuesday. . Monthly Gifts: A Perfect Way For Millennials To Pitch In .

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

Nonprofits cant afford to overlook the power of re-engaging lapsed donorsstrengthening donor retention practices is now more critical than ever. Last year marked the fourth consecutive year that retention rates declined year over year in Q3, with only 13.8 percent of new donors retained year to date. Contact Us What are lapsed donors?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

When people feel emotionally invested in an organization’s story, they are more likely to perceive the organization positively and become advocates for its cause. This means that storytelling fosters a stronger emotional connection with donors, encouraging them to stay committed to the cause.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

In our previous blog posts on retention and product value , we illustrated how data isn’t one dimensional. If certain groups aren’t attending, try to determine a possible root cause. Similarly, analyzing your event data from many angles can lead to a major impact on revenue. Which groups are most loyal attendees and which aren’t?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

So what exactly is this website that’s causing such a stir? But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin. This could include fundraising email templates, motivational copy for peer-to-peer fundraising pages, and social media posts centered around your cause.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

However, unprecedented inequality and other geopolitical risks are causing an increase in revenge quitting and similar behaviours. If the toxic behaviour that caused the resignation remains unaddressed , remaining employees may become disengaged, leading to a decline in work quality.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

By Joe Frye , Account Group Director, Nonprofit and Cause at Town Hall Agency – a full-service marketing & advertising agency built to serve organizations that do good, shape futures, and make the world a better place. About the Author Joe Frye is the Account Group Director, Nonprofit & Cause at Town Hall Agency.

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