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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s an important part of a good donor retention strategy. Get Specific About Your Donor’s Impact Pretend you gave your nephew $50 for a birthday gift. Mention their donation amount, if you can: Thanking someone for their $40 gift feels much more personal than thanking them for a nonspecific gift. We hope so!

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Never assume they know the impact their gift is having. If you want donors to remain as excited as they were when they first gave, then tell them stories of how their gift is making a real difference in the world. Impact updates make donors feel connected to the work and the value of their gift. This is also true with donors.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Sending custom receipts recapping donors’ 2022 gifts to make tax season easier.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Share enthusiastic endorsements from recognizable opinion leaders, celebrities, or experts. Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. What motivates instant digital engagement and gifts?

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With automatic donation receipts, you have the ability to immediately acknowledge your donor’s gift, which has been proven to increase donor retention rates 400%. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign. No goods or services were given in exchange for this gift.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Average first year donor retention rates of 27% would suggest that donors don’t have the best feelings about the nonprofits they’re supporting. These three fundraising experts will be speaking about donor retention on Sunday the 23rd at 3pm CT in Room: 214 A/B. Knowing how their gift made a difference is our donor’s ROI.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Transaction reports can clearly outline useful information like total giving, recurring payments, recurring forecast, and details on matching gifts. A simple report transforms into a narrative about your organization, allowing you to celebrate what your organization has achieved and set sights on where it’s headed.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As donor retention and engagement continue to challenge the space, virtual events are a viable tool you can explore to enhance these efforts. Direct Mail (19.2%). Thank-You Gifts (9.9%). Tactics to Boost Your Donor Retention Strategy. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

She is passionate about fundraising, especially direct mail, and loves helping nonprofits start their giving programs. On Tuesday, November 30, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students worldwide will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage philanthropic giving.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

For instance, donors who regularly give to your organization will often make an additional gift in December if they’re asked. We recommend extending a personal invitation to sustainers, inviting them to give an additional gift. Direct mail is no longer the only game in town when it comes to raising money in December.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Use email, social media, direct mail, and any other communications channels to reach out to your donors and invite them to your event. The best way to increase your donor retention rate and make your auction event sustainable is to thank your supporters for attending your event or making a gift.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2021

If you are raising funds for a new named endowment, or bolstering a current endowment, you are looking for donors with a high capacity and likelihood to make a major or principal gift. If you are raising annual restricted funds, you are looking for donors likely to make annual gifts and the humanitarian affluence persona.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

With badges, you can celebrate your participants when they hit their fundraising goals. Use email, text messaging, social media, and direct mail to reach out to active donors and past peer-to-peer participants to see if they would be interested in taking part in your read-a-thon. Thank your donors and readers.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s a great time of the year for some hot donor retention strategies! I teach my clients that offering warm touches – the little things that warm a donor’s heart and make them feel good – are THE BEST donor retention strategies to keep people giving. And the good news is that increasing donor retention isn’t that hard.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Retention is the key to maximizing your fundraising strategy, and appreciation is at the root of that strategy. . Appreciation Gift Ideas. It’s not a massive gift, but it’s still a substantial contribution to the cause! The Foundations of Your Strategy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Retention is the key to maximizing your fundraising strategy, and appreciation is at the root of that strategy. . Appreciation Gift Ideas. It’s not a massive gift, but it’s still a substantial contribution to the cause! The Foundations of Your Strategy.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Year-end can be understandably very focused on fundraising, but given the importance of strong donor stewardship and high inflation that may place donating out of reach for some supporters, many nonprofits are curious about how to engage their donors without asking for gifts. Here’s what they said.

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Neon CRM

JULY 7, 2023

Here’s a tip: Ask a few dedicated donors (your board members would be a great option) to make a gift before you launch your campaign. This appeal, which focuses on raising money for a food pantry, helps donors understand exactly how their gift will make an impact on their community. and celebrate their impact.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work long hours and spend a ton of resources getting new donors in the door, only to then see them never make a second gift, leaving you right back where you started. Understanding the Donor Journey Donor Acquisition Donor Retention Donor Stewardship How to Communicate With Your Donors Donor Data Management 1. Sound good?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Matching Gifts. Ask for a specific gift amount from supporters. Ask for a gift for a specific purpose. Focus on Increasing Donor Retention.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention. They give you the gifts that keep on giving. I want to make sure my year-end gift is enough.” Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Steven: Yes.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The fundraising landscape has evolved, which means you need to be prepared to offer an abundance of options beyond traditional methods like direct mail. Identify Guaranteed Income: Record the expected income from guaranteed, committed sources such as major gifts , recurring donations , pledges , and grants.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

Nearly 70% of people make gifts to charity during their lifetimes but only 6% leave a bequest. It’s hard to sort of talk to somebody about making a legacy gift and say, “Well, now you have to go visit your attorney,” but people do go visit their attorneys and they need to know that you accept legacy gifts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

For example, you may decide to use your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign as a way to engage your current support base and increase your retention rate. Celebrate reaching your goal. When you hit your goal, celebrate! Supporter retention rate. Direct mail. Track key campaign metrics. Average donation size.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Don’t make them work any more than is necessary to make a gift to your organization! One of the more pleasing updates to donation form UX in the last years is the proliferation of address lookup type-ahead functionality when inputting a mailing address. Tell the donor the impact their gift will make. Use your CRM integration.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 19, 2024

For instance, donors who regularly give to your organization will often make an additional gift in December if asked. Sending a targeted appeal to those who have recently downgraded their giving can often prompt another gift at the end of the year. Direct mail is no longer the only game in town for raising money in December.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Committed to empowering small shop fundraisers everywhere with the tools for sustainable funding, Pamela Grow has collaborated on fundraising systems like 100 Donors in 90 Days and The Donor Retention Project. They’re going with the intent to make a gift. Have you tested making a gift? Your job is to make it easy for them.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

5-6 weeks ahead: Direct mail goes out (remember to account for potential slowdowns with the U.S. We recommend you use all of the standard marketing channels: your website, your email newsletter, your social media, and direct mail. Segment your donor list, and tailor your direct mail content to resonate with different groups.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

5-6 weeks ahead: Direct mail goes out (remember to account for potential slowdowns with the U.S. We recommend you use all of the standard marketing channels: your website, your email newsletter, your social media, and direct mail. Note your average gift amounts. Prepare email blast /newsletter copy. Postal Service).

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Care2

JUNE 29, 2009

The study analyzed 79 nonprofit organizations and their fundraising campaigns via direct mail, online fundraising, telemarketing and canvassing. Other key metrics from the study include: The median average gift was $38 in Q1 2009. The median average gift decreased by 2.4% Retention rates decreased by a median 1%.

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