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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

They also have a responsibility to their donors to spend their resources wisely – especially when it comes to things like marketing and communications that often get put on the back burner. 5) Retention. Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

A value-building donor relationship is seated in a strong retention strategy that involves more than the baseline process. It is stewardship, sowing back into the lives of our donors, and involving them in more than the baseline process, that maximizes retention and exponentially increases the performance of our donor file.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

This year’s tools tap into emerging trends, such as Messenger bots, cryptocurrency, and gaming for good, and also build on long-time successful fundraising strategies, such as e-advocacy, online contests, and monthly giving. GivingLoop focuses solely on offering monthly giving donation pages and recurring donor retention tools to nonprofits.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Employee retention is critical for the health of any organization, particularly for nonprofits. High retention leads to better outcomes all around as the organization saves money and develops stronger performers internally. Plus, as a manager in a nonprofit, retention is a key component of your job.

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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. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Your Perception of Your Donors I’m sure you can remember an interaction that felt purely transactional.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Although some people think that all communication should happen online in this digital age, sending appeals through direct mail continues to be a critical fundraising strategy. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They can now analyze lots of data, understand donor behavior, and tailor their strategies. Data Analysis for Insightful Strategies Data analysis is at the heart of artificial intelligence in fundraising. They can then tailor their fundraising strategies accordingly. They are moving to more efficient and effective fundraising.

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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

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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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. In this guide, we’ll dive into how your organization can create an appreciation strategy. The Foundations of Your Strategy. Navigation: .

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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. In this guide, we’ll dive into how your organization can create an appreciation strategy. The Foundations of Your Strategy. Navigation: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

She advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. Thanking your supporters after giving is crucial to donor retention and making them feel more connected to your cause. You did it: your donation appeal was a success.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Kevin Ordonez,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and I are going to explain why that’s a question everyone should be asking. They’re ready to put you on the road to becoming both an irresistible communicator and a trendsetter too. We wrote two books on Association 4.0 These two are experts at getting noticed.

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EveryAction

MARCH 22, 2023

It’s important to avoid freezing out donors after the year-end season passes, so what are some strategies and tactics nonprofits can use to thaw their relationships with supporters and meet their spring stewardship goals? Ask about their reason for giving and their communication preferences. Here’s what two of our partners said.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Besides facing competition from free online sources of continuing education and mentorship, it can also be a challenge for associations to communicate their value, especially when it comes to younger generations. Getting in front of target buyers and communicating value happen to be two of the main principles of the common sales process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

She provides proven fundraising strategies, tactics, and tools including coaching, training, and content for fundraising success. 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.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff. Offers better scheduling and communication. Communication is key when working with people, and volunteers are no different. Why is volunteer retention important?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In todays highly competitive environment, associations must go beyond traditional engagement strategies to keep members satisfied and active. The key to unlocking this is personalized member engagementa strategy that can strengthen relationships, increase retention, and drive growth. Here are a few actionable steps: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 27, 2023

These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. 5 Ways a Recurring Giving Program Boosts Fundraising Results A recurring giving program can be a valuable part of a nonprofit’s overall fundraising strategy. 4 Ways to Frame Your Monthly Ask Donations.

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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. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

This presents an amazing opportunity for any size nonprofit to enter the New Year with new relationships, new insight into their retention strategies, and new ideas to engage their community online. Phase 2: How to Create & Schedule Your Giving Tuesday Communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. Online Fundraising Strategy 93% of nonprofits believe that a strong brand identity has a positive impact on donor engagement.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. You must allocate human resources to strategically plan and implement development strategies. You must initiate communications to connect dynamically with likely supporters. Easy-to-Implement 2021-2022 Fundraising Strategies.

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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? Before diving into strategies, it’s important to have some context about the challenges associations face when renewal reason approaches. Why Don’t Members Renew? 4 Member Renewal – Invoicing members and collecting dues.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

In keeping with my views on technology and strategy, I urge.orgSource clients who are exploring data governance to put the focus on the users. Promote the use of data visualization and storytelling to communicate insights. Identify individuals who excel in data governance to inspire others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

7) 38% of nonprofits actively implement a year-round retention strategy for online donors. 8) 67% of nonprofits use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to track donations and manage communications with supporters and donors. 20%: Our organization has raised slightly more money than we expected.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising. Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

To learn more about elevating your email communication strategy, check out our other templates: 9 Email Templates to Engage Donors Year-Round. 13 Donor Retention Email Templates. Provide resources, contact information, or toolkits to ensure your donors and fundraisers feel supported. 10 Giving Tuesday Email Templates.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fourth strategy. . This is part four in a six-part series. In theory, yes!

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. And an online community provides an ideal way to deliver these member benefits. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the final strategy. Mastering online user experience and messaging. It’s essential.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Enhancing Donor Engagement: 6 Essential Communication Strategies Donors are the heart and soul of nonprofit organizations, making it possible for vital programs and initiatives to thrive. Once you’ve segmented your donor lists, you can leverage this data to personalize your communications.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. Take a look at how much money you might otherwise leave on the table, and you’ll see the merit of such a strategy. Don’t let them!

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