Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. First of all, congratulations! Tip #1: Identify .

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2025

Before and after giving, donors demand more information about the impact of their donations. Today, donors see their gift as an investment in outcomes. Integrated financial and fundraising systems can support you in that, allowing you to demonstrate to donors how, when, where, and why their gifts have been used.

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Today, you must segment donors by their passions , not by how much money they give. This is accomplished by using what donors show and tell you to uncover their identities , rather than simply grouping traits into broad-brush personas (e.g., Begin thinking of donors as beneficiaries too. Stop sending one size fits all messages.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit. Thank your donors publicly.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When you combine the efforts of nonprofit organizations, donors, governments, businesses and other institutions, things really begin to get done. But finding the right donor is key. Think about who could be a potential matching gift donor. If you work for a nonprofit, you understand the value of teamwork.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

When you think of the most critical tools for driving your nonprofit’s mission forward, what comes to mind? Limit form fields to essential information, and use a secure donation processor that allows donors to save their payment details for future contributions. But if your organization’s website isn’t on your list, it should be!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The more work you can do before publicly launching, the more time you’ll have to focus on communicating with your donors and fundraisers. As a nonprofit running a peer-to-peer campaign, I recommend reaching out to your most loyal and engaged supporters which could be your major donors, volunteers, board members, or staff.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Proper donor stewardship is vital to your organization hitting its financial campaign goals. Saying “thank you” is t he key to fostering healthy donor relationships. But do your donors know just how much your organization appreciates the m ? We’re here to help you elevate your donor relationship with six valuable tips.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. You can upgrade your nonprofit’s current strategy to reach and identify more qualified prospective major donors by using data.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 27, 2025

But donors often expect receipts for gifts of any amount, and keeping them happy is a key part of inspiring them to give again. Well-written donation receipts meet IRS requirements and make donors feel good about their gift. Nonprofit donation receipts make donors happy and are useful for your nonprofit. Make the most of them!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Have you had trouble coming up with the perfect thanksgiving messages to donors this Thanksgiving? During this season of gratitude, don’t put Thanksgiving messages to donors on the backburner. Why Thanksgiving Messages To Donors Matter Regularly expressing gratitude and thanking your donors is more than just good manners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Your potential donors. Yet, in order to connect your message to your donors, supporters, and volunteers at scale, you’ll need a marketing automation application. With that in mind, let’s look at the 5 steps (and criteria) you can use to find the best tool for you and your nonprofit.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. In fact, DAFs are an increasingly popular option for individual donors to formalize their giving, and in 2021, the charitable assets for all DAFs totaled a whopping $234.06

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. Your ability to retain donors and keep them engaged can directly impact your nonprofit for a few reasons: Retained donors can be more easily guided towards making larger gifts in the future.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter? Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project reveals that reactivating lapsed donors is a struggle for many nonprofits. Use your donor management software to identify donors that haven’t donated in the last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It shifted again in 2021 as small social gatherings returned, enabling nonprofits to produce hybrid fundraisers that connected them with in-person and online donors. Holding regular gatherings of supporters and donors helps establish a sense of community within the nonprofit organization.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your donors are the fuel that keeps the mechanism of your nonprofit moving, from fundraising events to peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to giving days. The key to strong donor relationships is creating a conversation between your organization and your donors. Connect with donors’ values and experiences.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Step 1: Start by Looking at the Big Picture Before diving into spreadsheets, take a moment to assess where your fundraising program stands. Start by reviewing trending reports such as AGP’s Donor Performance Analysis. Think of it like planning a trip you wouldnt start booking hotels before deciding on a destination.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Your nonprofit can use the online landscape to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. When creating your pages, keep search engine optimization (SEO) best practices in mind. Consider what words a potential donor or beneficiary might search to find a nonprofit like yours.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

You’ve probably learned a lot about leveraging the technology available to your organization, found creative ways to boost fundraising, and have identified some immensely loyal donors who continue to support your mission. . Creating a first-time donor communication plan. . Create a first-time donor communication plan.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2021

For the record, this was the third packet (all largely the same donor appeals) that I received from Treesavers in the last 12 months. That sounds like a recipe for donor acquisition. The mechanics of donor appeals should NOT undermine the organization’s mission. I tossed the packet into the [recycling-specific] circular file.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Regardless of the reason why we forget or rely on a basic confirmation page, we’re significantly overlooking the impact a proper ‘thank you’ may have on lifetime donor value. Based on 2019 data benchmarks, 20% of first time donors don’t repeat their gift the following year. How to Thank Donors: The “Thank 4 or More” Strategy.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

The returns were less than mind-blowing. You don’t clearly spell out the benefits of giving to the potential donor. If your appeal included a message from Farra telling me about the importance of ending hunger, include a picture of Farra on the linked webpage thanking me for my support.” – Chris Tuttle. Lack of Social Sharing.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

This will help you understand donor trends, such as if you reached a new audience, if the average gift amount increased, etc. . When evaluating your year-end campaign , look at the whole picture. Looking at this data will help you make informed decisions and have an accurate picture of your organization’s health. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

My mind wanders after a couple of paragraphs even when reading New York Times Bestsellers. In 2013, keep these two words at the forefront of your mind. 50 a month there really is no excuse to be using.gmail.com,yahoo.com, or.hotmail.com as your email handle when communicating with donors, supporters, volunteers, and the general public.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

There’s no better way to gain the trust of your donors than by being transparent with them about where their contributions go. Plus, having strong, consistent communication with your donors can increase your credibility and authenticity as an organization. You should also remind donors to keep the bigger picture in mind.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

In response, a donor writes you a $20 check. But once the benefit is exchanged or used, whats left to keep a one-time donor coming back? The donor has deep-rooted care and concern for your cause and wants to stay engaged with your work. In fact, many donors come to your organization through an initial transaction.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I’ve offered you checklists , FAQs and e-guides with templates for writing donor-centric annual appeals. This is the specific donor you’re appealing to. . In order to inspire the donor to take action, you need to create a sense of urgency around the ask. . Have you written to one specific donor? . how you would talk).

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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. But it’s important to remember that strong donor relationships go beyond just financial support.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Best ball and stroke play formats can work too, but keep in mind that they often attract more serious golfers. Sounds pretty great, right?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. Let’s get started: How can I find the names of individual donors that support an organization? But don’t get discouraged. Have a question? ET, Monday-Friday).

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. If you stop there, you’ll short change the donor.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

It’s easy to end up with a lot of data silos, none of which provide a full picture of a supporter’s overall involvement. When a nonprofit’s Salesforce database is current, clean, and complete, data can be used confidently and strategically to drive increased donor acquisition and retention. The 3 Cs of Nonprofit Data Integrity.

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