sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

W e saw healthcare become universally top-of-mind, influencing individuals to shif t to more intentional giving and adopt online fundraising. . These trends offer h ealthcare organizations t he opportunity to grow this donor support th rough stewardship and retention. . .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Is donor retention different when the donor is acquired online? In this episode, you’ll learn more about ways to improve donor retention for online-acquired donors. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What organizations do to improve how they retain and engage online donors. It’s not a transaction.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. For those new to direct mail , it’s “the process of writing, designing, printing, and distributing hard copy requests for funds to your donors and/or prospective donors.”. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020. That means more than half of donors who made a gift in 2019 didn’t make another one in the following year! The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. I’d bet not. .

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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. Does this r eally improve donor retention?

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” Matching gifts and donor retention share a positive correlation, with each variable increasing alongside the other. What to Know About Donor Retention. Matching Gifts and Donor Retention Statistics to Know.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

By Ines Alvergne , Content Marketing Specialist at Keela – a cloud-based CRM and fundraising platform that gives nonprofits powerful, intelligent tools to manage your donors, mobilize your volunteers, market your nonprofit, and raise more money. This email is a key piece in your donor retention strategy. . 1) Welcome email.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s a great time of the year for some hot donor retention strategies! That includes donors, too. It’s one of my favorite holidays to spread a little love to my donors. As a Development Director, I used to get kids’ Valentine cards and send them to my best donors. Though you need to do that, too). Call or text.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. Winter 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. And there’s a reason for that. Why are small donations important?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These include: Donation receipts and tax acknowledgments: Promptly sending these essential documents shows your professionalism and gratitude while giving donors the information they need for tax purposes. How to Keep Donors Engaged Post-Event Your post-event messages are just the beginning of building stronger relationships with your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Learn how to introduce and motivate your biggest advocates to get involved, and how to follow up with the donors that didn’t engage with your appeal the first time around. Remind your donors that they bring a unique value to your organization. Make it clear what need your campaign is addressing and why it matters to your donors.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Online fundraising has become a popular option for organizations since it allows access to a wider donor base that can support their mission regardless of location. Online fundraising opens the door to a range of creative ways to connect with potential donors. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In fact, a recent Global Trends in Giving report reveals that 33% of donors in the U.S. In this article, we explain why email campaigns are a perfect place to begin engaging your donors and how your nonprofit can use email to its advantage starting today. Well cover: Why is investing in email marketing for nonprofits worth it?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

But as we kick off 2023 and look back at what worked well in 2022, an excellent tool for evaluating donor retention is to look at the donors that gave last year but unfortunately not this year (LYBUNT) and work on engaging them with new opportunities to give. Average Donor Lifespan x Average Donation = Donor Lifetime Value.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what would be considered a good new donor acquisition rate. I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., but I’m not finding much data on what is a good new donor acquisition rate or goal annually. . Donors respond in times of crisis.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It is said time and time again, “donors are the lifeblood of our nonprofit.” ” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As a sector, we must commit to understanding the full spectrum of generosity At Blackbaud, we’ve seen how leveraging advanced analytics can uncover critical insights into donor behavior. Our solutions are designed to facilitate these connections, helping nonprofits engage with donors in meaningful ways.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Giving was unevenly directed; donor perceptions of greatest need had an impact. Giving was unevenly sourced; wealthier donors were more insulated from pandemic effects. New donors were up by 18.5%. adjusted for inflation).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

His consulting firm, Mind the Gap Consulting , focuses on executive director coaching and training as well as fundraising and board development. This could include donors, foundations, board members, coalition partners, part-time workers, unionized workers, and others. The four-day workweek is having a moment. Management? Anticipate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. How long is the onboarding process?

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Our team has studied the effectiveness of retaining donors rather than acquiring new ones, and that research guides our entire approach. Why Does Donor Appreciation Matter? . Navigation: .

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Our team has studied the effectiveness of retaining donors rather than acquiring new ones, and that research guides our entire approach. Why Does Donor Appreciation Matter? . Navigation: .

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Donor cultivation takes a whole lot of time and resources. It is sometimes hard to keep track of your correspondence with donors when it isnt scheduled or, at the very least, documented. It is sometimes hard to keep track of your correspondence with donors when it isnt scheduled or, at the very least, documented.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. Master personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. . They actually cost you money

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Considering doing a donor cultivation event ? According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . The number one thing donors want is to know they make a difference. Why should you do a donor cultivation event?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

This theory can be leveraged to help build sustaining funding streams into your nonprofit by encouraging donors to sign up for a monthly giving program. Year one donor retention rates for a monthly giving program can be as high as 80% due in part to this theory.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. With that in mind, this guide is designed to help you craft engaging, inspirational donation request letters to send to supporters. Well cover: What is a donation request letter?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger. Well, it turns out you can!

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

As fundraisers, were also storytellers and every donor has a story. When we can identify what those stories are and understand the kind of path our donors follow at each stage of the giving process, we can gently guide their journey, connect with them at a deeper level, build strong relationships, and improve fundraising results.

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 30, 2021

To be a transformational fundraiser, focused on donor relationships and retention, you need to stay in touch with your donors. That way, you can always keep your donors at top of mind. The post Release Announcement: Stay on Top of Donor Outreach appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Asking Your Donors to Give Again. Are you asking your new donors to give again? Why donor retention is a big deal. There are three big reasons why you should be asking your existing donors to give again. It costs more to attract new donors than to retain existing ones.

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