Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Yet every year, fundraisers face the same uphill challenge: keeping donors engaged, committed, and connected to their mission. Donors dont just want to feel appreciatedthey want to see their impact and feel like part of something bigger.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission. Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Such meaningful relationships can expand nonprofits’ networks, ensure funding for critical initiatives, and strengthen bonds with longtime supporters.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Gaining new donors and maintaining those relationships long term is essential to the success of your nonprofit and its projects. It’s important to recognize that the next generation of donors has arrived with their own set of expectations, values, and perspectives. Millennials and Gen Z are both nuanced demographics.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 5, 2025

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. By mapping out possible pathways for these changing relationships, youll create seamless donor experiences that inspire generosity and lifelong engagement.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Now is the time to make sure that your organization has donor retention strategies in place to bring those year-end supporters with you into 2025. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation. Youre saving money by improving your donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2022

During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

Whats your plan for thanking fundraisers and donors? What will you do to nurture relationships with the new donors you acquire through the campaign? Other potential fundraisers could include volunteers, recurring donors , and those actively engaging with your organization on social media.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar. This is even more important as you seek to expand your donor rolls.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Thanking creates loyalty Did you know that 53% of donors stop giving because they feel unappreciated, and 41% cite lack of acknowledgment or thanks as their reason? Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Oftentimes, donors are not giving what they could because you are not presenting them with a donor offer that motivates them to give more. Here’s the reason why.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2025

It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire higher levels of giving, you must strategically engage donors in various ways that deepen their connections to your nonprofit. The answer is a donor stewardship matrix.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2025

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. Join Cherian Koshy, CFRE, and Kelly Ramage, DonorPerfect Learning and Development Manager, for two free webinars that will help you map out personalized and scalable donor journeys.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 8, 2025

What is a donor journey? Put simply, its the way the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit shifts and evolves over time. Join Cherian Koshy, CFRE, and Kelly Ramage, DonorPerfect Learning and Development Manager, for two free webinars that will help you map out personalized and scalable donor journeys.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its an opportunity to deepen relationships, show gratitude, and keep the conversation going, turning one-time participants into lifelong supporters. 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

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here's what needs to be in place to grow your relationship with a donor and how to handle various situations that may come up.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Data from recent elections shows rage donors take their candidate’s loss in a presidential bid as inspiration to donate more to causes associated with the candidate’s party, while the winning team’s incoming gifts drop off. Regardless of whether they donated before the election or in response to it, don’t treat rage donors as one-and-done.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Perhaps you're considering reaching out to new leads or revisiting past donors. Regardless, before you make that move, it is crucial to have a clear plan for nurturing these relationships for retention. The holiday season is a traditional time for nonprofits to seek additional donations.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2024

Here are four principles to guide you as you do the work of prospecting and building relationships to find and engage donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2023

Donors don't want to be talked at, they want to have a conversation with the missions they support - and using conversational messaging strategies is the best way to build a relationship from day 1.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 7, 2024

Discover best practices for motivating today’s donors to stay involved in your mission. Old fundraising models like the “donor funnel” fall short because they emphasize monetary contributions over meaningful connections.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2025

3) Mobile Apps Will Boost Donor Engagement Mobile apps designed for golf fundraisers are a game-changer. By automating these processes, planners can focus on cultivating relationships, selling sponsorships, and delivering a polished event experience.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 9, 2024

One of the most critical elements for your nonprofit is securing major donors and building deeper donor relationships. Discuss new practical ways for utilizing Generative AI to build deeper relationships donors. Explore how AI can unearth hidden major donors in your already existing donor database.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 26, 2024

One of the most critical elements for your nonprofit is securing major donors and building deeper donor relationships. Discuss new practical ways for utilizing Generative AI to build deeper relationships donors. Explore how AI can unearth hidden major donors in your already existing donor database.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time. Good major donor prospects…. #1

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Strong donor relationships are the cornerstone of successful fundraising. This guide will shift your perspective from mere engagement to genuine connection, offering insights and practical steps to foster lasting relationships with your donors.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

Its critical to effectively communicate and build relationships with stakeholders during challenging times. In this and any moment of change – youll rely on what makes you great at your job: proactive communication, tracking the data, and maintaining trust to build relationships and strengthen your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Donor retention is important. All that is true, but the fact remains that donor retention is a struggle. Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication. Can Tech Tools Solve Donor Retention? The short answer is “no.”

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key topics include the keys to seamless donor relationship continuity and how to build internal processes to support smooth gift officer transitions. Join our expert panel featuring two seasoned fundraising experts as they cover the state of portfolio management and share best practices for when to move up or move out.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It's always a good thing to be as transparent as possible to your donors. So here are my top five best practices when it comes to recurring gift receipts.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 31, 2023

Donors at all levels should have as personal an experience as possible with the organizations they support. If donors do not feel positive about their giving experience, how can they have confidence that your programs are run with effectiveness?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The nonprofit sector is at risk of moving toward ineffective fundraising, but relationship fundraising may be the solution. Here's why.

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