Charity Village

JUNE 29, 2023

However, despite the nonprofit industry’s average donor retention rate of 45%, organizations all over the world are struggling to keep their donors coming back for more.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Creating and growing a monthly giving program sets you up for success in donor retention, accurate budget projections, and total annual gifts. DonorPerfect and fundraising consultant Erica Waasdorp joined forces to create the free Monthly Giving Success Kit, so you can build or boost your recurring giving program with confidence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. Fundraisers can receive helpful cues from these intelligent tools.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 12, 2024

Creating and growing a monthly giving program sets you up for success in donor retention, accurate budget projections, and total annual gifts. DonorPerfect and fundraising consultant Erica Waasdorp joined forces to create the free Monthly Giving Success Kit, so you can build or boost your recurring giving program with confidence.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year. It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. But here’s the thing: Your GivingTuesday fundraising success is only part of the equation. If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2021

Face-to-face/door-to-door fundraising, also known as canvassing, came to a screeching halt during COVID-19. For organizations that picked those strategies back up again in late 2020, the good news is the number of sustainers is up and retention rates are also up. .

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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 NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. Within this group, 41% reported exceeding their fundraising goals, compared with 31% overall.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. What my friends and I talk about is how donors who make smaller gift are dismissed as unimportant.

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Candid

AUGUST 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing giving vehicle today, and DAF donors are bucking the downward trend in donor participation , according to the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report. For more than half of the organizations, the number of non-DAF gifts fell while the number of DAF gifts rose. in 2019 to 12% in 2023.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What if I told you that how you recruit peer-to-peer fundraisers and donors could be more efficient and result in more donations over time? . By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Let’s take a look at how you can retain your peer-to-peer fundraisers! How are they helping?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. If you’re looking for fundraising ideas that really work, put our experts’ advice to good use. Then pass it on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 27, 2023

By Network for Good — an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. Recurring giving is when a donor makes regular, ongoing donations to your nonprofit.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By Jane McGrath You have no doubt experienced being generous as well as receiving generosity both personally and as a fundraiser to the organization you serve. At its core, fundraising is about developing generous donor relationships. Strong retention strategies to this end can create healthy, value-building donor files.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fundraising requires timely and efficient processing of donations, especially in the typical end-of-year rush of gifts. This season, give your team a little December stress relief by automating and streamlining gift processing, including recurring donations and installment payments. 

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We’ll cover: How to set up a donation page Donation page best practices Our favorite donation page examples How to set up a donation page With today’s robust, user-friendly fundraising tools, building a donation page for your nonprofit is easier than ever. Place a recurring giving option on your form to see higher donor retention rates.

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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. Are your donors aware of your commitment to ethical fundraising? Deliver a welcome series for new donors.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, the aggregate amount that they give over the course of a year almost always adds up to more. Part of this is due to the seasonal nature of giving, and part of this is due to the fact that fundraising tends to be cyclical. 5) Cost-Effective.

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Charity Village

JUNE 19, 2023

Interested in learning more about advanced techniques for donor retention? As a nonprofit organization, you know that fundraising is critical to your mission’s success. We’ve partnered with Keela to offer a free webinar on June 29, 2023. Register now!

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sgEngage

MAY 1, 2024

Whether your fundraising year is tracking ahead of schedule, right on track, or you’re off to a bit of a slow start, there’s no time like the present to consider what kind of experience you are delivering to both new donors and to long-time supporters. can come after the gift is processed.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience . Ensure communication is a two-way street .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. While acquisition should still be a part of a diversified fundraising strategy, if you want to reduce attrition, focus on retaining the support of those already in your donor file.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. M+R Benchmarks Report. Email #2

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year. Implement a multichannel fundraising strategy with plenty of different opportunities to give. Revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year. Transformative Multichannel Online Fundraising Ideas. Winter 2022.

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DonorPerfect

MAY 30, 2024

Of course, donor acquisition and retention are essential for any successful fundraising program – but above all, it’s important that you feel confident asking and your supporters feel confident giving.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand the elements of retention and its effect on finances.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Do you know your donor retention rate? On top of helping you understand how well you engage donors after their first gift, your donor retention rate can guide you as you plan future fundraising campaigns, messaging, and community outreach. Let’s take a look at how (and why) to track your donor retention rate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Trends in giving and donor retention are an important topic in the fundraising landscape, and at this time of year, it’s a good idea to take a look at what’s been happening in the fundraising world. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Standout trends in the overall fundraising landscape. Finding a driver for your goal.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. For more than 20 years, Mark has supported hundreds of nonprofit online fundraising efforts. Participants are the power behind your nonprofit’s peer-to-peer fundraising events and campaigns. Get the guide 4.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), only 43.6% of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020. The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. I’d bet not. .

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