sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As Winston Churchill said, with great power comes great responsibility, and nowhere is that felt more acutely than those who are successful enough to receive federal grants. In these days of increased cost-effectiveness and budget cuts and redirects, being awarded a grant is an important accomplishment, but it is also a responsibility.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Foundations leadership was so inspired by our vision and impact, that it approved an additional grant to our Every Child Fund in 2023, for three years of flexible funding. Aligning philanthropic efforts with a companys values and employee passions creates a sense of purpose, deep engagement, and retention.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues. Due to limited budgets, internally crafted grant application and review processes, and expectation of outcomes as promised, it can feel stifling to creativity and innovation in program design.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Katie Farkas, View Arts Center Expiry Dates Can Be a Retention Touchpoint “We run a report at the beginning of each month of credit cards that are expiring so donors can get a personal call, thank you, and ask for a new card. Since we have started that, our retention is so much better, and many have upped their giving.”—

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Granting access while guiding usage builds a culture where data is valued. In a collaborative governance process, teams are assisted to incorporate guidelines into their daily activities. When staff feel ownership and control over data management, they become engaged in the program’s success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

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

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Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

Some fundraising strategies cost more than others, just like some donors cost more than others if they have poor retention rates. . Beware: Grants can be just as costly as special events. . Grants can prove just as addictive and time-consuming. On average you spend 50 cents for each dollar you raise at a special event. .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If a major donor decides to pull back or a grant isn’t renewed, it could jeopardize your programs. How to Measure: Track metrics like monthly recurring revenue (MRR), member retention rates, and customer lifetime value to reveal the effectiveness of different membership levels and pricing strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Apply and utilize Google and Microsoft Ads Grants. 3) Implement a donor retention strategy. While not as fun as using social media, implementing a donor retention strategy is likely to result in more revenue and dedicated supporters. Give your website a quick refresh with new photos, feature stories, and an updated right bar.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

Gallucci and Roy jointly announced a partnership of philanthropic organizations investing more than $15 million in grants to 23 projects as well as an additional $13 million available in the coming year for innovative projects that will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Taking precedence — for instance — over grants or business support. One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Download Encouraging Longevity in Nonprofit Development to discover the secrets behind employee retention. Commit to new donor retention.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the past 12 months, Infinite Giving has had a 99% customer retention rate with clients including Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish, and World Relief leveraging its innovative fintech platform, according to a statement from the firm.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Recurring Donation Options Many online platforms, such as Blackbaud’s Donation Forms, allow donors to set up recurring gifts, turning one-time contributors into ongoing supporters, thus improving donor retention. Recurring donations can provide nonprofits with steady income, improving long-term financial stability.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Where can fundraisers and grant writers read more about using AI technology? If you’re a fundraiser or grant writer looking for articles about using generative AI tools in their work, here are a couple of places to start: Elevate your nonprofit grant writing success with expert tips. The top 3 benefits of AI for fundraisers.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

A donor, volunteer, or a corporate executive likely want to keep in touch with a nonprofit they invested money or time into, however contacting individuals too much, or by an preferred method could decrease supporter retention. This type of information is crucial to know and will help you make more personalized appeals or connections.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. THAT’S what increases your retention rate!

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

According to Points of Lights report, of the $1 trillion in grant dollars awarded by foundations from 2016 to 2025, only 0.19% was allocated to volunteer engagement. Among the top 10 largest (by total giving) institutional foundations, just 0.07% of their grant portfolios were allocated to support volunteer engagement.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteer Retention. Volunteer grants: Many companies offer volunteer grants, also known as dollars-for-doers programs. Volunteer Retention. As a volunteer coordinator, volunteer retention is your ultimate goal. Volunteer retention is the last piece of your volunteer administration puzzle.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2023

Employee stock options are a meaningful factor in startup compensation, and underwater stock options have the potential to negatively impact hiring and retention across the startup ecosystem. Stock options are a high-risk, high-reward form of compensation and remain one of the most compelling drivers of startup employment and retention.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

Understanding motivations helps create more rewarding experiences, leading to higher retention and a more passionate volunteer base. Tailoring these efforts will ultimately strengthen your volunteer program by boosting retention. Do you know if your employer offers volunteer grants or volunteer time off (VTO)? 10 per hour).

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

It’s not news that the Google Ad Grants program provides $10,000 per month of free advertising for nonprofits. For many organizations, Ad Grants feels like a poor investment of their time. For many organizations, Ad Grants feels like a poor investment of their time. What can success with Google Ad Grants look like?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This also typically leads to reduced churn and better supporter retention. Better supporter retention leads to less time needed to pursue new donors to reach financial goals. As a result, the donor receives an immediate tax deduction for the entire amount and can recommend grants and add to the fund over time.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 1, 2025

COMMITTED: Building Donor Loyalty Your goal: Increase donor retention, recurring giving, and long-term impact. Where to begin: Think beyond the first donation. What happens next? Do donors feel valued and inspired to keep showing up? This is where many fundraising programs can lose steamby not offering a meaningful post-donation experience.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The past 12 months were no exception, with 40% reporting increasing retention efforts, 18% saying their efforts had stayed steady, and 34% indicating they had pulled back on these endeavors. In contrast, only 29% had increased their retention efforts, while nearly half (46%) said they had cut back on retention marketing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

My colleagues, Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter, have just published a new book, “ The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement (For Millennials, Boomers, and Everyone Else) which provides a wealth of practical information and strategies. So, why are we spinning our wheels?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This year’s grantmaking session topics include helping grant writers get through the application process faster, reporting tools that make sense of your data with only a few clicks, and one funder’s experience with being responsive to their community. Breakout Session: Focusing on the Grant Writing Experience.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

of new donors are being retained year-to-date, and even repeat donor retention decreased by 4.6%. Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. Were seeing fewer donors giving larger amounts, with the overall number of donors declining as well. Only 13.8%

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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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Given that most DAFs aren’t set up to receive grant proposals, how can nonprofits make sure DAF donors and managers can find them? Read about how growth in the number of DAF donors, average gift size, and retention rates all outpaced those of non-DAF donors and how existing supporters gave even more when they switched to DAF giving.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Meanwhile, you may assign another person to call new donors to thank them and increase your new donor retention. Seems reasonable, right?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Practicing good data habits grants your staff access to important member information and eliminates unnecessary roadblocks. Likewise, your association can leverage data hygiene for member recruitment, engagement, retention, and e-commerce personalization.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Regardless of your goals for 2023, AI has the potential to help you exceed member expectations, boost recruitment and retention efforts and alleviate staff stress. Boost membership retention. When you use AI predictions, you’ll become proactive about member retention, helping you fight churn. Automation.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We have a huge problem facing our sustainability in nonprofits and that is donor retention. With first-time donor retention rates hovering below 30% and overall donor retention less than 50%, we are in danger of losing our donor bases. Focus on retention as one of your most important metrics for success. Cheers, Lynne.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

Whether you’ve been updating your forms or waiting for the next grant cycle, we have several sessions to help you streamline your application process, saving time for both you and your applicants. Want a better look at the new applicant experience? There are two sessions with Blackbaud experts to help you dig into the new functionality.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

Grants: Don’t estimate grant revenue unless you have a commitment from a foundation and you know FOR SURE that the money is guaranteed. Grants are competitive. If you got a grant from a foundation last year, you might not get it again this year. Many foundations only fund small nonprofits one time.

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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. Plus, a good recurring donation program provides consistent funding for organizations and increases the retention rate. Analyze Your Audience.

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