Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle with low donor retention rates, yet the reasons supporters lapse arent always obvious. We surveyed 1,000+ donors and 380+ fundraisers to uncover the hidden challenges impacting donor retention and the small but powerful changes that can make a difference. Frame impact updates around the donors role.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To get the attention of your donors and increase their engagement, you can make your impact report come to life. Here are six best practices for creating an effective digital impact report that truly reflects your organization’s mission and accomplishments, with a goal of increasing donor engagement.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Whats driving this retention gap? Check out the insights below to discover how nonprofits can bridge this gapthrough better strategies, stronger relationships, and technology that works for them, not against them.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my role as Blackbaud’s vice president of customer success and as a member of the board of directors of the Giving Institute, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact nonprofits have on our communities. It’s about relationships, expertise and shared goals.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

Fundraising success relies on strong donor relationships, but manual data management makes engagement difficult. The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: John Mark Vanderpool , Co-founder of Social Impact Solutions Rebecca Alfred , Charity Relationships Lead, Trellis.org Nonprofits and charities know they need to invest their time into what will be the best return on their efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. They will only get more generous with age as they earn more disposable income, which is why it’s crucial for you to build relationships with new and existing donors. Why are small donations important?

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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. In this guide, well explore actionable best practices for crafting an effective follow-up plan that strengthens connections with your supporters and maximizes the long-term impact of your events.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

With both donor acquisition and retention becoming more challenging, your organization must aspire to forge relationships with donors that go beyond a single transaction in order to deepen your donors affinity for your cause. By contrast, relationship fundraising is a deeper, more personal connection.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

Sponsored Post by: Accelerist , a leader in social impact partnership technology, supporting hundreds of brands and charitable organizations in finding and growing their partnerships with each other. In business, customer retention is “big business.” Create VIP opportunities and advisory boards to deepen relationships.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. Within 48 hours of receiving a donation, send a personalized thank-you letter that acknowledges the donors specific impact. This small but immediate gesture can set the tone for a lasting relationship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible. It is more critical than ever to focus on the items that are going to have the biggest impact. . 5) Retention. 1) Traffic. That said, engagement is critical to driving responses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 27, 2023

These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. Let’s dive into the specific ways recurring donations can benefit your nonprofit and the tools needed to implement an impactful program.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

I would definitely make larger gifts if there were 1) fewer campaigns; 2) those campaigns championed more targeted solutions; 3) those solutions were backed up by better impact information. For as long as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has measured nonprofit donor retention it has been abysmal. Donor Negative ACTIONS.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

Here are some examples of emails you can send to foster relationships and increase people’s engagement with your organization. . Making an effort to welcome each subscriber goes a long way toward building long-term relationships. You don’t want to bore your audience right from the start of your relationship. 1) Welcome email.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While it’s difficult to imagine a stable workforce during a time of labor shortages, your organization can help to ensure uninterrupted processes and continued missional impact by developing a robust job succession planning strategy. When employees leave, these relationships can be vulnerable, especially during the rush to fill the vacancy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact. It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. And it leads to more donations and a greater impact. This unlocks new efficiency, effectiveness, and impact.

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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

MARCH 31, 2025

These articles explain the role volunteers play in building community relationships and resilience. Community relationships strengthen public trust in nonprofits. Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profit companies can boost workplace volunteering and amplify community impact. Fundraisers need to adapt.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit brand new donors from scratch. . Email #2: Demonstrate more impact.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It also empowers individuals to make a tangible impact through actions, resulting in a deeper connection to the cause as they can see how their hands-on contribution is contributing to positive change. Adopting technology and supporting staff as they use it is about supporting their ability to help grow your impact. Make it personal.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. This ensures that you can provide the level of service and attention that major donors expect, ultimately strengthening these valuable relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

So if the question is not should you include personalized communications, it has to be how do you use personalization in your email marketing program to enhance your relationship with your supporters. This means that using CTAs to show the recipient how to expand their individual relationship with you can increase conversions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Keeping donors connected with the mission ensures the best possible donor retention rate for an organization. The Sustainable Giving Report covers this topic in depth and found that 75% of donors have had their finances negatively impacted by inflation but 80% of donors continue to donate!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Donation thank-you emails Expressing gratitude after donors give is widely accepted as one of the most effective ways to increase donor retention. By sending donors thank-you emails within 24 hours of their gifts (and ideally as soon as possible), you can demonstrate their gifts’ impact and build long-term relationships with them.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. We recommend incorporating impact images and supportive messages during the process. According to Dr. Adrian Sargeant , two-way interactions significantly improve donor retention. Luckily, you can change course.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

It’s impossible to create that high-level, human-centered impact without getting into the weeds. Data that accurately reflects your members and their preferences is the key to trust, engagement, and enduring relationships. The inability to safeguard personal information puts those relationships at risk.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. 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. It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The recommendations listed below can be implemented quickly and positively impact your nonprofit’s digital marketing and fundraising strategy: 1. 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.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

You’re not getting the commitment you deserve, and it’s holding you back from making the kind of impact you need. Trying to have a relationship with a high-maintenance CRM system is exhausting, not to mention it keeps you from your true love: advancing your mission. With Bloomerang, you can focus on building a lasting legacy of impact.

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