Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. This makes asking for donations over the phone somewhat tricky. Have a script when you ask for the donation…. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

What is ChatGPT ChatGPT for Fundraising Appeals ChatGPT for Thank Yous ChatGPT for Resource Materials ChatGPT for Fundraising Ideas What is ChatGPT? Donor acquisition can be up to 5 times more costly than donor retention—so spending time creating donor retention materials is a great use of your time.

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Fundraising Script Template Retention 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

Thank you phone calls have the effect of closing the loop, helping to keep alive the warm glow people experience when making a gift. Because, despite all the research showing such calls increase donor retention and the size of future gifts , most nonprofits still aren’t doing it. Think about what you could test.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

One example of a new donor outreach email focuses on families that recently moved into an area served by one of their member agencies: the family receives a welcome email from Feeding America with community resources listed in it, but no request for financial support. Thanking a donor well increases donor retention multiple times.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. Who you call and how many donors you call will depend upon your own resources and the makeup of your donor base. Don’t let them!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

If you want to build a transformational business model that moves your organization steadily forward (not two steps forward; three steps back), then you simply must put more resources into your donor retention strategy – more specifically, your gratitude program. Phone Calls. Promptness. Online presence. It’s good for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

If you didn't have a chance to participate, you'll find the slides, resource materials, and an archived recording over at the webinar wiki. After all, teaching others improves retention and helps consolidates one's own knowledge. Be prepared to improvise more and drop the script if it isn't working with the audience.

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