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A Fundraising Cliff? What does the data say?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University says we are experiencing the second slowest recovery since 1971. billion in yearly giving on a monthly basis, both offline and online. Anemic acquisition and poor retention have created a perfect storm for fundraising troubles. Retention, Retention, and Retention.

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What Can Our Past Tell Us About Our Future?

Connection Cafe

If this is the first year you’re doing some P2P archaeology, start by pulling the following stats: Event level data: Online and offline fundraising totals (separate from sponsorship or other dollars). Individual participant and team captain retention rates. Participation / registration growth. Fundraising performance metrics.