Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. Engage new donors by acknowledging their contributions, sharing the tangible impacts of their gifts, offering regular updates on your successes, and inspiring them to give again and again.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Relevant: Confirm that your goal, increasing the number of monthly donors, and how you plan to pursue it align with your organizational goals, fundraising priorities, and mission. When you know how, when, where, and why your donors give, you can develop customized fundraising appeals that address those behaviors.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. It) has helped me identify the correct constituents to place into gift officer portfolios,” she said. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. The question is, do most fundraisers know their website analytics ?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. What motivates instant digital engagement and gifts? Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Forum One

AUGUST 12, 2021

Pretty soon, nonprofit fundraisers everywhere will start thinking about their end-of-year campaigns. Nearly one-third of annual gifts are made in December, and the last three days of the year alone account for 12% of all gifts. Your donors are going to be inundated with end-of-year fundraising messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. Thanking your supporters after giving is crucial to donor retention and making them feel more connected to your cause.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. How do you use AI for fundraising? What is AI?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recurring donations are gifts to a nonprofit organization made by a donor on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. The trend leans heavily toward a monthly gift cadence, with 94% of recurring donors preferring to give monthly. Nonprofits should promote the message that making a recurring gift is easy and it creates a lasting impact.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. I would consider any data valuable when it can be utilized for predictive analytics or to build a case for trends. no contact or gifts in the last 7 years). I’m a bit worried by this. Not giving?

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you’re probably aware that GivingTuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year for many nonprofits. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday. In fact, an incredible $2.47

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you, your team, senior leadership, and your governing board want to understand how successful you’ve really been, you (and they) need to know about the tools, resources, and support you have provided to your fundraising team—including contractors and volunteers. Has your donor retention rate increased, decreased, or remained flat?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Let’s get started! Contact Us!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We’re also enhancing our solutions in fundraising and program management. Ultimately, customers can easily transform their data into actionable insights with visual analytics, ultimately helping to drive more informed decisions and better outcomes. Build Relationships, Fund Impact with Fundraising Solutions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Here are the top three benefits AI has for fundraising and fundraisers: AI saves staff time. Artificial intelligence is providing enormous labor-saving help to fundraisers, helping them research prospects, talk to donors, and increase retention rates. AI can increase online donor conversion and retention rates.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s no secret that email is one of the most effective ways to communicate with donors and fundraise. But before you start sending out email blasts to all your donors, it’s well worth it to take time to fine tune your email fundraising strategies to get the most out of your Giving Tuesday communications. Check your email analytics.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

This ultimately results in better donor acquisition as well as stronger, more genuine partnerships with greater retention. Research The first step is finding as much information as you can from your existing analytics. Website analytics: help us track donation page interactions and web traffic. Add a little incentive!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. Let’s dive right in! Let’s explore both kinds of apps in the next section.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community. Does it allow donor wealth screening to assist Major Gift Officers? 5) Outcomes and Analytics. Outcomes matter.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. What is the difference between donor acquisition and retention? Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. the timing of their donation)?

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

His role involves producing and distributing educational content that helps nonprofits rise above the noise by thinking differently about their fundraising approach. As fundraisers, we’re always looking for the next big thing that can raise more money, achieve our fundraising goals, and change the world for the better.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

During the strategic planning process, you should identify areas to spend money effectively in ways that increase your fundraising return on investment. When you make strategic purchasing decisions, you can set your organization up to fundraise more productively than ever before. Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

Use a fundraising dashboard to visualize data analytics. Meyer Partners’ nonprofit data analytics guide suggests getting an audit from professionals who can help you identify gaps in your data entry processes and implement data hygiene best practices. Use a fundraising dashboard to visualize data analytics.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

To collect key data and utilize it effectively for communication, you’ll need a dedicated system of integrated fundraising software. This guide will walk you through the top ways you can leverage donor data in your communications with the help of fundraising tools. How can you leverage donor data to increase fundraising?

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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. We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Building your donor stewardship plan.

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