CauseVox

JULY 14, 2021

Here’s a look at how your nonprofit can benefit from the new Auto-Pledge forms on CauseVox: Auto-Pledges Help You Increase Gift Size. With Auto-Pledges, any donor can become a major donor for your nonprofit, because donors are able to break out larger gifts into installed payments over a period of time.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at three important steps to take as you start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, including: Setting your year-end fundraising goals Identifying your campaign’s story Planning for donor retention Let’s take a look! Dig into the topic by checking out our article on how to set (and meet!)

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Small gifts can not only grow your donor base but also appeal to younger audiences and potential recurring donors. A strong recurring gift program provides more long-term security and sustainability than occasional large gifts, and micro donations can help. Plus, micro donors represent a huge opportunity for donor retention.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This means that your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. . There are several reasons donor retention is so important for nonprofits: First, it’s much less expensive to ask a donor to give again than to perform enough outreach to acquire a new donor. . Donor retention is key to helping your nonprofit grow.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. Take a minute to learn more by reading this help article. is around 45 percent.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . 6 Tactics for Increasing Donor Retention by Rachel Clemens, Mighty Citizen .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This article will show you how to identify the right donors to focus on, how to nurture them, and how savvy fundraisers can find them in their existing data. Categorizing your donors into segments like the ones below and then tailoring your strategies and communications to them can help you maximize engagement, retention, and contributions.

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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are zillions of articles about how to build the best nonprofit donation form. Recurring Donation Options The donation form example above displays options for making a one-time gift. If a donor were to click on “Recurring Gift” instead of “One-Time Gift,” they’d see slightly different suggested donation amounts and descriptions.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll show you examples of how to demonstrate your appreciation and best practices to maintain a consistent volunteer appreciation program. with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. Say “Thank you!”

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

How does donor data help with retention rates and relationship building? Your online donation forms don’t just enable organizations to collect gifts. Besides the basics of their name and gift size, your donation form can also ask key questions like “How did you find out about our mission?” Gift impact.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

And how does their impact compare to those of one-time donations and gifts from major donors? Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising. monthly, quarterly, annually) and the start date for recurring gifts.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Both outright (annual and major gifts) and deferred (legacy gifts). It costs from 5 to 25 cents on the dollar to renew current donors and/or generate major, capital and legacy gifts from individuals. We’ll cover them over this 3-part article series. Make Receiving New, Renewed and Upgraded Gifts Easy. to raise $1).

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations that strategize for and receive the source of funding. In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” In this article, we’ll help you understand how to make this magic relationship work for you.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Check out this article if you’d like to learn more about successful donor cultivation. The tried-and-true matching gift is critical to maximizing your revenue. Focus on retention. To read about our most useful donor retention strategies, click here. Don’t shy away from the big moments.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2020

Here are just a handful of our favorite nonprofit resources this month: (TRENDS) The Top 5 Fundraising Trends in 2020 (WEBINAR) 5 Ways to Transform Your Year-End with a Donor Management System (ARTICLE) Why January Is the Most Important Time for Donor Retention (WEBINAR) Let’s RAP – Creating a MAJOR GIFT Relationship Action Plan (MYTH BUSTER) (..)

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover these five nonprofit employee recognition ideas: Say thank you. Give gifts. Furthermore, it shows that you value your staff, which helps motivate employees , leading to a higher employee retention rate and a stronger, more experienced team. Give gifts. Create an employee recognition wall.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

A few lowlights from our past: Letting the donor get too close to the wealth screen, not reading the room to realize who the real decision-makers were, asking for a big gift without the proper cultivation, and not doing our donor research. You should know the average gift in a will is approximately USD $37,000! .

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Consider these tips to increase donor retention: Annual Information: Sharing your annual report—via your website, for example—demonstrates commitment to your mission, increasing donor trust. When a donor restricts a gift, your organization must ensure the money is used appropriately. Ethics Papers and Articles.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

When developing a fundraising strategy, your best bet is to concentrate on two areas: your most productive donor groups and high-impact donor recruitment and retention. Your fundraising strategy should include plans for donor acquisition and retention with an emphasis on recruiting high-impact donors. Gift range chart.

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Candid

JULY 6, 2021

As technology continues advancing , we see more articles discussing how automation takes pressure off of staff members and how organizations need to increase their use of software to optimize their communications with supporters. . Your generous gift helps Save the Planet clean garbage out of the ocean every day. . Hi %%user%%.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

To help you get started, this article will explore four ways you can plan ahead now, including: Create a research-based fundraising strategy. For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. Wealth indicators.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate. Track your organization’s retention rate. Plus, it’s essential for cultivating your major gift program. Focus on building relationships.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift. And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. Include donation buttons or text links at the end of blog posts or articles.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, we break down the reasons why email campaigns are a perfect place to begin engaging your donors and how your nonprofit can use email to your advantage starting today. In your thank you email, provide a receipt of their donation, along with a letter or short message about the impact of their gift.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will cover the following strategies for donor communications for small nonprofits: Tailor communications to donor preferences. After a donor makes a gift, regardless of its size, send them a thank-you message. Address donors by their preferred names and pronouns. How frequently does the donor give?

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Only 6 out of 10 ongoing donors renew.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

Don’t worry: We’re not suggesting that you call an emergency board meeting to talk about how you’d spend a $15 million gift from the foundation. We are suggesting that you create a matching gift campaign strategy and implement it* as soon as you receive any gift that you deem major.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. An article in Harvard Business Review says workers are feeling lonely, tired, and burned out. According to Urban Institute’s 2021 Nonprofit trends and impacts report , U.S.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. Each article is a little different, but you’ll find some creative gems in this blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 27, 2020

Many of your supporters are likely facing hardships of their own and might not be in the best financial position to even make a gift. According to iATS Payments’ article on online fraud protection , it’s recommended that you become familiar with common scams in order to be prepared and prevent them in the future. Donation form fraud.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain what email automation is and explore three strategies you can use to leverage it. Show Donors Your Appreciation Thanking your donors and showing them appreciation regularly helps you build stronger relationships and ultimately increases donor retention. That’s where email automation comes in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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