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The 10 Most Popular sgENGAGE Articles Published in 2021

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Let’s reflect on this year’s most popular sgENGAGE articles. Whether you are seeing these for the first time or this is a refresher for articles you’ve read and loved, we hope this list helps you to continue to navigate the current social good challenges successfully. Interested in contributing to sgENGAGE in 2022?

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Direct Mail Donor Acquisition Strategies

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From January to June 2022, the number of donors declined by 7%, and overall donor retention decreased by 4.2% Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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Personalizing Donor Communication for Small Nonprofits

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This article will cover the following strategies for donor communications for small nonprofits: Tailor communications to donor preferences. Reference past giving history. Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Reference past giving history.

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Leveraging Email Automation to Enhance Donor Relationships

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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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6 Ways to Improve Your Year-End Donor Cultivation

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In this article, we’ll discuss how to turn first-time donors into recurring supporters by covering these topics: Why is year-end donor cultivation so important? Your year-end donor retention plan is an ongoing, cyclical process that starts as soon as the donor makes their contribution. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors.

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4 Reasons to Start Planning Ahead for GivingTuesday

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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.

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Understanding the Fundraising Cycle

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It can help you cultivate strong relationships with your donors and increase your donor retention. Collect data about your current donors and potential donors including information like their age, backgrounds, wealth indicators, giving histories, and motivators. Engage your donors by sharing resources, articles, and stories with them.