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[AFP 2015] AFP CEO and President Shares Fundraising Insight

NonProfit Hub

When you put 4,000 fundraisers at one conference, there’s a certain energy in the air—and it was infectious at AFP 2015 in Baltimore. Improving retention was huge. Donor Retention Featured Fundraising' But what seemed to be the topic on everybody’s mind? Check out what he had to say in the video below.

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Stewardship at a Small NPO Starts with Gratitude

NonProfit Hub

Look out, Baltimore—there are fundraisers invading the harbor. Donor Retention Featured Fundraising' AFP’s Fundraising Conference is in full swing this weekend and lasts until Tuesday. What other presentations have you enjoyed thus far at the AFP Fundraising Conference?

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Maximizing Lifetime Value Part 1

Connection Cafe

Tom over at The Agitator discusses how donor retention is in "free-fall" - combined with soft acquisitions, donors are becoming less loyal all the time. Here's why: sustainer giving yields very high return on investment and sustaining donors typically stay active two to three times longer than occasional donors.

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Social Media Makes a Splash at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference

Connection Cafe

Last week at the 47th Annual Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference in Baltimore, online fundraising and outreach was a key issue covered throughout the event and the topic of social media was more popular than ever to this group of fundraising pros. On top of the retention challenges, donor acquisition is very expensive.

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Need a New Year Recharge? Attend These Nonprofit Conferences in 2024

Allegiance Group

Pre-conference Deep Dives will be held April 5-6 and feature a variety of topics, from Donor Retention Workshops to the Future of Fundraising Events. You’ll find more than 100 educational sessions, industry-leading keynote speakers, and thousands of fellow fundraisers. Want more time? You can attend one or both days.