Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

At least half of all donors attend fundraising events, no matter their generation, so why not celebrate your community through a festive fundraising event that will engage diverse donor groups? In fact, you can immediately acknowledge each gift through your fundraising CRM. Crowdfunding. Giving Tuesday. About the Author.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Having a donor retention strategy in place to retain year-end donors is the best way to get a good return on the investment you put into acquiring them. 114 ÷ 367) x 100 = 31, so they had a 31% donor retention rate. Let’s take a look.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Some giving options your nonprofit can consider are: Recurring giving Digital wallets Mobile donations Matching gifts Giving apps Crowdfunding platforms And more! This fundraising method empowers your community of supporters to champion your cause and raise money on your behalf by reaching out to their personal networks.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Donor retention. Create different giving categories to celebrate a variety of donors in one night. Future projects.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s fundamental that donor retention remains one of the most critical factors in the long-term success and resilience of organizations. And, when looking at new, first-time donors nearly two-thirds never make a second gift. This is not a new phenomenon. The answer lies in either in ignorance or malfeasance.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During this time, two of the biggest days for fundraising are Giving Tuesday and December 31st, and both days require dedicated strategies from your organization to maximize the amount of money you can raise! Despite this, your organization should absolutely celebrate both days with your donors rather than choosing one or the other!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. What did it cost you to raise that money in terms of expenses and time? Aim to raise at least four times what you spend on an event. What worked?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It’s supporting a campaign that’s raising money for summer camp scholarships for local students, and it includes 10 important best practices. Recurring Donation Options The donation form example above displays options for making a one-time gift. Read on for explanations of each form element and why your donors will love it.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The pressures to maintain and increase gift income mount as the need for programs, services, and benefits escalate during times of inflation and challenging economic realities when more people are struggling. What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit?

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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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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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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. Since BikeMS is all about cycling, their partners include the gear company, Primal, and the bike brand, Trek, as well as Left Hand Brewery for post-ride celebrating.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s an important part of a good donor retention strategy. Get Specific About Your Donor’s Impact Pretend you gave your nephew $50 for a birthday gift. Mention their donation amount, if you can: Thanking someone for their $40 gift feels much more personal than thanking them for a nonspecific gift. We hope so!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ If you don’t want to waste your donor acquisition resources, you need to double up on your donor retention resources. Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Fundraising data from Neon CRM even shows that nonprofits that run a GivingTuesday campaign in addition to their year-end campaign raise more money overall than those that don’t! Nonprofit organizations around the country raised an incredible $3.1 billion on GivingTuesday 2022! But, again, a win is a win! We say yes.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Your marketing messages should explain the positive impact that participants can have on your mission by raising funding on behalf of your nonprofit. eCardWidget’s appreciation gift guide recommends prizes like a themed gift basket, gift cards, or unique items like puzzles. Prizes for top fundraisers. Special recognition.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds. Successful fundraising story examples. Learn More Beth A.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

According to GivingTuesday.org, over $300 million was raised online in 2017, totaling 2.5 million gifts. Assuring you have a successful retention rate starts with these four steps: Inform: Your community needs to know about your involvement. You have received many donor gifts and thanked them within 48 hours.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While receiving a windfall from a major donor or hosting a particularly successful campaign is a reason to celebrate, setting up something like a monthly giving program or running a recurring donation drive now will give you even more reasons to celebrate in the future. . But how do you encourage a donor to make a repeat donation?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If you have constituents who are willing to write thank-you notes outlining how donors gifts have helped change their lives, this is even better! Heartfelt messages like these can make a huge difference in your major gifts program. Celebrate your donors and what they’ve accomplished. Host a thank-a-thon.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

With the right church giving software, your church can employ new ways to raise funds to support your mission. These simple fundraising ideas for churches are a great way to raise money and grow your congregation. Recurring gift drive. Recurring gifts provide steady fundraising to many nonprofits. Fundraising events.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2016

Research completed by Target Analytics® in 2015 shows that: Only 29% of first-time donors renewed their gifts. Roughly one out of every two donors renewed their gifts last year. Getting your donors to renew their gifts is the easiest way to raise money for any nonprofit. What does it take for donors to renew their gifts?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. Share enthusiastic endorsements from recognizable opinion leaders, celebrities, or experts. Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. What motivates instant digital engagement and gifts? Apply those lessons.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a collaboration between a nonprofit like yours and a business that helps you raise money and awareness for your cause. The relationship cause marketing helps you build offers you a previous connection you can approach for future sponsorships, collaborations, and matching gift programs. What is cause marketing?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. But healthy donor retention numbers within Neon CRM users show that donors are more than happy to support organizations they’ve previously been involved with. This correlates with an encouraging 39.5%

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization. Read-a-thons are also a great, simple peer-to-peer fundraiser that can help you raise a lot of money without many overhead costs, especially if you host a virtual read-a-thon. Will they have a week?

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With automatic donation receipts, you have the ability to immediately acknowledge your donor’s gift, which has been proven to increase donor retention rates 400%. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign. No goods or services were given in exchange for this gift.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. Measure donor engagement: Review donor retention rates, average donation amounts, and overall satisfaction of your donor base. Your narrative should inspire donors by showcasing the impact of their gifts.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

On average, most nonprofits raise up to 30 percent of their annual budget in December, including upwards of 31 percent of online revenue in the last four weeks alone. For instance, donors who regularly give to your organization will often make an additional gift in December if they’re asked.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

With the right church giving software, your church can employ new ways to raise funds to support your mission. These simple fundraising ideas for churches are a great way to raise money and grow your congregation. Recurring gift drive. Recurring gifts provide steady fundraising to many nonprofits. Fundraising events.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As donor retention and engagement continue to challenge the space, virtual events are a viable tool you can explore to enhance these efforts. Thank-You Gifts (9.9%). Tactics to Boost Your Donor Retention Strategy. Given the impact of a simple thank you on retention rates, you shouldn’t stay limited to just one channel.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students worldwide will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage philanthropic giving. Then tell everyone you can about how you’re raising money. If you need inspiration, check out #GivingTuesday’s Canva page! Collaborate.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. One private school set a reasonable goal of $4,000 to help raise relief funds for the earthquakes in Syria.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2021

Whether you are funding an endowment or raising annual restricted dollars, donors can feel good about their donation directly supporting nurses. For example, your follow-up should include phrases like “your donation helped support ## nurses with advanced training” or “you helped to raise more than $XX for nursing scholarships.”.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. We saw a 108% increase in dollars raised on the Qgiv platform and a 100% increase in the total number of donations to our clients.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Recurring giving is another feature to take into account as recurring donation increases donor retention. Showing your supporters your gratitude for contributing to your campaigns is crucial to donor retention. Automated messages will make sure your donors are thanked within the first 48 hours of their gift.

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