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The Use of AI in Fundraising: Maximizing Donations with Data-Driven Asks

Nonprofit Tech for Good

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. They are based on individual preferences and giving history. This leads to more donor engagement, higher donations, and better donor retention. Improved Donor Retention Additionally, smart donation asks contribute to improved donor retention rates.

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Direct Mail Donor Acquisition Strategies

Allegiance Group

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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Reference past giving history. Consider your communication channels. Consider which types of communications result in higher engagement and which channels these communications take place through. Ask your donors which channels they would prefer your nonprofit use to reach out to them. Reference past giving history.

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Re-Engage With Lapsed Donors

Allegiance Group

And, like new donor acquisition and donor retention, donor re-engagement after a lapse takes effort. A series of letters, well-timed telemarketing efforts, and email reminders all work well for retention efforts. Use a multi-channel approach to re-engage lapsed donors Think beyond the appeal letter. A one-time event?

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Leveraging Email Automation to Enhance Donor Relationships

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Create a New Donor Welcome Series It’s crucial to start cultivating positive relationships with donors right from the start of their involvement with your nonprofit—after all, the average retention rate of first-time donors is under 20%. To prove to them that they do, write fundraising emails that demonstrate each donor’s personal impact.

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What Are You Doing with Your Donor Data?

Greater Giving

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Communication preferences: Know which channels donors prefer being contacted on. Respect their preferences by understanding if they prefer email, direct mail, phone calls, or social media outreach.

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3 Key Elements of a Lapsed Donor Letter

Neon CRM

Next, if your CRM allows it, create smaller lists based on details around their history with you. Also, remember to include information about the different channels where they can donate. Reactivating lapsed donors is an important strategy for any nonprofit that is focused on building connections and improving retention.

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