NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

Although the findings of the recently released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report haven’t changed much since the last edition three years ago, its release has (re)fueled the conversation fire in the #nptech community. flickr.com/photos/mikebaird. In MultiChannel Donors: Real?

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. The 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report provides analysis of 28 major nonprofit organizations and transactions for over 15 million donors and more than $1 billion in revenue.

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Benchmark Internet Report Giving 144

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Texting is a unique channel because it’s immediate; it’s useful for sharing information and links to websites; and most of us carry it around with us in our pockets. Mobile messaging is becoming an increasingly popular communication channel for nonprofits. Why should nonprofits use mobile messaging?

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Mobile Digital Fundraising Advocacy 130

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. This plants a seed.

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Support Donor Community Retention 52

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. What is the difference between donor acquisition and retention? While different, these concepts are related.

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Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Include links to your active social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 4) Add to Mailing List. Thanking your supporters after giving is crucial to donor retention and making them feel more connected to your cause. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Action Donation Mobile Social Media 336

NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Our study also found that when online-acquired donors move to an offline giving channel, they tend to do so soon, in their first renewal year.

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Offline Donor Online Fundraising 219

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Simplified reporting: Most email automation tools include built-in reporting capabilities that allow you to easily generate reports on key metrics, such as email open rates, click-through rates, and overall campaign performance. Then, sit back and let your automatic emails do the work.

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Relationship email Donor Wisconsin 59

Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Additionally, it encourages volunteer engagement and retention at your association. . Acknowledging volunteers maximizes retention. Offer mentor/mentee programs .

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Associations Volunteer Benefit Retention 131

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Per the FEP’s report, in 2020: The overall number of donors grew by 7.3%.

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Donor Giving Retention Gift 100

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, up to 31% of online year-end giving happens in December, and according to Giving USA , charitable giving is at an all-time high—reporting that in 2021, Americans gave $484.85 Folks are busy, especially as the holiday season approaches, and they often need to be reminded through multiple channels and touches. This is good news.

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Tips Giving Fundraising Profile 119

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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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. The pandemic changed how nonprofits fundraised from various income streams and channels they deployed. Many tried new things….but About the Author.

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Change Marketing Fundraising Stream 75

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What I can tell you is that you’ll be thinking differently about every aspect of your next mailing.

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Game Fundraising Storytelling Press 59

M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

And so, too often, the magic of mid-level giving is lost, especially in digital channels. And, unfortunately, the reverse is also true—what seems like a minor drop-off in your mid-level acquisition or retention rates can create enormous drag on your revenue. . Finding your audience part 2: matching to digital marketing channels.

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America Digital Audience Channel 105

The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Use existing sources of information to complement your primary research This may include academic studies, reports from other nonprofits, government data, or articles and publications relevant to your cause. choose appropriate channels Ensure you’re using the communication channels preferred by each audience segment.

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Guide Donor Fundraising Social Media 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts. 3) Launch a Tribute Giving Program.

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

Having the lifetime value of a donor at your fingertips helps you confidently justify spending money to acquire new ones, especially if you can crack donor value by channel. . How good is our overall retention? Maximize your ‘inner circle’ and consider recruitment events or a small, targeted mailing . of gifts per year x Avg.

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Donor Mail Gift Files 103

DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteer Retention. Post your volunteer opportunities on several different channels, from social media to your website to email newsletters. Frequent progress reports: After contributing hours of their time to your cause, volunteers want to know the impact of their support. Volunteer Retention. Volunteer Recruitment.

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Volunteer Program Management Retention 98

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In the recent report from the Blackbaud Institute, Philanthropy Through Recession: How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times , the data shows that the sector has remained relatively strong throughout. Retention should be your key focus no matter what challenges your organization is facing.

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Build Strategy Blackbaud Philanthropy 68

NetWits

JULY 9, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Download the report now! . This communication can be done via email, newsletter, direct mail or social media. Ask Carefully.

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Online Giving Haiti Fundraising 144

Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s critical for member engagement and, ultimately, for member retention. Channel the audience reading your newsletter—what’s helpful to them? Did you put together an industry-related research report? Share your research methodology and the story behind how the report came to be. Let’s get started!

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Newsletter Content Ideas Tips 52

Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor. Use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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Digital Practice Donor Strategy 52

Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Ask, thank, report, and repeat—it’s a simple but powerful way to manage your relationships. While there are tons of ways that your nonprofit can engage donors, following the basic steps of the donor engagement cycle—ask, thank, report and repeat—will forge a clear path that the rest of your stewardship strategy can follow.

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Map Donor Guide Newsletter 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers. Personally emailing your annual report to donors or funders and describing how their support was central to your success. This multi-channel approach not only helps diversify your funding streams.

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Ideas Fundraising Linkedin Grant 105

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Don’t Skip Direct Mail. During the Year-End Fundraising Fair session, “Direct Mail In The Digital Age” nonprofit coach Kelly McLaughlin shared that over her 12+ years of experience, she has found that direct mail is still an effective fundraising tool, especially as part of your year-end appeal. .

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Fundraising Social Media Sponsor Mail 79

sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

CBS News reported that in November 2022, Giving Tuesday raised an incredible $3.1 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. But the movement’s momentum hasn’t slowed since then.

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Demographics Retention Donor Research 72

Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

However, a recent Giving USA report showed a 13.4 Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year.

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Campaign Guide Fundraising Storytelling 52

Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

If not, stop reading this right now and start reading this year’s donorCentrics ® Higher Education Alumni Giving Report. To do that, let’s examine some key findings from the most recent Alumni Annual Giving report, a comprehensive analysis produced each year by Blackbaud Target Analytics.

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Report Strategy Giving Analysis 21

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

In highlights from the 2023 Giving USA Report , giving declined by 3.4% While nonprofit organizations should always actively recruit new supporters, you need to maintain a healthy balance between acquisition and retention. What are the most effective communication channels for soliciting donations? Reach out to major donors.

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Donation Practice Fundraising Gift 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Improved donor retention. Additionally, 84% of surveyed supporters reported a higher likelihood of giving if they know a corporate match is being applied, while 1 in 3 donors indicated that they’d give a larger gift if it will be matched. This can be in the form of an automated confirmation, thank-you email, or a piece of direct mail.

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Gift Benefit Ratio Nonprofit 82

Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2020

Sustainer donors also have very high retention rates, typically between 70-80%. For most nonprofits, retention averages just below 50% for annual donors. As the philanthropic sector battles shrinking donor files and increased acquisition costs, a sustaining program can go a long way toward improving retention.

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Program Donor Retention Gift 42

Connection Cafe

JULY 18, 2017

Blackbaud recently released its fifth annual Charitable Giving Report, and it offers major lessons for institutions of higher education looking to increase fundraising capacity over the coming years. Here are 3 major lessons for colleges and universities from this year’s Charitable Giving Report: 1.

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University Report Fundraising United States 30

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. New, lapsed, or at-risk donors.

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Campaign Effective Fundraising Nonprofit 98

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. Donor stewardship helps you boost your donor retention rate , helping you earn much more over time. Direct mail. Major gifts.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

It can help you cultivate strong relationships with your donors and increase your donor retention. Recognize your donors by putting their names in a public place like your website and in your annual report. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors.

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Fundraising Donor Relationship Retention 59