The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

That’s the conclusion reached by a team of researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts after completing a study in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, a New York City charity that buys and cancels medical debt. Proponents of medical debt relief often tout the low cost as a feature,” wrote the authors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

Maybe a friend shared the link with them, or they found your charity by Googling a topic you’re campaigning about. You’re a charity fighting for action on the climate crisis, and you had two ads on Facebook. Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? Your donors can find you in a wide range of ways.

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Charity Village

JUNE 30, 2022

According to a recent report from Aviva Canada, 6 in 10 Canadians relocated as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Despite the housing market beginning to show signs of slowing down amid rising interest rates, nearly half of Canadian homeowners […].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

The Role of AI in Fundraising Utilizing AI in Charities At its core, AI in fundraising uses AI to analyze data. This many-sided approach lets charities operate more efficiently and effectively. It lets charities send targeted messages. It represents a big change in how charities do fundraising. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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Donation Data Fundraising Analytics 148

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2017

21% of peer-to-peer fundraising dollars raised are the result of a direct click-through on social media. Only 3% of charities rate their board and executive leadership as being digitally savvy. Consequently, 66% of charities are worried that they will miss out on opportunities for digital fundraising.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

TechJury has reported that SMS open rates average 98%. Imagine getting a thoughtful text message around Thanksgiving from one of your favorite charities. Twelve months later, they reviewed the results. According to a 2019 article from Forbes , 90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of being sent.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%. On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Organizations that overspend on fundraising are often working inefficiently, spending on fundraising strategies that are not getting results. What About Ratings on Sites Like Charity Navigator? Fear of getting a bad rating on sites like Charity Navigator keeps many nonprofit leaders from spending money on fundraising.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2021

Thanks to our friends at Rally and 55 generous, wonderful, kindhearted UK-based charities, we are able to share insights based on the unique experience and results of UK organisations this past year. Most email metrics—including open rates, click-through rates, response rates, and page completion rates—improved in 2020.

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Benchmark Headline FAQ Rate 97

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign. Analysis is limited to 501(c)(3) public charities that filed at least one Form 900 or Form 990-EZ between 2017-2021 and had at least $50,000 in annual expenses. Source: Candid, 2023.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

The three powerhouses, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and Better Business Bureau, that foundations, philanthropists, and donors use to seek out information and ratings about nonprofits released an open letter to the nonprofit and foundation world yesterday. What kind of results is the organization generating?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. If your nonprofit is going to use LinkedIn Pages, then commit to posting a minimum of 2-3 times per week to maximize your click-through rate (CTR) and engagement. and the best way to learn is to spend an hour or so a month studying your analytics.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Unfortunately, many nonprofits don't feel like they have the luxury of focusing on fundraising strategies that will bring in long-term results, which has led to low donor retention rates. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the commercial business customer retention rate is 94%. That is an attrition rate of 59%.

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Retention Rate Donor Strategy 76

Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. If you’re a small charity If you’re a small charity, and receive just a few gifts a day, you could reasonably call every donor. Leaving a message is fine too. You can afford it!

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Donor Charity Gift Test 94

OneCause

JUNE 14, 2021

In today’s digital world, you may assume that an all-digital approach would lend the best results, but that’s actually not the case. Despite its old-fashioned reputation, direct mail open and response rates are generally higher than those for digital.

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Mail Raise Guide Fundraising 98

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

That number indicates how much of a nonprofit’s budget is allocated to its overhead, which can be found on GuideStar, Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Even if you have an acceptable rate, you can still come up on the short end when it comes to donation time. A high number can doom a nonprofit’s hopes to raise money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. Using Twitter during fundraising events can result in 10X more.

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Social Media Awareness Causes Stats 277

Care2

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Did you know: SMS has a 98% open rate and 60% of text messages are viewed within the first five minutes! As a thank you for participating, we'll be sure to share the results with you, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 donation from Care2 to the charity of your choice. I work for an agency or a consulting group.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We have some high-tech folks on our board, and some think we’re not doing enough digitally. 79% of businesses say the effects of the pandemic resulted in them having to increase their budget for digital transformation.

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Analytics Digital Tools Measure 109

Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

In terms of donor retention, FEP measures three specific donor retention rates: the overall average donor retention rate (donors of all types regardless of recency/frequency), the average retention rate of first-time donors (those who have only given one gift), and “repeat” donors (donors who gave last year and in prior years).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

widgets and apps have yet to raise large amounts in online dollars for most nonprofits, but that doesn’t mean that social media is not resulting in large amounts of dollars raised online. Monitor Your Charity Ratings and Reviews. If you are a national charity, you can also request to be reviewed on this website.

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Donation Practice Mail Newsletter 229

Givinga

MAY 25, 2021

million global charities, automate tax incentives and rewards of charitable giving, and deliver donations fast and transparently. Givinga brings a more modern, proactive approach to global charity vetting and faster payment processing. Philantech offers comprehensive tools that connect digital users to 1.8

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Phoenix Charity Stream Platform 75

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

And while charity events can be important for raising funds for your cause, it’s no secret they can also be a lot of work. Some might think a charity event is a one-size-fits-all type of thing. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal. 2) Choose the audience for your event.

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Practice Fundraising Registration Nonprofit 278

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

App retention rates also indicate that most audiences will be churned through within months. Charity Miles. This mobile-first approach to turning exercise into donations for charity had good reason for becoming an app. HappyApp.org is now 10 months post launch, having spent $70k for 2,459 users at a rate of $28 per user.

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Mobile Build Benchmark Rate 96

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. Figure 2 illustrates the rate at which people donate to different types of charitable organizations. Also, if those who are affected by this are paying higher taxes, they may decide to give less to charity.

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Law Charity Impact Giving 56

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. According to the world’s leading expert on planned giving, Dr. Russell James, data shows that 78% of Will documents that transfer dollars to charity tend to be signed by people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond. How lapsed is “lapsed”?

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Donor Rhode Island Gift Tennessee 83

Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

More than 90% of credit card-accepting businesses in Canada qualify for the lower rates and will see interchange fees reduced by up to 27%. As a result, eligible Canadian small businesses overall will save […] The post Lower credit card transaction fees for small businesses appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Business Canada Rate Results 78

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year. Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. One aspect of this survey is about average donor retention rates over the years. How to Calculate Donor Retention .

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Retention Donor Guide Rate 87

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We believe nonprofits and fundraisers who focus on these five topics and develop an overarching strategy that considers these subjects will set themselves up for long-term results as forward-minded individuals and organizations. Big Results for Nonprofits That Embrace Flexible Work Environments. Dig in with us below.

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Trend Fundraising San Diego Philanthropy 271

Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

One place I worked saw appeals with notes get a 30%+ rate of return vs. a 4% return from appeals without notes! . At one charity where I worked, these generated about $30,000/mailing (we mailed three newsletters and one report/year). Also, monthly donors are retained at an average rate of 80 – 90% vs. 43% for one-time donors. .

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Action Donor Tips Fundraising 128

Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

The struggle to retain donors is widespread, with the lowest recorded donor retention rate at 42.6%. Because, while the data is alarming, there’s also an incredible opportunity to take action to improve your donor retention rates and acquire new donors. Aim to be your donor’s favorite charity. Prioritize monthly giving.

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Retention Newsletter System Donor 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In reality, 72% contribute at a rate below the national average. 84% of Canadians donate to charity with an average individual donation of $446 per year. 53% of Asia Pacific citizens donate to charity, with those in Thailand (71%) more likely to do so and those in Japan the least likely (16%). Source: Boomerang. Source: OnGood.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. And many do ( the turnover rate in nonprofit development leads to tremendous loss of talent and negatively impacts the building of relationships essential to major donor development ). That’s why you invested in donor analytics.

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Analytics Donor Gift Database 64

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

The long-term sustainability of a charity is dependent on unrestricted funding sources allowing the organization to determine how and where resources should be focused. Restricted funding has been the standard for many charities to accept with a smile while figuring out how to work within the limitations set forth. Restricted Funding.

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North Dakota Donation Impact Stream 67

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 25, 2023

When Can I Expect to See Results from Google Ads? For example, if your organization is hosting a charity 5K, consider creating a campaign aimed at getting people to sign up for the event. However, it can be more difficult to calculate ROI for marketing efforts because there might not be a clear dollar amount to attach to your results.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Instead of sending a generic message to all of your supporters, you can improve your results by segmenting your donor base and tailoring your message accordingly. While thanking your donors in a timely manner and staying in touch can increase giving rates, past donors also need special care and attention in your end-of-year outreach.

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Donor Gift Volunteer Report 105

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our examination of giving behaviors and results on GivingTuesday each year have highlighted these important and consistent trends: Leveling the Playing Field. Over the years, we have seen that donors engaged on GivingTuesday are retained at higher rates and increase their giving at a faster pace.

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