Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Nonprofit marketers should realize the importance of social media for brand engagement and donor retention ? Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Run a contest! How to become an expert on social media branding.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial! Bingo Night.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. Recurring gifts are a great way to keep your donors active with your mission.

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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. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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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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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

You can create a camp aign contest that gives donors and patients the oppo rtunity to share their favorite caretaker story to inc rease engagement and lead those to gift consideration. . Find I nfluencers .

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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. Here are our top takeaways and a glimpse of the inspiration attendees experienced onsite. The outcome?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

A year-over-year decrease in donors comes from a lack of both acquisition and retention. For instance, try targeting retention first. You could implement a monthly giving program to encourage repeat gifts and donor loyalty. 3) Average Gift Size. Do you know your average gift size?

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Major donors are key players in helping your organization increase fundraising across the board, and building a major gift pipeline streamlines the process of finding and keeping major donors for your nonprofit. Major gift pipelines help you track your efforts in cultivating and stewarding new major donors. Community engagement.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Matching Gifts. Photo Contest. In addition to soliciting gifts, why not take the day to recognize those who support your mission, like donors, volunteers, sponsors, grantees and vendors? Ask for a specific gift amount from supporters. Ask for a gift for a specific purpose.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Every tactic here is as much about retention and appreciation as it is about perks. that when scanned takes people to a page with the certificate, the organization, calls to action for the nonprofit, a donate button for the nonprofit so the donor gets credit for the gift, and images of the donor at the organization’s events.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Can you make asking for donations fun by incorporating giving challenges and contests into your fundraiser? . This can inspire donors looking to make a one-time gift to a friend’s fundraising page to consider a more long-term commitment.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Find more major gifts. Make sure you’re tracking KPIs like average gift size or email open rate to help you best determine how your fundraising strategies are working. Because giving is often a sacrifice for your donors, they want to make sure you got their gift. Find more major gifts. Consider other media outreach.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

Tools like matching gifts, CRM, and email integrations can help your organization automatically organize data and make donor retention much easier. Run dance contests throughout your event so your fundraisers can show off their moves and win special prizes or swag.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Competition: This is an event where you gather participants to compete against each other in some sort of contest. It could be a charity 5k, a pie-eating contest, or a battle of the bands. If your nonprofit has great merch that supporters want to wear , a free t-shirt or hoody makes for a great event uniform and a great thank-you gift.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, it does evince a willingness for opponents of race-conscious practices to begin moving the needle in other contexts when it comes to DEI workplace initiatives, including hiring and retention. Development 3: A VC firm operating a grant contest supporting Black women entrepreneurs has been sued for discrimination.

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