3rd Sector Labs

JULY 16, 2014

When it comes to nonprofit data, especially donor data, there’s a running debate. Which is more important, data quality or quantity? Put quality first, especially donor data quality. We have discussed the problem of data hoarding in the past. Donor data quality must come first. Donor retention.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Let me offer one piece of advice: let’s not get distracted by the story and instead focus on the epilogue – the Ice Bucket Epilogue: it’s about the data. It’s true – Mashable reported this amazing data milestone in September. It’s all about the data. Turning data to donor relationships.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21, Giving USA released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. The post Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021 appeared first on Qgiv Blog. They are your biggest supporters and advocates, so it is crucial that you keep them in the loop with your latest news.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Fundraising data analytics is becoming more popular – and more necessary in today’s philanthropy marketplace. Admittedly, for many of us in the sector, the very mention of ‘data analytics’ sounds intimidating. ” What is fundraising data analytics? Why is fundraising data analytics important?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. 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%.

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Classy

JUNE 30, 2021

The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021: Future-Proofing Your Fundraising reveals insights on fundraising success in the wake of a tumultuous year. From stats on conversion and acquisition to retention and supporter experience, check out the infographic below to get a peek at the data from the 2021 report.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Along with many funders incorporating trust-based philanthropy practices and principles, this growing trend may affect giving to nonprofits and impact the way nonprofits are asked to share organizational information with funders. New technology Hands up: Who knew anything about generative AI last year?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Jamie Notter, Co-Founder at Propel , showed us how to integrate culture, strategy, and execution to help teams deliver peak performance and improve employee retention. “If Tiffany is Executive Director of the Country music Foundation and Vice President of Industry Relations and Philanthropy for CMA. Growing Together.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. However, overall giving continues to rise year over year, according to recent data from the Blackbaud Institute Index. Why is 2023 the right time to focus on major giving?

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with. Benefits of corporate giving programs Corporate giving program ideas Getting started with corporate philanthropy Corporate giving software What is corporate giving? Tax benefits.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

What might this mean for philanthropy and fundraising moving forward? Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% The overall donor retention rate was 43.6% , a 4.1% The first-time donor retention rate dropped 9.2%

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

He also urges nonprofits and funders alike to strive for greater funding transparency and to engage in trust-based philanthropy. If you’re wondering what trust-based philanthropy looks like in practice, revisit this blog by Candid’s CEO, Ann Mei. To help answer this question, Sarah shares her research using data from Candid.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Track your own data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. It is difficult to report fundraising success and donor retention to staff and board.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023. Here’s our take on these factors with key data insights from the report: 1. Experts say a culture of philanthropy from leadership defines behavior. Capacity Fundraiser fatigue is real.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. However, overall giving continues to rise year over year, according to recent data from the Blackbaud Institute Index. Why is 2023 the right time to focus on major giving?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2021

6 Creative Data-Driven Ways to Fundraise During Nurses Week 2021 by Tanya Cole, Blackbaud. Trends in Healthcare Philanthropy Reveal the Need to Focus on Donor Retention by Page Bullington, Blackbaud. American Rescue Plan Act: Impact on Nonprofits and Other Social Good Organizations by Sally Ehrenfried, Blackbaud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Note from Beth: Here’s a guest post from my colleague Steve MacLaughlin that is a great example of “ data informed fundraising.” What does the data say? There are opinions and there is data. I prefer to show actual data and suggest what may be or may not be happening in the nonprofit sector.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2017

Blackbaud’s 2016 Charitable Giving Report shows us that donor retention for first time donors is still remarkably low – 29% for offline donors and 21% for online donors. But if donors are retained passed that first year, the retention rate jumps significantly to 60% for offline donors and 58% for online donors. Donor Newsletters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. It’s worth noting that a recent study by Philanthropy Daily found that 49% of lapsed donors who hadn’t made a gift in at least two years believe themselves to be current donors. 1 Source: Center for Philanthropy, Indiana University and Bloomerang.co

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. Vanessa Chase , Philanthropy for All.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By taking a long-view at how philanthropy has remained stable through a number of major recessions over the last several decades, we can map a pathway to stability. Retention should be your key focus no matter what challenges your organization is facing. Nothing we have faced so far is new, even if the world seems forever changed.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This staggering growth underscores the pivotal role of contactless payments in philanthropy. Using Tap to Pay reduces manual data entry errors associated with traditional payment methods like cash or check deposits—improving accuracy and reducing risk by keeping sensitive information secure during transactions.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are constantly being challenged to be more “data-driven” in their work. Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. But they often find it difficult to know where to begin.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding. One strategy to help with this is to convert one-time donors to recurring donors.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2021

And make sure to consider the data you have available to you before deciding the best way to engage donors in Nurses Week. According to data from Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® , in-kind donations to healthcare organizations increased by 61% in 2020. A culture of philanthropy is one of the first steps to increasing philanthropic revenue.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

And, of course, once you’ve successfully contacted your supporters and helped them channel their energy into your cause, you can make sure that data about the actions they took with you rolls up into your unified or highly-integrated CRM so you can use it in future messages. Fundraising. Volunteering. Membership.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2019

How was philanthropy affected by the tumult surrounding us? Now, as we enter a new year, the 2018 Charitable Giving Report provides us with our first data-backed view of the trends. Buoyed by these generous donors, organizations that prioritize stewardship and retention of their donors continue to find the greatest success.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s fine to send out print newsletters or advertise on billboards, but those efforts may not have the same impact they once did in achieving strong donor retention. As shown by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s 2021 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey , just 18.6% Nurture donor relationships through digital channels.

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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. It can often be difficult to know where to start with your data. Be intimate with your data.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cara Giacomini—Vice President of Data, Research, and Technology at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). bbcon offers more insight into navigating uncertainty in these breakout sessions: Philanthropy Through Recession: How Savvy Organizations Build a Strategy for Resiliency.

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Givinga

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The data proves the benefits of employee connection and retention, demonstrating […] The post How to Start an Employee-Driven Giving Program with Givinga first appeared on Givinga.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 28, 2010

More recently Godin spoke with the Chronicle of Philanthropy about Innovation, Failure and Why Non-profits should stop operating like businesses. First Year Donor Retention is 29.3%. I though you’d enjoy the interview. Here’s a quick peek into some key statistics. Troublesome] Fundraising Stats. My Question to You.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

The data is available, and we know dire predictions of the death of philanthropy early in the pandemic have been disproved. And projections from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI in Indianapolis show it’s likely to happen again. Wonder no more. This is what happened in 2020. and +11.9%). And that’s a shame.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Build your fundraising program around retention. A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data. Donors were down 7.6% and new donors were down 16.9%.

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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. Major gifts.

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