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Direct Mail Donor Acquisition Strategies

Allegiance Group

Donors are your nonprofit’s greatest resource. 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% Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% year over year.

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Go MICRO And Improve Your Response Rates in New Donor Acquisition

Bloomerang

For the last 5 or so years, there has been a trend in new donor acquisition : Response rates continue to drop while average gifts continue to rise. As we look specifically at direct mail or email strategies for new donor acquisition, the way to improve this global trend is to mail fewer people with a focus on connecting with the right people.

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5 Tech Best Practices Universities Should Use To Keep Alumni Connected

Everyaction

Alumni giving is an important part of a university’s financial program, but it requires a significant amount of time and effort to cultivate alumni into lifelong supporters of their alma mater. In order to be loyal donors, alumni must feel that they are part of a thriving college community. Digital communication that stands out.

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5 Tech Best Practices Universities Should Use To Keep Alumni Connected

Everyaction

Alumni giving is an important part of a university’s financial program, but it requires a significant amount of time and effort to cultivate alumni into lifelong supporters of their alma mater. In order to be loyal donors, alumni must feel that they are part of a thriving college community. Digital communication that stands out.

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Scout Quest webinar follow-up: RAD results, cool new features, and more!

M+R

Fixing their deliverability issues took time and drastic action, including filtering out emails for folks who weren’t opening/clicking/taking action or donating out of their active emailable universe. They sent ~1,000 co-op file names a high-performing message, and the results were encouraging.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Unlike a business’s revenue, these assets either have donor restrictions or are considered unrestricted funds. Donors and grantors both expect detailed reporting and deep financial transparency from nonprofit organizations. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. What is Fund Accounting?

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990 Forms: Learn the Differences for Your Nonprofit

Achieve

Between the dozens of responsibilities that crop up within the course of running a nonprofit organization—from cultivating donors to event planning—filing tax returns probably isn’t at the top of your list of priorities. Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. We’ll explore: .