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Reach Full Funding Potential: 6 Donor Acquisition Strategies

Allegiance Group

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. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Dwight Dozier, Georgia Tech Foundation

Connection Cafe

Dozier, CIO of the Georgia Tech Foundation. With a strong computer and technology interest, I wrote and developed the station’s donor database using dbase II and an HP150 touchscreen computer. Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of as CIO of the Georgia Tech Foundation? Today’s Q&A is with Dwight D.

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Top 5 Challenges for Nonprofits in 2023

Qgiv

They are: Donor retention Leveraging technology Economic uncertainty Fundraising events Donor communication and engagement 1. Donor Retention Donor retention as a metric has gained traction since 2001 when Adrian Sargeant published the first academic research on the financial impact of increased donor retention.

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5 Things You Should Never Write in a Thank You Letter

Get Fully Funded

And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. And you want to make the donor feel great about giving to your organization. This is part of the all-important Donor Journey. Thanking your donors: Makes the donor feel appreciated. Or where to start. And important.

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A Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual for Higher Education Professionals

sgEngage

In this session, Blackbaud’s Bill Walsh will speak with Kim Bowden and Katie Sclafani of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association about how their team is transforming their mid-level giving program with advanced visualization to drive decision-making and increased program participation. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Areas served: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia. Our Fund Foundation promotes a culture of responsible philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community to make South Florida the most livable community in the country for LGBT people. Areas served: Southern Florida. Horizons Foundation.

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Power 2020 Higher Ed Planning with these bbcon Insights

Connection Cafe

donor stewardship. Colleges and universities are dedicating resources to develop separate stewardship programs that drive future giving and show donors the impact they are having on campus. . Georgia Tech Foundation , ? In a higher education panel session , leaders from Blackbaud customers ?