Donor, Gift, Magazine and Retention

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. What would it mean for your nonprofit if you had 70% donor retention?

Giving

Giving Retention Stream Gift

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. What would it mean for your nonprofit if you had 70% donor retention?

Giving

Giving Retention Stream Gift

9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Nearly 3 out of 4 new donors never make a second gift.

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9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Nearly 3 out of 4 new donors never make a second gift.

Retention

Retention email Donor eBook

Admitting the Problem: Your Donor Retention Needs Work

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. In our January/February edition, we explored how to keep donors around all year. The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue.

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Retention Problem Donor Work

Stewarding #GivingTuesday: Increase Your Retention Rate

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

million gifts. Retaining your first-time donor and sustaining your existing donors should be on your list. Assuring you have a successful retention rate starts with these four steps: Inform: Your community needs to know about your involvement. This also builds momentum and excitement, donors thrive off this feeling!

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Rate Retention Donor Gift

The 7 Keys to a Donor Retention Strategy Full of Thanks

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

loses 70% of donors after the first gift. And to make matters worse, the probability that a donor will make five consecutive gifts is only 10-15%.These By the time you’ve added a new donor, half of your previous new donors are out the door. Research shows the average nonprofit in the U.S. Promptness.

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Retention Donor Strategy Gift

Six Ways to Give Big Thanks to Big Donors

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. Send the larger donors a special gift.

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3 Donor Retention Strategies—Compliments of Molly Ringwald, Jessie J and Bruno Mars

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 7, 2015

His experiences range from fundraising and marketing to PR and grant writing (to name a few), so we thought he’d make an excellent interviewee for a follow-up story for our latest Nonprofit Hub Magazine issue focusing on donor retention. What donor retention strategies do your nonprofit use? Did we miss one?

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Retention Donor Strategy Lesson

How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes

BoardAssist

DECEMBER 2, 2014

As the end of the year draws year, it seemed a great time for us to stop and really think about the donors that make the work we all do possible. How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes. I said call and congratulate your donors on how they are making an impact. Your donors made a difference, let them know!

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Donor Dallas Gift Texas

A Small Organization with Mighty Retention Rates: Their (Not-So) Secrets

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 19, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. In our January/February edition, we explored how to keep donors around all year. Development Director John Mabry humbly attributes their retention rates to their cause.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Donor Sponsor Accessibility Music

From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Today, the school continues to engage her in meaningful ways, not just as a donor, and she looks forward to being one of those visiting alums. He attended various alum lectures and could see the impact that donors made at the university. Alums often visited her classes to talk about their careers and ways to connect.

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Student Activities Active Activism

Survey-Backed Insights to Keep Your Nonprofit Ahead of Changing Workplace Trends

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. Nonprofits can also support retention by helping current employees build new skills or upgrade existing ones. Bridging Skills Gaps.

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Survey Trend Change North America

Let the Donor Decide: Don’t Assume Giving is Off the Table During a Crisis

Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

White in a TIME Magazine article in 2018. Let’s not make giving decisions for the donor. Here are six tips for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with your donors: Build an authentic story. Boomer donors want to be affiliated with those they admire. Select the top 25 donors for each gift officer.

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Donor Giving Hunger Gift

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

It also makes it difficult for your donors to understand how they fit into the big picture. And when donors can’t see themselves as a part of a real solution, they’re less inclined to give. But before you toss out a dollar amount or donor acquisition target, go one level higher to get to the root of what you’re trying to accomplish.

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Program Giving Gift Goal

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

It also makes it difficult for your donors to understand how they fit into the big picture. And when donors can’t see themselves as a part of a real solution, they’re less inclined to give. But before you toss out a dollar amount or donor acquisition target, go one level higher to get to the root of what you’re trying to accomplish.

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Program Giving Gift Goal

Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing)

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2014

This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————. New donors at or below your average gift amount.

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Sound Marketing NPO Retention

When It’s Down to the Wire (Last-Minute Ways to Boost Year-End Giving)

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. When’s the last time you interacted with your form as a donor?

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Giving Gift Calendar Retention

Where You Should be Spending the Most Time with Donors

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

So when it comes to divvying up your time among donors, it’s crucial to maximize every second and every minute. But too often, we ignore that logic when trying to solicit donors. We chatted with Marc Pitman, founder of The Fundraising Authority, to find out where you should be spending the most time with donors. On Major Gifts.

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Gear Up for Year-End Giving Way Before the Year’s End

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————. By now, your appeal should be written.

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Giving Mail Channel Social Media

Pull that List: Donor Management Tips and Tricks

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 8, 2015

It also means separating out donors by their giving patterns. Plus, updated and current lists make your donors happy because they aren’t receiving irrelevant mailings. Keeping donors happy is, after all, one of the main goals. It’s not enough for you to be an expert at segmentation and donor management. Have a Process.

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Donor Tips Management Mail

Nonprofit Experts Weigh In: Their Best Data Tips

NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2016

These tips originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a bi-monthly publication delivered to your mailbox. Sign up to receive the magazine complete with top nonprofit advice and tips here. __. Safe bet: Assume you know nothing about your donors. “Why did you make your first gift to this charity?

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Data Tips Nonprofit Gift

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits expand their donor networks. This means that volunteers can help you find new donors (and other volunteers) as they spread the word about your work to their family, friends, and professional connections. Though they go hand in hand, volunteer recruitment shouldn’t be confused with volunteer retention.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local

Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Their approach centers around engagement – both of your donors and your organization’s leaders – and sustainability, leading to lasting growth that will carry your nonprofit forward for years to come. Meyer Partners also provides: Donor cultivation and upgrade campaigns. Data analytics services, including donor file audits.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy

[VIDEO] Best Practices for Recurring Donor Acquisition

Bloomerang

APRIL 30, 2021

Erica Waasdorp will show you how important recurring giving has become, and how best to bring them in – with minimal time and effort, but with the large focus these sustainable recurring donors deserve. We’re here to talk about recurring donors, oh, yeah, best practices for unlocking the mystery that is recurring donors.

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Donor Video Practice Gift

Creating a Monthly Giving Program: Tips for Nonprofits

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

Online monthly giving has grown by 40% in recent years as recurring donation options become increasingly popular among donors. Your organization can take advantage of this effective fundraising opportunity by encouraging more of your donors to become recurring contributors. A pool of planned and major gift prospects.

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Program Giving Create Tips

3 Tips and a BIG Christmas Bonus to Supercharge Year-End Online Giving

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Committed to empowering small shop fundraisers everywhere with the tools for sustainable funding, Pamela Grow has collaborated on fundraising systems like 100 Donors in 90 Days and The Donor Retention Project. They’re going with the intent to make a gift. Have you tested making a gift? Amplify Your Thank You page.

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9 Tips for Making a Multichannel Fundraising Ask

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 7, 2016

When she’s not working at Qgiv, Abby can usually be found writing for local magazines, catching up on her favorite blogs or binge-watching sci-fi shows on Netflix. Each nonprofit has different fundraising goals and a different pool of donors and prospects. Discover your donors’ preferences. Train your staff. Write great emails.

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Fundraising Tips Method Social Media

9 Tips for Making a Multichannel Fundraising Ask

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 10, 2016

When she’s not working at Qgiv, Abby can usually be found writing for local magazines, catching up on her favorite blogs, or binge-watching sci-fi shows on Netflix. _. Each nonprofit has different fundraising goals and a different pool of donors and prospects. Discover your donors’ preferences. Train your staff.

Fundraising

Fundraising Tips Social Media Method

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5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

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9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Webinars

9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Admitting the Problem: Your Donor Retention Needs Work

Stewarding #GivingTuesday: Increase Your Retention Rate

The 7 Keys to a Donor Retention Strategy Full of Thanks

Six Ways to Give Big Thanks to Big Donors

3 Donor Retention Strategies—Compliments of Molly Ringwald, Jessie J and Bruno Mars

How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes

A Small Organization with Mighty Retention Rates: Their (Not-So) Secrets

150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

Survey-Backed Insights to Keep Your Nonprofit Ahead of Changing Workplace Trends

Let the Donor Decide: Don’t Assume Giving is Off the Table During a Crisis

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing)

When It’s Down to the Wire (Last-Minute Ways to Boost Year-End Giving)

Where You Should be Spending the Most Time with Donors

Gear Up for Year-End Giving Way Before the Year’s End

Pull that List: Donor Management Tips and Tricks

Nonprofit Experts Weigh In: Their Best Data Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

[VIDEO] Best Practices for Recurring Donor Acquisition

Creating a Monthly Giving Program: Tips for Nonprofits

3 Tips and a BIG Christmas Bonus to Supercharge Year-End Online Giving

9 Tips for Making a Multichannel Fundraising Ask

9 Tips for Making a Multichannel Fundraising Ask

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