Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But now organizations are left with one question: How can you keep donors acquired during the Covid crisis? Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention? How is retention measured?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 29, 2023

As we navigate the aftermath of this decline and the broader post-pandemic landscape, it’s crucial to understand the transformations in donor behavior. Our latest research through the CauseVox Giving Study, delves deep into the dynamics of today’s donor preferences, uncovering evolving challenges and unprecedented opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The report is chocked full of insights, but was particularly interested in their commentary on artificial intelligence for philanthropy and fundraising as Allison Fine and I have recently published our report, funded by the Gates Foundation, “ Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors, according to The State of Modern Philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your lapsed donors. This timeline offers a clear road map to prevent lapsed donors: What makes donors lapse? The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. The second thing you must know is what defines a lapsed donor. These are considered to be “ recently lapsed” donors.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Internalize and externalize an organization-wide culture of philanthropy.

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Classy

MAY 24, 2021

The State of Modern Philanthropy is back for 2021. Download the State of Modern Philanthropy 2021. We’ve designed The State of Modern Philanthropy to make it easier than ever to apply key findings in a way that’s unique to your organization. Supporter retention and recurring giving takeaways. Soraya Alexander.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. Says Newhouse, these donors are younger and want to engage with us differently.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. Nonprofits and the donors that support their crucial missions are no different. is beneficial to both donors and fundraisers!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. Nonprofits and the donors that support their crucial missions are no different. is beneficial to both donors and fundraisers!

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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% Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: .

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Many nonprofits don’t know their donor data. If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Combat the challenges of donor retention? So, how do we know that nonprofits don’t know their donor data? Because donors are people, and people’s lives change.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Considering doing a donor cultivation event ? According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . The number one thing donors want is to know they make a difference. Why should you do a donor cultivation event?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger. Well, it turns out you can!

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21, Giving USA released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. Both of those subsectors experienced a rebound as donors returned to their favored causes, as well as the fact that organizations could once again host in-person fundraising opportunities, such as walks and events. between 2020 and 2021.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. Governments in developing countries are thinking seriously about how to provide quality secondary education, noted Gallucci and Roy, yet less known are which interventions are economical and will increase demand, access, and retention.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With that in mind 35 influential leaders from across the nonprofit industry came together at the Growing Philanthropy Summit to develop an action-oriented agenda on growing philanthropy. Key themes that emerged include: Enhancing the quality of donor relationships. 32 Sure Fire Ways to Grow Philanthropy in the U.S.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

For years we’ve talked about donors from the perspective of a “pyramid” or “ladder.” Which is why I advocate retiring the old donor pyramid in favor of a dynamic energy vortex. It’s the reason so many donor programs have retention rates representing three steps forward, two steps back. Those at the top are “major.”

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Donor engagement is an essential component of an optimized nonprofit fundraising strategy. High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. Corporate matching gift programs are one of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy.

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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.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. The average donor retention rates for first-year online-only donors is 22%.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. If you stop there, you’ll short change the donor.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Studies have shown that the last few weeks of the year are a time of heightened generosity and philanthropy. Whether you’re seeking to acquire more donors, increase gift size, or increase donor retention, we’ll show you how to optimize your site for potential donors and maximize your year-end fundraising plans.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2021

Ever wonder if there are things donors want to know but won’t ask? It’s as if the same training protocols for buying a car or a house are applied to administering philanthropy, only rather than answering questions about warranties or interest rates, you provide the details of prior year’s support and break-even points.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy proves it. Turns out love has everything to do with fundraising. Relationship Fundraising 3.0

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. The good news?

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Donorbox

MAY 6, 2022

According to Philanthropy News Digest, the retention rate of repeat donors was down by 7.2 And if we go by an earlier report, the average donor retention rate in 2020 dropped […]. percent in Q1, 2021.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

When thinking about fundraising, most people immediately think of individual donors, but corporations are another great source of potential revenue for nonprofits! There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Shine a spotlight on your volunteers Hearing heartfelt stories about why your cause is important to them will amplify your messaging and help make it resonate with prospects and donors, deepening their emotional connection to your organization and fostering long-term support.

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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. Use the email as a fundraising opportunity to increase monthly donors.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2019

How was philanthropy affected by the tumult surrounding us? Buoyed by these generous donors, organizations that prioritize stewardship and retention of their donors continue to find the greatest success. Even amid changing times, people prioritize giving and philanthropy continues to grow. Online giving grew 1.2%

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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.

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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. Since the height of the pandemic in 2021, gifts from individual donors declined by 6.4%

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

This evolution has been driven by several factors: The need for increased engagement A more personalized approach to connecting with donors The popularity of activity trackers, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch And you cannot underestimate the importance of mobile fundraising. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors?

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix. These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list. Only 6 out of 10 ongoing donors renew.

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