Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One of the greatest challenges causing nonprofits and schools to fall short of their matching gift potential is a lack of knowledge surrounding the programs⁠—on the side of the donor and the fundraising workforce. That’s where equipping your team with comprehensive and informative matching gift resources comes in to help!

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial!

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Virtual Ideas Guide Fundraising 69

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2014

Are they giving online, are they coming to your events, where are they making their gifts, and are they registered for your newsletter? Industry statistics have shown over the last five years that organizations generally retain 45-55% of their one time annual donors versus 70-80% of monthly recurring givers. Segment Your Donors.

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Donor Retention Detroit Blackbaud 37

Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

If every organization is asking for gifts on the same day, it’s easy for donors to get overwhelmed. When you only have 24 hours to fundraise, you need to maximize the gifts you’ll receive. For example, challenge donors to give a certain amount before noon to secure an additional matching gift. Donors only have so much capacity.

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Giving Tips Nonprofit Hosting 52

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work long hours and spend a ton of resources getting new donors in the door, only to then see them never make a second gift, leaving you right back where you started. It begins with identifying and engaging potential donors, but it really kicks into gear after the donor has made their first gift.

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Management Donor Guide Retention 52

Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

The more data points you have on your donors—from email and street addresses to job titles and company names, giving capacity, philanthropic history, contact preferences, and general interest—the more you will be able to target your asks and create fundraising campaigns that speak directly to them.

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Raise Strategy Help Fundraising 98