Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., Is there some kind of nonprofit industry standard that says you should add 10% new donors over last year….or or something like that? — Anchorless.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Taking a strictly intuitive position on online giving can actually be harmful to nonprofits overall fundraising efforts. Download Now!

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Community fundraising and events were abruptly redirected online. Fundraising Requirements and Donor Needs: Revolution or Evolution. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

While the end of the year can be a time to relax and unwind, it’s also a season for nonprofits to ramp up fundraising. For templates you can use to set up a welcome series for new donors and tips for donor retention, check out The Fundraiser’s Guide to Welcome Series. Make sure you plan how you’ll engage new supporters, too.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr. It’s popular ,” Aaron shared.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Essential nonprofit CRM features 9 of the best nonprofit CRM solutions available Steps to find and implement the right nonprofit CRM for your needs Your nonprofit’s CRM is an essential tool for scaling up your fundraising and donor engagement efforts, so your team should be experts in knowing what type of platform to look for.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m a passionate philanthropist, fundraising nerd and former member of the Stock Market Club at Argyle Middle School. I’m Katherine and I’m a small shop fundraiser. As you know, working in fundraising isn’t easy or glamorous. I’m not writing this post to tell you the ‘5 Sure Fire Ways to Increase Your Donor Retention’.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. For example, if you know a donor is active in the local running community, invite them to participate in your upcoming peer-to-peer fundraising 5K race. Day 2: Call the donor to say thank you.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

We have been asking nonprofits a very important fundraising question, and getting some surprising results. The question: Is it easier or more complicated to execute a fundraising campaign today than it was 5 or 10 years ago? So far, every respondent depends on at least three technology systems to conduct fundraising campaigns.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Build a fundraising strategy? Combat the challenges of donor retention? Next problem, the fundraising advice. Yet all fundraising appeals and campaigns start with data. Many nonprofits don’t know their donor data.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Claire Axelrad ( @charityclairity on Twitter) has been called a Fundraising Ninja, and we have to agree. Don’t let it be you! THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Once you are tracking your donors, Fundraising Fundamentals recommends some tips for engaging those supporters who made a large contribution(s) to your nonprofit. email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Fundraising Industry News Leadership big donor CRM database donor donor retention fundraising major donor'

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Some of the most notable advantages to nonprofits from employer matching gifts include: Added fundraising revenue. Improved donor retention. This essentially provides nonprofits with free donations to boost existing fundraising revenue and better pursue their missions while crafting stronger, lifelong bonds with their donors.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Key fundraising tools.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. An exclusively online campaign can be executed much faster than a traditional direct mail campaign. Don’t let them! Send an email targeting lapsed donors. .

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s critical for member engagement and, ultimately, for member retention. Recap Events From volunteer days to fundraising galas, organizations have a lot of events that not all members can attend. Did you put together an industry-related research report? Let’s get started! Think about what would be interesting to see.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Your organization Matching gifts lift average donation size, improve retention and donor lifetime value , and open the door to other giving. Corporations Matching gifts improve employee recruitment, retention, and productivity.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

I’m going to share 7 insanely easy online fundraising ideas that are making a huge impact for nonprofits. Then I’ll break down how you can apply 6 additional nonprofit fundraising strategies to grow your revenues TODAY. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1. Had a 55% increased conversion rate.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Most Millennial and Gen Z donors think of checkbooks and mailing as outdated. For instance, Double the Donation’s fundraising statistics. reveal that only 6% of Millennials are inspired to give via direct mail compared to 18% of Boomers. . However, there’s another giving trend on the rise and it’s here to stay: mobile giving. .

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2016

And yet, there is one last statistic that makes fundraisers stay awake at night—the sorry state of donor retention overall , and especially retention of first-time donors. And thus, the job of fundraising gets harder and harder. Actively listening.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

Some in the industry have called it a “donor sombrero”. You can start by sending an immediate email acknowledgment and then follow up with direct mail for your larger supporters. On top of that, people tend to trust traditional mail more than email. In the for-profit sector, direct mail can have a response rate as high as 37%.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

While finding new members is always a priority, member retention is often overlooked—even though it’s less expensive to retain members than to find completely new ones. If you’re interested in building a thriving base of highly engaged members, retention should be a priority. Retention isn’t a once-a-year event.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

Watch the donorCentrics® 2018 Annual Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving featuring Shaun Keister, PhD, vice chancellor of the University of California-Davis, for the online presentation of the Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. . less than the first-year donor retention rate), something is not working.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. GivingMail – Direct Mail Design. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Their specialties aren’t limited to fundraising appeals, though.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 28, 2022

Direct mail. For example, Double the Donation offers the industry-leading database for matching gifts and volunteer grants. either in terms of percentage of overall participation or in total fundraising goals. High levels of employee engagement mean increased retention and productivity. Online giving tools. Text-to-give.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

Better retention? If you have access to it, what are the first-year and multi-year retention rates for these donors? Are they coming online or from events or direct mail? Work out a deal where you continue to keep mailing to every mid-level donor at least until that donor meets with a major gifts person. More money?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Fundraising during a global pandemic . It’s no secret that the world is going through significant change and fundraising best practices are not exempt from that. Recent data shows that total commitments and donor retention are both down in 2020. So how do we combat this?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2017

In philanthropy, the donor stewardship process begins with a donor’s first gift—the end point of the cultivation stage—and is a vital component of your donor retention strategy. According to the latest research from the Charitable Giving Report: The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. Phone Call.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

You can’t plan out your nonprofit’s impact this year without projecting your fundraising revenue. In fact, you must plan your programs first so you know what your fundraising goal is. 3 Rules for Projecting Fundraising Revenue. 3 Steps to Projecting Fundraising Revenue for Your Annual Plan . The two are tied together.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

The same trends that are changing the world around us at a rapidly accelerating rate are impacting the fundraising profession in new and exciting ways. Even small changes in donor retention practices can make a significant difference. Exceed Donor Expectations. If you upset a donor, identify and address their concern, if possible.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 4, 2016

You’ve just finished the year-end appeal and will now gear up for the next fundraising project. Retention Rates Stink. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2015 Survey , only 19 percent of new donors to nonprofits give again after their first gift. Fundraising Campaigns Don’t Belong in Waffles.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 3, 2017

Why do #nonprofits settle for 43% retention rate? Other industries stay at 70 or 80%. Maeve Strathy: Younger donors still opening direct mail. Likely bc they don't get a lot of mail. Marc Pitman: @marcapitman Love: introverts are the best fundraisers because they take the time to listen.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Over the years, as we’ve spent more time on our phones and computers, peer-to-peer fundraising has become one of the core avenues through which individuals donate to and advocate for the nonprofits they love. What is peer-to-peer fundraising? . Types of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Benefits of peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be? From Tom Ahern , professional copywriter, coach, author of 8 fundraising books , and town crier for donor love. Start earlier.

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