Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Did you miss yesterday’s webinar on the Subscription Giving method of fundraising? Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Make your first ask one for a recurring gift.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 1, 2021

Double the Donation and Fundraise Up have enhanced their matching gift integration to include a matching gift upsell, which is an exciting new feature that drives matching gift requests and increases initial base donations. This enhancement will ensure no matching gift opportunities fall through the cracks.”.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For example, A Gift for Teaching used a fundraising thermometer and leaderboard on their 2021 Back-to-School Drive webpage to drive donations and keep fundraisers updated on the latest status of their fundraising campaign. Try creating videos to share across your social media platforms. Final thoughts.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Virtual fundraising tools have been incredibly valuable during the pandemic, allowing traditionally face-to-face fundraising methods to be moved online. One of the best ways schools learned to connect with their supporters is to use several different communication platforms. Use these tips to get started!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. This led to better retention rates among supporters, doubling annual fund revenue and increasing monthly recurring givers tenfold.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

When you deliver an experience that makes donors feel good about contributing to your cause, you could see a significant increase in retention rates. Prioritizing donor retention will ultimately build a dedicated pool of supporters who will lend support any time you need it. This refers to any gift given to your organization.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recurring donations are gifts to a nonprofit organization made by a donor on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. The trend leans heavily toward a monthly gift cadence, with 94% of recurring donors preferring to give monthly. Nonprofits should promote the message that making a recurring gift is easy and it creates a lasting impact.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Having access to donor data is important for learning donor habits and increasing donor retention.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

Give gifts. Furthermore, it shows that you value your staff, which helps motivate employees , leading to a higher employee retention rate and a stronger, more experienced team. A handwritten thank-you letter can be a deeply personal method of showing appreciation and leaves your employees with tangible evidence that you value them.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Did you miss yesterday’s webinar on the Subscription Giving method of fundraising? Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Make your first ask one for a recurring gift.

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Giving Retention Stream Gift 52

DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bloomerang Bloomerang is the best all-around nonprofit fundraising resource because you get a donor management platform, online giving tool, marketing platform, and reporting resource, all in one system. Retention-focused donor management system. Reach many new audiences with the platform’s broad reach in the fundraising space.

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Qgiv

JULY 25, 2022

Platforms like GoFundMe don’t offer comprehensive fundraising solutions for nonprofits who want to connect with their donors and engage their supporters on a new level. Many people view crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising as being very similar fundraising methods. However, crowdfunding isn’t always a perfect match for nonprofits.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift. And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts.

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over time, this boosts donor loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. With more people gravitating toward a cashless lifestyle , accepting a variety of online payment methods is a must for nonprofits wishing to achieve their fundraising goals. Leverage platforms like email and text marketing. Make giving convenient.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Given the nonprofit sector’s concerns about a possible recession , advocacy and other non-monetary methods of connection can be an important strategy for stewarding your supporter connections through thick and thin. Overcome barriers to connect with supporters. Digital advocacy form usage on EveryAction has been on the rise.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Once a donor’s initial gift is made, you can’t simply ignore them afterwards and expect them to give again. For example, if they previously gave $50, you might give options of $40, $50, and $60 to encourage retention and increase giving. Then, as the donation amount gets higher, so does the method of recognition.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. However, by pulling reports that combine your donor acquisition versus retention numbers, you show that the donor base has never increased by more than 10% in a year. What will convince them is data.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

How to Set Up Text Fundraising Once you have a platform that supports text fundraising, all you’ll need to do is set up a keyword for your supporters to send to a designated number with the amount they wish to donate. Every organization has different needs that they require from a text fundraising platform, as well as different budgets.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Tailor your fundraising messages and methods to specific donor categories based on their preferences and behavior. Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. With text-to-donate, the donor can customize the amount of the gift. One size does not fit all.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. The Bloomerang Payments processing fee is 2.2% + $0.30

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Increasing retention: Increases in retention can come from better engagement and improved abilities to track those that are in danger of leaving your organization. Of course, this is not a strategy that can be supported by Excel spreadsheets or simpler tracking methods.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

However, it’s always a good rule to try to avoid taking actions out of panic, and instead be methodical. Measure donor engagement: Review donor retention rates, average donation amounts, and overall satisfaction of your donor base. Your narrative should inspire donors by showcasing the impact of their gifts.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Specifically, donor giving patterns can reveal insights about how to best reach donors across multiple platforms and secure their long-term support. Your nonprofit should have a marketing plan in place to encourage donors to contribute these valuable gifts before the clock strikes midnight. Their retention rate. Affinity months.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Different fundraising platforms provide solutions for online giving, events, text fundraising, fundraising automation , and more. With the rise in popularity of DAFs, your nonprofit should consider educating your donors about this giving method and integrating DAFs into your fundraising strategy for 2024.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How to Improve Your Engagement Rate If your nonprofit’s engagement rate is not as high as you’d like it to be, consider implementing these tried-and-true methods: Add more eye-catching visuals to your posts. But with so many platforms to choose from, how do you decide which ones to center your efforts on?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. Apply those lessons.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Virtual fundraisers require some type of fundraising software , whether that includes an online donation form, a peer-to-peer platform, or an online auction solution. There are many options to choose between when picking your fundraising software, so do your research and take your time in choosing a platform to rely on.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

It can help you cultivate strong relationships with your donors and increase your donor retention. With a good nonprofit CRM platform, you can store and organize all of your data and use it to segment your donors with different filters. During this step, don’t forget to consider what donation methods your potential donors prefer.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Direct mail is one of the most successful methods of fundraising for nonprofit organizations in the United States to date, especially if you want to directly pursue your supporters. Thanking donors should be equally as important as asking for gifts. Some technological platforms perform better in specific areas than others.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Break down your goals into objectives and strategies: Objectives are the specific steps or milestones needed to achieve your goals, while strategies are the methods or tactics you’ll use to accomplish your objectives. These methods can help you gain insights into potential supporters’ preferences, motivations, and concerns.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Your database can also help you record key details about donors such as their communication preferences, helping to strengthen donor relationships, increase retention, and attract new donors. This practice, called donor segmentation, is a popular method nonprofits use to uncover insights about their donors.

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Classy

JULY 7, 2021

Nonprofits are embracing modern payment methods like digital wallets and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions. Remove the risk by allowing for the payment methods that complement today’s digital lifestyle. This includes an increase in mobile checkout conversions by about 11 to 14% and a 55% larger recurring gift size.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Nonprofit marketers should realize the importance of social media for brand engagement and donor retention ? What platforms do they use? Try to focus on the platform most used by your target audience. Create a content schedule (weekly or monthly) to post consistently on the social media platform. Post a Facebook survey.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

You’ve probably redirected your focus to virtual methods, too. Prioritizing your online presence and digital engagement methods is key to not just surviving, but thriving, during this time. 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.

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