NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. Your ability to retain donors and keep them engaged can directly impact your nonprofit for a few reasons: Retained donors can be more easily guided towards making larger gifts in the future.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

End of year giving trends Giving Tuesday vs December 31 Maximizing both Giving Tuesday and Decemeber 31 End of year giving trends Giving has been declining since 2022, so year-end fundraising can be a great opportunity to raise more for your organization and hopefully recover some lapsed donors!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Looking at the current state of fundraising, there are a few top trends and strategies to elevate your fundraising efforts that stand out among the crowd. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success! Embrace ever-evolving social media trends.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

A few months ago, Salesforce.org released the fourth edition of its Nonprofit Trends Report , which revealed how nonprofits in North America, Europe, and Australia are struggling, but also succeeding and learning from the past two years. Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. Bridging Skills Gaps.

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NetWits

MAY 22, 2012

Send an email or social media response, whichever directly corresponds to the channel used for giving, which both acknowledges the gift and shows an immediate effect. Leave the donor feeling satisfied that his or her gift made a real difference. 2) Tie Offline Contact Directly to Online Gifts. 4) Track Time and Ask on Cue.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. I would consider any data valuable when it can be utilized for predictive analytics or to build a case for trends. no contact or gifts in the last 7 years). I’m a bit worried by this. Not giving?

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Here’s a few of the highlights … Key 2011 Online Giving Trends Include. 87% of organizations had at least one online gift of $1,000+. Online giving up 13% year-over-year *. 3) Clean up Your House.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program. 3) Launch a Tribute Giving Program.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. So what can nonprofit leaders do to combat staff turnover and improve donor retention rates at the same time? Let’s take a look!

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

To make the most of this continued trend, try to reach your donors on as many platforms as possible. In fact, you can immediately acknowledge each gift through your fundraising CRM. This is one of the reasons that nonprofits who create a monthly giving program with DonorPerfect see a whopping 90% retention rate. Crowdfunding.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

And the retention of those new donors was a leading cause of the decline. The sharp decline in new donor retention, which decreased by 21.8%, represents a significant challenge to the industry. The decline in donors has been a steady trend since 2012, with a 19% overall decrease. Monitor your donor retention.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2018

4) The average monthly donor will give 46% more in one year than those who give one-time gifts. Source: Global Trends in Giving Report. 7) Over the last 10 years, donor retention rates have been consistently weak – averaging below 50%. Source: Global Trends in Giving Report. Source: Global Trends in Giving Report.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In our recent Nonprofit Trends Report , we found that over three-fourths of nonprofits need to develop a data strategy for their organization, while 66% of nonprofits find data sharing across departments difficult. In our recent Nonprofit Trends Report , 85% of nonprofits noted that donor retention is becoming more difficult.

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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. And donors like it. This data is important for donors to access for tax purposes.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Here are five corporate giving trends to watch in 2019 and how they’ll affect your business, employees, and consumers. Employees will demand more of this type of involvement and corporate responsibility from their companies, making it crucial to employee satisfaction that businesses support this corporate giving trend.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause. For example, think about what happens after someone makes their first gift to your organization. Were there any trends or timelines you didn’t expect? Do you have a planned next step for them?

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire 2020 calendar year. The overall 2020 donor retention rate was 43.6%, a 4.1% drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%, likely brought down due to the 2020 first-time donor retention rate dropping 9.2%

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. Having shared and discussed this year’s Benchmarks Report with many of our partners, here’s twelve key trends that have resonated strongly within the EveryAction community.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The online average gift size exceeded $147.00 Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Trends ). million online gifts were made on GivingTuesday 2018. Repeat donor retention is 64% (23% first-time donor retention) during GivingTuesday. Bloomerang – Giving Tuesday Retention Report ). during GivingTuesday 2018 (14.8%

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

This will help you understand donor trends, such as if you reached a new audience, if the average gift amount increased, etc. . Total number of gifts. Average gift size. Median gift size . Retention rate of last year’s campaign donors . Number of donors who upgraded their gifts . Total revenue.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. That’s shocking (and pretty scary). Superb content.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2020

Here are just a handful of our favorite nonprofit resources this month: (TRENDS) The Top 5 Fundraising Trends in 2020 (WEBINAR) 5 Ways to Transform Your Year-End with a Donor Management System (ARTICLE) Why January Is the Most Important Time for Donor Retention (WEBINAR) Let’s RAP – Creating a MAJOR GIFT Relationship Action Plan (MYTH BUSTER) (..)

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. Donor stewardship helps you boost your donor retention rate , helping you earn much more over time. Major gifts.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months. Officer Training and Retention Lead to Big Results.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Key fundraising metrics like donor retention rate, donation frequency, and fundraising return on investment (ROI). For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus more time and resources on donor stewardship in the months leading up to GivingTuesday to boost retention. Wealth indicators.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. What is the difference between donor acquisition and retention? Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. the timing of their donation)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Does it allow donor wealth screening to assist Major Gift Officers? Can the development office customize workflows and notifications when a donor is lapsing to help you determine the root cause and how to turn the trend around? Does it streamline processes and meet the donor needs? 3) Tracking the Donor Journey or Donor Funnel.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 19, 2023

Increase volunteer engagement and retention with these tips to show volunteer appreciation and celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation W eek! What is National Volunteer Week? Allow them to share their favorite memories and provide a thank-you gift. Send impact reports. Offer volunteer perks. Give awards.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’

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