NonProfit PRO

JUNE 9, 2021

We conducted an online survey of 1,000+ Social Donors to examine how giving experiences evolved over the past year. The study offers findings on Social Donor motivators, engagement, retention, as well as insights on when donors will be ready to return to in-person events.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. In 1993, AFP, AHP, CASE, and the Giving Institute created the Donor Bill of Rights to commit their members to values that would inspire the trust of the public. Trust is about consistency.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Charitable giving increased significantly during the last two years, primarily driven by a spur of generosity triggered by the Covid pandemic and stimulus money. Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications .

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The key to successful member retention lies within your member data. . But the truth is that predictive analytics represents the future of member retention strategies for associations. . But the truth is that predictive analytics represents the future of member retention strategies for associations. . Learn more.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Particularly for peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising, mobile capabilities have become crucial in meeting donors where they are, providing a simple, fun donor experience that results in higher turnout, increased revenue, and better year-over-year retention of event participants, donors, and P2P fundraisers. How do you pick the right event?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

To provide a data-backed guide for sustainable growth and address the common challenges fundraisers are facing, Qgiv has released a new research report—the Sustainable Giving Report. Cuts to charitable giving were ranked as the first area of spending someone would cut among only 7% of surveyed donors.

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2022

Volunteer retention is crucial for nonprofits and other organizations that rely on volunteer support. In this guide, we’ll explore these five common volunteer retention challenges, along with tips for overcoming them: . Ready to learn how to overcome common retention challenges? Give volunteers plenty of breaks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

At the core of the project is the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 592 online fundraisers. It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about online fundraising are only presented to those that have working knowledge in online fundraising. 53%: PayPal. 53%: PayPal.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Give Them an Impactful Story It’s important to maintain your supporters’ enthusiasm for helping you raise funds. Giving them a compelling story about why you’re raising funds helps to keep supporters excited about participating and gives them a moving message to share with friends and family. Get the guide 4.

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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. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. Adopt a Subscription Giving mindset. So what do we do?

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving 2020 facts that may surprise you. Giving during the pandemic and recession did not go down; it increased, albeit modestly. Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% Giving by foundations jumped 17% (15.6%

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

During the giving season —October, November, and December—supporters are gearing up to send last-minute donations. In fact, 30% of annual giving happens in December , and about 10% of all annual donations come in the last three days of the year. Why is the End-of-Year Giving Campaign So Important? But where do you start?

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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. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

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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. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

This giving day takes place the Tuesday after the U.S. Throughout the year, it’s important to conduct plenty of preparation, strategy development, and stewardship efforts to make sure your audience is eager to give when the big day arrives. In fact, an incredible $2.47 billion was donated to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2020.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. How to Create a Donor Persona So how do you create a donor persona?

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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. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. Adopt a Subscription Giving mindset. So what do we do?

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

Key Findings on Board and Volunteer Engagement from the Greater Giving Q2 Survey of Nonprofits Download the PDF The success of nonprofit organizations heavily relies on the engagement and commitment of their board of directors and volunteers. The survey revealed fascinating insights into their engagement and contributions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. For those who do not make a donation through your initial stewardship program, I do not recommend that you “give up” on engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. Offer suggested giving amounts. For example, you can create groups based on supporters’ giving habits, such as donation recency, type, amount, frequency, and reason for donating. Enable recurring donations.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? With a poll or volunteer survey, you can gain statistically beneficial answers, while simultaneously empowering your members and boosting your volunteer retention efforts. You can accomplish this by polling your volunteers.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. But if your company is new to philanthropy, a great place to start is by starting an employee giving program! Why should you consider starting an employee giving program?

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

You might send surveys or host meetings with high-level supporters to get their input on your organization’s strategies. Specifically, donor giving patterns can reveal insights about how to best reach donors across multiple platforms and secure their long-term support. Analyze your online giving trends and engagement metrics.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

With the busy year-end giving season fast approaching, you might be wondering what your organization can do to maximize donations, encourage recurring giving , and build lasting connections. In this article, we’ll explore three key findings from the Giving Experience Study and explain what they mean for your nonprofit, including: .

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Track your supporters’ giving history. Knowing how your supporters tend to give, when they’ve given to your cause and what inspires them to give can bolster your nonprofit’s fundraising, stewardship and engagement efforts. Leverage at-a-glance giving summaries. Giving history. Manage robust donor profiles.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Feedback/Survey Email Consistent feedback plays an important role in the Simple Development Systems model and you’ll want to incorporate it throughout your digital strategy. This simple survey is only one example of the many we’ve published throughout the years. But how do you make yours engaging?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer. Boosting employee morale through VTO has the power to impact both retention and overall employee work performance. Skill-development can increase retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2018

Source: Charitable Giving Report. 2) 30% of online giving occurs in December. 4) The average monthly donor will give 46% more in one year than those who give one-time gifts. Source: Charitable Giving Report. 6) 66% of donors would use a mobile app that allows two-tap giving and earns badges and redeemable points.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Giving Tuesday 2021 is on November 30, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday FAQs.

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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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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, has released the third edition of it’s groundbreaking research into multichannel giving trends among nonprofit organizations. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. They get worse over time.

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