Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For newer nonprofits, making informed decisions about how to get set up with donation processing can be especially difficult, and for good reason. It’s a complicated process. That’s exactly why we’ve compiled a few essentials about the donation system implementation process: Invest in a secure online payment processor.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Features like contactless payments and in-app purchases make the donation process simple and convenient, which tech-savvy generations will appreciate. . To help acquire younger donors, we’ll guide you through the following payment processing essentials: ?. Mobile-Friendly Giving. Contactless Payments. Integrated Technology.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Include information about legacy giving in newsletters, on your website, and in direct mail or email campaigns. Create documentation that includes any needed policies and procedures to make it easier for your donors to understand the legacy giving process and ensure that their wishes are carried out.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

In this process, it can be particularly helpful to conduct a SWOT analysis. This guide reviews the steps of creating a nonprofit SWOT analysis , including when to use this type of analysis and how to put your insights into action. You don’t have a clear system for tracking metrics such as donor retention rates.

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Classy

JULY 7, 2021

You could master a strategy to attract thousands of supporters to your campaigns, but it’s your donation process that determines if they complete a donation. Here’s what you’ll take away: ROI proof points for digital wallets and ACH in the donation process. Payment Options for a Modern Donation Process. ACH is like an e-check.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. Here’s how the text fundraising process works: Your nonprofit chooses a text fundraising platform or service provider. Read on to learn the steps in the text-to-donate process.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

Your membership management software should have some marketing and communications tools—like mail merge—that will help you keep communications personal but accurate. Remove All Barriers Have you tested your membership renewal process? You don’t want to start on the wrong foot, so don’t take your salutation lightly!

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Paired with your experience and judgment, your decisions can be data informed or data guided using less specific data measurements. Consider your average spending year over year or the trend in your retention over a period of time. It’s time to change that thought process! Be specific about what data you keep and why.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Feeding America’s donor thank you process Here are the guiding principles for Feeding America’s donor thank you process: Make the thank you as personal as possible, within scale.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

This quick guide will review the essentials. On your team’s end, the process is simple—the technology runs analyses and delivers predictions. For instance, AI can quickly rank individual donors by their likelihood to give to a direct mail appeal right now. . How AI for Nonprofits Works.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

But fret not – this is where our guide comes in. By having clear processes in place to know where revenue comes from, nonprofits can develop a deeper understanding of future campaign performance. Direct mail is no longer the only game in town when it comes to raising money in December.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

To help, we’ve put together this guide to break down your donor data management into actionable items. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data. You can supercharge meaningful relationships when you implement smart donor data management processes. Organize and segment your data in your CRM.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, once nonprofit technology entered the equation, it drastically optimized the process. In this guide, we’re going to focus on one of those outlets in particular: email. Retention Campaigns. Donor retention is an ongoing challenge for nonprofit professionals. Ideally, your organization retains donors in response.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this insightful and empowering guide, Brian Saber taps into the unique strengths of introverts, transforming what might seem like an intimidating task into a fulfilling and even enjoyable experience. In John’s words, it’s “an anecdotal and thoughtful how-to guide to help you become more creative. Read my review.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

In this guide to donor stewardship, we’ll review what your organization needs to know and do to build authentic, long-lasting relationships with donors. We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Building your donor stewardship plan.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Storytelling Email As in all donor comms — including your emails — let storytelling guide you. A Reactivation Email If your nonprofit has an email list that you’re mailing to consistently, you’ll want to make a practice of cleaning your list regularly. Think of it as a two to three line thank you update. Here’s a terrific example.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Building a Donor Engagement Cycle on Your Stewardship Framework When creating your donor stewardship strategy—the process by which you usher first time donors to becoming repeat-givers— donor engagement is going to be a major plank. In fact they are six times more likely to leave a legacy gift and have a retention rate of 90%.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. 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? Learn more in this guide. Learn More!

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Additionally, it encourages volunteer engagement and retention at your association. . Acknowledging volunteers maximizes retention. Learn more. Download now.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover what your nonprofit needs to know about writing an effective annual appeal letter and share other ways you can engage with donors to raise more funds to support your mission. That’s why we put together a template that takes you through the process of crafting an engaging and compelling appeal letter. .

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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. With fundraising tools , nonprofits can run dynamic fundraising campaigns, process donations, and host fundraising events. Navigating the world of nonprofit tools can be tough.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. A well-developed fundraising strategy will accomplish the following: Gives your team a guiding blueprint for decision-making.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this guide, we’ll review the essential elements of a strong volunteer management program, including: . Volunteer Retention. With these guiding principles, you’ll be able to craft a program that addresses your organization’s unique needs and offers volunteers a rewarding experience. Volunteer Retention.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. This type of stewardship helps boost donor retention. Increase donor retention: Some nonprofit CRM solutions (like Bloomerang !) Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

This includes the cost to design, mail, print, and create the appeals, as well as the time that your staff spent working on the campaign. Retention rate of last year’s campaign donors . Who should be involved in the evaluation process? Were you under budget or over? . After you’ve answered the fundamental “Did we meet our goal?”

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Your year-end donor retention plan is an ongoing, cyclical process that starts as soon as the donor makes their contribution. Often, your organization will spend more time and funds on donor acquisition than on donor cultivation or retention. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Define your Call to Action.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. This most often looks like a button or checkbox on your online donation page that makes setting up a recurring contribution a one-click process. The Giving USA 2023 report revealed that giving by individuals dropped 6.4%

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Direct mail is best suited for older donors who may be less technologically savvy. This helps to streamline the process of creating communications, as you can create different messages for each donor segment.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2014

Guest post by Mazarine Treyz, author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising , called one of the Top 10 books of 2010 by Beth Kanter, and author of the Networked Nonprofit. Her second book is The Wild Woman’s Guide to Social Media, published 2012, given a 5 star rating by About.com. Her latest book, Get the Job! Friendraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ). Also, Facebook says the process takes 2-3 weeks, however, some nonprofits have said it can take 2-3 months.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Now, you can access: All 16 curated, impact-filled sessions covering topics like direct mail, email marketing, digital fundraising, social strategy, year-end planning tips, retention + more. Leverage Direct Mail To Encourage Donors To Give This Year-End. The Comprehensive Guide To Year-End Giving.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

How good is our overall retention? Truthfully there is a lot of content many prospects might gladly give you their email (or mailing) address to get that you are giving away for free right now. Maximize your ‘inner circle’ and consider recruitment events or a small, targeted mailing . How’s your bait?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. We’ll cover: Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs How to Start a Nonprofit in 12 Steps No matter what type of nonprofit you’re looking to start, this guide will provide you with the common steps that all organizations need to follow.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Start your planning process by reviewing your fundraising strategy for this past Giving Tuesday and its overall performance. For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. Your website.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s an important part of a good donor retention strategy. Check out this guide to writing donation thank-you letters that will blow your donors away (in a good way). Here are two templates—one for a receipt and initial thank-you note and one for a post-event update—you can use to jumpstart the writing process. We hope so!

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