Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

It seems like there are always challenges in any given year, so we wanted to understand the challenges that surfaced in 2022 and how this impacts fundraisers’ outlook for 2023. Board Support and Engagement It’s a necessity for the long-term success of a nonprofit that its Board is engaged and committed to supporting its needs.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! What is an impact statement? How can I show visual impact? An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Adding images directly to your donation form is another great way to show visual impact!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’re likely familiar with these ideas already.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the last three years, fundraisers have faced additional challenges such as the Great Resignation shaking up nonprofit teams, individual donor numbers declining, and *economic instability impacting donor giving habits. Nonprofits and the donors that support their crucial missions are no different.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? In 2019, Dr. Adrian Sargent bemoaned the fact that first-time donor retention rates were below thirty percent: “The USA still holds the record for the most shockingly poor pattern of results. Because according to the FEP, the 2020 repeat donor retention rate was 59.6%—whereas

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore three key findings from the Giving Experience Study and explain what they mean for your nonprofit, including: . Convenience — in your donation process, event registration, and activity participation — is one of your supporters’ most important values. Convenience is crucial. .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Redefine Success by Solution Testing.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the last three years, fundraisers have faced additional challenges such as the Great Resignation shaking up nonprofit teams, individual donor numbers declining, and *economic instability impacting donor giving habits. <![endif]--> Nonprofits and the donors that support their crucial missions are no different.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again? Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements.

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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

The conversation around email performance is wrong: open and click-through rates alone do not show constituent engagement. In a couple of weeks, the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study will be released (previously the Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Study ). Figure 1: Opens and open rate. Findings are below.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A 2015 study from Experian found that 94% of seniors (adults 70 and older) are sending text messages weekly, with a daily average of 11 messages. TechJury has reported that SMS open rates average 98%. It could be as simple as “I thought you’d like to see what your support made possible.” Why text donors?

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

Qgiv’s Generational Giving Study focuses on the information that nonprofits need for current and future fundraising. In this blog post, we’ll compare the results of the two studies to determine the perfect way to reach out to your donors regardless of which generation they belong to. They also devote their time!

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

The Average Nonprofit Has a 29.58% Email Open Rate In our latest research, The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for Better Engagement , we analyzed over 37,000 nonprofit email campaigns sent by Neon One clients. Bounce rate, the percentage of email addresses that couldn’t receive your message, is one to pay attention to.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The mystery of creating real impact using Facebook has eluded many organizations for years now. There are other examples of organizations finding some tricks and functionality that really help them make connections with supporters, and then Facebook changes the functionality. Referral Rates.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

I urge my clients to study data to understand how to deliver the individualized service their members want. These statistics highlight the value and impact of conversational marketing. Conversational marketing can increase conversion rates by up to 45%. Customize is the marketing mantra of the hour.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The high rate of nonprofit staff turnover is a hot topic in the industry. Other studies, articles, and informal conversations show that the issue of staff turnover in the sector is clearly on the minds of nonprofit professionals. Customer support – Many software vendors include basic customer support with their products.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Each of these industries needs to study an aspect of their output to see how it performs and decide if they need to change. Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. How does this information support your organization?

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Thought leadership helps bring your audience on a journey of shared understanding and insights, in order to drive toward impactful solutions. Consider how you will integrate thought leaders into your current marketing plan and how your plan might expand with this additional support. Impact—Do their ideas and insights make a difference?

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. It’s a great strategy to use because when you send solicitation letters via direct mail, you’re providing people with a tangible way to interact with your nonprofit and support your mission.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the unemployment rate will remain low, at 3.9%

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2020

Conducting a comprehensive feasibility study is a critical first step in every major fundraising effort. In my experience, the how and who aspects of the study are where many organizations tend to falter. Here are some tips to help guide you through a successful study: The How — Asking The Right Questions. How best to do that?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. It’s one of the most effective ways for companies to achieve social impact goals. Here are some highlights from the past year that show the impact of pro bono volunteering on its many stakeholders. Many studies have shown that happier employees are more productive.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Funders reported they had swiftly begun distributing emergency funds, had loosened requirements imposed on grantees, and realized the need to commit to deeper change in order to support long-term sector sustainability. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Keep it simple, emphasizing the impact of their support. Here’s an example: “ Your generosity this year has provided education, meals, and housing to those in need, making a real impact. Over 450 supporters made a gift so far this year, amounting to $822,075. The unsubscribe rate also dropped by 26%.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2014

According to a recent study conducted by Blackbaud , only 25% of nonprofits have a defined content marketing strategy, and only 26% of respondents would rate themselves as conducting an effective content marketing strategy. YouTube has the highest engagement rate, and the lowest bounce rate. Average bounce rate: 43.19%.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. In one Harvard Study , 10-15 years longer.) Our letter should thank them for their last gift and remind them of the impact they made.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Building stronger supporter connections—even in economic uncertainty. Building stronger supporter connections—even in economic uncertainty. Overcome barriers to connect with supporters.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

However, according to a new study by EdgeRank Checker posts with hashtags on Facebook don’t have as good reach as posts than those without. The study found about 6,000 of the posts contained hashtags and these were the same posts that had a decrease in engagement per fan. Organic reach was slightly impacted negatively too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Social media powerhouses Facebook and YouTube have rolled out new fundraising tools for nonprofits and individuals, to make it even easier to connect with supporters and drive donations at year-end. 1) Ask your supporters to create Facebook Fundraisers for you. The other and more impactful way is to use Instagram sponsored posts.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When launching the Sustainable Giving Report , Qgiv aimed to find solutions to some of the largest challenges fundraisers are facing today, such as the economy’s impact on philanthropy, overall donor numbers and donor retention declining, the Great Resignation, and more! It is so important for fundraisers to know their donor retention rate!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

The social good community continues to respond to the hardships and impacts of the pandemic and social justice issues. The smallest company size considered in this report, 0 – 1,000 employees, had the highest overall giving and volunteering engagement rates. How did the challenges of 2020 impact volunteerism and employee giving?

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” And even digital fundraising powerhouse NextAfter has conducted studies that reveal that multichannel has 212% more revenue than offline only. Warm up your donors and remind them that their support matters — that you matter.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year. Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. One aspect of this survey is about average donor retention rates over the years.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

To financially support your event , try finding a company to sponsor the conference or meeting. T he Community Brands Association Trends Study found 5 7 % of association members are more likely to attend i n-person events if their friend or co-worker plans on attending. Here’s how: Secure sponsorships. Develop a learning program?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Understand donors’ giving behaviors. Prospective monthly donors.

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