Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. AI for Nonprofits Toolkit: Must-Have Resources for Effective Fundraising Discover the power of AI for nonprofits with Keela’s AI for Nonprofits Toolkit ! This leads to more donor engagement, higher donations, and better donor retention.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Unfortunately, many nonprofits don't feel like they have the luxury of focusing on fundraising strategies that will bring in long-term results, which has led to low donor retention rates. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the commercial business customer retention rate is 94%. Donors want more.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Your Welcome Email According to Campaign Monitor, Welcome emails have a whopping 91.43% open rate. Check out Why and how to rewrite your nonprofit’s email Welcome message for resources on writing yours.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record. That means most nonprofits are spending more time and resources bringing in new folks every year than they are keeping them. So, it doesn’t need to cost much or take a ton of resources and time.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money. The ability to cut the number of man-hours it takes to complete a task can save a lot of resources.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

For instance, AI can quickly rank individual donors by their likelihood to give to a direct mail appeal right now. . But when looking at the bigger picture, even more valuable benefits become clear: Higher conversion rates through better-targeted donor lists. Reduced overhead costs of broad fundraising outreach.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Charity Navigator has awarded Feeding America a four-star rating for ten consecutive years. When I asked him about the ultimate point of paying attention to the donor thank you process, he said, “ Retention. Thanking a donor well increases donor retention multiple times. There’s nothing better than that.”

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

We impact over 10,000 lives each year, and in 2013 we had a donor retention rate of 43% ( compared to 27% ). I’m not writing this post to tell you the ‘5 Sure Fire Ways to Increase Your Donor Retention’. The key is to continue trying new things, measure your results, and do what you can with the resources at your disposal.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors. Start with benchmark data.

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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? Launch your campaign.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

This type of stewardship helps boost donor retention. Increase donor retention: Some nonprofit CRM solutions (like Bloomerang !) Bloomerang gives users access to a dashboard that actively tracks your retention rate to keep it top of mind for your entire team. Engaging emails.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). According to the Nonprofit Email Engagement Benchmark Study by M+R , the average email open rate for nonprofits is around 25%, while the click-through rate hovers at 2.5%. But what about reach? billion by 2025.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time. Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time.

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Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

Some fundraising strategies cost more than others, just like some donors cost more than others if they have poor retention rates. . Rated by cost-effectiveness based on the cost to raise a dollar, the two most expensive fundraising strategies are direct mail acquisition and special events. Drop it in the comments! .

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

When asked by organizations whether their online fundraising programs should focus on donor acquisition or donor retention, I say, “Yes.”. Yet time and resources are limited, so from a strategic, data-driven perspective , we have to prioritize where our efforts should lie. It might possibly leave us with a chicken and egg.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

As a small nonprofit, you have limited resources to connect with donors but adding a few personal touches to messages is a low-cost and easy way to strengthen your supporter relationships. Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Phone call.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

One place I worked saw appeals with notes get a 30%+ rate of return vs. a 4% return from appeals without notes! . Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). Enclose tribute giving envelopes in mailed newsletters and/or annual reports.

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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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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

Imagine having the power to communicate your cause, connect with donors, and mobilize your community, all while saving time and resources. Whether someone just joined your mailing list or made a donation, your email system sends personalized messages automatically. Resource Section. Mission Statement. Impactful Stories.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

For example, the report highlights the growing importance of digital fundraising, so investing more resources in online campaigns and social media outreach would be a smart move. Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. That’s fifty-two “moves” each year.

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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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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. Recurring donors also have the highest donor retention rate! is beneficial to both donors and fundraisers!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns require focused planning and robust software solutions and outreach resources. Focus on volunteer retention. Direct mail. Traditional mail does still have a place in advocacy campaigns. Track your engagement rates on each marketing platform you leverage. Focus on volunteer retention.

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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. Recurring donors also have the highest donor retention rate! is beneficial to both donors and fundraisers!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Therefore, one of the best ways to encourage donors to make major gifts is by building relationships with supporters and focusing on donor retention and stewardship. Consider your nonprofit’s current fundraising strategies and staff capacity to determine whether your goals are realistic based on your resources and available time.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Sending a compelling annual appeal letter can go a long way toward boosting your organization’s donor retention rate , which means you’ll be able to count on sustainable support from donors in the years to come. . Direct mail provider: You’ll also need a way to send your supporters your annual appeal letters via direct mail.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Achievable: Assess your current resources such as staff, budget, and marketing channels to determine whether your goal is realistic. Reference data from past email marketing, social media, and direct mail campaigns to see what percentage of donors responded to and/or converted because of your communications. Engagement level.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

As Gates makes clear in his subsequent tweets , “basically” half of their resources come from one person: billionaire philanthropist and businessman Warren Buffett. Because matching gifts will not only increase your revenue, but they’ll also help you increase your donor retention rate. That’s not all.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2017

It can be overwhelming to even think about such an extensive project, but these resources are meant to arm you with the inspiration and insight necessary to create an effective end-of-year campaign. The New Normal in EOY Multi-Channel Fundraising : A successful marketing strategy has expanded beyond direct mail and email.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s critical for member engagement and, ultimately, for member retention. But, generally, your member newsletter should have a few strategic sections that deliver updates, resources, and more to your members. to give members a steady stream of reminders and resources. Let’s get started! Use it to help members stay informed!

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

For nonprofits, efficiency is crucial to ensure they’re allocating as much of their financial resources to their mission as possible. Are certain pages seeing a high bounce rate? Website Conversion Rate. Website conversion rate describes how successfully your website turns visitors into actual supporters. Email Open Rate.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue. As a result, he says he has a negative outlook on the way organizations currently view donor retention because it isn’t a priority. In order for donor retention to be a priority, it needs to start with the board of directors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. All that said, if you are a small nonprofit with limited resources, keep it simple and do your research.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Personalize the ask In a study of email fundraising campaigns, we found that the emails with the highest engagement rates addressed the recipients by name and used “you” language, speaking directly to the recipient. Of course, these methods will all depend on your nonprofit’s specific donor base and your resources.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. Who you call and how many donors you call will depend upon your own resources and the makeup of your donor base. Don’t let them! 17% of the adult U.S.

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