Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. For as long as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has measured nonprofit donor retention it has been abysmal. Long-term retention (5+ years) is now 10% or less. “ People give.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

From January to June 2022, the number of donors declined by 7%, and overall donor retention decreased by 4.2% Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Direct mail?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention? Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization. Understanding what may have encouraged the first and subsequent donations is key to understanding retention.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Whether developing fundraising strategies, creating donor retention programs, launching humanitarian outreaches on the other side of the world, or implementing marketing and assimilation strategies to grow a local church, Darrell’s passion is to help clients achieve their goals and fulfill their mission. . What Is Donor Retention Rate?

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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. With concrete retention strategies, you can make the most of increases in new donors. Here are the essentials to keep in mind when building or updating your nonprofit’s donor retention strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

A meeting started out negatively with the finance person saying that a personal relationship with a donor doesn’t really count – it doesn’t positively affect the retention or contribution of that donor. Now, to be fair, he didn’t exactly say it that way.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As a result, retention rates have been declining over the past three years, which makes end-of-year mailings critical to the organization. Historically, due to a mandatory quiet period after Christmas, Toys for Tots did not resume development efforts until the spring.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%. Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%).

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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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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. New donor retention plays a major role in your overall retention rate. This has a lot to do with the power behind a second donation. Call your new donors. .

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. 1) Increased Revenue.

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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. Not wanting mail? I suggest managing them by implementing some way to exclude them from mailings, etc. A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records.

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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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NetWits

MAY 22, 2012

to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Begin the process of making offline contact and creating personal connection with online donors by sending a piece of direct mail mentioning the online gift, and reiterating the effect it had.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 10, 2024

Leading international fundraising copywriter, Lisa Sargent, calls print donor newsletters your “retention engines.” She writes, “Latest win is that we sent Bethany’s first issue of our brand new Bethany Beacon donor newsletter and in fewer than 7 days from when it dropped in the mail donations started rolling in!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

If so, the meeting can be an e mail. If you experience low employee engagement, you risk a decline in organizational performance, including reduced productivity, member satisfaction, innovation, and employee retention. Unengaged and lapsed members Want to boost your member retention numbers in 2024?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. Make sure that you email your donors, but also mail them letters, especially if they are responsive to mail. Engaging your board members in the retention process is critical. What are your tried and true methods for donor retention? Here''s a challenge for you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Why Monthly Donations Matter Monthly donations are key to long-term donor retention and providing sustainable support for non-profits. Compared to one-time emergency donors, monthly donors have much higher retention rates and lifetime value. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., Direct mail results hover around 0.5% (they were 2% when I began in this industry, but there’s just a lot more competition for donor dollars today). So, the number of new donors you acquire will depend on the number of folks to whom you mail. How much can you invest?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Build your fundraising program around retention. Direct Mail is essential Direct mail is essential to nonprofit fundraising for the small to mid-sized primarily community-based nonprofits I work with. Donors were down 7.6% You get the drift.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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. I asked Aaron about Feeding America’s current commitment to direct mail. There’s nothing better than that.”

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By automating thank-you emails and other interactions to get to your donors quicker, you can increase your donor retention rate, ultimately boosting your fundraising efforts. Pulling direct mail/email lists Another way you can engage in fundraising automation is with your mailing lists.

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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%. That is an attrition rate of 59%.

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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? While different, these concepts are related.

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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. . AI can generate predictions that help you: Create highly targeted mailing lists for appeals, reducing upfront costs and increasing conversion rates.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Consider your average spending year over year or the trend in your retention over a period of time. Just like you need to plan a project for data, you should also be intentional with your plans for data retention. The e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers of those members?

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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. Offer mentor/mentee programs .

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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. Prep thank you cards, so you can easily put them in the mail when donations come in. Plan your post-Giving Season retention activities as part of your campaign—not an afterthought. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

For templates you can use to set up a welcome series for new donors and tips for donor retention, check out The Fundraiser’s Guide to Welcome Series. Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail? Do our direct mail pieces get a better response than social media?

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Our online form for giving collects more, but most gifts still come by mail. Especially if you begin with prompt, personal thank you calls which, research shows , deliver a powerful punch when it comes to increasing subsequent donor retention and gift size.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

4) Add to Mailing List. Thanking your supporters after giving is crucial to donor retention and making them feel more connected to your cause. So make it easy for them to find you by including the relevant links on your confirmation page.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s not even how compelling your offer is, or your mailing list. A few years back, I asked donor retention expert and copywriter Lisa Sargent for her advice on stewarding monthly donors, and here is what she said: Some “best practices” I’d recommend based on direct experience and personal research: 1.)

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

44% of nonprofit teams have noticed a decrease in fundraising revenue over the last three years; in-person events and direct mail appeals have taken the hardest hit. Most fundraising professionals would like to spend more time on donor retention and stewardship strategies.

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