Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. Your average audience retention rate and engagement is substantially higher. Are you ready to innovate? . So, how do we monetize this?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

The nonprofit industry loves talking about how to run a successful GivingTuesday campaign. It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your donors is the most sustainable, cost-effective way to raise money. And why not? It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. For as long as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has measured nonprofit donor retention it has been abysmal. Donor and dollar retention rates have averaged well below 50% for over a decade, and it’s been getting worse over time. People give.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nonprofits put a lot of time, energy and money into acquiring peer-to-peer event participants, so it's vital to retain them year-over-year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We’re excited to share that Bloomerang and Kindful nonprofit customers raised more than $42.4 This kicks off another record Giving Tuesday as nonprofits move full swing into the end-of-year giving season. Bloomerang and Kindful customers raised more funds than in previous years. million on Giving Tuesday 2022.

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 4, 2022

The post Giving Tuesday Strategy: Using Emotion to Raise Donor Retention appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. Plus, the large spike in new donors from 2020 was largely Read More ».

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means. — Stats Nerd. How much more or less did they give?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. After all, organizations can raise up to 31% of online revenue in December , as reported by M+R Benchmarks. Donor retention is a core component of a responsive fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

In fact, 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media decide to support them in some way. Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits. You already know that it’s quite common for time and resources to be limited in the nonprofit sector. Tips and Templates to Get Started with Nonprofit Crowdfunding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 19, 2022

The effective accounting, donor management, and data analysis of donor activity has become essential as nonprofits have embraced online fundraising, virtual events, and fundraising on social media in recent years. Improve donor relationships which leads to better retention and higher donations. <<

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. While this is important for spreading awareness, it’s not the most effective way to raise money. . Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. This has a lot to do with the power behind a second donation.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, there are new, unique challenges and opportunities in the fundraising landscape that require nonprofits like yours to take a strategic and dynamic approach to maximize your fundraising efforts. Find the right nonprofit technology One size does not fit all with technology, especially in the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. . The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. whereas the new donor retention rate was 19.3%.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. 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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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Mark founded Cathexis Partners in 2008, providing technical and consultative services to nonprofits of all sizes and types. He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. For more than 20 years, Mark has supported hundreds of nonprofit online fundraising efforts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

We’re happy to share these with you and hope they help your organization raise more in 2023! In 2022, we saw a growing focus on donor retention. Donor satisfaction and experience are becoming increasingly important for nonprofits to focus on when raising money. Engage Donors and Raise More Money with Four Easy Actions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. Thankfully, there are plenty of effective and thoughtful ways that nonprofits can show donors the impact of their donations: 1) Give thanks. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or a newcomer to the fundraising world, your team likely follows a similar set of processes to attract, acquire, and retain donors. This framework is called the fundraising cycle, and optimizing your current practices can make a big difference in your campaign results and donor retention rate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Plain Language Resources: Big Duck’s Plain Language for Nonprofits. They focus your nonprofit on tracking and reporting impact which is essential for fundraising success. Resource: How to Write a Nonprofit Impact Report. For every 1,000 fundraising messages sent, nonprofits raised $78. Why Quarterly Impact Reports?

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. What is a major gift?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. This way, your nonprofit isn’t relying on one source of revenue. And there’s a reason for that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

We are elated to announce that Bloomerang and Kindful users raised $39,298,352.01 “We have always encouraged and equipped our customers to participate in Giving Tuesday, and it’s so rewarding to think about the impact that the nonprofits in our community will be able to make using these funds.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. Subscription style spending is also the norm for many consumers.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Small nonprofits can scarcely afford to lose any donors from one year to the next, given the expensive and time-consuming effort that donor acquisition represents. It can be tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. This means that your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) recently released its Second Quarter Fundraising Report, which is full of insights and giving trends that can help you and your team with your donor acquisition and retention efforts. Key insight #1: There was an increase in the number of dollars raised.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 8, 2020

There are also many amazing nonprofits on YouTube that have over 100k subscribers, but subscribers aren’t donors. The question is: how do you raise money on YouTube as a nonprofit? This is the most effective way to raise money as it allows people to donate directly through the YouTube Platform and not leave the site.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. They’re substantial funding for a nonprofit. Next, you should look at past giving patterns—both to your organization and to other nonprofits as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

” Barb says she thought it was great that they might raise some money and some visibility on Facebook, but never in a million years did they anticipate that the fundraiser would transform into a global event. We are committed to increasing our fundraising capacity around engagement and retention so we can continue this important work.”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing. Nonprofit-facing fundraising apps are those that your nonprofit staff members use to raise money on the go. Let’s dive right in!

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds.

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