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Nonprofit Donor Retention 101: Always Do This

Bloomerang

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. Long-term retention (5+ years) is now 10% or less. “ People give. One to five days after gift:

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Strategies to Build Donor Trust and Retention

sgEngage

A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. A trusting relationship requires listening and openness to feedback.

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A Guide to Donor Retention

Bloomerang

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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Top 5 Ways Text Messaging Will Retain Donors in 2023

NonProfit PRO

While text messaging has remained a reliable conversion channel over the years, nonprofits are taking advantage of texting’s strong and immediate open rate to focus on retention.

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Predictive analytics: the future of member retention for associations

Nimble AMS

The key to successful member retention lies within your member data. . But the truth is that predictive analytics represents the future of member retention strategies for associations. . But the truth is that predictive analytics represents the future of member retention strategies for associations. . Learn more.

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4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention

sgEngage

One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Emails with personalized subject lines are 26% more likely to be opened.

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Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail

Bloomerang

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Another way to increase the chance that your supporters will open your direct mail solicitation letters is by including them as part of a product fundraiser.

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