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Discussion of Donor Data Retention

Robert Weiner

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers. As far as your relationship to customers – do you need to reference past records? I’m a bit worried by this.

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Elevate Your Fundraising Game with These Essential Nonprofit Books

Pamela Grow

But that was before John Lepp’s brilliant Creative Deviations available from Hilborn’s Civil Sector Press. Train Your Board gives you the tools and I’m thrilled to report that it’s been reprinted and can now be found at Hilborn’s Civil Sector Press. Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Revolution in the Mailbox.

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Giving USA 2021 Key Findings: How to Retain and Upgrade Nonprofit Donors Before Year’s End

Bloomerang

adjusted), presumably due to growth in the S&P 500 in recent years and how the 2020 market recovery positioned foundations to respond to the impetus to distribute more during a time of pressing needs. Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year.

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WARNING: Four trends that will shake nonprofits in 2024. Here’s how to pivot…

Pamela Grow

As we move into 2024, while there will be more bright shiny objects dangled in front of you than ever before, know that relationships matter most. Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Build your fundraising program around retention. After all, they love you and want to see you succeed.

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Donor Data And Donor Communication | A Mini Guide

Kindful

Personalized and valuable communication is what builds relationships, and long-lasting donor relationships are what set the foundation for nonprofit growth. Writing donation request letters and other communications to your supporters needs more thought put into it than pressing the send button on a general template.

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How A CRM Immediately Impacts Your Staff, And What To Expect During Implemantation

TechImpact

A CRM can help your nonprofit segment donors, boost fundraising, and help with volunteer retention, but those are all long term goals. Because there may be a few kinks the first few times, your IT staff might be under more pressed and stress. Image courtesy of GRT Corp.

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Donor Management Software: Buyer’s Guide + 16 Top Solutions

Bloomerang

They can then use the information in the software to reach out to donors with personalized communications, ensuring they’re building genuine relationships with their supporters. Having this data in one place will help you create a more effective fundraising and communication strategy and build deeper relationships with your donors. .