The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis of Charleston, South Carolina-based software provider Blackbaud. Just less than one in five (17%) said their revenue had dropped during the past year. There are other indications of optimism.

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

According to Dataro’s Data Pool, the same cohort of first-time midlevel donors gave 9x more than standard-value donors from 2018–2023. The more you invest in middle donors, the more likely you are to retain and upgrade them. Investing time and resources into cultivating midlevel donors can yield significant returns.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

With fundraising software , you can access all the solutions you need to keep donors engaged and attract new supporters along the way. This type of content helps make an interactive, creative donation experience. Prioritizing ongoing, consistent communications with your donors and new supporters can help you reach your goals.

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GiveSmart

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Recent research from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) , a collaboration among fundraising data, providers, researchers, analysts, associations, and consultants to empower the sector to track and evaluate trends in giving, continues to show that nonprofit organizations are retaining fewer and fewer donors in the post-pandemic era.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. Donor management software consolidates these time-consuming processes to make it easier for organizations to utilize donor metrics. And donors like it.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis of Charleston, South Carolina-based software provider Blackbaud. Just less than one in five (17%) said their revenue had dropped during the past year. There are other indications of optimism.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to the Charitable Giving USA 2024 report , donations in 2023 surpassed an estimated $557 billion. Solution: Invest in a dedicated donor management system or customer relationship management (CRM) software. You should also manage your event with specific nonprofit event software to help you.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Freewill’s 2023 Planned Giving Report found that 15% of their users who created estate plans will arrange a planned gift in their will, even if their estate is worth less than $350,000. Delegate a Planned Giving Officer: Once everything has been set in motion, retain your donors by mindfully managing your planned giving program.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 12, 2025

when adjusted for inflation in 2023? To win over new donors and retain current supporters, nonprofits must fully engage their stakeholders and prove why their causes are worth supporting. Did you know that total giving declined by 2.1% Small tweaks to your fundraising appeal can make a big difference in persuading people to give.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

All it takes is telling your team (including contractors and volunteers) to acquire X number or percentage of new donors, retain Y percentage of existing donors, and upgrade Z percentage of existing donors to the next level. Setting up KPIs for donor acquisition, retention, and upgrading is a great place to start.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We had our own in-house donor base software program that was actually ahead of its time and worked well for us. But it was becoming obsolete with software limitations. We do really well at retaining donors. Since taking your classes and listening to your feedback, we made some significant changes in 2023 and 2024.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At DonorsChoose, a platform that allows donors to contribute directly to classroom projects, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Katie Bisbee is similarly holding the line with a cautious $5 million forecast, the same forecast her organization made in 2023 when it ultimately pulled in $6 million. The event was not held in 2023.

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