Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2025

It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. The post 5 Components of an Effective Donor Stewardship Matrix first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. But what types of outreach should you use, and how do you outline a cohesive strategy?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Whether your donors are transactional or high value (including mid-level and recurring donors) or participatory (like event participants and volunteers), building healthy relationships with them today—and retaining them—recognizes the responsibility we all have to our constituents, our communities, and, ultimately, to ourselves.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

You Need to Automate Common Processes (While Retaining Oversight) According to the 2024 Nonprofit Digital Investments Report , 75% of nonprofits cite improving inefficient processes as critical to their tech investment decisions.

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Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 18, 2024

Though acquiring new members is essential, retaining existing members is vital to ensuring sustained growth and continued impact. Here are five actionable tips to retain your nonprofit members and end the year on a strong note. For many nonprofits, having a robust membership program is key to thriving and fulfilling their mission.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

How do you recruit, coach, and retain your board members? This blog post will explain how to do just that! Before worrying about how to coach and retain board members, you first need a full board. Retaining your board members. That can go a long way toward retaining vital board members for your cause. Conclusion.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

Ensure that you’re able to do your best work by setting up a donor pipeline: a structured way to attract, cultivate, and retain your donors. The post How a Donor Pipeline Can Help Attract and Retain Donors appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Not sure what your donor pipeline should look like? What is a donor pipeline? Give Qgiv a try.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some strategies for attracting and retaining these younger supporters: Use social media to connect and engage Undeniably, social media is a powerful tool for reaching out to Millenial and Gen-Z Donors. The post Attracting and Retaining Millennial and Gen-Z Donors appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

” And with both funds and sub-funds, you can elect which funds your sub-funds should retain equity in and which should “zero out” at the end of each fiscal year. The post Your New Budgeting Superpower: Program-Based Budgeting first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

There are multiple reasons nonprofits should always be aiming for high levels of retention, not the least of which is that its significantly more cost-effective over time to retain than to acquire donors. However, the retention level jumps to approximately 60% for donors retained annually on a multiyear level.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

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Booster

JUNE 4, 2024

(And if you haven't yet clarified your organization’s goals, check out our blog post on the topic ). But in order to get things done, you’ll need the help of some committed volunteers. And let’s be honest, being a volunteer coordinator can be tough.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? Continue reading to learn how to determine what type of posts you should write, how long your post should be, how to edit your own work, strategies for getting past the dreaded writer’s block when writing your blog, and more. Find topics for your blog Make your blog work for you.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 22, 2025

Over time, youll start to develop the optimal recruitment solutions for your nonprofit and build (and retain ) a team of passionate advocates. The post Recruitment for Nonprofits 101: A Guide to Getting Started first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 12, 2024

This approach, which champions the spirit of entrepreneurship within existing organizations, is not just beneficial; it is vital for recruiting and retaining the talent that will drive our missions forward. The post Embracing Intrapreneurship: A Nonprofit Game Changer first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Similarly, looking at organizational leadership over time can speak to an organization’s commitment to championing and retaining BIPOC leaders. i There’s calendar year, fiscal year, form year, circa year, and report year…but that’s a topic for another blog. BIPOC is a recent term, used to replace “people of color.”

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2023

We’ve provided resources below that delve into these topics further, but for this blog, we are focused on explaining what DAFs are and how they operate. Bob starts a nonprofit foundation, invests his money into it, and he and his fellow board members retain complete control over how the money is donated.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2024

How do you retain Gen Z donors and supporters? So, communicate regularly and transparently with your Gen Z supporters to keep them engaged, build trust, and retain their support. Gen Z wants to receive non-fundraising updates monthly from the organizations they support.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Blogs If you learn better through reading than listening, nonprofit blogs are a great source of information for your organization. Once you find a blog with a voice or writing style you like, you’ll be able to absorb a plethora of knowledge online. Explore these blogs to keep up with the latest trends and best practices.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As a result, they are now lapsed donors on many organizations’ lists, but they are higher-level (and retained) donors on the chosen few. The post Rethinking Annual Giving Metrics: A New Storyline for Higher Ed first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. And that one gets a bigger gift. How Can a $100 Gift Change Your Annual Giving Storyline?

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Build and maintain a collaborative culture within your teams and invest in professional development to retain skilled staff and volunteers. For-Purpose approach: Strong teamwork and strategic communication are vital.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 8, 2024

The annual and lifetime value of a sustainer is usually higher than the average one-time giver because one-time givers are only retained at around 20%, according to Giving USA. The post Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report Highlights first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Blackbaud

MAY 1, 2024

Motivate Donors with Personalized Communications Once donors give, create an email marketing plan to keep them engaged and retained. The post Streamline the Donor Journey: From First Gift to Lifelong Support first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Charity marketing research emphasizes that viewers who watch a video retain 95% of the information they see, compared to 10% retention when reading that information as only text. The post Year-End Gratitude: Your Nonprofit’s Key To New Year Success appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Create a thank-you video.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While acquiring new donors is important, consider focusing more attention on retaining the ones you already have. Check this blog out. The post Fundraising beyond GivingTuesday: 5 tips to maximize year end giving appeared first on Candid Blog. Engage all your stakeholders during the year-end giving season.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As it’s estimated that the cost of acquiring a new donor is five times that of retaining a current donor, it’s essential to have a dedicated staff member planning how to engage donors and keep them interested in your nonprofit’s mission and activities. Doing so will boost revenue for your mission, securing a sustainable, impactful future.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Offer recurring giving plans While acquiring new donors is important, GivingTuesday can help you retain donors as well. Develop your retention and stewardship plan before GivingTuesday A key aspect of your GivingTuesday prep should be your plans to steward and retain the new donors you gain from the holiday.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 13, 2024

The post Insights from the 12th Annual Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Report first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Rely on leadership: Team captains remain crucial to the success of team events. The best team captain has experience, enthusiasm, and consistent communication. Download the full Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report today.

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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them. A CRM, or Constituent Relationship Manager, is software that makes it easy to retain information about your constituents. appeared first on Qgiv Blog. What is a fundraising CRM? Give Qgiv a try.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Improving the Employee Experience   One of the most pressing concerns for nonprofits is avoiding burnout and attracting and retaining employees. This blog post was co-authored by Megan Bierwirth with Forvis Mazars. Nonprofits are rarely going to be able to provide compensation that matches their for-profit counterparts.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Nonprofit Quarterly estimates that retaining a donor costs ten times less than bringing in a new one. A good strategic plan can uncover inefficiencies and highlight areas with the greatest return on investment. Prioritize Donor Retention For nonprofits, keeping existing donors is far more cost-effective than acquiring new ones.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2021

Retaining donors is critical! And the best way to retain donors is to show them their impact and make them feel amazing about supporting your work. The post Fundraising Strategies for Difficult Times appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Finding new donors during a tough time is hard! Get the Full Report.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Learn more about how volunteer management and retention can help your organization: What is volunteer management How to manage volunteers Why is volunteer retention important How to retain volunteers What is volunteer management? Here are seven tips to help you retain your volunteers: Communication.

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Penelope Burk

MARCH 18, 2020

Over the next several weeks (longer if necessary), I will be writing about how fundraisers and their not-for-profits can maneuver through this crisis, retaining as many donors as possible and even acquiring new ones in these extraordinary times. The post Fundraising in a Crisis appeared first on Burks Blog.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

The next step is to outline exactly what tasks and decision-making people will retain; what tasks AI will do or what will be automated and requires human oversight to prevent harm. Your first step is to do no harm appeared first on Candid Blog. AI should be used sparingly and carefully. It is also important to solve the right problem.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. Thanking year-end donors is a necessary first step on the way to eventually retaining them for the long term. What’s your next move?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2023

Future : You don’t need a blog post to tell you that lost trust and lost revenue both create big risks for your organization. Good customer care strengthens your relationships, helping you to retain existing donors and advocates while attracting new ones. Compliance will steadily build your reputation as a trustworthy organization.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re creating personalized text messages , emails, social media posts , graphics, blog posts, videos, or all of the above, get it all made in advance so you can start delivering them to your audience through your communication channels. This type of content helps make an interactive, creative donation experience.

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