Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2025

It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. For example, consider the differing expectations of: New donors: First-time donors likely dont know much about your organization or how to engage with it beyond donating.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To keep donors around and retain their support, organizations have to grab supporters’ attention and make their communications stand out from the thousands of messages their audience receives each day. Social media posts. Recent nonprofit trends show that giving is on the decline, decreasing by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023. Newsletters.

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amplifi

JANUARY 4, 2024

And you can do even more if you make it a priority to retain year-end donors! You already know making sure your current donors stick around is more sustainable than securing a bunch of one-off donations. And saying thank you the right way after someone gives is crucial if you want to retain year-end donors! Jump on it!

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. First, analyze your donor base.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Everyone will jump at the chance to win a 50/50 prize or a basket of donated goods. Wishlists Donors love to give in-kind gifts because they know their donations will immediately impact your school.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

They’re the ones who sign up to raise funds on behalf of your organization – driving donations from their own networks of friends and family. So, let’s look at some proven tips to help your nonprofit recruit and retain more peer-to-peer participants. Offer great coaching and support.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Of all the different social media tools I’ve tried (e.g. Customers spread the news of cool hangouts or great places to shop, flag meet-up spots for friends, visit new places for points and revisit favorites to retain their title of mayor. Donors/Shoppers donate $100 for discounts at some of Boston’s swankiest shops.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations, including increased individual donations, opportunities for additional corporate funding, improved supporter engagement, and more. Ultimately, this would result in a $200 (or doubled) donation value for the nonprofit.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The number of new retained donors, or those who gave the previous year but never before, dropped by 18.7%. For example, if a supporter belongs to an older generation, you might opt to send them emails or direct mail rather than targeting them with text messages or social media ads. Learn how digital waivers improve donor experiences.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations. And it starts with your donate button. What Can A Donation Page Do?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no secret social media has become a powerful tool for amplifying fundraising efforts and driving donations for organizations. The importance of harnessing social media’s potential cannot be overstated—it offers bigger reach and the ability to connect with a broader audience instantly.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 25, 2024

The segments you create based on lifecycle stage may include: New donors Active donors Lapsed donors Reactivated donors Donors with upgrade potential This segmentation strategy can set you up for long-term, sustainable success by focusing on retaining current donors and re-engaging lapsed donors.

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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. These generations are tech-savvy and spend a lot of time on social media platforms.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

A golf tournament fundraiser is not only a fantastic day out but also a powerful fundraising event that can drive significant donations, strengthen community connections, and build long-lasting partnerships with local businesses. Your event site is the hub where golfers register, sponsors get recognized, and donations roll in.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 8, 2024

While reasons vary, one question nonprofits should always ask themselves after a donation is: Did we thank them? After all, it’s discouraging to donate your hard-earned money to what you feel is a worthwhile cause and never hear anything back. How do systems of expressing gratitude work and why do they matter for retaining donors ?

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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 donation stage. Hopefully your communication with prospective donors in the stewardship stage results in a donation. Not sure what your donor pipeline should look like? Give Qgiv a try.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

After all, your fundraising efforts won’t be successful if you don’t turn community members, social media followers, and website visitors into donors. An easy donation process makes these prospects more willing to give, and the simplest way for people to donate is through online giving. Let’s get started! Offer clear options.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In the most successful nonprofits, the marketing and fundraising efforts work hand-in-hand because leadership understands that marketing is vital to growing and retaining donors and donations. Their social media supports solicitations. Their messaging and branding are consistent.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. Because a lot of GivingTuesday promotion takes place on social media, consider using different platforms’ paid ads options to boost your campaign before the day arrives.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many people are inclined to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions that come with helping others and choose to make charitable donations during this time. One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

How do you recruit, coach, and retain your board members? Before worrying about how to coach and retain board members, you first need a full board. Major donors on your board can be a major asset, especially if part of their board commitment is donating to your nonprofit organization. Retaining your board members.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2023

Donations play a huge part in allowing nonprofits to achieve their mission. Nonprofits play a critical role in supporting important causes and making a positive impact in our communities. They provide the financial resources needed to make a difference.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Most members of Gen Z will donate between $5 and $55 in 2024 mostly through a credit or debit card. It is important to note Gen Z is the second most likely generation to donate through a digital wallet , trailing right behind Gen X. How do you retain Gen Z donors and supporters? The top reasons?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Be Authentic and Transparent We found that the #1 barrier for Gen Z donors is understanding where and how their donation will be used. Use the Right Communications Platforms As a tech savvy generation that grew up with social media, Gen Z is very active on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. So, if you know you want to attract high-impact donors and retain them, turn to the data in your CRM. This notes the number of donations needed to reach your goal, as well as the number of donations at varying levels you need to solicit. Develop a Strategy. Let’s begin.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. Donate the materials (e.g.,

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Do you have your social media strategy planned out? Use the next few weeks to prepare a variety of posts for all your different social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Focus on the social media platform where your supporters are most active, but don’t neglect the other channels.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As nonprofit professionals, we wait and hope all day that this is the year our campaign will go viral and bring in millions of dollars in donations. And then the following day, many small, new, or unknown (due to lack of social capital) nonprofits feel defeated because they didn’t get the donations they’d hoped for. Sound familiar?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. By creating a custom donation page with your nonprofit’s specific Giving Tuesday branding, you can encourage donors to complete the donation process.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. Becoming a peer-to-peer fundraiser requires a greater commitment than simply submitting a quick donation to your nonprofit. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the session, “5 Essential Stories to Drive Donations At Year-End” Nonprofit Marketing Expert Julia Campbell explained the value of stories for engaging donors. This approach makes relationships, not donations, the priority. Maximize your donations at year-end by getting ready to fundraise online.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

of new donors are being retained year-to-date, and even repeat donor retention decreased by 4.6%. My predictions and recommendations for fundraising in 2025: Predictions AI and Social Media AI In last years predictions post I wrote As AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Segment Your Donors Organizations are only retaining about four out of 10 donors annually. You will find revenue sustainability if you provide multiple avenues for supporters to donate. Create a Better Thank You Strategy It costs far more to get a new donor than it does to retain an existing one.

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Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

Although email, printed letters, and social media acknowledgments have their place, they rarely match the impact of a live conversation. Timing Is Everything The sooner you reach out after receiving a donation, the more meaningful the thank-you call becomes. Why a Phone Call Over Other Methods? Put This Strategy into Practice Today!

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

More specifically, we are increasingly interested in attracting casual donors: a person on the street who hears about our work and decides to donate $10 every now and again. Attracting and retaining new donors is a goal of every nonprofit since unrestricted funds are essential to our operations. I suggest trying out AI for this.

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