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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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

And of course I wanted to increase our donations. But we do need to raise $350 – 400,000 in donations each year. We do really well at retaining donors. Now, every single donation letter gets a personalized, hand written note by me on them. And already, many of them have donated a second time already.

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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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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. Use data and statistics to show the impact of your programs and how donations are making a difference.

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 9, 2024

Double the Donation is thrilled to unveil its latest partnership with PlanHero, expanding the accessibility of integrated matching gift technology to corporate volunteerism and beyond.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

Here are five tips for thanking your year-end donors that will increase the likelihood of them being retained in the following year: 1. Don’t be afraid to also show some curiosity about them, particularly why they donated, how they found out about you, and what types of communications they’d like to receive.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. Explain the impact of donations.

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Soapbox Exchange

MAY 30, 2024

Compelling donation appeals are the lifeblood of nonprofit fundraising. Crafting effective asks can not only enhance your organization’s ability to attract and retain donors but ultimately increase your funding and impact overall. So, how can you supercharge your outreach efforts to raise more for your cause?

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Double the Donation

MAY 5, 2023

But do you have a plan in place to go above and beyond, implementing the right strategies for effectively retaining matching gift donors? As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you likely understand the importance of maximizing retention among supporters. Not only […]

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Clairification

JANUARY 4, 2024

Now… you should be devoting at least as much time to thanking the donors who responded to your appeals, with the goal of retaining and upgrading them over time. TYPICAL THANK YOU LETTER TEMPLATE Dear [donor name], Thank you for your generous donation of $[donation amount] to [nonprofit name]. to raise $1.00 ).

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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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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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Qgiv

AUGUST 6, 2024

Digital wallets are an easy, secure, and private way to pay online and in-app with mobile devices, making it as fast as possible to give donations. Organizations can also enable digital wallet donations for in-person events, so donors can give with just a tap of their smart device. In the U.S., over 85% of retailers accept Apple Pay.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Send an automated thank you email and donation confirmation to assure donors that you received their gift. Be sure to include the specific donation amount and describe how your organization plans to use the gift. . Donations are essential, but so is involvement in your cause. Thanking them quickly for their gifts.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The truth is that major donors are no different than any other group of donors–they want to help causes they’re passionate about and they will continue donating money as long as they’re getting the proper return on investment (ROI) for their charitable giving.

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CauseVox

MARCH 6, 2023

You can take your donation forms to the next level with our key insights. Join us for an exclusive webinar and live critique to learn the most effective donation form trends to help your nonprofit convert and retain more donors online. We’re also offering a unique opportunity for a live critique of your own donation form!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recurring donations are gifts to a nonprofit organization made by a donor on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. Nonprofit organizations benefit from recurring donations because they provide consistent revenue streams and help organizations maintain long-term relationships with supporters. And donors like it.

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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. Your organization can harness that potential by taking advantage of social media fundraising ideas designed to boost donations and enhance engagement. Identify what you’re raising funds for (e.g.,

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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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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

But what about donating, you ask? Yes, especially donating. There’s been a huge influx of donors paying with ACH and Venmo for a few reasons: it’s fast, easy, and secure for donors, that’s why nonprofits using these payment methods are seeing higher average donation sizes. donation with Stripe or PayPal).

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GiveSmart

MAY 22, 2024

The same goes for online transactions, including donating to nonprofits. In fact, the nonprofit donor experience relies heavily on the ease and convenience of the donation process. Read on to find out why you should leverage digital wallets to improve your donor experience and maximize donations for your nonprofit.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to OneCause’s Fundraising Outlook Report, the percentage of organizations that identify donor retention as a critical priority has decreased from 57% to 51%.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

Recurring donation calls to action (CTA’s) are a wonderful opportunity for your nonprofit to raise more money because recurring donations are great for retaining donors and increasing gift sizes. Using a recurring donation call to action can help your organization find more donors willing to give more frequently.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Dear [donor name] , Thank you for your generous donation of $ [donation amount] to [nonprofit name]. Your donation is making a difference. Because of your $ [amount] donation, we are able to [impact of donation]. But, if your thank you looks like this, it’s not helping you bond with your supporters.

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Fundly

APRIL 29, 2024

If you’re looking to fundraise and accept donations online, this means you can reach a wider audience than ever before. By collecting online donations, you can tap into the passion and generosity of a global community and raise more for your cause. According to the CAF World Giving Index , 4.2 Broader fundraising reach.

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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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But how can you ensure your social media efforts translate into actual donations? Using real-world examples from successful campaigns, Julia will demonstrate how to craft compelling content, engage your audience, and drive donations.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2023

Though giving tends to rise around these events, nonprofits often are unable to retain these often one-time donors. If your organization doesn’t have a plan to steward these reactionary donations to make them become more commonplace, it should. Nonprofits react to crises.

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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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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2024

Learn how to create engaging, donor-centric websites that captivate and retain supporters. Gain insights into designing seamless and memorable online giving journeys that increase donations, and transform hours of data entry into mere seconds. Register now!

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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%. This increases the chance that they will engage with those messages and complete the desired action, such as donating or visiting your website. Learn how digital waivers improve donor experiences. Identifying loyal supporters.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Individual donations dropped by 2.4%, with their share of total giving slightly decreasing from 67.4% In contrast, the Giving USA Foundation’s annual report highlights that donations rose to $557.16 Donation Sources: Individuals: Donated $374.4 Corporations: Donated $36.55 Retain staff. billion, a 1.6%

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

One option is to use online forms or surveys, like your donation page, that require donors to enter responses in a certain way. For example, you could find an opportunity to secure a large donation from an existing supporter in less time than it takes to secure several smaller ones from new donors. Examine donors’ journeys.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Studies have shown volunteers are some of your best donor prospects and volunteering also retains existing donors. Engaging volunteers during “peak moments” Building targeted donation campaigns from volunteer data. Join us and unlock the transformative power of volunteer-donor engagement.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

That’s where micro donations come in! A strong recurring gift program provides more long-term security and sustainability than occasional large gifts, and micro donations can help. In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. Show Impact.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 29, 2024

Learn how to create engaging, donor-centric websites that captivate and retain supporters. Gain insights into designing seamless and memorable online giving journeys that increase donations, and transform hours of data entry into mere seconds. Register now!

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