Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up “one-person” development shops, need to know? Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. Develop a balanced, thoughtful fundraising plan. Retain staff.

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Clairification

APRIL 11, 2024

It costs more to acquire a new donor than retain a current one. It’s why they retain, on average, 80 – 90% of current customers. Per the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, less than 20% of new donors (aka customers) are retained. A lot more. Please, please, please… let this sink in. The for-profit world understands this.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. It helps to get the word out about your mission, attract new donors to your nonprofit, and deepen relationships with your existing supporters. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Sara Herschander A panel of fundraising and human resources experts discuss how nonprofit leaders can incentivize fundraisers — and keep them on the job — even with a shoestring budget.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 8, 2024

It’s well-known in the nonprofit world that the second gift, sometimes even referred to as “the golden gift,” is when donor retention rates start to rise. So why do donors continue to give to your nonprofit after their first gift? How do systems of expressing gratitude work and why do they matter for retaining donors ?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It may come as no surprise that this period of uncertainty can drown out nonprofits. Perfect Your Stump Speech Messaging for Nonprofits There is an overwhelming amount of noise during any election; depending on where your donors live, it can be borderline bombarding. In 2023, GiveSmart -powered nonprofits raised $1.25

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies. What can fundraisers do?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2024

While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers to achieve their goals. Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 2024. Those are some of the numbers reported today by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and presented by the Foundation for Philanthropy at the Association of Fundraising Professionals and by GivingTuesday. and 3% respectively.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2024

A study by Nuclavis found that peer-to-peer fundraising programs are struggling to activate fundraisers and retain past participants in 2024.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by the sea of fundraising campaigns out there? This guide is here to simplify the process and give you everything you need to know about nonprofit fundraising campaigns. Unlike your ongoing fundraising efforts, campaigns have a clear start and end date, which makes them super targeted and efficient.

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Double the Donation

MAY 5, 2023

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

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes! Each month, receive expert advice on securing the second gift, retaining donors, reimagining events, making successful asks, and more. Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the fifth edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, the editors present an essential text to the art and science of fundraising. It retains proven best practices—the ones that have made this the field’s go-to book—addressing an enduring shift toward innovation, cutting-edge research, and a call for more inclusive fundraising.

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Tony Martignetti

JUNE 26, 2023

Julia Campbell: Data Driven Storytelling Julia Campbell returns to share her thinking on retaining and engaging donors by creating and curating your best stories. This continues our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. Also this week, we welcome Nonprofit Radio’s first announcer, Kate Martignetti!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2024

DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes! Each month, receive expert advice on securing the second gift, retaining donors, reimagining events, making successful asks, and more. Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers.

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CharityHowTo

JULY 5, 2023

Major donors provide nonprofits with a significant amount of funding, making proper cultivation essential. Use these tips to identify and retain major donors.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. By Richard H. There are other indications of optimism.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Across the fundraising landscape, there is broad interest in reaching prospects and donors with more inclusive, equitable, and responsible messages. Understanding it and employing it is essential to creating responsible fundraising messaging. It represents people positively, in a way that feels true and empowering to them.”

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amplifi

JULY 25, 2024

So, when was the last time you did some soul-searching and asked, “What fundraising communications mistakes are we making, and how do we fix them?” Whether you’re new to fundraising or have been working at a nonprofit for decades, there’s always room for improvement. We understand the chaos of working at a nonprofit.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

Having an effective board on board at your nonprofit is essential to being able to run your organization well. But if your nonprofit is struggling to find board members or keep board members, this can be a serious detriment to your performance. How do you recruit, coach, and retain your board members? Start with your volunteers.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2024

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Qgiv and Winspire that will help nonprofits raise more at their next fundraising event or auction! Best of all, there’s no risk—no money down and you only pay for what sells, ensuring your fundraising efforts are as profitable as possible.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2024

Join us on June 6th at 2pm for an exclusive webinar designed for nonprofits leaders like you, featuring Chris Miele, President of Golden Retriever Foundation. Discover new techniques to increase your online presence and significantly boost your fundraising efforts.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thanking donors is crucial for securing gifts—especially for small nonprofits trying to build a support base. By Logan Foote Building relationships is crucial for nonprofits to grow their impact. For small nonprofits in particular, these relationships are critical to growing and scaling your work to drive additional impact.

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The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 27, 2024

From collecting contact information to processing their payments , your nonprofit has access to much of its donors’ private data. Hackers and data breaches can cost nonprofits time, money, reputation, and even donors. Here are four tips any nonprofit can use to safeguard against vulnerabilities.

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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. Alas, the lion’s share of nonprofits spend a lot more time asking than thanking and reporting back on impact. This could come from almost any nonprofit.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand the elements of retention and its effect on finances. Fundraisers need to look at retention from a perspective that emphasizes the importance of money.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

Fundraising boils down to two simple things: finding new donors and keeping existing ones. This free guide outlines out how to leverage your golf fundraiser to attract new donors to your cause while keeping current golfer donors activated and engaged. Great news—golf tournaments are avenues to successfully do both!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 29, 2024

Join us on Thursday, June 6th at 2pm ET for an exclusive webinar designed for nonprofits leaders like you, featuring Chris Miele, President of Golden Retriever Foundation. Discover new techniques to increase your online presence and significantly boost your fundraising efforts.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

Growing your base of supporters is essential for growing revenue at your nonprofit organization. You can accomplish more when there’s a larger group of donors backing your nonprofit and making it happen. Prospective donors are folks who may not know anything about your nonprofit and its mission. The prospect stage.

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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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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Are you tired of fundraising? During this fast-paced seminar, you will discover effective, simple concepts to drive your fundraising efforts with Major Donors and realize new level of engagement and revenue. Charles Burge, Nonprofit Development and Communications Executive. Frustrated? Not seeing the results you need?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruiting and retaining staff can feel like scaling a mountain. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. When recruiting and retaining new team members, start with the end in mind.

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