CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

From these stats, you would have retained 40% of your donors, and lost 60%. The Art Of The Thank You The first piece in any donor retention strategy (especially one for retaining year-end donors) is the thank you. Lets make this happen. What is Donor Retention? You can go even further than that simple calculation though.

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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%. When your organization hasnt yet built a base of individual giving, and youre simply not ready. Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now. Only 13.8% Things like focusing solely on growing your major donor program.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It gets them excited to engage with your organization and helps you retain them long-term. If you’re ready to take it to the next level, use the following tips to create better thank you’s to follow up your next appeal! A donor might not be ready to write another check. Repetitive – When communications flow, relationships grow.

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Clairification

JUNE 5, 2023

Today’s article will help you learn both: how to keep more fundraisers, and how to satisfy, inspire and retain more donors. The real reason fundraisers leave their jobs, and the sector, is very similar to why donors leave you. I gave you a hint in the title. It’s what Aretha Franklin famously sang about: R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

If you’re ready to fully leverage social media for any giving day, whether July 15, Giving Tuesday, or some other day, here’s four tips to get you started. . This is a great time to remind people of the impact that a donation has, an important part of retaining donors , by showcasing what past donations have allowed you to accomplish.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Retain staff. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Important: Invest in donor stewardship and reliable data. Include new donor acquisition in your plan.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 8, 2025

So we were ready to re-think it, and Relationship Fundraising came along at just the right time. Consider whether you can make your appeal mailing unique to you and different from the rest, while retaining their effectiveness. Standard fundraising back then was all about getting good at asking. And asking. And asking.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 8, 2024

How do systems of expressing gratitude work and why do they matter for retaining donors ? Why does retaining donors matter? If your nonprofit is continuously attracting new donors, does it really matter if you retain them after their initial gift? Prepare a script and be ready to answer common questions donors may have.

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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. In this stage, the donor has decided your nonprofit is a worthy cause and they’re ready to contribute to the work that you do. Not sure what your donor pipeline should look like? Give Qgiv a try.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

He outlines questions nonprofit boards should ask to successfully recruit and retain members of color: how board diversity will affect the organizations work, whether theyre expanding their network of potential board candidates, and whether theyre building an inclusive and welcoming board culture. Ready to learn more?

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Booster

JUNE 4, 2024

This will give you a realistic picture on whether you have a super-crew ready to change the world, or you still need to find a few more parents to keep your school a well-oiled machine. Check out even more tips and tricks on how to manage and retain your volunteers here. Host a little gathering on or off-campus to say 1) thank you!

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day. Thanking your donors is an essential step in retaining your year-end donors. End-of-Year Giving Campaigns FAQs What is a year-end giving campaign?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Get Started Early Getting a head start on your campaigns and events means you’ll be ready to go way ahead of time and can prepare more thoroughly for the busiest giving season of the year. Even after Giving Tuesday, many people still feel the inspiration to give an end-of-year donation during the holiday season.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Generational Giving Report also found that Gen Z is ready to make a big impact! 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.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Staffing The National Council of Nonprofits reports that “nonprofits around the country are reporting significant challenges retaining staff and filling vacancies. I predict that as the AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. And that’s saying a lot. That said, AI is already here.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready to level up your supporter engagement game with the most sought-after workshop of the summer! Proven methods to engage and retain new donors, ensuring their continued support year after year. Now is the perfect time to strategize and revolutionize your engagement approach, so register today for the free workshop.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

How to Be Grant Ready: A Step-By-Step Guide CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $87. How to Retain Your Donors. How to Retain Your Donors. How To Raise More Money With Email: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increasing Opens, Clicks, and Donations CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $69. July 14 — 3p.m. July 15 — 1 p.m.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 20, 2024

Jobs: Locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees during economic downturns. Additionally, the goal is to help companies advance investor readiness, scalability, and customer growth. The program provides a platform for coaching, investor pitches, and mentor meetings.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

You have a compelling case to make; chances are, the right people are ready to listen. Effective audience research is essential for nonprofits looking to expand or retain their audiences. Here's my three-point strategy. Ask companies to step up and support you NOW. Its the smart way to stay ahead of future challenges.

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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%. When your organization hasnt yet built a base of individual giving, and youre simply not ready. Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now. Only 13.8% Things like focusing solely on growing your major donor program.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

How do we recruit and retain people, raise the level of engagement, and empower them to be their best? We also believe it is critical to prioritize a trustworthy approach to AI, grounded in: Fairness, inclusiveness, reliability, and trust: The foundational principles of Blackbaud’s responsible AI framework.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

When you’re ready to hire a professional grant writer, visit GrantWriterTeam.com and post a classified ad. Is there a Retainer? Yes, many nonprofit organizations use retainers to secure a grant writer’s services. However, note that a retainer is not the same as a contingency fee or a down payment. Do I Need a Contract?

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? So, if you know you want to attract high-impact donors and retain them, turn to the data in your CRM. Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Develop a Strategy. Understand the Giver’s Journey. Let’s begin.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

If your team isn’t ready to make the ask, have them start by being in the (Zoom) room. Adding personal stewardship to your major gifts program is one of the most effective ways to retain donors and engage fundraising allies from outside the development team. As we say in fundraising, if you don’t ask, you won’t get. Show gratitude.

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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

JULY 16, 2024

Attracting and retaining new donors is a goal of every nonprofit since unrestricted funds are essential to our operations. Over three weeks, we highlighted our college readiness program, then our career exploration program, and finally wrapped the appeal with an email about how our summer programs prepare teens for life’s next steps.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. Second, everyone thinks their organization is grant ready. Some charge per hour, some per project, and some on a retainer.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%. With these tips to guide you, youll be ready to create (or revamp) your donation process, from the placement of your logo to the wording on your thank-you receipt.

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amplifi

JULY 25, 2024

Varying your outreach is critical to growing relationships with donors and retaining them over time. READ MORE: Why are you struggling to retain donors? For example, depending on the size of your organization and your nonprofit’s budget, you might be ready to invest in fundraising software. And then don’t let off the gas!

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 10, 2024

You see, nonprofits thrive when they can attract and retain not only dedicated volunteers, but skilled professionals as well. Are ready to make the transition from for-profit to nonprofit? When you’re ready to make the leap, bring your skills to a mission that values the impact you can make. So, what about you?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

Fund accounting software that allows your programs to retain equity gives you an instant snapshot into which projects “own” what portion of the fund balance in reporting. First, you can always have an accurate picture of what portion of your net assets is restricted to which project.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Research consistently shows that it almost always costs more to acquire a new donor than it does to retain an existing donor, making your donor retention rate a very important metric to track. It’s vital to nurture your relationships with existing donors with an eye toward retaining them as donors. Ready to learn more?

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

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. Smart businesses recognize that Foursquare lets customers build the buzz for them.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits. Families pay for admission, and your school retains some ticketsales. Caution: These challenges can fade quickly, so be ready to launch during the peak of popularity.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But are you ready? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? As a result, you can grow your overall donor base, retain more long-term supporters, and get more dollars into your programming. Not so fast. Instead, it’s creating a new normal entirely.

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