14-ways-show-donors-love-and-increase-donor-retention 
The Agitator
APRIL 26, 2018
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments; here are a few of mine. Increasing retention post-first gift is a major part of this and we should pat ourselves on the back (not too hard) for this. But there are only two ways to grow: growing the value of donors or the number of them. We must rebuild our base.
Bloomerang
APRIL 11, 2023
However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. A successful volunteer management process ensures that volunteers are informed, engaged, and motivated, which in turn increases long-term volunteer retention. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Let’s dive in!
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EveryAction
MAY 15, 2019
The report explains, “After years and years of steadily increasing online revenue, including record-breaking 2016 and 2017 gains for many nonprofits, suddenly that trend line flattened out. Other factors could include the increased distance from the momentum of the 2016 election, or the impact of tax changes on donors.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 2, 2013
If you cut back on acquisition, you’ll have fewer current donors to cultivate next year and will start a downward revenue spiral that’s difficult to reverse. It’s not worth all the time, money, blood, sweat and tears we invest to acquire new donors if we’re not going to cultivate them right. Show them the significance of their gifts.
iMarketSmart
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
1] Another writes, “Fundraisers need to focus MORE on creating memories and moments with their donors … and LESS about hitting those wacky metrics or year-end goals.”[2]. Or is it “all about the love?”. Now, replace the word “customer” with the word “donor.” Want to start a fight in a fundraising comment section? That’s easy.
Lets Talk Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Do you know what your donors want? donors want very specific things. In her seminal book, Donor Centered Fundraising , Penelope Burk found that the first thing that donors want is prompt and personal gift acknowledgement. THANK YOUR DONORS PROMPTLY. Research tells us that. At least not very well. AND PERSONAL.
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 30, 2023
It’s a great time of the year for some hot donor retention strategies! The holiday reminds us that everyone deserves love and attention. That includes donors, too. It’s one of my favorite holidays to spread a little love to my donors. It shows that you care about more than just their wallet.
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