Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? The answer could be “both.”

Public and Social Policy 81

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 81

The Agitator

APRIL 8, 2018

That’s the question veteran fundraising consultant Michael Rosen explores in What Will It Take to Dramatically Increase Philanthropy? Meanwhile, Michael suggests there are actions fundraisers can take now to increase giving. By now a fundraisers’ focus on retention should be as natural as breathing. Retain more donors.

Retention 79

Retention Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance 79

The Agitator

AUGUST 8, 2012

Too many direct response fundraisers, many of whom should know better, continue to resort to acquisition techniques that only serve to camouflage the erosion and dry rot destroying long-term donor performance and value. When will they understand that Retention is the New Acquisition? raised in 2010, $5.54 was lost — a 1.9%

Fundraising 84

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Manufacturing 84

The Agitator

OCTOBER 19, 2015

I’m looking forward to speaking next week at the annual meeting of the Association of Advancement Services Professionals because I want to personally thank these unsung heroes. These are the pros who gather, organize, manage and disseminate the information that is the backbone of solid and effective fundraising.

Fundraising 84

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Management 84

The Agitator

JULY 27, 2015

Over the last few months the UK tabloids busted the fundraising British sector for its overly aggressive tactics in telemarketing and Face –To-Face techniques. ( See Playing the Blame Game in the UK.) Same with the fundraising trade association. The media is outraged in their faux sort of way. Same with the politicians.

Fundraising 77

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Nonprofit Management 77

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

.” With those words, Michael Rosen launched his post What are the Obstacles to Improving Donor-Retention Rates?

Retention 45

Retention Associations Fundraising Fundraising 45

The Agitator

OCTOBER 14, 2012

But we are compelled — yes, compelled — to start the ball rolling with yet another warning about donor retention! Overall donor attrition in 2010 was 59% — that is, 59% of 2009 donors did not give again to participating nonprofits in 2010. New donor retention was only 27%! These are hard facts, folks.

Retention 102

Retention Associations Fundraising Fundraising 102

The Agitator

MARCH 4, 2012

First, I want to report on a wonderfully hopeful undercurrent of innovation and change that I sensed at last week’s Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Conference in Washington, D.C. Donor Attitude” is the far too long-neglected, yet equally valuable, flip side of the fundraising coin. I’ll get to Coca-Cola in a moment.

Non-Profits 70

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Retention 70

The Agitator

JANUARY 17, 2010

The Chronicle of Fundraising is doing an excellent job of monitoring giving response to the Haiti disaster. It discusses some of the issues associated with the mobile channel … Are there hidden costs/fees? " Another savvy practitioner calls the Haiti fundraising experience a "game changer." " Is it?

Fundraising 65

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofit Management 65

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Chip Grizzard in a comment on Part 1 asked what kind of lift, or improvement in second gift conversion and retention is possible using various techniques. What the pro fundraisers do: Wow first-time donors. The real job in fundraising is getting the second gift from a new donor. That’s when the relationship starts.

Retention 49

Retention Values Energy Fundraising 49

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

In what it spun as good news, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, in the latest report of its Fundraising Effectiveness Project, has released findings indicating that nonprofits lost fewer donors in 2010 than in 2009. AFP helpfully provides this list of resources on donor retention.

Retention 88

Retention Recruitment Associations Fundraising 88

The Agitator

JUNE 28, 2011

Monday and Tuesday we invited Agitator readers to sign up for a free survey and project on donor retention. Folks who care enough about the future of fundraising to jump in. However, they represent an insignificant fraction of Agitator readers, suggesting that most of you could care less about donor retention.

Retention 58

Retention Associations Foundations Management 58

The Agitator

JULY 18, 2011

I am totally embarrassed to admit that I’ve just taken my first look at the 2010 Fundraising Effectiveness Report produced by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The Report is based on 1,982 responses from US nonprofits who collectively raised $1.5 billion in 2008-9.

Fundraising 71

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Nonprofits 71

The Agitator

APRIL 17, 2011

Earlier this month, Roger flirted with firing the direct response fundraisers for the top 83 charities in America. He cited as ’cause of action’ the poor fundraising performance of these organization as reflected in Target Analytics 2010 Index of National Fundraising Performance.

Fundraising 66

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Environmental 66

Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, nonprofits are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and amplify their impact. Traditionally, organizations have turned to established CRM ( Customer Relationship Management ) platforms like Salesforce to address these needs.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

Affnetz

APRIL 15, 2024

Our goal is to equip small nonprofits with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their fundraising efforts with the help of nonprofit donor management software. Here’s a few things fundraising tools should specifically help you with: Promotion: Your fundraising tool should make it easier to promote campaigns.

Management 130

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Retention 130

The Agitator

JUNE 4, 2009

Yesterday, in light of declining donor retention rates, we raised the question of whether nonprofits were doing an adequate job of inspiring their donors. P.S. And if donor retention is your concern, check out our DonorTrend white papers on donor loyalty. Good benchmarking data in this report.

Participation and motivation 40

Participation and motivation Retention Nonprofit Management Associations 40

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

This can boost membership retention and provide greater convenience for members. Cultivate impactful relationships to increase retention. GlueUp Nonprofits, associations, chambers of commerce, and other membership organizations Support available via an online form QuickBooks, Xero, and Zoom. Automate annual renewals.

Public and Nonprofit Management 79

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Management Nonprofits 79

The Agitator

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Long before the recent spate of media attention on acquisition costs and practices, there was a growing belief on the part of donors that most of their contributions were ploughed back into fundraising and overhead and little used to make the world a better place. We spend as little as possible on fundraising.’. And that was then.

Public and Nonprofit Management 75

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Retention Philanthropy 75

The Agitator

MARCH 16, 2009

Our new DonorTrends paper is titled Donor Loyalty: The Holy Grail of Fundraising. But that’s what we’ve struggled with in Donor Loyalty: The Holy Grail of Fundraising , an update from our earlier analysis in 2005. Is there such a thing as a loyal donor? And this will be the focus of DonorTrends in the future.

Retention 40

Retention Recruitment Nonprofit Management Associations 40

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released its Quarterly Fundraising Report covering the first half of 2017. I want to make an important digression about the data set and the collaborative process behind the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. It shows a drop in US giving of 6% below 2016’s mid-year level.

Non-Profits 61

Non-Profits Collaborations Medical Associations 61

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

In response to our Lazy or Careless Fundraising? article last week, Gail Meltzer of CoreStrategies for Nonprofits sent us an article she wrote describing her own experience as a lifelong under-cultivated donor. Clearly, you are much too nice a donor.

Philanthropy 93

Philanthropy Associations Activism Fundraising 93

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The call is out for UK charities who would like to participate in the study, which will be conducted in association with Ken Burnett and SOFII. Here is a reminder … Our colleagues at DonorVoice are going to replicate in the UK their recent US study of donor commitment. There are two elements to this project. ” Amen!

Homelessness 64

Homelessness Children Health Associations 64

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2012

American Diabetes Association. American Heart Association. If so, please email us at editors@theagitator.net with your suggestions and comments. Please email us not later than October 20 th. Health: Diseases, Disorders. American Cancer Society. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Susan G Komen for the Cure. Arthritis Foundation.

Children 60

Children Environmental Health Associations 60

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A donor database is much more than a glorified phonebook for nonprofits. When nonprofits invest in the right donor management tools and use them properly, they can become an incredible asset. These solutions optimize and expand your fundraising and donor stewardship activities to help form long-lasting relationships.

Public and Nonprofit Management 82

Public and Nonprofit Management Management Activism Advertising 82

The Agitator

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The call is out for UK charities who would like to participate in the study, which will be conducted in association with Ken Burnett and SOFII. Our colleagues at DonorVoice are going to replicate in the UK their recent US study of donor commitment. There are two elements to this project.

Associations 65

Associations Nonprofit Management Retention Management 65

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Fundraising metrics can’t do everything. So, let’s look at some hard stuff when it comes to fundraising. Fundraising math v. fundraising emotion. In both sports and fundraising, the emotions don’t match the math. Among older adults, the ten-year retention rate for a charitable estate component is only 55%.[13]

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

MNA Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Engage Readers with Stories and Data Beyond hearing about all the improvements and progress your nonprofit has made over the past year, your audience members want to know how these changes made a difference in the lives of those you serve. Your nonprofit’s annual report is so much more than a quick summary.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Retention 52

The Agitator

MARCH 14, 2013

This week the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that members of the Direct Marketing Association are working on an official protest against the watchdog Charity Navigator. RETENTION REMINDER: The Agitator/DonorVoice Retention Webinar is Tuesday, March 19 th at 11:00 a.m. Why not focus on lack of impact on program or mission?

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Retention Philanthropy Associations 105

Affnetz

JUNE 18, 2022

Donor Management & Engagement / By Mike Crum. The Facts: Nationally, 70% of first-time donors never make a second gift and according the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the average donor retention rate was 43.6 percent in 2020.

Retention 130

Retention Nonprofits Associations Activism 130

Affnetz

JUNE 18, 2022

Stewardship Program to Work for Your Nonprofit. The Facts: Nationally, 70% of first-time donors never make a second gift and according the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the average donor retention rate was 43.6 Blogs / By Mike Crum. percent in 2020.

Retention 130

Retention Nonprofits Associations Activism 130