article thumbnail

The Psychology of Giving: 18 Tips to Increase Donor Retention and Lifetime Value

Nonprofit Megaphone

For non-profit organizations, fundraising is a crucial aspect of their operations. However, getting donors to give is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value. This is where understanding the psychology of giving comes into play.

article thumbnail

How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

One had response cards with this statement [where “X” was a checked box symbol]: “Annual alumni giving through the Penn Fund directly supports these priorities of undergraduate education. A year later, they re-sent to the non-responders. Philanthropy & Education, 2 (2), 1-28. [45] Leading with death failed.