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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.

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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention?

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Donor-Centric or Faux Donor-Centric? Check the Plumbing.

The Agitator

When it comes to donor-centricity/obsession/love/devotion/passion I fear many fundraisers talk a good game while ignoring the fundamental and routine practices that should exist in any organization that truly cares about its donors. Are donor service personnel properly trained, recognized and compensated within the organization?

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators #GivingTuesday Edition – October 19, 2018

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Or if you are still in the fence about it, Classy also gives you Giving Tuesday 2018: Donor Motivation Data You Need to Know. October 25: How To Build Donor Loyalty: Lessons From Testing and Research. Registration is $99 or Free with an All-Access Pass. Learn More and Register. November 6: Your Design Is Full of C.R.A.P.:

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Acquisition: Premiums, Crack Cocaine And Nonprofit Suicide

The Agitator

Almost every direct response fundraiser who can count eventually comes to the realization that reliance on premiums to boost short-term acquisition response rates is a long-term prescription for poor retention and lousy lifetime value. Here are Kevin’s findings on key motivators that preserve the intrinsic benefits of giving.

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Make It About Me

The Agitator

Earlier posts this week have touched on the issue of donor motivation. Is there a time when donors are especially ‘primed’ to give? Perhaps the most vexing question for fundraisers is: Why do some people, who by all reckoning (in terms of known interest, capacity, awareness) should give, still not give?

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Monthly Giving Part 4: Stewarding Monthly Donors

The Agitator

If you care about retention…if you care about sustainability.significant net income and, eventually, massive bequest income, it’s time to invest some of yourself in mastering at least the basics. Part 1 of this series summarizes the reasons you should give serious attention to this “sleeping giant’ of fundraising programs.