Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your lapsed donors. This timeline offers a clear road map to prevent lapsed donors: What makes donors lapse? The second thing you must know is what defines a lapsed donor. The simple definition of a lapsed donor is someone who hasn’t given in a certain amount of time. Do donors realize they’ve lapsed?

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Clairification

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You likely collect a lot of data in your donor database, but is it really valuable to you? It’s not if you just let it sit there, rarely look at it, and never run reports based on data that will help you with meaningful donor segmentation for appeals. And by that, I mean meaningful from the donor’s perspective.

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MARCH 11, 2024

What gets donors going? This is the finding from a report done by the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy at the University of Kent: “ How Donor Choose Charities.” Interviews with committed donors found this was not the reason they gave. The study cites four criteria that influenced donor decision making.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here's advice from several experts.

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Ann Green

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend all this time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume and don’t seem to be concerned that they’re churning through different donors year after year. The donor retention rate for first-time donors is around 25%.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2024

Typically, only 40 of every 100 donors will give to your nonprofit again next year. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for new donor retention. Nonprofits must learn the best ways to cultivate and retain new donors and […] The post Donor Retention Tips for New Donors appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Oftentimes, donors are not giving what they could because you are not presenting them with a donor offer that motivates them to give more. Here’s the reason why.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One way to do that is to segment your donors. Your donors are not the same. Some donors have given for at least five years (these donors should get a lot of attention). Some are monthly donors. Another benefit of segmenting your donors is it can help you raise more money. How do you think that makes me feel?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Donor hesitancy remains a constant threat to nonprofits. Here are some challenges associated with hesitancy, and tips to overcome them.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 11, 2024

Donor stories and testimonials help show appreciation for supporters and encourage others to get involved. Use these tips to write better donor stories. By Anne Stefanyk Donors want to know that their contributions matter to your nonprofit. You can even create a dedicated donor stories page to highlight a variety of supporters.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sometimes major donors give less than the previous year. Sure, sometimes donors’ priorities change. Whenever a donor downgrades or lapses, you’re free to rationalize it this way. But making excuses, either for your donor, your organization or yourself, is unlikely to help you generate the support you need for the long haul.

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Clairification

JANUARY 29, 2024

M onterey Bay Aquarium shares the love with their donors. Last year, you posted about sending donors valentines, which I came across a bit too late in the game, so I sent emails. But, this year, I kept that idea and planned for it, and sent handmade valentines to my top level donors. They could be: Major donors.

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Clairification

JANUARY 8, 2024

Without donor trust and confidence in philanthropy there’s no future for social benefit organizations. Donor retention guru Professor Adrian Sargeant has spent 20+ years researching the relationship between trust, philanthropy and continued donor commitment. You should. Ignore this at your peril. Too transactional.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Thanking donors is THE most important step in fundraising. Mess it up, and you’ll eventually lose the donor. Unfortunately, most nonprofits view thanking donors as an afterthought instead of treating it with the importance it deserves. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

“The Missing Middle: Part Four” report from Sea Change Strategies provided insights on the often neglected mid-level donor segment.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 22, 2024

These are the major organization blocks you must deal with to create powerful donor offers so that your donors can give more. The post Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2024

Here's how to refresh your look to hook the next generation of donors. Gen Zers are drawn to authentic, visually appealing brands.

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Affnetz

APRIL 23, 2024

Nonprofit Donor Management Software | Top 10 Premium Solutions / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Buying nonprofit donor management software can be tough, but this blog helps you understand the criteria and sort through the top players in the market.

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Clairification

JANUARY 4, 2024

Now… you should be devoting at least as much time to thanking the donors who responded to your appeals, with the goal of retaining and upgrading them over time. This is especially true with first-time donors, who cost you much more to acquire than you receive ( on average, you spend $1.25 For ongoing donors, it’s just 43%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2024

If yes, please share your feedback by taking the 2024 Online Donor Feedback Survey ! Your participation is appreciated and will help nonprofits better serve and communicate with their donors. The survey is 15 short, easy-to-answer questions that require 2-4 minutes to complete — and your responses are 100% anonymous.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 15, 2024

We're on a mission to help non-profits improve the donor journey by looking at how donors are treated at every stage of the pipeline. The post What Kind of Home Have Your Created for Your Donor? (#1 1 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 31, 2024

You know they’re in there, somewhere in your donor database. You just need to find them – those small donors who could turn into major donors. For this article, we’re going to unpack how to do this with prospective major donor prospects who may have been hiding in your database for years, or may be relatively new.

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The Killoe Group

APRIL 19, 2024

The post Your Guide to Donor Acquisition: Key Strategies for Finding and Retaining Donors appeared first on OneCause.

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Affnetz

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor Management Software for Small Nonprofits | Affnetz / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Donor management is the cornerstone of success for any nonprofit organization, and for small nonprofits, efficient management of donor relationships can make all the difference in achieving their missions.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 29, 2024

This is due in part to the fact that donors genuinely enjoy receiving direct mail, for four key reasons. Long-term donors may especially appreciate this tangibility since it reminds them of the positive impact they’ve made on your cause so far. This makes any message you send in the mail stand out and stick in the minds of donors.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors. Your donors deserve a stellar thank you. Many organizations treat thanking their donors as an afterthought and it shows. Thanking your donors is something you need to do well. Do a stellar job of thanking your donors.

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Dennis Fois: Donor Retention The challenges are real and widespread: Aging donors; smaller gifts; and abysmal retention rates. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 11, 2023: Donor Retention → He’s CEO of Bloomerang. He’s CEO of Bloomerang.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2024

The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9 By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon Calla Kessler, The New York Times, Redux Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg contributed $3 billion last year to support the arts, education, environment, public health, and programs aimed at improving city governments around the world.

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Jeff Brooks

APRIL 25, 2024

Give donors “permission” not to donate. And most donors, most of the time (including your best donors) exercise their right not to give. But it can help some donors take your offer just a bit more seriously. I know that may seem odd, because they clearly have that permission whether you give it or not.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you want to grow in 2024, your mid-level donors can be one of the most valuable segments to target in an upgrade campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Discover how matching gifts can be a key tool for acquiring new donors.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 6, 2024

Strong donor relationships help your nonprofit build robust supporter networks, make donors happy to support your mission, and foster lasting support. Whether you’re setting up a gratitude system or meeting with donors one-on-one, it’s essential to make these connections and show your appreciation for their contributions.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 15, 2024

s impact on fundraising and building strong ties with donors By Rasheeda Childress TORONTO Getty Images Other hot topics at the AFP ICON Conference: A.I.'s s impact on fundraising and building strong ties with donors Other hot topics at the AFP ICON Conference: A.I.'s

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2024

If someone asked about your nonprofit's donor's experience, what would you say? Here are tips to get to know your donors and have an answer.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2024

With no signs of slowing down, DAF donors are a big source of donations for nonprofits. Here are eight ways to engage and retain DAF donors.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The BBB provides accreditation to national and regional charities […] The post Build Donor Trust with a BBB Accreditation appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Organizations of all kinds can also receive BBB accreditation to showcase their dedication to good business practices.

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