Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. The museum had notes saved in their donor management software about the seating preferences for their major donors and that particular donor preferred their regular seat toward the front.

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 13, 2020

Proper donor management is the key to effective fundraising. Relationships, now more than ever , are key to lucrative fundraising strategies. This brings us back to the need for effective donor management. . Track donor retention rates. . Use data to improve fundraising campaigns. . Track donor engagement.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The key lies in a strong, well-run volunteer management program. This guide will walk you through volunteer management best practices so your organization can optimize volunteer contributions, retain volunteers, and create a lasting impact for your cause. Encouraging existing volunteers to refer friends. Get the free guide!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), only 43.6% As important as it is to pay attention to donor retention, it’s equally important to know how to “move the needle”—and we do. I’d bet not. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Let’s dive in!

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 4, 2022

Whether in times of stability or uncertainty , building and maintaining strong relationships with your donors is the key to hitting your fundraising goals. Gathering donor data and leveraging it to improve your interactions with supporters is the foundation of effective donor management and fundraising success. .

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Ann Green

JUNE 18, 2020

Whatever you do, don’t stop fundraising during these difficult times. While this fundraising may look different , it should never cease entirely. This means one of your organization’s main priorities right now should be maintaining and improving your donor retention rate. Make donor retention a priority. .

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Nonprofit Megaphone

AUGUST 1, 2022

Donor retention is one of the most prevalent challenges for nonprofits. Invest in Donor Management Software . Nonprofit fundraising consultants agree that a phone call or mailed thank you letter is more meaningful than an email to thank your first-time donors. . Invest in donor management software. Fundraising tools.

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Affnetz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum In today’s digital age, technology has transformed the way Nonprofit organizations operate and connect with their supporters.

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The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 5, 2023

Many organizations are leveraging VolunteerHub to automate volunteer management. According to a recent report, only 20% of volunteer managers are able to devote 100% of their time to volunteer management, and “time” is one of their top 6 challenges. Now, when people want to volunteer, they just go to our website.

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

That’s because the likelihood of boosting retention occurs only when fundraisers, communications folks, donor service managers, program officers, CEOs and board members — virtually everyone in the organization — understand why donors stay or leave and what steps the organization can take to assure maximum retention.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2022

Donor management software that focuses on retention and engagement should be easy. Our free eBook, A Buyer’s Guide to Fundraising Software, will help you identify tools to help simplify your fundraising. Is your database easy? Software decisions don’t need to be difficult. Bloomerang can help.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. These automated reporting options make your fundraising process more efficient.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. Here’s where a robust donor relationship management (DRM) solution can help to support relationship building with new and one-time donors. nonprofits are at a pivotal juncture.

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

Let’s explore two fundraising scenarios. School A and School B are both holding month-long read-a-thon fundraising campaigns to cap off the end of the school year. School B uses the pledge fundraising model and asks students to collect $3 pledges for each hour spent reading from their sponsors. What is pledge fundraising?

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fundraising is evolving quickly. Have you noticed that everything feels a little different in 2024 compared to five years ago, especially when it comes to fundraising? The pace of change in fundraising trends can be rapid, driven by factors like technology, donor expectations, and economic shifts. Is your organization ready?

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2022

Bloomerang , the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the availability of an Android mobile application (app) to complement Bloomerang’s iOS app. Bloomerang’s mobile apps for iOS and Android are essential for fundraisers on the move and aim to help them: .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. At the same time, nonprofits are struggling to retain fundraisers and crucial development staff. So what can nonprofit leaders do to combat staff turnover and improve donor retention rates at the same time? Let’s take a look!

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 13, 2020

Proper donor management is the key to effective fundraising. Relationships, now more than ever , are key to lucrative fundraising strategies. This brings us back to the need for effective donor management. . Track donor retention rates. . Use data to improve fundraising campaigns. . Track donor engagement.

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 10, 2022

Nonprofit leaders need to set actual fundraising goals. Rather than setting a clear goal, leaders pressure fundraising professionals to raise more. “More” grinds us all, even the best fundraising professionals, to a pulp. Some management systems call this a “ definition of done.”

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Bloomerang , the complete donor relationship management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has signed a QuickBooks Solution Provider Sales and Marketing Agreement with Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The likelihood of boosting retention in your organization will occur only when fundraisers, communications folks, donor service managers, program officers, CEOs and board members — virtually everyone in the organization — understand why donors stay or leave and what steps the organization can take to assure maximum retention.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. You can also quantify individual and team performance, manage donor portfolios, and view touchpoints with ease. .

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Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum The best software for fundraising activities include a range of impressive features that help with the different stages of a fundraising cycle. A good fundraising software can help you optimize your virtual fundraising approach.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ?

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Last week, Roger and I asked for retention superstars to tell us their stories. We loosely set the superstar benchmark at an overall 70% retention rate. Given that we have thousands of readers, who generally respond with enthusiasm, we hoped to have dozens of retention success stories to share with you.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Having a clear online fundraising strategy, and the tools to bring it to life, is more important than ever, especially as younger generations gain more giving power. But where should you start when it comes to finding the right fundraising website for your nonprofit? Retention-focused donor management system.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. The Donor Portal is available with Kindful Fundraising. is around 45 percent.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Yesterday Roger delivered the latest gloomy news about donor retention rates. Gloomiest of all is the fact that overall retention rates have fallen from 50% to 39% over the past seven years, as reported by the AFP/Urban Institute’s 2013 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. At the core of the project is the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 592 online fundraisers.

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