Ann Green

MAY 19, 2025

To meet those needs, start with these key pages: About Mission/Values Donate Volunteer If youve already created these pages, start your website refresh with some spring cleaning. Create high-quality content with natural keyword incorporation to provide value to readers and signal to search engines what your content is about.

Nonprofits 189

Nonprofits Food Homelessness Retention 189

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

Nonprofits 166

Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 166

Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

Fundraising success relies on strong donor relationships, but manual data management makes engagement difficult. The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement.

Retention 85

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Management 85

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2025

By Carly Berna , Fundraiser in Residence at Virtuous , the responsive fundraising platform with a CRM at the foundation, built to connect personally with donors and grow giving. Nonprofit fundraising serves as the lifeblood of organizations dedicated to creating positive change.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 101

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Retention 101

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 110

Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

Integrate Your Database With Other Nonprofit Software Integrations allow data to transfer automatically from your nonprofits other fundraising and management platforms to its CRM, saving your team time and reducing the risk of errors that come with manual entry. Happy fundraising!

Management 175

Management Ethics Education Education 175

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

More recently, the pandemic disrupted traditional fundraising models and reinforced a critical truth: nonprofits with diversified revenue streams were better positioned to adapt and sustain their missions. Nows the time to lean into fundraising and partnershipsnot to wait and see. Simplify sign-ups using one-click upgrade options.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 120

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

But if they get a call within 24 hours from a real person — you, the frontline fundraiser — thanking them by name and connecting their gift to the impact it will make, you’re telling them something different entirely: “You matter. This is relationship fundraising, and relationships thrive on connection.

Retail 214

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 214

Bloomerang

APRIL 4, 2025

The latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project showed new donor retention to be at an all-time low of 13.8%. showcase concrete outcomes likely to match my values). Show me you value me for more than my money (suggest other opportunities for engagement). Unless you reinforce it. Often new donors are testing you.

Retention 122

Retention Activism Values Foundations 122

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

While many organizations focus on public relations and fundraising strategies, smaller, often overlooked factors can significantly shape how your nonprofit is perceived. Strengthen Internal Accountability Your teamstaff and volunteers alikeshould reflect the values and mission of your organization. Its everything.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

The real promise of artificial intelligence — particularly agentic AI — is not just efficiency, but the removal of barriers that slow down fundraising, service delivery and impact measurement. Agentic AI also gives fundraisers smarter tools to improve stewardship at scale. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Nonprofit governance and management 208

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 208

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Donor retention on steroids – Make it monthly I implore you to make soliciting recurring donations a priority. Retention is a phenomenal 80 – 90% compared with under 20% for new one-time donors and just 45% when ongoing donors are added to the mix. Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 years to 8.08

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 125

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2025

Some nonprofits seem to fundraise effortlessly while others struggle with donor fatigue. Lets crack the case with four fundraising strategies that make it happen. What the numbers reveal: Nonprofits raised an average of $76 per 1,000 fundraising emails in 2023a 20% decline from 2022. The real mystery? Donor fatigue is real.

Disaster Relief 87

Disaster Relief Altruism and Helping Retention Environmental 87

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

It also highlights the value of focus groups as a strategy for refining programs and improving community impact. This positive work environment leads to higher retention rates, preserves institutional knowledge, and strengthens the organization’s capacity to serve its community. How do you select the right or first donor CRM ?

Retention 98

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2025

In the highly competitive world of nonprofit fundraising, standing out is more than just having a great missionits about creating memorable experiences that leave lasting impressions. Retention is cheaper than acquisition. Increased lifetime value of a donor. Surprise and delight in fundraising. Positive word of mouth.

Retention 71

Retention Participation and motivation Values Culture 71

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Without it, donors can feel like transactional cash machines rather than valued partners in your mission. These layered acknowledgments create a comprehensive and memorable thank-you process, one that will separate you from your competitors and make your donors feel deeply valued.

Values 106

Values Retention Leadership Foundations 106

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

However, many fundraising teams lack the right strategy to turn a year-end donor into a sustaining supporter of their mission. GivingTuesday, and the days following, are a time for fundraisers to take a different approach to engaging with donors. This makes donations of any level even more crucial. It’s not only about monetary giving.

Technology 104

Technology Retention Management Fundraising 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2025

Sponsored by Raisely the fundraising platform built for nonprofits who want smarter campaigns, stronger donor relationships, and more impact. Why 2025 Fundraising Benchmarks Matter for Nonprofits Before we dive in, benchmarks are a mirror and a map. Download the 2025 Fundraising Benchmarks Report : 3.

Fundraising 87

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 87

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

hide(); }});--> Equity Decisions Systems, a provider of AI-driven fundraising technology, and Fund Raising Strategies have completed a multi-organization test proving that AI-powered donor analytics increase non-profit donations and campaign efficiency for house campaigns. This comes at a critical time for non-profit fundraising.

Retail 147

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 147

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2025

The concept of relationship fundraising has been around for a while, even though its not always implemented. That includes fundraising appeals. If your giving is declining, you should have more success if you can move away from transactional fundraising and focus on building relationships. Generally, it happens way too often.

Energy 175

Energy Food Communication Fundraising 175

Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Partners who dont feel connected and valued are less likely to renew or deepen their commitment. A newsletter creates ongoing touchpointsa way to consistently showcase impact, highlight success stories, and keep your value proposition top of mind. Its a relationship-building tool, where value compounds over time. Bottom line?

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Values Foundations 147

NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2025

Define Theory of Change and Core Values Be clear about the organization’s theory of change and core values. Identify Guidance for Fiduciary Duties Guide the board in clearly specifying the knowledge needed to fulfill its fiduciary duties, mainly concerning risk management, program results, and fiscal and fundraising outcomes.

Leadership 147

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retail 147

Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2025

A great donor retention strategy isn’t about doing more. The good news: a binge-worthy donor experience isn’t about flashy production value or expensive perks. It’s about delivering value, building momentum, and giving people a reason to stay engaged. It’s about designing an experience donors want to come back to. The message?

Retention 66

Retention Values Production Fundraising 66

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Investing in strategic email marketing can amplify your fundraising return on investment (ROI), engage supporters personally, and rally even more people to champion your mission. Fundraising emails play a key role in informing your audience about your campaigns purpose, goals, and how they can show their support.

Marketing 87

Marketing Marketing Retention Nonprofits 87

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fundraisers at nonprofit hospitals have three major priorities: major donor development, retention and upgrade of donors, and fueling growth of the donor pipeline. The data was included in the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report for Hospitals. It has more than doubled since 2022.

Retention 52

Retention Healthcare Foundations Philanthropy 52

Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. personal information such as interests, values, and family ties. Let’s dive in! What is prospect research, and how is it used?

Ethics 64

Ethics Values Production Retention 64

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2025

When done right, they can give supporters those warm and fuzzy feelings that are the foundation of donor retention. Thank-You Messaging and Impact Statements Your fundraising software will automatically send receipts to your donors. Its never too early to start working on donor retention. Why Do You Need a Donation Receipt?

Charitable Contribution 100

Charitable Contribution Values Retention Technology 100

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4%

Nonprofit Organizations 102

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 102

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Power of Mission Clarity in Nonprofit Fundraising In this enlightening episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Erin Straza, CEO and Chief Donor Engagement Strategist for nonprofits at ErinStraza.com. Erin begins by emphasizing the paramount importance of mission clarity.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Donor Motivation 52

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

But when used intentionally, competition can be one of the most powerful tools in your fundraising toolbox. We have seen firsthand how healthy competition can transform fundraising results. When we layer competition into fundraising, we’re not replacing the mission. High-impact fundraisers need to feel seen and supported.

Retail 130

Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 130

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Over the last decade, I’ve had the privilege of learning from Bill Crouch , the founder of BrightDot and a fundraising expert with decades of experience. Let’s dive into how emotional intelligence can transform your fundraising efforts and why this playful question works wonders. That’s where emotional intelligence comes in.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Retention 52

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

With the right benefits and marketing strategies in place, you can cultivate a tight-knit community of familiar faces who will be the first to sign up for your events, participate in your fundraising initiatives, and speak out on behalf of your cause. Improving member retention. Enhancing your programs credibility.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Retention Values Energy 59

Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Every medium you leverage to reach donors and prospectssocial media, email, fundraising pages, and website should be consistent. Prime moments for reactive giving are often turbulent, so ensure your fundraising technology offers a simple, seamless giving experience. Dont let your brand be an afterthought.

Retention 105

Retention Technology Education Education 105

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Introduction If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably involved in fundraising in some capacity. What if your entire organizationnot just the development departmentfelt a sense of ownership and responsibility for fundraising success? Because when fundraising becomes a team effort, the results speak for themselves.

Finance 75

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 75

Clairification

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Problem: Failing to Plan for Retention If you dont start planning — right this minute! Donor retention rates are flat out abysmal. For over a decade the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has revealed alarmingly declining retention rates for donors at almost every level. Lets begin at the beginning.

Retention 57

Retention Values Communication Fundraising 57

iMarketSmart

JUNE 2, 2025

Theres a dangerous myth in fundraising: that success is measured by the number of calls made, visits completed, and dollars raised. In fact, most organizations dont have a retention problemthey have a relationship problem. And thats why transactional fundraising, focused on short-term asks, often leads to short-lived donors.

Retention 52

Retention Values Culture Philanthropy 52