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 102

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Retention 102

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 95

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Management 95

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

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

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. He stated, “When we get retention correct, recruitment becomes less of an issue.”

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

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.

Fundraising 272

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 272

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

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

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

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 88

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 88

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

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 111

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 111

Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. Promote bequests.

Values 134

Values Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 134

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

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

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 97

Disaster Relief Altruism and Helping Retention Environmental 97

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 103

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 103

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

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 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 121

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

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

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What if I told you that how you recruit peer-to-peer fundraisers and donors could be more efficient and result in more donations over time? . By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Let’s take a look at how you can retain your peer-to-peer fundraisers! How are they helping?

Retention 131

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 131

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. . Effective donor engagement increases donor retention.

Participation and motivation 275

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 275

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 75

Retention Participation and motivation Values Culture 75

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 79

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 79

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 110

Values Retention Leadership Foundations 110

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

Retention 119

Retention Values Fundraising Fundraising 119

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle with low donor retention rates, yet the reasons supporters lapse arent always obvious. We surveyed 1,000+ donors and 380+ fundraisers to uncover the hidden challenges impacting donor retention and the small but powerful changes that can make a difference. See the full findings in our latest report.

Retention 79

Retention Environmental Communication Values 79

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

Through impact data collection, incentive structures, and intelligent matchmaking between donor values and nonprofit outcomes, Daffodil turns good intentions into consistent action. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 130

Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

6 Techniques to Boost New Donor Acquisition and Retention By Mike Crum It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. But, don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a First-Time Donor Program. Here are 3 techniques you can use to acquire new donors today.

Retention 130

Retention Values Communication Education 130

Clairification

MAY 5, 2025

You cant bring top value to your donor survey unless youre specific about what value you want to receive and deliver. Donor surveys are an opportunity for a value-for-value exchange. This is, after all, at the heart of all successful fundraising and marketing. But thats the wrong place to begin. ” question.

Values 57

Values Marketing Marketing Fundraising 57

Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. There’s just so much noise in the world, particularly in Nonprofit fundraising, and using compelling stories helps relate your message to your donors in a way they can understand.

Retention 130

Retention Values Communication Education 130

Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

While the customer, or donor, may not always be exactly “right,” it is imperative everyone in your organization recognizes and appreciates the value donors bring. Each person directly associated with your organization should value donors and implicitly or explicitly express that value with gratitude and appreciation.

Retention 114

Retention Retail Culture Philanthropy 114

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.

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Energy Food Communication Fundraising 175

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

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 58

Retention Values Production Fundraising 58

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