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When nonprofit professionals think about donor acquisition, they're often focused on securing a first-time donation. But did you know a donor’s second gift is probably the most important one they will make to your organization? Securing a second gift from new donors...
You wouldn’t be surprised to learn more and more nonprofit organizations are using text messages as part of their communications strategy, would you? According to TechJury, 60 percent of people read texts within 1 to 5 minutes of receiving them. And 66 percent of...
If you work in fundraising, you know that effective communication is all about reaching the right people, with the right message, in the right way. But no two audiences are the same. And your independent school or university’s alumni want to hear a specific message...
If you gather a group of nonprofit professionals and ask what their biggest challenges are, many will say they are struggling to retain donors. It’s no secret. Long-term, repeat donors help you raise more money. The average donor retention rate hovers between 40 and...
Let’s face the facts. You can keep up with all the best practices and try every new trick in the book. But donors will still disconnect from your mission if you don’t have a strong foundation in place. Are you struggling to retain donors? Or do you find supporters...
You know, every nonprofit organization is unique. So, there is no magic bullet or formula for improving your results. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep up with the industry’s latest trends and best practices to keep donors engaged in 2023! After all, many of us...
The days when we would talk about millennials being the future are over. Older millennials are entering their 40s. The future is now, and you should have a specific plan to retain millennial donors after the appeal season. Did you know, according to Nonprofit Source,...
Doesn’t it feel good to be thanked and acknowledged for a job well done? Everyone wants to feel validated and appreciated. And that’s why building better thank you’s is such an important part of fundraising! It starts with a plan to steward each gift and make every...
Let’s face the facts. It doesn’t matter if your emails are technically sound and your print pieces and website are well designed and engaging if your nonprofit’s message doesn’t resonate with donors. When’s the last time you sat down and thought about how your...
It’s no secret. Nonprofits raise more money when they acquire long-term donors who give again and again over time. Yet, many fundraisers still struggle with donor retention. And one of the main reasons is because they do not have a compelling new donor welcome kit....