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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...
Buckle up because you’re about to read some important advice! In short, you need to resist the urge to take your foot off the gas when the dust settles after GivingTuesday. We know. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. And we’re not out of the weeds yet. After...
It’s no secret. Donors want to know the real impact of every donation. We’re talking about specific, tangible ways to help donors understand the difference they make through their support. In fact, 80 percent of donors feel it is important to know the real outcomes of...
We hope you met all your goals and raised a lot of money this appeal season that will help make the world a better place. You’re probably tired, but your work isn’t done! And you can do even more if you make it a priority to retain year-end donors! You already know...
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to worry about recovering lapsed donors. You already know that it’s more efficient for nonprofits to focus on retaining the donors they already have than it is to acquire new ones. But the reality is, with so much on a fundraiser’s...
As a fundraiser, you know it’s not always easy to rise above the noise. But being creative and finding a way comes with the territory when you work in nonprofit development. And an awareness campaign can be a great way to do it! But these strategies require a unique...
You probably have a lot of ways to keep your high-level major donors happy and ready to give. But is your nonprofit also taking steps to make the most of small dollar donations? As you know, the fundraising landscape is constantly evolving. And the number of smaller...
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...
There is one common goal among anyone who has ever engaged with your organization. Whether someone donates money, volunteers their time, joins your staff, or serves on your board of directors, it’s because they want to do their part in furthering your nonprofit’s...
We know you thanked every donor who gave during your year-end fundraising push. However, if your stewardship strategy was one and done, you’re going to have a hard time trying to retain donors. Donor retention is top of mind for fundraising professionals during the...