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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We hope you met all your goals and raised a lot of money that will help make the world a better place this appeal season. 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 making sure your current...
Let’s cut to the chase. Too many organizations don’t put enough thought into how they engage mid-level donors. If you’re like other fundraisers, most of your nonprofit’s strategy is probably focused on acquiring new donors and locking-in high-level contributors for...
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...