by Mike Montalto | Mar 9, 2023 | Donor Retention, Mobile Fundraising, Nonprofit Technology
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...
by Mike Montalto | Feb 16, 2023 | Branding, Donor Acquisition, Fundraising
If you keep up with the latest trends in fundraising, you already know everyone is talking about monthly giving programs. Individual giving and donor retention rates are falling. And fundraisers everywhere are looking for ways to fill in the gaps. Monthly giving can...
by Mike Montalto | Feb 9, 2023 | Donor Retention, Donor Stewardship, Nonprofit Marketing
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...
by Mike Montalto | Jan 26, 2023 | Donor Acquisition, Donor Retention, Nonprofit Marketing
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...
by Mike Montalto | Jan 19, 2023 | Branding, Events, Nonprofit Marketing
You know time can move fast if you work in the nonprofit industry. Organizations that don’t come up with a proactive plan often find themselves scrambling at the last minute. So, it’s never too soon to build your outreach strategy for your next fundraising event. And...