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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

Candid

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact. Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission.

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From Gig Work to Good Work: How Workforce Policy Can Support Gig Workers

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Millions of people in the United States need work that fits around uncertain day-to-day fluctuations, particularly workers who care for children, elders, or others needing caregiving assistance. This article shares the project’s background and initial learnings. Funders—including the Annie E.

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How to Write a Successful Annual Fundraising Plan in 6 Steps

Get Fully Funded

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. You can show them exactly what’s coming up and invite them to choose which activities they want to be involved in. Engage your Board. Learn from the past.

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Making Mid-Level Donors Your Target Audience

The NonProfit Times

Speakers were Margaret Chialastri, senior vice president of client success at Moore’s Edge Direct division, and Victoria Horcasitas director, direct response marketing at Shriners Children’s, also known as Shriners Hospitals for Children. You need to build models to uncover opportunities to upgrade donors. Next is audiences.

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How To Do A Donor Cultivation Event

Bloomerang

They can drive upgrades and retention . The most Important part of your activity is deeply understanding your audience. A lot of your donors might be thrilled to get their children introduced to philanthropy and this could be a great chance to do that. How/would they describe [the activity] to family or friends?

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The Essential Guide to Writing a Fundraising Plan

Bloomerang

What were our donor retention and new donor acquisition rates? We will improve overall donor retention by 5% (to 50% overall) by creating and implementing a donor-centered stewardship plan. Social media scheduling tools to help you develop an active social media presence. How well are we engaging with our donors?

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Donors Want Outcomes, Not Activities

Lets Talk Nonprofit

A lot of people confuse "activities" with "outcomes." Activities are the things that you do. Nonprofits are notorious for reporting activities to donors: We provided job training for 310 adults last year. The problem is donors don't know what these activities mean. This is the third post in a series on donor retention.