NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Download the Definitive Donor Retention White Paper which addresses the critical role that a donor retention program plays in helping you to meet your fundraising goals, and provides proven strategies to increase donor retention and elevate giving for your nonprofit organization, as well as insights and guidance on ow to create and maintain a sustainable (..)

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Download the Definitive Donor Retention White Paper which addresses the critical role that a donor retention program plays in helping you to meet your fundraising goals, and provides proven strategies to increase donor retention and elevate giving for your nonprofit organization, as well as insights and guidance on ow to create and maintain a sustainable (..)

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Ann Green

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. You should be keeping track of your retention rate. You need more than luck to keep your donors Building relationships with your donors is one of the most important components of fundraising. Another place you’ll find one-and-done is in nonprofit fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Yet every year, fundraisers face the same uphill challenge: keeping donors engaged, committed, and connected to their mission. Whats driving this retention gap? The post What Donors Want, What Fundraisers Need appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Ann Green

MARCH 2, 2022

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. You should be keeping track of your retention rate. One of the most important components of fundraising is building relationships with your donors. 5 Ways to Improve New Donor Retention. One-and-done fundraising is just March Madness.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Year-end fundraising is in full swing. The retention rate for first-time donors is around 20%. Start with a special thank you According to fundraising expert, Dr. Adrian Sargeant, “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get. I hope your campaign is going well so far.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

Fundraising success relies on strong donor relationships, but manual data management makes engagement difficult. The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 17, 2023

From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2025

The retention metrics that matter Retention is your single most important metricthe easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to raise more money. Use this handy retention calculator to get started. Measure your retention in three ways: 1. Then, you can dig a bit deeper. Where do I go from here?

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Ann Green

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monthly giving is one of the few types of fundraising that does well. Whether youre a big or a smaller organization or your fundraising went well last year or it didnt, monthly giving makes so much sense (or cents). It raises your retention rate, too The retention rate for monthly donors is around 90%.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 25, 2022

Research has shown a subscription model for recurring giving programs can boost retention by nearly 30%. Join us to learn how to increase donor retention in your monthly giving program.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection.

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Ann Green

MARCH 14, 2023

Donor retention continues to be a problem for nonprofit organizations. Acquiring new donors is more expensive than keeping the ones you already have, so it’s important for you to keep track of your retention rate. Pay attention to your first-time donors The retention rate for first-time donors is around 20%.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. He stated, “When we get retention correct, recruitment becomes less of an issue.”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The problem: Starting with the goal, not the reality Too often, fundraising plans begin with an arbitrary revenue target and then attempt to fill in the gaps with activities and campaigns that (hopefully) generate that amount. Knowing your donor retention rate is crucial. Best practices for a usable fundraising strategy 1.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2025

In 2024, donor retention continued to drop. Now that 2025 is in full swing, let's consider why this is and what fundraisers can do.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2022

Donor management software that focuses on retention and engagement should be easy. Our free eBook, A Buyer’s Guide to Fundraising Software, will help you identify tools to help simplify your fundraising. Is your database easy? Software decisions don’t need to be difficult. Bloomerang can help.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Segmenting your donors will help you with retention, which costs less than trying to find new donors. . The retention rate for first-time donors is horrible. You can help boost your retention rate by making your new donors feel special. In reality, it may cost you more not to segment. A good CRM/database is worth the investment.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Retention rates declining? The Nonprofit’s Guide to Donor Science will challenge everything you thought you knew about effective donor acquisition and fundraising by showing you how to revolutionize your process with our new-world approach. Is your donor pool shrinking? Average gift size down? Feel like you’ve tried everything?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website and email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2025

Some nonprofits seem to fundraise effortlessly while others struggle with donor fatigue. Lets crack the case with four fundraising strategies that make it happen. What the numbers reveal: Nonprofits raised an average of $76 per 1,000 fundraising emails in 2023a 20% decline from 2022. The real mystery? Donor fatigue is real.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Image credit: Tim Marshall on Unsplash Born as a small, local fundraising effort, GivingTuesday has grown in just over a decade into a global movement of generosity—and a cornerstone of fundraising for countless nonprofits here in the United States and abroad. Donor retention presents another challenge. notes Wong.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Its important for you to remember these four words – Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat If your nonprofit follows this fundraising formula, you should be more successful. Going a step further, fundraising expert Penelope Burk recommends seven touches before asking for another gift. The Better Fundraising Co.

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Jeff Brooks

APRIL 15, 2025

From The Agitator, a detailed and transformational list of things nonprofits should be doing in these hard times: DONT EAT THE SEED CORN: A Checklist for Fundraisers in Tough Times. Do Not Cut Acquisition or Retention Spending. Improving donor retention is the smartest and lowest-cost way to improve revenue. It looks painless.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

More recently, the pandemic disrupted traditional fundraising models and reinforced a critical truth: nonprofits with diversified revenue streams were better positioned to adapt and sustain their missions. Nows the time to lean into fundraising and partnershipsnot to wait and see. Simplify sign-ups using one-click upgrade options.

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Dennis Fois: Donor Retention The challenges are real and widespread: Aging donors; smaller gifts; and abysmal retention rates. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 11, 2023: Donor Retention → He’s CEO of Bloomerang. He’s CEO of Bloomerang.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

This positive work environment leads to higher retention rates, preserves institutional knowledge, and strengthens the organization’s capacity to serve its community. Leveraging donor CRMs to build stronger relationships Effective donor management is at the heart of successful nonprofit fundraising.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Introduction If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably involved in fundraising in some capacity. What if your entire organizationnot just the development departmentfelt a sense of ownership and responsibility for fundraising success? Because when fundraising becomes a team effort, the results speak for themselves.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Creating and growing a monthly giving program sets you up for success in donor retention, accurate budget projections, and total annual gifts. DonorPerfect and fundraising consultant Erica Waasdorp joined forces to create the free Monthly Giving Success Kit, so you can build or boost your recurring giving program with confidence.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2025

Old fundraising models like the donor funnel fall short because they emphasize monetary contributions over meaningful connections. Our free guide explores four new models that deepen your relationships to drive engagement, retention, and donations. Discover best practices for motivating todays donors to stay involved in your mission.

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Fundraising Report Card

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Donations are great, but donor retention is better. Nonprofits and fundraisers already know the revenue stability repeat donors provide to their organizations.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

While many organizations focus on public relations and fundraising strategies, smaller, often overlooked factors can significantly shape how your nonprofit is perceived. Research from Nonprofit Quarterly shows nonprofits that respond to feedback promptly see a 20% increase in donor retention. Its everything.

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