Is retention on your radar? My guess is that’s there, but this time of year is all about donor acquisition. Maybe it’s one of those things you promise yourself you’ll “get around to” someday. Maybe you want to include it in your annual fundraising plan but you’re not sure what

Guest post by: Katherine Turner – Cureo, Nonprofit Collaboration Software Technology has made engaging with donors incredibly convenient and effective. Take #GivingTuesday for example. Last year, this giving day raised reached over 27.1 billion people on social media and raised over $300 million online. The power of technology is impacting the world. With it, we […]

Online donor engagement is a struggle for many nonprofits. Here are 4 sure-fire ways to up your organization's online donor engagement rates.

Nonprofits are, by definition, mission driven. This month we are focusing in on how donor engagement is going to change your 2022.

Is retention on your radar? My guess is that’s there, but this time of year is all about donor acquisition. Maybe it’s one of those things you promise yourself you’ll “get around to” someday. Maybe you want to include it in your annual fundraising plan but you’re not sure what

Honey, we get it, fundraising is worthwhile work and a deeply satisfying endeavor, but it’s not the easiest job in the world. In some ways, trying to find d ...

Here are 10 best practices for leveraging Twitter for nonprofits and donor engagement strategies. Everything from creating a strong profile to automation.

Is retention on your radar? My guess is that’s there, but this time of year is all about donor acquisition. Maybe it’s one of those things you promise yourself you’ll “get around to” someday. Maybe you want to include it in your annual fundraising plan but you’re not sure what

Storytelling is a powerful tool in nonprofit direct mail campaigns, allowing organizations to connect with donors on a deeper level. By incorporating compelling narratives that highlight the impact of their contributions, you can inspire donors to support your cause. In this blog post, we will explore the art of storytelling in nonprofit direct mail and provide practical tips on crafting impactful stories. Let's dive in and discover how you can harness the power of storytelling to connect with donors.

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Why is stewardship so hard? Let’s make nurturing relationships easier on you. Here are 7 reasons why you need a stewardship roadmap.

Is retention on your radar? My guess is that’s there, but this time of year is all about donor acquisition. Maybe it’s one of those things you promise yourself you’ll “get around to” someday. Maybe you want to include it in your annual fundraising plan but you’re not sure what

Make the most of the generous giving season at calendar year-end by planning early. You can take inspiration from the donor engagement cycle to set up a strategic plan that will inspire more donors to support your nonprofit.

Stewarding your major donors increases the chances that they’ll continue supporting your nonprofit. Here are six major donor stewardship strategies to use.

Take your digital fundraising to the next level by engaging your donors with retargeting ads and boost your online conversion rate.

What do nonprofits need right now? Nonprofits are struggling, rethinking their activities, and at the same time, continuing to serve our communities.do

In these uncertain times, trying to win back lapsed donors who are already familiar with your mission is a smart strategy. A ‘micro giving’ campaign can help.

Nonprofit fundraising has evolved significantly over the past two decades and nonprofits face a quandary on how to increase funds and engagement with a donor base that is more frugal and selective with whom they support. This is why nonprofit research and reporting is essential to better understand the needs, wants and mindset of supporters and

Major donors are a different breed in the nonprofit world and they require a different marketing mindset. Here’s how to keep yours engaged.

Is retention on your radar? My guess is that’s there, but this time of year is all about donor acquisition. Maybe it’s one of those things you promise yourself you’ll “get around to” someday. Maybe you want to include it in your annual fundraising plan but you’re not sure what

When you post or email or send an appeal out to the world - who are you trying to talk to anyways? My guess is - you might be saying in your head: I dunno...anyone that will listen?

I am continuing with our Social Media Series to benefit nonprofit fundraising with another look at a couple smaller platforms that sometimes get overlooked. I have covered the big guys like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest and looked at Google+ and StumbleUpon in my previous post and today I am spotlighting Delicious and Tumblr. Delicious Founded in 2003 Delicious is a social

Here are 10 best practices for leveraging Twitter for nonprofits and donor engagement strategies. Everything from creating a strong profile to automation.

Here are 10 best practices for leveraging Twitter for nonprofits and donor engagement strategies. Everything from creating a strong profile to automation.

Your nonprofit home page should mention your mission, but it's not enough to explain what you do. Optimize yours for donors to take action.

Here are 10 best practices for leveraging Twitter for nonprofits and donor engagement strategies. Everything from creating a strong profile to automation.

Here are 10 best practices for leveraging Twitter for nonprofits and donor engagement strategies. Everything from creating a strong profile to automation.

Looking for ways to engage with your donors? Here's a step by step actionable guide on how nonprofits can engage with your donors.

Your communication strategy is a key factor in your nonprofit success. Here's the #1 mistake to avoid and three steps to success.

The cascade of donations from 2020 and 2021 are gone. Never before have I heard so many nonprofit organizations discuss how “slow” donations are coming in. That’s why I believe what you do during the summer months to prep your donors for year end giving will determine your end-of-year success. Want

The donor journey is a critical component of successful fundraising, and email plays a significant role in that journey.

A new generation of wealthy young donors seeks to give not only money, but time and talent. Building deep relationships that tap into donor skills and networks can be a challenge, but nonprofits that do so can often more effectively meet their missions.

Find How Can You Use ChatGPT For Nonprofits And Get The Best Out Of Artificial Intelligence. Use Our Best Prompts And Generate Excellent Content.

Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence - people trust information from those within their networks.

Nonprofits are historically VERY bad at keeping our donors. In fact, according to the recent report by The Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor retention now sits at just 43.6%. That’s 4.1% down from 2019. Not good. You might be asking why? Who cares if the retention rates go down? Who cares if

Many fundraisers target these audiences on automatic pilot, but successfully re-engaging lapsed donors should involve a little more thought. See how

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This is the first of two articles focused on the nonprofit ladder of engagement, what it is, and how your nonprofit can use it to grow support.

Like customers, donors can be segmented by a variety of drivers

The cascade of donations from 2020 and 2021 are gone. Never before have I heard so many nonprofit organizations discuss how “slow” donations are coming in. That’s why I believe what you do during the summer months to prep your donors for year end giving will determine your end-of-year success. Want