Category: Cultivation & Stewardship
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Powered by Stories: How Authentic Nonprofit Narratives Touch Hearts and Drive Donor Action
Cost-Effective Storytelling to Inspire Donors In challenging economic times, the power of a compelling story becomes your nonprofit’s most valuable asset. When resources are scarce and donors are carefully considering their giving, authentic narratives that showcase your impact don’t just resonate—they inspire action. Your stories remind supporters why your cause matters and why their continued…
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Let’s Talk About Donor Retention (Part II): Why Your Donors Leave – and How to Win Them Back
Categories: Cultivation & StewardshipIn Part 1 of this post, we looked at how donor data can reveal fascinating patterns and help us spot potential long-term supporters. Now, let’s dig into something you’ve probably wondered about: why do donors drift away, and how can I bring them back into our community? Why Donors Step Back: Three Common Reasons You…
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Let’s Talk About Donor Retention (Part I): The Key Metrics That Keep Your Supporters Coming Back
Categories: Cultivation & StewardshipHere’s something that might surprise you: 85-90% of most nonprofits’ funding comes from loyal donors who stick with them year after year. These supporters aren’t just keeping the lights on – they’re the backbone of all you do and the reason you can amplify your impact. Don’t get us wrong. You want to pour big…
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Revamp Your Planned Giving Approach: 11 Tips
Prioritizing planned giving is crucial for nonprofits, as it represents a strategic investment in the organization’s future stability and growth. This foresight ensures the sustainability and resilience of nonprofits, allowing them to continue their mission-critical work well into the future. Yet many organizations may put planned giving investments on hold because these returns won’t be…
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11 Tips to Maximize Your Alternative Giving Impact
Understanding and promoting alternative giving methods open up myriad pathways for nonprofits to amplify fundraising efforts substantially. In the current philanthropic climate, where donor preferences and financial environments are ever-changing, it’s crucial for organizations to adapt and adopt a more diversified approach to soliciting support. Alternative giving encompasses a wide range of options, from DAFs…
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Unlock Digital Fundraising Potential: 11 Key Tips
In today’s digital era, the partnership between direct mail, offline, and online strategies for successful nonprofit fundraising is strengthening. As the landscape of donor engagement evolves, organizations must adapt to maintain and grow their support base. Gone are the days when one channel could carry the financial needs of a nonprofit. The addition of digital…
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11 Essential Strategies for Sustainer Program Excellence
Sustainers are the heartbeat of nonprofits, providing a reliable financial undercurrent that allows for confident planning and execution of long-term projects. They are cherished partners in mission-driven work, offering a stable foundation that fuels continuous impact and growth. Developing a dedicated team for sustainer relationships, empowering monthly donors as changemakers, and prioritizing accessibility and affordability…
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The Role of Engagement Data in Nonprofit Marketing
Marketing is no longer just about creating catchy slogans and flashy advertisements—it hasn’t been for quite some time. For-profit and nonprofit entities alike are competing for individual attention, and the most successful players are breaking through the noise in the market by offering unique, engaging experiences for their audiences. For nonprofits to stand out with…