Blackbaud

MAY 1, 2025

In essence, compelling stories not only attract and retain supporters but also build a strong foundation of trust and long-term commitment. For nonprofits in North America, access your toolkit here The post 8 Simple Tactics You Need in Your Fundraising Strategy Toolkit first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 1, 2025

Even if the request is not funded, the organization retains a well-developed plan that clarifies needs, costs, and potential impact - well worth the time it took to develop This approach builds trust by showing transparency and preparedness while still allowing adaptability[a][b].

Funding

Bonterra

JUNE 19, 2025

of new donors are retained after their first gift. The first gift isn’t the goal. It’s just the beginning. Acquiring donors is hard. Keeping them is even harder. According to Bonterra’s 2025 Impact Report , only 19.4% That means more than 80% never come back. The key to improving that stat is not more asks. It is better engagement.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

” And with both funds and sub-funds, you can elect which funds your sub-funds should retain equity in and which should “zero out” at the end of each fiscal year. The post Your New Budgeting Superpower: Program-Based Budgeting first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Budget

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Explore our educational case studies to understand how other educational organizations have used our tools to drive fundraising success and retain donors long-term. The post 50+ Fun and Creative School Fundraising Ideas That Work appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Nonprofit Quarterly estimates that retaining a donor costs ten times less than bringing in a new one. A good strategic plan can uncover inefficiencies and highlight areas with the greatest return on investment. Prioritize Donor Retention For nonprofits, keeping existing donors is far more cost-effective than acquiring new ones.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2025

Your Go-To Guide for Donor Retention With the average cost of getting a new donor being 5x greater than retaining an existing one, you need a plan for retaining your donors for the longevity of your mission. This donor retention guide shares more on what you can do to steward existing donors to inspire them to donate year after year.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

of new donors retained year-to-date. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2025

With the potential of AI to transform so many aspects of nonprofit operations, is it possible to employ AI technology responsibly; to retain the essential trust that underpins the uniquely human work of fundraising? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Yes, but an understanding of human-centric AI is essential.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Charity marketing research emphasizes that viewers who watch a video retain 95% of the information they see, compared to 10% retention when reading that information as only text. The post Year-End Gratitude: Your Nonprofit’s Key To New Year Success appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Create a thank-you video.

Template

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Retention rates: In the first quarter of 2024, the Fundraising Effectiveness Survey found retention increases as gift size increases; 23% of small donors ($101-$500) are retained compared to only 10% of micro-donors ($1-$100). This data demonstrates that organizations should be focusing on quality over quantity.

Donation

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Proper documentation helps improve future fundraisers and retains knowledge even as teams or personnel change. What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

Community Boost

JUNE 27, 2025

In this blog, we’ll break down: The difference between reporting and actionable insight How to make donor data more usable (without needing a data analyst) And how the right tools can guide you to real action Data vs. You see a recurring donor’s payment failed → You follow up before it becomes a long-term lapse. You need clarity.

Burnout

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Can becoming more intentional in your relationship-building strategies help your organization retain more donors? The post Donor Cultivation Cycle: Tips for Each Major Stage of Fundraising first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

Nonprofits Struggle to Obtain Second Gifts and Bring Back Lapsed Donors Donor acquisition remains soft with new donors having dropped 10.9%, and new-retained donors (first-time donors in 2024 who gave again) having fallen 11.4%. Meanwhile, loyal repeat-retained donors had a less severe drop of 6.1% addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As it’s estimated that the cost of acquiring a new donor is five times that of retaining a current donor, it’s essential to have a dedicated staff member planning how to engage donors and keep them interested in your nonprofit’s mission and activities. Doing so will boost revenue for your mission, securing a sustainable, impactful future.

Fundraising

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Contact local blogs or even the Chamber of Commerce to promote your event. One of the best (and easiest) ways to retain new donors is to follow up after the campaign. The post How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

Procurement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

This opens the door to competitive differentiation for those who are willing to invest in a proactive approach to retaining individual donors. With the average cost of acquiring a new donor five times greater than retaining an existing one, organizations would be remiss to ignore this key aspect of their strategy. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

How to Calculate: (Number of Repeat Donors ÷ Total Donors from Previous Year) × 100 How to Use: Acquiring new donors is harder—and more expensive—than retaining or re-engaging your current donors. The post 12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Metrics

Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Build and maintain a collaborative culture within your teams and invest in professional development to retain skilled staff and volunteers. For-Purpose approach: Strong teamwork and strategic communication are vital.

Strategic Plan

Blackbaud

APRIL 22, 2025

Over time, youll start to develop the optimal recruitment solutions for your nonprofit and build (and retain ) a team of passionate advocates. The post Recruitment for Nonprofits 101: A Guide to Getting Started first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Best practices for data management include: Minimization : Collect and retain only the necessary data. The post Harnessing the Power of Grateful Patient Data first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Because it involves Protected Health Information (PHI), security and compliance aren’t optional—they’re critical.

Ethics

Blackbaud

JUNE 18, 2025

Retaining First Time Donors This GivingTuesday : More than 60% of spontaneous donors who give without prior planning intend to give again. A Nonprofit’s Guide to a Global Giving Movement first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Here’s how to keep your organization front of mind. The post What is GivingTuesday?

Software

Blackbaud

APRIL 28, 2025

Higher education institutions today face mounting pressures to attract and retain students in an increasingly competitive landscape. The post 5 Proven Scholarship Strategies that Boost College Enrollment first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Award

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products. Additionally, online fundraising offers cost savings.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Funding Operations: Increasing general operating funding support is another approach that goes a long way toward reducing the administrative burden on grantees and enabling organizations to provide competitive compensation and attract and retain talented staff.

Burnout

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Blackbaud customers can easily import constituent lists, update subscription preferences to comply with supporter consent, and retain selected fields from Raisers Edge NXT in their Constant Contact accounts. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Primary School Fundraising Ideas: A Seasonal and Year-Round Guide Blog Summary: Looking for fun ways to raise money for your primary school throughout the year? Families pay for admission, and your school retains some ticketsales. Why it works: Indoor or covered shows create an immense sense of excitement.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. We do really well at retaining donors. Here, I’ll let you read it… “I don’t expect you to remember me. I am the co-founder of an animal and nature sanctuary in upstate NY. I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years.

Donation

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Retain more volunteers over time. Start with these blogs: The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies. The post The Expert Volunteer Management Guide for Savvy Nonprofits appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations. Improve volunteer satisfaction.

Management

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

You should be looking at the data you already have to proactively retain students. By embracing data analysis, admissions directors can ensure their institution remains ahead of the curve, attracting and retaining the best-fit students. That’s important data to collect, but it’s often too late to salvage the relationship.

Application

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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Retail