NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

“In a year marked by shifting government priorities and uncertainty in federal funding, the need for timely, reliable data has never been more urgent,” Art Taylor, president and CEO of the AFP, said in a statement. Meanwhile, loyal repeat-retained donors had a less severe drop of 6.1% Overall, the low 18.1%

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

Workforce Retention Reflects Sector Commitment Despite funding and staffing challenges, the fundraising workforce remains resilient. Related story: Why Do Nonprofits Struggle to Retain Fundraising Staff? Retirement benefits also remain a key part of compensation packages, with many organizations offering 401(k) and/or 403(b) plans.

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Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Permissible data includes general patient demographics and contact information, as well as visit details—the date, treating physician, department visited, where they were seen and whether the appointment was inpatient or outpatient. Best practices for data management include: Minimization : Collect and retain only the necessary data.

Ethics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

How do they hire, train, and retain people? He received a master’s degree from Marshall University with an emphasis on public administration plus a thesis on annual fund analysis. He has maintained a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation for three decades. Professional development. Then study successful nonprofits.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

They provide essential funds for extracurricular activities , classroom supplies, technology upgrades, and facility improvements. These funds support everything from new playground equipment to arts programs and sportsteams. Read-a-Thons: Encourage literacy while raising funds. However, their impact extends far beyond finances.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

In this guide, we’ll dive into what you can do to discover, analyze, and appeal to donor motivations and maintain a healthy level of funding for your cause. Don’t limit your analysis to basic data points like demographic information or average gift size. Use ethical and organized data collection methods.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s an especially smart choice now as we begin to see “the Great Wealth Transfer” unfold, with shifting demographic trends resulting in large amounts of saved assets being disbursed to heirs and beneficiaries. Key types of non-cash gifts that should be on nonprofits’ radar include: Grants from donor-advised funds (DAFs).

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

BIPOC CEO, or 51% BIPOC Board, or self-defined BIPOC-led organization), because they only fund BIPOC-led organizations and they want to be inclusive in who qualifies for their giving. When organizations fill out Candid’s demographic form, we specifically ask for information about how people publicly identify.

Demographics

Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

But without the solid data market research can provide, nonprofits may make decisions based on assumptions that lead to misaligned strategies and missed opportunities for retaining donors and volunteers and attracting new ones. How do nonprofits weather the decline in funding during economic uncertainty? Here are three tips: 1.

Demographics

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The best way to retain your donors is to make them feel welcome and follow up with efficient communication on ways they can stay involved with your nonprofit. Engaging your donor network can help build excitement and awareness about your campaign , bringing in more money to fund your projects. Understand Target Demographics In the U.S.,

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Segment Your Donors Organizations are only retaining about four out of 10 donors annually. Create a Better Thank You Strategy It costs far more to get a new donor than it does to retain an existing one. Multi-channel communication is crucial when asking for funds and every channel should be used in communicating your results.

Finance

Candid

MAY 9, 2024

To help close this racial wealth gap, my organization, Living Cities, has made increasing homeownership across demographic groups a top priority. In 2023, with funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation and the Citi Foundation, Living Cities awarded grants totaling $3.2 million to member cities to develop such initiatives.

Policy

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By engaging your donors with tailored messaging, you’ll inspire your donors to retain their support and continue to donate to your mission. Demographics Demographics is a common way to segment donors. Some of the data needed for demographic groups is already collected by your organization through your donation form.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

A successful nonprofit has diversified funding streams , and individual donors play an important role in sustainability, especially during times of crisis. Your top priority should be retaining those new and loyal annual donors. A recent study by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project finds that charitable giving grew 10.6

Demographics

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. This guide will explore the following tips to boost supporter engagement and fundraise more successfully across generations: Research your target demographics.

Demographics

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This structured approach helps you effectively engage and retain supporters over time. This targeted approach ensures that your resources—time, energy, and funds—are used efficiently and effectively. Researching donors helps you prioritize your efforts and focus on those who are most likely to regularly contribute to your cause.

Demographics

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Building relationships with all of your supporters can strengthen your donor retention rate and help your nonprofit raise more funds over time. Monthly donations ensure your organization has consistent funding no matter the season. The post 6 Strategies to Boost Donation Revenue for Your Nonprofit appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

Donation

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. Also, after hiring an employee, you’ll want to retain them. Some organizations feel that acknowledging inclusivity draws overt attention to demographic differences and can come off as unprofessional.

Training

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

You’re tirelessly working to grow your nonprofit’s impact, nurture your community, and raise funds—all while managing all the other day-to-day tasks. More engaged supporters More effective campaigns More funds raised all with less effort. Tailoring messages to these demographic segments helps guarantee relevance.

Demographics

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

The calculation looks like this: Fundraising ROI = ((Total Funds Raised - Total Fundraising Expenses) / Total Fundraising Expenses) x 100. Since the cost to acquire a new donor is higher than the cost to retain an existing one, retaining more donors will increase the sustainability of your fundraising efforts.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Together, they offer an exciting, easily accessible way to fundraise that can reach a broader audience, while retaining the glamour, fun, and purpose of a traditional gala. It also addresses the general societal shift to socializing online, while at the same time continuing to retain a personal connection with the donor community.

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Qgiv

MARCH 15, 2022

It can be difficult to get grant funding without a track record of success, so building a donor base through contacts and social media will be key. Then, take this information and conduct prospect research by finding other people who are similar demographically to your donor base. Retain your new donors.

Retainer

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What are their demographics? When you find ways to personalize these types of outreach, you can more effectively capture donors’ attention and retain their support. Sharing major donors’ impact is crucial to retaining their long-term support. Why do they give to your cause? What are their giving goals? Report on donors’ impact.

CRM

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Retaining your supporters is one of the best ways for your organization to save money on fundraising outreach and earn more revenue. That’s because it’s less expensive to retain your supporters than to attain them, and as donors stay engaged with your organization, they’re more likely to increase their average donation amounts.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Thankfully, partners like Get Fully Funded and Auctria are here to demystify and destress the fundraising process. Get Fully Funded knows how to break down your big goals into small steps, making it easier to scale your fundraising successfully. Make sure to choose a template that allows you to customize all of the above options.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Conflict: The conflict is where you show the current situation, how it differs from the desired outcome, and get donors interested in funding your organization. Our data analytics tools help analyze donor behavior, identify trends, and personalize your outreach efforts to acquire and retain more donors.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hopefully, you can take these lessons to heart and have fewer bumps along the way to fund your nonprofit. Like having too much stock in one company, it’s always wise to have a diverse pie of funds to operate your nonprofit. Grant cycles can be unpredictable, and competition for funding can be fierce.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

Plus, our survey indicates that installment payments are only increasing in popularity, especially with the 22-44 year old demographic, so now is a great time to be an early adopter and cultivate those millennial donors! Retaining PNPL Donors. How To Use PNPL In Your Fundraising Campaigns. The best part about PNPL?

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Volunteer grant programs benefit your nonprofit by: Increasing funding. This means nonprofits are able to earn funding from the work that their volunteers may have planned to do anyway. . Another strategy for facilitating relationships between volunteers is to group them based on demographic factors like age.

Software

GiveSmart

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Success stories are inspiring, and they reassure donors or potential donors their funds make a real impact. You can also use this tactic to reach people outside of your traditional donor demographics. Some of the benefits of donor success stories for fundraising include: Showing donors their gifts will make a difference.

Donation

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Despite annual donations decreasing the 2023 CauseVox Giving Study found that individuals, especially the younger demographic, remain steadfast in their commitment to philanthropic endeavors. Personal fundraisers: How many individuals are you looking for to raise funds for your cause? How many new donors are you looking to attract?

Nonprofit

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When your donors make a gift to your organization, they provide you with plenty of information you need to keep track of–names, email addresses, phone numbers, billing information, communication preferences, demographic information, and so much more. Grants are a great funding source for many nonprofits. How does a CRM help nonprofits?

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Working with ambassadors can be helpful for reaching audience demographics that aren’t as active in your direct supporter community. Ambassadors serve the dual purpose of driving brand awareness and helping your organization raise more funds. If your goal is to increase funding through recurring gifts, explain that to your ambassadors!

CRM

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These funds can be pivotal in providing advanced technology in classrooms, diverse extracurricular activities, scholarships for deserving students, and professional development for teachers. Diverse Funding Sources: Seeking diverse funding sources is vital, including reaching out to alumni, local businesses, and the broader community.

Fundraising

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Just before I left for a new job, we got a new City Manager who thought the solution was to adopt retain boulevard design guidelines based on the then-popular Marin County weathered wood storefronts, but he was fired before implementing this bit of hardscape lunacy.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While your individual donors fund most of your donations, it’s best to also look for other sources of revenue. With Box Tops for Education, parents can buy food that excites their children while also helping fund their children’s schools. What is cause marketing?

Metrics

Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Community Funded. Plus, they offer unique and impactful tools to help universities juggle prospect management, gift processing, reporting and analytics, constituent relations, donor bio/demographics, and more. Grow matching gift funds through a 360MatchPro integration. Community Funded. UC Innovation. Salesforce.

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