Pamela Grow

JULY 2, 2025

These messages are particularly vital for retaining monthly donors, who want to see that their ongoing support is still valuable and that it makes a difference. In addition to fundraising events, go above and beyond when engaging donors by inviting them to educational webinars, workshops, or tours of your facility. Attending events.

Donation

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Weve proven that quality education can move the needle on revenue. Learn more about Fractional Fundraising from Basics & More This model is already working for organizations that want to retain momentum and build a stronger culture of philanthropy, from the inside out. This isnt just a retention problem.

IT

Candid

MAY 5, 2025

From nonprofit service providers to system designers In the field of financial technology, nonprofits historically have been viewed as intermediariesfocused on financial education or service delivery. It also helps retain liquidity within the local economy and reduces reliance on intermediaries that charge high fees.

Policy

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

of new donors retained year-to-date. This underscores the persistent challenge of engaging and retaining first-time donors, he said. Education organizations represent a significant portion of fundraising dollars at 19.6% New donor retention declined significantly (9%) year-over-year, with only 13.8% Dollars declined by 10.3%

Fundraising

GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2025

With contributions to DAFs at an all-time high, and grants from DAFs to charitable organizations reaching a reciprocal all-time high, it is time to educate yourself on DAFs and learn how your organization can secure donations from these billion-dollar entities. 3 ways to secure donations or grants from DAFs 1.

Funding

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.

Budget

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Measure and Communicate Success Effectively To earn and retain grant funding, organizations must provide clear evidence of their impact. Building strategic partnerships with other organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders shows funders that you are part of a broader, impactful solution. Let's chat here. Get.Grants.Better.

Grant

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

. — Paul from The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Balancing Animal Care with Inconsistent Funding At Cat Tales, one of our biggest struggles is balancing consistent funding with the daily demands of animal care and education. We’re a small team caring for big animals, many of them aging rescues with lifelong needs.

Nonprofit

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Demonstrating impact is not just about retaining donorsits about fostering meaningful relationships that lead to sustained philanthropic investment. When donors feel like true partners in the mission, they are far more likely to continue their support, increase their giving, and even encourage others to get involved.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Educational Institutions For educational institutions, annual giving campaigns enhancethe student experience, support faculty, and maintain a competitive academic environment. Faculty support and development: Provides funding for professorships, research grants, professional development, and attracting top-tier educators.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2025

A recent Blackbaud Institute survey of nonprofit and education fundraisers found that over 80% of them were using AI in their daily work, and most organizations are using AI tools at a higher rate than they had in the year prior. The fastest growing uses are for content creation and note taking. So, what is Human-Centric AI?

AI

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The co-founder of the Carlyle Group is using big education gifts to shore up the nursing profession. So far he’s supported student aid, new buildings, efforts to recruit and retain faculty, and more at 22 nursing schools, including Catholic University. By Maria Di Mento WASHINGTON, D.C.

Retainer

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Can becoming more intentional in your relationship-building strategies help your organization retain more donors? It’s the intentional process of nurturing potential donors, educating them about your mission, demonstrating your impact, and developing a genuine connection.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

of new donors retained year-to-date. This comes at a critical time for non-profit fundraising. According to GivingTuesday’s latest report, new donor retention rates have declined for the fifth consecutive year, with only 19.4% The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Let’s say your auction will fund increased educational opportunities for students in need. One of the best (and easiest) ways to retain new donors is to follow up after the campaign. Choose auction items that relate to your event theme. You might auction off laptops, school supplies, and other similar items.

Procurement

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Candid education programming manager Lori Guidry answers some of the most commonly asked questions about nonprofit boards, including members responsibilities and what to do when theyre not being met. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

Government

Blackbaud

JUNE 18, 2025

With unmatched expertise across the nonprofit and education sectors, Blackbaud’s role in GivingTuesday has always gone beyond providing software. Private schools and higher education institutions see particularly strong participation rates by engaging students, faculty, alumni, and parents in unified giving efforts.

Software

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% Overall, the low 18.1%

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, events, and projects and programs that support inclusion and equity. Pain and SUD Research Workforce Development Grants to institutions of higher education to promote a diverse workforce.

Grant

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

Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

Recruiting, training, recognizing, and retaining volunteers requires dedicated resources, yet funding for these efforts is almost nonexistent. The research identified significant underinvestment and helps make the case for funding for volunteer infrastructure. The hidden costs of volunteering What do we mean by volunteer infrastructure?

Training

Blackbaud

APRIL 28, 2025

Higher education institutions today face mounting pressures to attract and retain students in an increasingly competitive landscape. Targeted, renewable awards offer a powerful way to incentivize retention by providing ongoing financial support tied to academic milestones, helping students stay motivated throughout their education.

Award

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Senate and is on track to retain control of the House, even if by a slim margin, which would allow Congress to bypass the Senate filibuster and enact certain tax and spending laws with simple majorities. How the nonprofit sector fares in 2025 will come down to education. The GOP handily won control of the U.S.

Retainer

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

Related story: Why Do Nonprofits Struggle to Retain Fundraising Staff? This marks a shift from last year’s findings, when 55% of respondents anticipated leaving their current position. The 2025 data suggests improved job satisfaction and organizational loyalty. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

After the donor passes away, the nonprofit retains the remaining value. Educate Donors on Planned Giving Many donors are unaware of planned giving. You can create a series of resources that will educate your current and prospective donors. Charitable gift annuities (CGAs): CGAs are contracts between a donor and a nonprofit.

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

How do they hire, train, and retain people? He received his doctorate degree from West Virginia University with an emphasis on education administration plus a dissertation on donor characteristics. Professional development. Appreciation days and casual dress codes. Small gestures, like snacks or Friday half-days. rail-container).hide();

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. This simplifies automation and personalization of outreach based on supporter interactions and characteristics. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

Read on as we dive into the fascinating world of volunteering, along with a short list of sample grants designed to help nonprofits attract, train, and retain volunteers! Funding enables workers to take advantage of continuing education opportunities so they may better promote the healthy development of youth and children in Indiana.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Families pay for admission, and your school retains some ticketsales. Educational Workshops Why it works: Offers a learning opportunity and fundraiser all atonce. Why it works: Indoor or covered shows create an immense sense of excitement. How to do it: Companies like Happys Circus tour around and can be booked for a day.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 90% of public schools rely on fundraising to supplement their budgets. Students collect pledges based on the number of pages they read, making it an educational and engagingevent. Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

This legal advocacy focuses heavily on education equity, climate resilience, and community justice programs—areas often targeted in ideological policy shifts. Agencies Under Ideological Review Agencies such as the Department of Education, NIH, and EPA are being reshaped to align with narrower political priorities.

Federal Grants

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I am a social worker by education. I wanted to be educated. We do really well at retaining donors. I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years. I have no training in marketing or fundraising.

Donation

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

The expansion of school choice programs The data on this is still uncertain—with many states reporting the majority of usage by families already enrolled in private schools—but the promotion of these programs has kept non-public education top of mind and made it accessible to more families. Ready to transform your admissions process?

Applicant

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Retain more volunteers over time. 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. Review relevant trends and reports to get a better understanding of the current volunteering landscape.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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