By Mallory Erickson Nonprofit organizations across the world are struggling with donor retention, with the average retention rate hovering around 45%. Of course, donor retention benchmarks vary depending on many factors, including the type of nonprofit. Retaining donors is essential to the longevity of any nonprofit organization because those returning funders represent stability. Contributors who […]
Despite a steady incline in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion work in the nonprofit sector, experts say most still aren’t doing enough to ensure events are inclusive and accessible to everyone. To be inclusive of all your donors, your event goals should directly align with your goals as an organization, including DEI. Let’s get into the […]
Only 1 percent of all grantmaking is executed for the peace and security sector of philanthropy. As nonprofits across the world work together to navigate the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Alexandra Toma, a leader in peace and security funding, says philanthropy “must increase its investment in peace and security broadly, and diversify who receives […]
Successful email marketing engages your entire community by activating new supporters, advocating for your cause, and thanking donors for their generosity – and it all starts with your donor engagement tools. With the help of your nonprofit CRM, sending “expert level” email engagements is much easier than you might think. Let’s get into the core […]
Has your nonprofit set fundraising goals for 2022? More importantly, is your nonprofit still on track to hit your donation targets by year end? According to data from exercise tracking giant Strava, most users who set fitness-related resolutions for the new year end up dropping them by January 19 (a day Strava employees lovingly refer […]
In these turbulent times, fundraisers have done so much adapting to the “new normal” that it’s no longer new. Donors have, too. By now, nonprofit organizations across all sectors are no stranger to overcoming adversity in its many forms. Some have been on the front lines of the pandemic and social movements, some have seen […]
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