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The Essential Guide to Improving New Donor Retention
Whether a donor’s first gift came online, via direct mail, through peer solicitation, or at an event, these tried-and-true recommendations can make a powerful impact on your organization’s donor retention.
Tips for Using your Nonprofit Newsletter to Get More Donations Without Even Asking
Make the most of your donor communications with these four nonprofit newsletter tips. They will help you maximize donor retention and get more donations without even asking.
Second Gift Strategy: When and How to Ask Donors to Give Again
How do you ask your new donor for a second gift without undermining the sincerity of your thank you? And, when is the best time to ask your donors to give again?
You’ve Said “Please.” Now Pick Up the Phone and Say “Thank You.”
Donor thank you calls are an effective nonprofit communications strategy. Use this thank you call script as a guide and inspiration to improve donor stewardship & long-term giving.
How to Maximize Year-End Giving in Three Easy Steps
Even in December, the giving season isn't over. Maximize your year-end giving with these 3 simple steps that will help you meet (and hopefully exceed) your annual fundraising goals.
Wish Your First-time Donor Renewal Rates Were Higher? Part 4: Send Them a Donor Impact Report
There is no greater way of thanking your donors than showing them the impact of their generosity by ways sending them a Donor Impact Report. Let them know why their donation matters!
Wish Your First-time Donor Renewal Rates Were Higher? Part 3: Press Send
In improving first-time donor renewal, every touch matters. Email offers you a quick, effective and personal touch that resembles a classic thank you letter recipients will appreciate.
Wish Your First-time Donor Renewal Rates Were Higher? Part 2: Pick Up the Phone
So, the thank you letter is in the mail. What next? Pick up the phone. Thank you telephone calls are proven to increase donor retention rates. Read more on the who, what, when and how.
Wish Your First-time Donor Renewal Rates Were Higher? Part 1: Write a Better Donation Thank You Letter
Here are a few tried-and-true methods for offering a thank you—better still, a series of thank-yous—to those supporting your work. Starting with the highly appreciated thank you letter.