The world you fundraise in has changed. The ways people communicate and connect have shifted, and expectations have evolved. Other sectors, from fitness and finance to education and entertainment, have adapted by becoming more personalized and delivering responsive experiences. However,  nonprofits face unique challenges as they attempt to grow funding and expand impact in light…

This guest post was provided by Double the Donation.  As a nonprofit fundraiser, you surely know that donor engagement is critical for every aspect of fundraising⁠—including cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and more. It’s no different when it comes to matching gift fundraising! If you’re looking to improve your organization’s overall fundraising strategies, a focus on…

The State of Donor Retention in 2021 It’s no secret that the landscape of online fundraising has shifted dramatically post-pandemic, yet one challenge remains the same—donor retention. While online fundraising as a whole grew by 10% in 2020—donor retention rates saw one of the largest declines in recent years, dropping to a record-low of 43%….

Dear Fundraiser, Take a moment to pause and recognize how far you have come. In the last year, you displayed a superhuman ability to navigate a global pandemic, provided empathy and care to your donors and supporters, and stewarded unwavering commitment to your mission that changed lives and fueled collective hope.  You did that.  And…

Responsive Tactics To Retain Today’s Donor As nonprofits look to grow, it is more critical than ever to understand the motivations of the modern donor and to build hyper-personalized relationships at scale. Retaining donors will require nonprofits to build deeper connection by fostering relationships that are transformational, not just transactional.  In the pages of this…

The Responsive Weekly is a space where responsive nonprofit leaders can debate, discuss and brainstorm the most pressing topics. Each week, we curate a list of conversations, reports, podcasts, and more to deliver directly to your inbox. Then, we spend 30 minutes meeting together over Zoom to discuss each topic, present new ideas, and provide…

The Responsive Weekly is a space where responsive nonprofit leaders can debate, discuss and brainstorm the most pressing topics. Each week, we curate a list of conversations, reports, podcasts, and more to deliver directly to your inbox. Then, we spend 30 minutes meeting together over Zoom to discuss each topic, present new ideas, and provide…

This guest post was provided by InitLive. Your committed team of volunteers are some of your organization’s greatest advocates and supporters. While they donate their time and skills to your cause, they can also make generous monetary donations as well. It’s no surprise that volunteers can be turned into donors for your cause. However, it…