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Gratitude in donor relations is not just about acknowledging past gifts, but about appreciating the individual behind the contribution. Check out our latest blog and download our FREE One Grid System - a practical strategy for sharing your gratitude and staying connected to your donors. https://lnkd.in/gi6BgNMc

Gratitude in donor relations is not just about acknowledging past gifts, but about appreciating the individual behind the contribution. Check out our latest blog for tips on how to stay connected to your donors and share your gratitude. https://lnkd.in/gi6BgNMc

In today’s blog, Sarah Breece shares a few practical and impactful ways to steward your donors. It starts with just showing up. Read “The Gift of Presence” now: https://lnkd.in/gE5uZUg6

A good donor retention rate indicates strong, lasting relationships that result in more donations over time. In this blog, we uncover four easy-to-implement strategies that delight donors, express gratitude and build lasting connections. 💌 P.S. What are your favorite ways to engage your donors? Comment below! 👇

Recent insights reveal that nonprofit hospitals face major challenges in donor retention and growth. With a digital-first approach, personalized communications can drive engagement 🚀. Foundations that tailor their messages see higher retention and revenue 💰. A must-read! https://ow.ly/ji4P50Uu7KX

Want to reduce your year-end fundraising scramble? 2 things you can do RIGHT NOW: 1️⃣ Bring your donors close. Express gratitude and build connection. 👉 Send thank you cards 👉 Make phone calls 👉 Offer a behind the scenes tour 👉 Host an informal ED roundtable (virtual or in person) 👉 Email a candid video Let donors see ‘first hand’ the impact of their partnership. When this is done well… 2️⃣ Don’t wait to ask. Your year end-appeal will be amazing, I can feel it. ✨ But it can’t replace personal outreach and conversation, especially with your ‘top’ donors. 📅 Plus, most donors have their own giving timelines, which happen to be ALL YEAR LONG. Not just December. So if you have donors at any level who last gave Jan – Oct 2023, why wait until November to reach out? 'Expecting' other big gifts before the end of the year? Make sure you have a plan in place. 💡 I prefer to ask throughout the year with a monthly renewal campaign and strategy (works wonders for retention). What are you doing right now to lighten your load in December?

Tip of the Day: "Segment your donor communications! Tailor your messaging based on donor preferences, interests, and giving history to create personalized and relevant interactions. #DonorSegmentation #NonprofitTips"

While two-thirds of donors felt their contributions made a difference 💪, a growing number are unsure about their impact. Donors emphasized benefits like aiding community needs and medical research, yet growing scrutiny of nonprofits highlights the need to continually demonstrate impact to maintain donor confidence. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqJQZs49

Are you using data to maximize the giving experience and find the most capable and passionate donors? Join me and the incredible Cole Borden for a webinar on Sept. 26 to hear what's happened with over 30 nonprofits as we transformed the way we looked at leadership and major donor identification. Spoiler: it's about engagement. And it can transform your fundraising results.

Tip of the Day: "Segment your donor communications! Tailor your messaging based on donor preferences, interests, and giving history to create personalized and relevant interactions. #DonorSegmentation #NonprofitTips"