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📬 Maximizing Donor Engagement with Strategic Postage Choices In the nonprofit sector, every expense matters—especially postage. If you're sending mailings for check donations, consider covering return postage. This simple act can enhance the donor experience and potentially increase contributions. 💌 Remember, understanding your donors' preferences is key. While digital outreach resonates more with some, many Boomers still value traditional mail. 🎯 Tip: Diversify your outreach by combining digital and traditional methods to effectively connect with all donor groups. What strategies have you found effective in aligning your fundraising efforts with donor preferences? #Nonprofits #Fundraising #DonorEngagement #DirectMail #EmailMarketing

Why Donors Leave and How to Keep Them Around: Most nonprofits miss the mark when it comes to donor retention. While they focus heavily on asking for money, there’s often little effort put into keeping donors engaged. The result? People stop donating when they feel ignored or disconnected from the impact their contributions have made. The solution? It’s simpler than you think. A personal thank-you within 48 hours makes donors 80% more likely to give again. No need for big campaigns or complex strategies. Just a heartfelt acknowledgment. Fundraising isn’t just about raising money. It’s about showing people they matter. Here’s what you can do: Set up a system for thank-you calls or emails within 48 hours. Keep it short, honest, and personal. Small actions like this can turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters. #Nonprofit #DonorRetention #Fundraising #ThankYou #GivingBack #NonprofitTips #LifelongSupporters #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingStrategy #DonorEngagement

Today's the day! I'm looking forward to getting on my soapbox about why #fundraisers and #nonprofit leaders need to be focused on their #donor retention numbers and how to improve them. Let's face it, the sector has become complacent about donor churn and attrition. But we must change that mindset. So, join me at 2pm ET. Thanks to the MemoryFox team for inviting me! #nonprofits #charities #nonprofitmanagement

🚨 Nonprofits, are you ready to supercharge your donor and volunteer management? 🚨 We're offering a FREE 60-minute overview on Salesforce for nonprofits, focusing on how to get a complete 360° view of your donors, volunteers, and clients. Our Salesforce experts will share how to improve the administration of donations, grants, and gifts in this comprehensive platform overview. This course is normally $199, but we’re offering it for free for a limited time. 👉 Save your seat now: https://lnkd.in/eeN_q8WJ September 25 | 60 minutes | FREE See you there! 👋 #Salesforce #Nonprofit #NPSP #FreeTraining

🗣️You asked, we answered! Virtuous launched its first benchmark report on October 1st, and now we’re unpacking some of the valuable insights in our latest edition of Ask a Responsive Fundraiser. Our own Carly Berna is back to answer your question and share her nonprofit wisdom! From increasing average gift sizes to diversifying donor portfolios, we’re tackling some of the top challenges nonprofits face today. Here are a few key takeaways: 📊 Personalize Your Ask: Tailor donation amounts based on past giving to strengthen donor connections. 🌟 Show the Impact: Highlight the real difference that additional funds will make with clear stories and examples. 🎯 Launch Monthly Giving Campaigns: A great way to increase overall contributions while building long-term donor relationships. 🤝 Diversify Your Donor Base: Balance your portfolio by growing your mid-level and small donor community. 💌 Warm Welcomes & Fast Gratitude: Engaging first-time donors early and often is key to securing that second gift! Check out the full post and take your fundraising efforts to the next level! https://vrtuo.us/4eKSq6a #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ResponsiveFundraising #DonorEngagement #Virtuous #AskAResponsiveFundraiser

As a follow up to the Manatee Connects session we did last month about Grassroots, Midlevel, and Major Gift Fundraising, we're responding to some attendee requests by adding a Lunch-n-Learn for very small or new nonprofits, many of whom are volunteer led. If you are NEW TO FUNDRAISING and want to learn the basics of what types of fundraising methods your nonprofit can employ, please join us! We'll also be looking at what capabilities/features you should consider when selecting a donor management system. Manatee Community Foundation Phil-Com, LLC Join us by Zoom if you'd like to get some pre-Fundraising 101 tips! #fundraising #nonprofit https://lnkd.in/e7nCwXRM

💡 With Giving Tuesday around the corner, nonprofits are gearing up for one of the biggest fundraising days of the year! Did you know that up to 4% of annual donations can happen on this single day? To make the most of it, your organization needs a fundraising tool that can keep up with the demands of the season. 🎯 In our latest blog post, we cover the top 10 features of Julep that can make Giving Tuesday easier, more efficient, and more impactful. From tracking donor interactions to automating thank-you letters, Julep offers everything you need to create a seamless and successful campaign. 👉 Ready to learn more? Check out the blog and schedule a demo to see how Julep can be your trusted partner this Giving Tuesday! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYZ_6Utt #GivingTuesday #Nonprofits #FundraisingSuccess #Julep

Can you turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters? 🤔 Absolutely! For organizations like YMCAs and JCCs, you might already have a head start. When people feel connected to your organization, engaging with them and turning them into loyal donors becomes easier. But these relationships can be complex and multi-dimensional, going beyond just simple transactions. It's not just about asking for donations. It's about building a lasting connection that goes beyond monetary contributions. Manageable? Yes, and it all begins with tapping into the power of your donor and member data. 💥 Here's how you can start 👉 https://ow.ly/opUQ50T73RJ #FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #NonprofitCRM

Donors increasingly seek valuable content from nonprofits, preferring stories, updates, and impact information over direct requests for donations. To maintain engagement and support, nonprofits should provide regular, visual updates through social media and email, including campaign highlights, donor impact stories, and other relevant information. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfvwwmFA #NonprofitMarketing #DonorEngagement #Fundraising #NonprofitStrategy #ContentMarketing #DonorCommunication #ImpactStories #VisualContent

Fundraising pros, I need your insights! During my previous time at a fundraising agency, one tactic we used often was "faux forward" emails—you know, those emails designed to look like a forwarded message, creating a sense of urgency or personal connection to drive donations. But here’s the thing: I’ve noticed that the nonprofits I personally donate to rarely use this approach. Is this still an effective strategy in today’s fundraising space? Are donors responding well to these kinds of emails, or have preferences shifted? I’d love to hear from anyone who’s run A/B tests on this or has data to share. #Fundraising #FundraisingProfessionals #Nonprofit #NonprofitDevelopment