The 4 Ingredients to an Engaging and Memorable Fundraising Event
Every event planner’s dream is to create a magical experience for attendees, to raise ample funds for your organization, and [...]
The Science of Nonprofit Marketing and New Donor Acquisition
A modern marketing geek, crossfitter, Michigan State alum and tex-mex obsessed. Marketing Manager at Blackbaud – follow Clare @clareinatx [...]
13 Nonprofit Experts Share their Most Valuable Donor Acquisition & Fundraising Ideas
Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best [...]
The Top 9 Nonprofit Marketing Tips and Trends for the Future
While attending SXSW Interactive, I had the pleasure of sitting in on the Future of Nonprofits session and gleaned insight from experts, such as David Neff, Beth Kanter, Corey Pudhorodsky, Rob Wu, and Mark Horvath, into tech's impact in the nonprofit space.
3 Fundraising Experts Sound off on Donor Retention from the Donors Perspective
Long time fundraising experts - Rachel Muir, Shanon Doolittle and Pamela Grow - Share valuable insights on how to improve nonprofit donor retention rates.
Making Your First Donor Retention Calendar, Step by Step
Donors staying loyal is the exception, not the rule. According to Chuck Longfield, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. Today it’s 27%.
Fundraising Basics:[Part 2] Provide Great Donor Service
In part one of the Fundraising Basics series, we began exploring the core principles of fundraising and how your organization can harness [...]
From Year 1 to Year 2: The Importance of Retaining First Gifts
How can we develop stronger relationships with these new donors when resources are so limited? [...]
The 3 Principles to Acquire, Retain, and Upgrade Your Donors
This is a guest blogpost by Jeff Haguewood on the basic principles of successful fundraising.
Engaged Young Alumni = Future Dollars!
Your young alumni are your future major gift and planned giving donors, but only if you engage with them early [...]
