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Tag: Donor Cultivation

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Donor Cultivation

6 Tactics for Increasing Donor Retention

The national average is 45.5%—but what’s your organization’s donor retention rate?

July 17, 2018 | 8 min Read

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Direct Marketing

Top Event Strategies for Major Donor Cultivation

Attaining donors is complex and requires a diverse set of strategies, so you shouldn’t expect to attract philanthropists with the same tactics you employ for lower-level donors. A great way to develop major donor relationships is to host a cultivation event. Use these 10 strategies for success.

April 10, 2018 | 3 min Read

Board Management

100-Percent Board Giving

Board members are your organization’s advocates, ambassadors and vital volunteers. It’s imperative that your board understands that their participation level sets the tone for community impact, but how do you encourage and promote ongoing engagement?

February 5, 2018 | 3 min Read

GPS Guiding Fundraisers to EOY Success

Digital Marketing

A Nonprofit’s Guide to #GivingTuesday and End of Year Fundraising

To help you finalize your route to end-of-year fundraising success, here are steps to drive acquisition, cultivation, & participation, during the giving season.

November 2, 2017 | 4 min Read

Board Management

A New Standard for Board Giving

Research on the true drivers of fundraising success reveals just how important board giving is to the success of the fundraising program. 

September 1, 2017 | 3 min Read

Donor Cultivation

Donor Stewardship: Guiding Donors to The Next Level of Support

3 out of 4 donors only give once. A solid donor stewardship plan is essential to combating donor retention and guiding supporters to lasting relationships.

July 26, 2017 | 6 min Read

Donor Cultivation

How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

Asking is part art and part science. Solid face-to-face fundraising techniques require practice and attention. This blog shares 4 pillars of a successful ask.

July 13, 2017 | 3 min Read

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Donor Cultivation

15 Techniques Used by Top Nonprofits to Boost Donor Acquisition and Online Fundraising Results

Boost online fundraising & new donor acquisition with these 15 techniques used by top nonprofits and churches. Read Now!

February 23, 2017 | 9 min Read

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Data Insights

7 Ways to Use Infographics to Recruit Volunteers and Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story

Infographics translate data into visual stories that can educate your supporters, reinforce the good that you do, and inspire action for your cause.

January 13, 2017 | 4 min Read

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Donor Cultivation

How to Say “Thank You” to Donors at Year-End

How to say “thank you,” and create the nonprofit organization that is known for truly valuing its donors.

November 23, 2016 | 2 min Read

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