Well-conceived donor recognition invites a stronger community around your mission, leading to more support and awareness for your work. Recognizing donors is an art form, and your supporters’ contributions can be immortalized through donor walls, plaques, and signs. Expressing gratitude in this manner is more than a courtesy—it’s a catalyst for continued philanthropy. This guide […]
Imagine this: you’ve been a passionate advocate and donor for a nonprofit’s cause for many years. When the organization reaches out with an invitation to join its board, you’re ecstatic about the opportunity and eagerly accept. However, when you show up to your first board meeting, you quickly realize that your role as a nonprofit […]
Corporate partnerships play a pivotal role in advancing nonprofits’ missions. Companies partaking in philanthropy supply charitable organizations with substantial amounts of funding—to the tune of $20 to $26 billion each year. And strategic partnerships are built to ensure that each party, the company and the organization, receives significant benefits from the relationship. But many nonprofit fundraisers don’t know where […]
Imagine pouring your heart, soul, and crucial resources into a project, only to watch it falter due to a lack of proper planning. This is a nightmare scenario for any nonprofit. However, what if there was a strategic tool that could significantly reduce this risk, ensuring your efforts are well-directed and more likely to succeed? […]
Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or a newcomer to the fundraising world, your team likely follows a similar set of processes to attract, acquire, and retain donors. This framework is called the fundraising cycle, and optimizing your current practices can make a big difference in your campaign results and donor retention rate. To help […]
February is a time to celebrate love and happiness—and matching gifts. That’s why it’s been dubbed the official Matching Gift Month. This year, we recommend taking the opportunity to scale up your matching gift promotional efforts accordingly. We’ll cover everything you need to know to celebrate corporate giving and drive action (and matches) this February. […]
Double the Donation receives requests from nonprofits across the country asking about corporate matching gifts in their area. We decided to create a list of some of those companies in the Raleigh, NC that offer these programs. Nonprofits can double their donations from donors who work for companies offering matching gifts. List of Companies in […]
Nonprofits thrive on the generosity of committed donors, whose loyalty funds their mission-related work year after year. Not only do returning donors provide reliable support for nonprofits, but they also give 42% more than one-time donors on average. But with retention rates hovering around 40% in recent years, your organization needs a clear plan for […]
If you’re a nonprofit professional, you know how important it is to retain your donors from year to year. While you’ll sometimes need to acquire new donors for growth, donor retention is more cost-effective and builds a reliable support base for your mission. However, in the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is less than 35%. To […]
