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How to Conduct Feasibility Studies: Your Nonprofit’s Roadmap
/in Nonprofit Basics /by Adam WeingerImagine 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? […]
Understanding the Fundraising Cycle: 5 Ways to Raise More
/in Donor communications /by Adam WeingerWhether 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 […]
Here’s How You Can Celebrate Matching Gift Month This February
/in Learning Center, Fundraising Ideas, Marketing Strategies, Learning Center /by Adam WeingerFebruary 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. […]
9 Best Alumni Websites & How to Drive Engagement with Yours
/in Donor communications, Learning Center, Fundraising Ideas /by Adam WeingerYour university’s alumni are vital members of your community, and they need a place to go when they have questions about resources, events, and ways to give back—that’s where alumni websites come in. These websites aren’t just online hubs for your alumni community, they’re also valuable tools for boosting alumni engagement and retaining donors. If you’re creating […]
Mastering Donor Retention: How to Build a Stewardship Matrix
/in Donor communications, Marketing Strategies /by Adam WeingerNonprofits 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 […]
What Is a Donor Experience Officer? The Ultimate Guide
/in Donor communications /by Adam WeingerIf 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 […]
Unlock Fundraising’s Hidden Gem: Recurring Giving Programs
/in About Double the Donation /by Adam WeingerTwo of the most common challenges nonprofits faced in 2023 were operating under unfavorable economic conditions and combatting staff burnout and low retention. Funding—or a lack thereof—is one of the main culprits. Particularly, a lack of diverse and reliable funding sources can have negative effects on nonprofit operations and burden staff with more work. If your development […]
9 Proven Healthcare Fundraising Strategies For Better Care
/in Healthcare fundraising /by Adam WeingerYour healthcare facility works hard to give your patients the best care possible, so it’s only fair that you get some of that love and devotion in return — with fundraising! Healthcare fundraising is instrumental for securing the necessary staff, equipment, and facility renovations your organization needs to function at maximum capacity. However, many hospital […]
How to Raise More: The Truth About Leadership Annual Giving
/in Fundraising Ideas /by Adam WeingerLarger donations play important roles in fundraising success, especially since major gifts of more than $1,000 account for 85% of the average nonprofit’s revenue. The challenge here, though, is that many nonprofits don’t (or can’t) consistently pursue major gifts while juggling many other day-to-day needs and goals. But there’s a surefire way to consistently secure […]
Corporate Volunteer Programs: 7 Key Questions Answered
/in Volunteer Grant Companies /by Adam WeingerCorporate social responsibility (CSR) is a hot topic in the business world, especially when it comes to engaging employees. There’s a growing sentiment among the Millennial and Gen Z workforce that employers should provide ways for employees to give back, and the research supports this, with companies seeing a 52% reduction in turnover for new employees who participate […]