The Latest on Matching Gifts
Check out Double the Donation’s blog to learn more about matching gift best practices and trends. Stay up to date and in the know so that you can leverage matching gifts at your organization.
Check out Double the Donation’s blog to learn more about matching gift best practices and trends. Stay up to date and in the know so that you can leverage matching gifts at your organization.
Nonprofit Board Orientation: How to Get New Members On Track
/in Learning Center /by Adam WeingerImagine 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 […]
The Fundraiser’s Guide to Powerful Corporate Partnerships
/in About Double the Donation /by Adam WeingerCorporate 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 […]
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 Marketing Strategies, Fundraising Ideas, Learning Center, 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 Fundraising Ideas, Learning Center, Donor communications /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 Marketing Strategies, Donor communications /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 […]