These quick-tips can be an easy way to see greater gains from your monthly giving program. Your donors want to know they are seen, valued, and that what they do for you is making a difference in the lives of those you serve. It’s about appreciating your donors and communicating the opportunity to help in deeper ways as a monthly donor. […]
Donor Acquisition and Donor Retention are two dances any successful nonprofit is proficient with. The purpose of this article is to highlight the benefit of shifting some of the energy spent on Donor Acquisition and moving it intentionally to focus on Donor Retention. […]
Trust is an essential component in any relationship. As a nonprofit your donors trust you and respect the good work of your organization. Protecting this relationship starts with guarding their personal information. At this point you could stop reading and say, “Yeah, we’re good here…” But I encourage you to keep reading […]
Can you recall a time when you met someone and all they did was talk about themselves? It’s always a bit frustrating. Author, Tom Ahern takes this scenario and applies it to donor communication and reminds nonprofits that it’s not all about you, it’s really about your donors. How do you ensure you are not monopolizing the conversation with your donors? […]
Ever wondered how to create your own QR Code so donor can quickly link to your online Giving Page? QR Codes have been around for some time. Places you’ve probably come across them are on product packaging, billboard ads in airports, print media such as magazines, or brochures of nonprofits you may support to name a few. […]
2015 Report Highlights:
• Hear directly from your peers about their plans and expectations for 2015
• Learn about the challenges and opportunities these nonprofits are preparing to tackle
• See trends for online giving, social media use, payment types and average donation size
A short list of some of the bad advice we’ve heard from some nonprofits, churches, and ministries as it relates to online giving. If you find some of these apply to you or your organization, we encourage you to embrace the opportunity to grow and change. We’re here for you! […]
Your Online Giving Program is a vital component of your organization. Can you imagine if it just went away? What kind of impact would that have? Yeah, let’s not think about that. It’s unthinkable to not have online giving available to your donors. Critical systems need to be constantly monitored and reviewed. See if you can incorporate one of these 5 quick tips below to further strengthen your online giving program. […]
The decorations are all packed up, the parties are over and the kids are back in school. January is a time when what we need most is rest, but the to-do list yells, “Let’s do this!” So take a deep breath and let’s look at the 4 things you need […]
Sending year-end giving statements with a simple “thank you” is not really enough. You have a significant opportunity to impact your donors with your gratitude heading into the New Year. I challenge you to start a new campaign which brings a fresh significance to how you acknowledge your donors and volunteers. […]