Why Donor Stewardship Is a Revenue Strategy
Most nonprofits misdiagnose why donors leave. The real problem isn't a generosity deficit — it's a stewardship deficit. Here's what a donor stewardship strategy actually requires,...
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Most nonprofits misdiagnose why donors leave. The real problem isn't a generosity deficit — it's a stewardship deficit. Here's what a donor stewardship strategy actually requires,...
The most fragile relationships you have are those with first-time donors. While the average new donor retention rate sits at just 14%, smart nonprofits know that securing the "gold...
Recurring donors are reshaping nonprofit fundraising, delivering stronger retention, longer relationships, and more lifetime value. New data highlights how a small group of committ...
Donor lifetime value has grown nearly 18% and median gifts are up 20%, while recurring giving approaches 21% of revenue, new data shows. At the same time, first-to-second gift conv...
Nonprofits are losing donors even as revenue grows, which puts new pressure on donor acquisition. Sector experts share how authentic connections can help you attract high‑value don...
Philanthropy, Not Fundraising I’m going to go out on a limb here and make an assumption. Here goes: Your goal is to attract supporters and invest in long-term relationships that w...
Nonprofits are widely trusted — so why are fewer people giving? New insights suggest the issue isn’t confidence, but connection. Leaders must rethink how organizations engage donor...
Have you ever made a phone call hoping to talk with someone, but instead reached voice mail? Of course you have! Does that mean you don’t ever make phone calls? Of course not! What...
Younger donors aren’t disengaged — they’re giving differently. One quirky fundraising example highlights how peer-to-peer fundraising can help nonprofits stay relevant, even when s...
A common belief in fundraising is that donors need to take a rest from giving for some time after they donate. Seems intuitively correct. It’s not correct. It’s one of the most des...
With the donor base shrinking and acquisition costs rising, one underused strategy stands out: deploying volunteers as door-openers for new prospects. Here's a practical framework...
I cannot tell you how many times I begin a consultation with a small nonprofit, only to discover they have no real donor database (to collect and store data) or CRM (to effectively...
Every donor conversation should be co-creative. A few years ago I enrolled in an intensive coaching course. It wasn’t designed just for aspiring professional coaches, but for any...
Donors expect nonprofits to know them the way Netflix and Amazon do. That means coordinated messaging across every channel — and the data infrastructure to back it up. Here's what...
Great donor conversations don’t always lead to great gifts. The missing piece is often the offer itself. Here’s how to create a major donor offer that clearly connects passion, pur...
As explored in my recent article, small to mid-sized organizations are uniquely capable of creating a sense of community, even family. This is what people yearn for. And it gives y...
In a recent post I clairified why you must Make ‘Do Unto Others’ Your Nonprofit’s Golden Rule. Stop asking what your donors can do for you. Ask what you can do for your donors. Bec...
Image created with GPT Image 2. High turnover can be both costly and damaging to an organization’s culture, especially in programs that rely on strong relationships and consist...
New data highlights how nonprofits with system-driven marketing approaches achieve stronger donor retention, clearer revenue visibility, and more stable funding outcomes amid ongoi...
Discover how Cheddar Up helps nonprofit organizations and PTAs streamline their digital giving and event management. In this guest feature, we explore best practices for simplifyin...
Nonprofits saw their strongest fundraising growth in years — but fewer donors are fueling it. New FEP data reveals a widening gap between dollars raised and participation, raising...
In uncertain times, donors who normally give to nonprofits may hesitate to make their usual gift. Here’s how nonprofits can stay resilient, relevant, and financially stable in a sh...
The Center for Sustainable Giving has launched to help nonprofits shift from short-term fundraising to sustainable recurring giving. The initiative equips leaders with training, in...
Fundraise Up’s Tara Broughel and Matt Bowe key findings from the “Pulse of the Donor” benchmark report, including why more donors are giving smaller gifts and how mobile, social, a...
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