How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate for Your Nonprofit in 2025

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Donor retention is one of the most crucial metrics for any nonprofit organization. Organizations must know how to calculate the donor retention rate to determine whether their current supporters are loyal and how to keep them engaged for a longer period.  This guide explores how to calculate donor retention, the top metrics to track, strategies […]

Fundraising for Nonprofits: 25 Creative Campaigns That Work

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Fundraising for nonprofits can be challenging, especially if you’re new to this space or have run out of ideas to engage donors and raise money for your cause. Fortunately, there are many proven strategies that are easy to implement, low-cost, and can be started with few resources. This guide explores the top 25 creative fundraising […]

Nonprofit Marketing Plan: How to Build a Winning Strategy in 2025

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Every nonprofit organization needs a clear marketing plan to help it raise money, drive awareness, and strengthen donor and member relationships.  Without a well-detailed plan, it’s difficult to get the most out of fundraising efforts and grow the organization. This nonprofit marketing guide will explore nonprofit marketing plans, how to develop one, the key elements […]

A Guide To Donor Retention: Why It Matters For Nonprofits

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Donor retention is among the most critical yet often overlooked factors in nonprofit success. While acquiring new donors is exciting, keeping existing donors engaged and giving consistently to reduce donor churn sustains organizations in the long term. However, donor retention is challenging; organizations must find methods to boost it. This is why you need proven […]

10 Winning Strategies for Nonprofit Marketing

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Securing donations and members for your nonprofit organization can be challenging. You have to consider your competitors and declining giving rates during the year. Nonprofits often have limited budgets and resources, making fundraising critical to fulfill their mission. That’s why you need to use nonprofit marketing strategies that work. This nonprofit marketing guide unpacks the […]

114 Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise Money

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Fundraising takes a lot of work and dedication to raise the money your nonprofit needs to make a difference. In 2023, Americans donated $557.16 billion, with the largest source of donations coming from individuals.  Your organization can get in on those donations by hosting impactful events that gather like-minded supporters, excite them, and spread awareness […]

The Ultimate Donor Engagement Guide [+ Top Strategies]

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Engaging donors and members is more than asking for money. It’s about building meaningful, lasting relationships that inspire ongoing support and advocacy.  A sound donor engagement strategy makes it easier to attract higher contributions from donors and members and increases their likelihood of getting their friends and family involved in your organization. This guide provides […]

Leveraging Lift Notes in Direct Mail

Lift Notes are a very powerful device and should be included in direct mail campaigns whenever possible. Check out our tactics for strategically leveraging them.