Fundraisers always ask me how to find new donors and I tell them: cultivation events. These are easy and generally low cost events to draw new or existing donors in to your organization. You want them to experience your nonprofit. Here are 4 different types of cultivation events plus a free download template with 4 different run of shows to give you and example of how to run your next event.

Are you looking for the ultimate donor engagement plan template and donor strategy template? Look no further - Linda Handley has created the perfect template that will help you to create the most effective donor engagement plan for your organization. With this template, you will be able to develop an actionable plan that is tailored to your donor base, engage with your donors to increase retention, and craft a comprehensive donor outreach strategy.

Donor attrition continues at a startling rate. Some nonprofits are losing as many as 90% of their first-time donors on an annual basis! The average across all types of donors isn’t much better, with about 59% of annual givers dropping off the radar each year. Let’s discuss why this may be happening, and what we can do better. Join ... Read More

No matter what time of year, it’s always the perfect time to show your donors some love. If you wait until year-end when thanking donors, or right before you are asking for another gift, it may be too late. The numbers on donor attrition are abysmal – currently, new donor retention is at 17.6%, the worst it’s been in 5 ... Read More

Donor appreciation is a key aspect of retention. Learn more about making the most of your appreciation strategy in this comprehensive guide.

Here is a list of 75 thank you for the donation messages and quotes to let them know how much their contribution means to you and your cause. #1 Some people only give during the

Donor cultivation is super important and nowadays you need every advantage to catch donors' attention and entice them to give. This blog post gives you easy digital marketing strategies to make donors love you and feel appreciated! Plus, get a free PDF of bonus strategies designed to help you boost giving through your digital marketing efforts. #arts #nonprofit #marketing #digtalmarketing #nonprofitmarketing #donorcultivation #development #fundraising

Want to build strong donor relationships? A donor stewardship plan can help create a sense of partnership and show your thanks. Follow these steps to begin.