Donor Retention

Turning One-Time Giving Into Long-Term Partnership

Donor Retention Strategies for Nonprofits

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It is vital for nonprofits to have a strategy for sustainable giving leading to growth.

Donor retention techniques help organizations focus on existing donors and avoid donor attrition. Keeping loyal givers will help organizations build a base of contributors who are committed to the cause. This allows a nonprofit to see beyond giving trends.

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Donor retention takes awareness and planned focus.

By finding donors who align with the mission, and creating relationships that are not transactional, a donor will become loyal and transformational. An organization’s ability to retain donors will not only lead to budget stability, but the amplification of impact.

Watch & Learn: Tips and Tricks for Donor Retention

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is donor retention?


2. Why is donor retention important for nonprofit organizations?


3. How should an organization calculate retention rate?


4. How can a nonprofit improve donor retention rates?


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