{"id":24612,"date":"2021-08-17T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/?p=24612"},"modified":"2025-09-24T10:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:39:03","slug":"8-donor-outreach-ideas-for-transformational-fundraisers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/8-donor-outreach-ideas-for-transformational-fundraisers\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Donor Outreach Ideas for Transformational Fundraisers"},"content":{"rendered":"<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/8-donor-outreach-ideas-header-im.jpg\" alt=\"8 Donor Outreach Ideas for Transformational Fundraising\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31366\" \/>\n<section>\n<p>These days, people want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. How can you harness the power of this paradigm shift to strengthen your <a href=\"\/donor-retention\/\">donor retention<\/a> within your own donor community and get closer to your fundraising goals? It\u2019s all about a shift of your own toward <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/create-your-transformational-fundraising-strategy-in-5-simple-steps\/\"><i>transformational<\/i> fundraising<\/a>. That means:<\/p>\n<ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-1\">Get an idea of who comprises your donor community<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-2\">Listen to everyone involved in your mission<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-3\">Show donors you\u2019re listening through action<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-4\">Be a thought leader in your sector<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-5\">Celebrate your supporters\u2019 personal milestones<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-6\">Invite donors to be experts on your cause<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-7\">Build community among your donors<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#idea-8\">Keep your community future-focused <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-1\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #1<\/h3>\n<h4>Get an idea of who comprises your donor community<\/h4>\n<p>You certainly know who many of your donors are, but have you ever gotten a bird\u2019s eye view of your donor community in its entirety? If you\u2019re like many nonprofits who see a <a href=\"nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/how-to-develop-a-personalized-nonprofit-email-strategy\/\">lapsed donor rate of over 50% year after year<\/a>, it\u2019s well worth the effort to determine who exactly is inspired by your cause. <a href=\"#form\">With demographic information as your baseline<\/a>, you can use best practices to develop a fundraising strategy that speaks to each donor group respectively to make the most impact.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n    <p><b>Pro Tip<\/b><\/p>\n    <p>There\u2019s a name for this in marketing: personas. When you have the information to find commonalities among donors, you can begin tailoring your messaging to them as defined groups. Not to say that every donor isn\u2019t unique, but at least you can get a ballpark idea of how best to communicate with them.<\/p>\n    <p>With donor research tools like DonorPerfect Insights, you can uncover useful details about your donors and their respective groups, then plan your outreach accordingly. Some demographics in the report include:<\/p>\n    <ul>\n        <li>Giving capacity<\/li>\n        <li>Age\/generation<\/li>\n        <li>Political affiliation<\/li>\n        <li>Preferred contact method<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><a href=\"#form\">Put this tip into practice with Your Data-Driven Donor Persona Checklist \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/checklist-mockup-3-1.png\" alt=\"Your Data-Driven Donor Persona Checklist\" width=\"275\" height=\"290\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25543\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-2\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #2<\/h3>\n<h4>Listen to everyone involved in your mission<\/h4>\n<p>People love sharing their input. Take a look at your Google reviews, for example. Google gives a voice to everyone on the internet, and <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-strategies\/finding-new-donors\/\"> <i>potential<\/i> donors<\/a> use reviews to guide their decision on whether they choose to donate.<\/p>\n<p>Be like Google. But reach people <i>before<\/i> they make their feedback public. This means sending surveys (or giving facetime) to every person who comes in contact with your cause to learn things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n    <li><b>[Donors]:<\/b> How satisfied they are with your communications + updates\n    <\/li><li><b>[Lapsed donors]<\/b>: Why they stopped giving\n    <\/li><li><b>[Volunteers]<\/b>: What oversights they notice in your processes\n    <\/li><li><b>[Staff]<\/b>: What would make day-to-day operations easier\n    <\/li><li><b>[Board]<\/b>: How you can better allocate resources\n    <\/li><li><b>[People you serve]<\/b>: How you can improve the quality of your services\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>When you give people the opportunity to give you a piece of their mind, you only improve your <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/featured\/so-whats-your-donor-relationship-status\/\">relationship<\/a> with them &#8211; which could totally translate to a better Google review.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/online-forms-image.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Nonprofit Donation Form\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25529\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n    <p><b>Pro Tip<\/b><\/p>\n    <p>You don\u2019t have to purchase yet another tool to have access to a simple survey solution. DonorPerfect Online Forms offers survey templates that you can quickly modify with your own questions &#8211; and your own branding!<\/p>\n     <a href=\"\/fundraising-software\/integrated-online-forms\/\">Check out all the ways you can use DonorPerfect Online Forms \u00bb<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-3\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #3<\/h3>\n<h4>Show donors you\u2019re listening through action<\/h4>\n<p>Being transparent about how your nonprofit is addressing feedback and improving will only make you a better fundraiser. You\u2019ll become more approachable, trustworthy, respectable &#8211; and above all, it will get you closer to your <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/are-you-half-way-to-your-fundraising-goals\/\">fundraising goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say someone recommends that your program should be expanded to include an additional resource that would benefit the people you serve even further &#8211; and it\u2019s really solid advice! Communicate with them that you implemented this feedback and acknowledge their contribution publicly, if they\u2019re comfortable.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus:<\/b> Consider asking providers of feedback if they\u2019d like to feature in a video or written interview to share with your supporters as part of a newsletter update.<\/p>\n <a href=\"\/integrations\/email-marketing\/dpvideo\/\">Put together video campaigns that reach all your donors at once with DP Video \u00bb<\/a>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/softerware.my.site.com\/dpcommunity\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Using DonorPerfect? Take a peek at what\u2019s in progress \u00bb<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/suggest-and-vote-images-1.png\" alt=\"DonorPerfect Community suggest and vote\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-29012 size-full aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/suggest-and-vote-images-1.png 300w, https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/suggest-and-vote-images-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/suggest-and-vote-images-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/suggest-and-vote-images-1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-4\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #4<\/h3>\n<h4>Be a thought leader in your sector<\/h4>\n<p>A great way to earn your donors\u2019 funding is to first earn their trust. Nowadays, donors are becoming more and more invested in the societal problems you\u2019re seeking to solve &#8211; and they perform their own research on them. Knowing what <i>they<\/i> already know, they won\u2019t join your effort unless they&#8217;re confident in <i>your<\/i> confidence, addressing the issues at hand.<\/p>\n<p>So, show your community the expert you already are and engage them with education. This could look like:<\/p>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Regular <a href=\"\/nonprofit-resources\/expert-webcasts\/\">webinars<\/a> to raise awareness about the need for your services<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/how-ywca-of-evanston-north-shore-uses-nonprofit-crowdfunding-as-a-powerful-advocacy-tool\/\">Advocacy training<\/a> for community members to learn how best to support the populations you serve<\/li>\n    <li>Open mic events that welcome those impacted by the issues to share their firsthand experiences<\/li>\n    <li>Bite-size facts that can be shared in the form of <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/nonprofit-technology\/9-free-or-cheap-tools-for-your-diy-nonprofit-marketing\/\">social media graphics<\/a> (and don\u2019t forget to add a buzzy hashtag!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When your community can trust you as THE go-to organization to stay informed on the issues they care about, they will naturally want to support you financially.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/give-cloud-image.png\" alt=\"snapshot of Givecloud fundraising solution\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25530\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n    <p><b>Pro Tip<\/b><\/p>\n    <p>It\u2019s most effective to hit donors with an ask at a point when they\u2019re already engaged. While your webinar is under way, provide an option to donate, and even create some friendly competition by making the act of giving public. With GiveCloud, all of this can happen on the same screen.<\/p>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/givecloud.com\/dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201dnoopener\u201d noopener\"> Here\u2019s why GiveCloud is a game changer for virtual events \u00bb<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-5\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #5<\/h3>\n<h4>Celebrate your supporters\u2019 personal milestones<\/h4>\n<p>Just as <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/nonprofit-technology\/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-donate-now-button-on-facebook\/\">Facebook<\/a> clips together fun moments with friends on your \u201cfriendiversary,\u201d you can celebrate memories and personal achievements with your supporters to remind them how much they mean to your mission. Some personal <a href=\"\/fundraising-hub-resources\/appeal-to-last-minute-donors-via-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">milestones<\/a> you might celebrate could be:<\/p>\n<p><b>Donor-versaries<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let donors know what their generosity made possible since their very first gift. You can <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/new-feature-scheduled-reports\/\">schedule reports<\/a> in your CRM that remind you to reach out to donors in the month of their very first gift, and you can include in your communication their <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/7-ways-to-leverage-your-nonprofits-fundraising-dashboard\/\">giving total<\/a> and years donated. Bonus if you can tell them what progress you\u2019ve made in that time.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/softerware.my.site.com\/dpcommunity\/s\/article\/Donor-Engagement-Filters-to-Copy-Paste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201dnoopener\u201d noopener\">Here\u2019s how to set a filter for donor anniversaries in DonorPerfect \u00bb<\/a>\n<p><b>Donor + Volunteer Spotlights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Major contributors deserve major recognition. Set your CRM to alert you when a donor has made a major gift or when a volunteer has accrued a certain number of hours. Then, shout them out on social media, your newsletter, and your website with a photo or video of them (with their permission, of course!).<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/softerware.my.site.com\/dpcommunity\/s\/article\/Adding-a-New-SmartAction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Here\u2019s how to set automated workflows in DonorPerfect \u00bb<\/a>\n<p><b>Exclusive Perks<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In addition to showcasing the good your donors and volunteers are doing, invite them to share in <a href=\"nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/the-key-to-retaining-monthly-donors\/\">exclusive perks<\/a> that make them feel like VIP.<\/p>\n<ul>\n    <li>Access to restricted areas of your facility (ex: feeding animals for environmental nonprofits, backstage passes for arts nonprofits)<\/li><li>\n    <\/li><li>Rockstar treatment at events (ex: free meals, meet-and-greets with special guests)<\/li><li>\n    <\/li><li>Private, full-length screenings of impact videos before they hit the public<\/li><li>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><b>New Donors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to wow the newest members of your donor community by letting them know they\u2019re a part of your community. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donorperfect.com\/whitepapers\/generic\/email-template-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>The New Donor Welcome Series Email Template Kit<\/i><\/a> can help you make a fabulous first impression.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n    <p><b>Pro Tip<\/b><\/p>\n    <p>DonorPerfect can automatically add folks to designated email lists the moment they meet the criteria you set in a filter. Then, Constant Contact takes the communications from there, sending your contacts updates, newsletters, surveys &#8211; you name it &#8211; at the intervals you choose in an email <a href=\"\/fundraising-communication\/\">fundraising campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n     <a href=\"\/integrations\/email-marketing\/constant-contact\/\">See more ways the DonorPerfect x Constant Contact integration optimizes outreach \u00bb<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/constant-contact-image.png\" alt=\"Email Marketing Platform screenshot\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25527\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-6\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #6<\/h3>\n<h4>Invite donors to be experts on your cause<\/h4>\n<p>Your most passionate donors are likely already sharing on social media what they know about the issues your mission addresses. So why not empower them with resources to get involved through <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/your-nonprofit-crowdfunding-campaign-kit-with-templates\/\">peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><b>Millennials + Generation Z<\/b><\/p>\n<p>These <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/featured\/nonprofits-appeal-millennials\/\">socially conscious generations<\/a> especially take to this fundraising format because they are inspired by each other\u2019s awareness of social issues and want to feel included in making a difference. Put out the SOS on your social media pages to call on these donors to take part in your <a href=\"\/fundraising-communication\/\">fundraising campaign<\/a> &#8211; and put their unique spin on it.<\/p>\n<p><b>Corporations<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Now more than ever, CEOs are encouraging their employees to give back &#8211; and they\u2019re leading by example. Email your corporate donors to open a conversation and determine whether there\u2019s an opportunity to connect their employees to your cause through a <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/nonprofit-technology\/four-ways-to-promote-matching-gifts-for-fundraising\/\">matching gift<\/a> program or fundraising challenge. The workplace is an excellent place for friendly coworker competition.<\/p>\n<p><b>Schools<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When little ones hear about someone who needs help, they naturally want to take action &#8211; and <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/beyond-batten\/\">kids can be truly fearless fundraisers<\/a>. Consider making fundraising a family affair! Parents may be able to connect you with their child\u2019s school, where staff may already be seeking <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/givingtuesday\/how-to-launch-a-successful-small-dollar-donation-giving-tuesday-campaign-in-4-easy-steps\/\">small-dollar fundraisers<\/a> or walk-a-thon opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Incentivize fundraisers to raise more by offering prizes to the top earners. These can be low-value gifts with your logo that remind them of your mission every time they see it.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/crowdfunding-image.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Nonprofit Crowdfunding Donation Form\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25528\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n    <p><b>Pro Tip<\/b><\/p>\n    <p>With DonorPerfect Crowdfunding, your individual fundraisers can get creative with their own <a href=\"\/fundraising-communication\/\">fundraising campaigns<\/a>, complete with a place for their personal stories, photos, and videos.<\/p>\n     <a href=\"\/whitepapers\/generic\/nonprofit-crowdfunding-campaign-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here\u2019s more on how to make fundraising persona \u00bb<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-7\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #7<\/h3>\n<h4>Build community among your donors<\/h4>\n<p>Your most loyal donors are the ones you\u2019re on a first-name basis with. They\u2019re the ones who show up to every <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/nonprofit-news\/25-virtual-fundraising-event-ideas-for-your-nonprofit\/\">gala<\/a> and devote the most time to your volunteer opportunities. It\u2019s because you\u2019ve built more than a <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/donor-management-software\/8-donor-retention-takeaways-from-the-nonprofit-voice\/\">donor-fundraiser relationship<\/a> &#8211; you\u2019ve developed a <i>friendship<\/i>. But there isn\u2019t enough time in the world for that many close friends across your entire donor base. So how do you strengthen the bonds within your donor community that inspire them to <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/donor-management-software\/7-ways-to-automate-donor-retention\/\">keep coming back<\/a>? Connect them with <i>each other<\/i> via events and team-building.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t hurt to have some fun for a good cause. And as a matter of fact, your guests might bring guests of their own. Give some of these ideas a go:<\/p>\n<ul>\n    <li>Traditional galas + fashion shows<\/li>\n    <li>Barbeques + outdoor games<\/li>\n    <li>Community cleanups + coffee<\/li>\n    <li>Happy hours + mixers<\/li>\n    <li>Concerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The phrase, \u201csmall world\u201d is truer than you think. And when you make your community <i>feel<\/i> smaller by introducing people to one another, the fight for your cause becomes personal. Who wouldn\u2019t want to support their friends?<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"idea-8\">\n<h3 class=\"swtich-heading\">Donor Outreach Idea #8<\/h3>\n<h4>Keep your community future-focused<\/h4>\n<p>When you focus on your progress, rather than the tasks at hand, not only will your staff think more positively about the possibilities of your nonprofit, but so will your donors. Rather than operate campaign to campaign, help them see the big picture by sharing your yearly goals and overall vision in the <a href=\"\/fundraising-software\/integrated-online-forms\/\">form<\/a> of <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/social-fundraising\/motivate-crowdfunding-campaign-participants\/\">goal thermometers<\/a> &#8211; and don\u2019t forget to celebrate every success.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"bg_gray col_2 vertical-align\">\n    <div>\n    <p><b>Pro Tip<\/b><\/p>\n    <p>Align your team around a shared, organizational dashboard as a source of truth on your fundraising success. DonorPerfect Dashboards include an annual goal thermometer to keep your team updated in real-time.<\/p>\n     <a href=\"\/nonprofit-technology-blog\/fundraising-software\/7-ways-to-leverage-your-nonprofits-fundraising-dashboard\/\">Learn about the DonorPerfect Organization Dashboard \u00bb<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n     <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.donorperfect.com\/images\/sites\/2\/donor-insights-2.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of donor demographic profile\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25557\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>When you harness the paradigm shift toward <i>transformational<\/i> fundraising, you will have greater success rallying your community, funding your mission, and reaching beyond your immediate goals <i>together<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"form\" class=\"bg_gray\">\n<h2 class=\"center\">Enrich Your Donor Relationships with DonorPerfect<\/h2>\n <script>\nvar 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