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If you're looking for a cause to donate to, there's a good chance you're not going to find one that's close to your heart.
According to a Forbes survey, the top reason people don't give to nonprofits is because they don't know how their donations are being used.
Other reasons include: They don't want to give in an uncertain economy; they don't want to be asked; and they don't want to be made to feel like they're making a big difference.
"Donors want to feel relevant to your mission's success," Forbes explains.
"They want to know how their gift made a program possible, helped a constituent, or was invested in a longer-term goal."
There are a number of ways to improve donor retention, including: Thank your donors quickly and personally.
Offer diverse giving options, such as recurring giving.
Ask them to volunteer.
Offer them a tour of your programming.
Increase transparency.
Include your high-level volunteers in thank-you videos, and share impact data and testimonials from your constituents.
Involve your high-level volunteers in thank-you videos, and share when you have a miss or are at risk of canceling something important, and why
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
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The Oklahoma Arts Council has released its annual list of grant requests, and it's a doozy. This year's list includes a call for artists to "bring the arts to other statewide organizations," as...more
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A community college in Muskegon, Mich., is offering a full ride for any student willing to take a year of classes there, the Muskegon Chronicle reports. Muskegon Community College is offering a...more
When Collidescope.io co-founder and CEO Nick Lynch was looking for a new job last year, he came across an ad for a job that seemed like a no-brainer. "I am a software engineer," he wrote. "I...more
If you're a 501(c)(4) and have a lot of time on your hands, there's a tech company out there that can help. Per a press release, Bloomerang has just updated its email builder to include an AI...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
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When it comes to giving back to their communities, employees of companies are doing more than just putting money in their paychecksthey're giving their time and energy. In fact, more than 27...more
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Five Innovative Volunteering Programs That Truly Gives
Here, five companies are marking their imprints to implement their corporate philanthropy goals. These companies are: Patagonia, Fuse Corps, Dow Corning, Warner Bros., and VeryNice.
