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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.
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust
Charitable Dollars Rose 3.7% Through June the Largest Second-Quarter Jump in 4 years.Half of Nonprofit Leaders Cited Donor Acquisition as a Top Challenge this year.The value of a volunteer hour...more
Stakeholders in philanthropy demand policy framework for volunteerism in Ghana.Stakeholders at the Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2024 have called on the government to implement a deliberate national...more
On November 14, 2024, at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Sustainable Debt Coalition (SDC) brought together finance ministers, climate finance leaders, and civil society representatives.The event...more
Mansfield ISD is starting to see the first fruits of the district's $588.5 million bond package voters approved in May.Phase one projects include the construction of a second pre-K center, a police...more
Regional efforts are yet to harness the collective power of grassroots communities to achieve climate action targets.Policymakers can engage local communities in the climate conversation in several...more
US Peace Corps trains science high school students in climate leadership.36 students from PSHS campuses nationwide trained on conceptualizing, planning, and prototyping climate change solutions.The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class distributed $58,900 in grants to local nonprofits.The course is designed to provide students with instruction and experience in philanthropic...more
Voter ID Information Cards are pocket-sized guides that provide insight on the acceptable forms of voter identification in each state.Voter ID laws disproportionately impact communities that are...more
Innovative ideas from Plymouth County youth earn $2,500 grant for community improvement.The project is designed to provide youth with opportunities to learn about community development and how their...more
It goes to show that despite initial doubt from many, grit and perseverance help us to accomplish anything.Should any Coronado teens be looking to volunteer at this inspiring event, please visit...more
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Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Social Enterprise Shortlisted for First Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards
First Enterprise Business Agency (FEBA), a Nottingham-based business support organization, is a contender for two categories at the first Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards to be held this coming February.
