Donor Engagement Archives

Elevating Donor Experiences in 2025: 5 Tactics for Nonprofit Success

By Kelly Perry|2025-02-21T13:42:30-05:00January 31st, 2025|

As we embrace 2025, it’s crucial for nonprofits to not only reflect on the successes of their past year’s fundraising efforts but also look ahead at how to build upon this momentum. The end of a year often brings a surge in new donors or reignites existing donors, driven by the spirit of giving and the final opportunities for tax deductions. However, the challenge lies in maintaining this generosity and engagement throughout the new year. In this ever-evolving digital age, the key to sustained success is adapting to innovative strategies [...]

Top Donor Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits

By Katie Wilson|2026-02-27T12:12:06-05:00January 3rd, 2025|

Donor engagement is the lifeblood of nonprofit sustainability. It extends beyond financial contributions to foster meaningful relationships between organizations and their supporters. In today’s competitive landscape, a robust donor engagement strategy is essential. This article explores proven donor engagement strategies and tools, with a focus on leveraging platforms like StratusLIVE, to create impactful donor experiences. Why Donor Engagement Matters: Engaged donors are loyal donors. They are more likely to contribute regularly, advocate for your cause, and leave a lasting legacy. According to industry data: Retention Rates: The overall donor retention [...]

How to Master Nonprofit Digital Donor Engagement

By Katie Wilson|2024-11-22T20:35:13-05:00August 28th, 2024|

In business, digital engagement is closely aligned with customer engagement. Today’s consumers expect excellent service that is personalized to their needs. If they share data with the businesses they support, they expect that data to be used for the betterment of their experience. Better experiences will lead to customer retainment and growth which is vital in a volatile economic climate. Nonprofit organizations must also consider their customer’s experience – the donor. By providing personalized, transformative donor experiences, you increase your donor retention rates and overall giving. What influences the donor [...]

Maximizing Online Donations: Key Insights and Strategies for Effective Donation Pages

By Kelly Perry|2025-05-06T09:16:17-04:00May 1st, 2024|

Updated May 5, 2025 To thrive in today’s digital fundraising landscape, nonprofits must go beyond simply attracting website visitors — they must convert them. According to the 2025 M+R Benchmarks Study, the average nonprofit website has a conversion rate of just 0.5%, meaning only 1 in 200 visitors makes a donation. The stakes are even higher when you consider that 31% of all 2024 online revenue came from monthly giving — a form of support often initiated through optimized donation pages. This underscores a critical truth: nonprofits must optimize [...]

Take your Nonprofit Events to the Next Level with StratusLIVE Ignite

By StratusLive|2026-02-27T12:14:37-05:00March 12th, 2024|

In today’s digital age, nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to elevate their event management strategies, engage with their community more effectively, and maximize fundraising efforts. StratusLIVE Ignite emerges as a beacon of innovation in this realm, providing a robust platform tailored to meet the unique needs of nonprofits. This blog post delves into the transformative capabilities of StratusLIVE events, illustrating how this dynamic platform can revolutionize your event management and fundraising endeavors. Accompanying this exploration is a comprehensive video that offers a vivid showcase of StratusLIVE Ignite’s functionalities. [...]

Eternal Essentials: Key Principles for Timeless Success in Nonprofit Event Management

By Kelly Perry|2025-10-16T11:09:59-04:00February 29th, 2024|

Nonprofit events serve a unique opportunity to engage your constituents through the power of community. Each event may have a specific goal or purpose (fundraising, cause awareness, or advocacy) but the core essentials of event planning remain the same. This blog post delves into these eternal essentials, offering a foundation upon which nonprofit events can thrive. […]

StratusLIVE: Pioneering the Future of Nonprofit Technology

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:07:46-05:00February 8th, 2024|

In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit technology, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. As we witness new developments across the industry, it’s clear that innovation is the driving force behind successful fundraising and donor engagement strategies. At StratusLIVE, we’re not just keeping pace with these advancements; we’re pioneering them, setting new standards for what technology can achieve in the nonprofit sector. […]

Cultivating Workplace Donors in 2024: 5 Strategies for Lifelong Support

By Kelly Perry|2025-08-20T15:36:08-04:00February 5th, 2024|

Nonprofit organizations tirelessly build corporate support through comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. These programs are a fusion of initiatives ranging from corporate contributions through foundations to employee-driven philanthropy, including matching gifts, volunteer grants, and skills-based volunteering. […]

The Complete Guide to Donor Stewardship and How it Can Help You Increase Your Giving

By Kelly Perry|2025-01-10T09:06:36-05:00January 26th, 2024|

Donor stewardship is a defined strategy to cultivate donor relationships after a gift is given. This plan demonstrates a nonprofit’s gratitude for the gift and encourages recurring giving. In this blog post, we will define donor stewardship, the benefits and steps to implement a strategy, and discuss how donor management software can support your donor stewardship strategies. […]

Infographic: Five Ways to Show Donors Love

By Kelly Perry|2025-09-03T11:32:34-04:00February 14th, 2023|

Donor recognition is a critical component to donor retention. It is more expensive to acquire a new donor than it is to retain a current donor. However, beyond dollars and cents, showering donors with love infuses meaning and joy within a fundraiser’s work Likely, the special attention invested into donors will be reciprocated through increased support and engagement. Want to share extra love with your donors? Check out our infographic below ⬇️ […]