Donor Engagement Archives

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 StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:07:39-05:00May 1st, 2024|

In the digital age, organic website traffic plays a crucial role in generating cost-efficient fundraising for nonprofits. Data from the 2023 M+R Benchmarks study showed that a significant percentage of visitors to nonprofit websites come from organic search results (38%). However, only a small fraction of these visitors typically convert into donors (0.23%). Further details from the report demonstrate that 33% of recurring donors are acquired online – demonstrating the importance of on-page optimization to drive sustained giving. Ultimately, enhancing the effectiveness of your online donation pages is therefore [...]

Take your Nonprofit Events to the Next Level with StratusLIVE Ignite

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T20:21:46-05:00March 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 StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:07:46-05:00February 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 StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:07:46-05:00February 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. […]

Elevating Donor Experiences in 2024: 5 Tactics for Nonprofit Success

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:07:46-05:00January 31st, 2024|

As we embrace 2024, 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 [...]

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

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T20:31:14-05:00January 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 StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:24:32-05:00February 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 ⬇️ […]

Five Ways to Cultivate Workplace Donors into Lifelong Supporters

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:24:52-05:00August 1st, 2022|

Nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to secure and build corporate support through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. These programs offer a unique blend of initiatives including corporate contributions through a foundation, cause marketing initiatives, or sponsorships. Nonprofit organizations secure other forms of corporate support by way of corporate employees through matching gifts, volunteer grants, skills-based volunteering, or employee giving programs. […]