Donor Engagement Archives

Five Ways to Cultivate Workplace Donors into Lifelong Supporters

By Kelly Perry|2025-08-20T15:34:00-04:00August 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. […]

Infographic: 10 Asks to Make that aren’t Donate

By Kelly Perry|2025-08-20T15:31:35-04:00June 13th, 2022|

Over time, your continued request to donate to your cause may fall on deaf ears. That’s why it’s important to sprinkle in other ‘asks’ to your supporters. These asks offer opportunities to educate and inspire further involvement with your cause. Through this process, you receive additional insights on your donors including their communication preferences or their capacity or willingness to give their time. These interactions serve as signals that inform future asks. […]

Using AI-Driven Fundraising at Your Nonprofit

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T14:25:06-05:00April 27th, 2022|

What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer, or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans. Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs, and imitate intelligent human behavior. Some AI applications you may recognize include advanced web search engines (ex. Google), recommendation systems (used by YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix), understanding human speech (Siri and Alexa), and self-driving cars (ex. Tesla). […]

Three Ways to Engage Donors in New Avenues

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T20:34:47-05:00November 11th, 2021|

Donor-centric fundraising is not a new phenomenon. Popularized by the fundraising expert, Penelope Burke, donor-centric fundraising responds to donor needs while it increases donor loyalty and gift amount. […]

Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level

By StratusLive|2024-11-13T12:52:18-05:00September 28th, 2021|

Is your nonprofit keeping up with digital fundraising challenges? In today’s challenging and competitive environment, nonprofits are adapting and evolving the way they operate and serve their communities by using the power of integrated, donor-focused technology. As innovative technologies develop, nonprofits are embracing change in order to take themselves to the next level. […]

How FFA Performs Alumni Engagement

By StratusLive|2024-11-13T12:56:18-05:00August 13th, 2021|

The National FFA Foundation recognizes the importance of alumni engagement. We spoke with Staci Glaser, Director of Development Operations, regarding their alumni program. Here’s what she had to say: […]

Blog Series: Level-Up Your Fundraising, Monthly Giving Programs

By StratusLive|2024-11-13T12:54:17-05:00July 14th, 2021|

Welcome to final post of our blog series, “Level-Up Your Fundraising.”This latest blog series is written to help nonprofits of all sizes navigate through several different fundraising situations. Each tip is designed to help you raise more money with less stress and hassle for your organization.If you missed part 10 which is all about finding (and using) good fundraising software, you can view it here. […]

Five Digital Strategies to Fuel All-Donor Engagement

By StratusLive|2024-11-22T20:31:40-05:00July 12th, 2021|

For many nonprofits, the pandemic added a jetpack to their digital transformation efforts. Although in-person events are returning slowly, nonprofit leaders must continue to invest in digital strategies to engage donors and improve fundraising efforts. In this part two of our webinar recap, we’ll discuss the five digital strategies to fuel all-donor engagement. (Dig into part one of this series, here. ) […]

Three Common Questions about Monthly Giving Programs

By StratusLive|2024-11-21T14:06:29-05:00May 12th, 2021|

As the demand upon the nonprofit industry’s services increases, nonprofits need a steady revenue stream upon which they can rely. Although labor-intensive to establish, a monthly giving program can serve that purpose. In this blog post, we dig into three common questions about monthly giving programs. […]

How to Effectively Engage your Alumni in your Fundraising Efforts

By StratusLive|2024-11-13T12:57:45-05:00November 17th, 2020|

As former participants of your programs, your alumni represent a unique donor demographic. They understand best the effectiveness of your outreach, and they are living examples of your work. If you cultivate this donor group effectively and remind them of the lessons learned and opportunities granted to them, they can become a consistent funding source. […]