The Nonprofit Podcast
The Nonprofit Podcast brings you tools, tips, and tactics today to take your nonprofit to the next level tomorrow. Hosted by Donorbox Education & Community Engagement Manager Jena Lynch and Fundraising Strategist Britt Stockert, CFRE, this bite-sized show is packed with immediately implementable ideas that will up your fundraising game.
We all have the heart to serve, but it’s essential to know you’re not alone in the struggle to make your mission meaningful. With practical tactics and insights from innovation-driving thought leaders and the dedicated individuals shaping our sector, we offer inspiration from the path less traveled, plus strategic shortcuts that ensure you don’t have to do it alone!
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The Nonprofit Podcast
Ep 140| Recurring Donations: How to Boost Donor Retention and Revenue
Why Recurring Donors Matter (And How to Get Them)
Jena is joined by Chris Barlow, founder of Beeline Marketing, to explore how nonprofits can build and sustain a loyal base of recurring donors. This episode offers practical, real-world strategies for converting one-time donors into ongoing supporters who bring long-term stability.
Discover:
- Why recurring donors provide critical revenue stability for nonprofits.
- How to time your asks to maximize conversions from year-end donors.
- The common mistakes nonprofits make when asking for recurring gifts—and how to fix them.
- Proven methods to keep donors engaged and feeling genuinely valued.
- Strategies to create a strong sense of community among your donor base.
- Key steps to start or enhance your recurring giving program.
- Insights into 2025 trends that will shape donor engagement.
Want to create lasting donor relationships? Listen and start making a bigger impact today!
Head back to Episode 104, Fundamentals of Nonprofit Digital Marketing, for more strategies to keep your year-end campaigns on target: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w2_6_dfEtQ
Chapters
- 00:00The Importance of Recurring Donors
- 02:52Common Pitfalls in Converting Donors
- 06:09Effective Messaging Strategies
- 08:47Building Relationships with Donors
- 12:08Engagement Strategies for Recurring Giving
- 14:52Starting a Recurring Giving Program
- 18:05Emerging Trends for 2025
Chris is leading a Donorbox workshop, 'The Truth About Getting Recurring Donors — And the First Way to Fix It', on November 20th at 1:00 PM ET.
- Register Here for more in-depth strategies!
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