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What is Donor Retention Rate (DRR)? Explore its significance in fundraising, how to calculate it, and tips to enhance donor loyalty and engagement.
Discover Sarah’s unexpected journey from couch surfing to a glamorous gala. Join her as she navigates a seamless fundraising experience with RallyUp!
Fundraising galas can six to seven figures a night – hard to believe, right? Yet that’s the kind of untapped potential these events carry when they’re done well.
These fundraising events are often the perfect chance to connect with supporters, highlight your mission, and spark meaningful giving.
The challenge, of course, is standing out. How do you make yours unique when everyone’s doing the same old dinner-and-auction routine? What gala ideas actually work in today’s world?
Fundraising totals might look strong on paper, but the support base behind those dollars is thinning out. In Q1 2025, the number of individual donors slipped 1.3% year over year, and retention slid from 18.3% in 2024 to 18.1%.
The biggest decline came from small donors, who gave $1-$100 and made up 57% of the donor base, dropping by 11.1%.
The surest way to stop this slide is to invest in donor engagement.
Golf tournament fundraiser ideas include: 1. hole-in-one contest 2. Putting contest 3. Silent auction 4. raffle. Find these and more + planning tips inside.
Animal shelter fundraisers are events specifically for raising money and resources for animal shelters to cover operational costs like food, medical care, and supplies. Some creative animal shelter fundraising ideas include pet walk-a-thon, “Yappy Hour”, pet-o-ween, and more.
Step-by-step guide to securing donor-advised fund grants for nonprofits. Learn DAF strategies, messaging & how to boost recurring donations.
Recurring donations keep nonprofits funded year-round. Pick a platform, define goals, set giving tiers, brand your program, and launch your donation page today!
Explore top CMS platforms for fundraising: WordPress, HubSpot, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, NationBuilder, Drupal, and Hygraph in 2025.
Church fundraising ideas: 1. Giving ladder 2. Coffee & donut 3. Pancake breakfast 4. Hymn request jar 5. “Change for Good” coin drive.
Top donation drive ideas: 1. Food and meal kits 2. Clothing 3. Hygiene kits 4. Pet care 5. School supplies 6. Books 7. Tech 8. Senior care 9. Disaster relief.
The nonprofit board of directors is the governing body responsible for your org. Learn about their roles and how to set up a strong board with a checklist.
A complete guide on the difference between sweepstakes vs raffles vs auctions. See which format suits your nonprofit based on goals, legal rules, and audience.
A complete guide to hosting an art and wine fundraiser. 1. Legal compliances 2. Event planning from scratch 3. Budget calculator 4. Fundraising tools 5. Ideas.
Year-end giving accounts for approximately 30% of all annual donations to nonprofits. Run strategic campaigns around this time of year to raise more funds.
Silent auction ideas to maximize fundraising in 2026. Popular categories: 1. Travel packages 2. Themed baskets 3. Youth experiences 4. Church events.