Donor Recognition: Complete Guide and 20 Ideas to Transform Your Appreciation Strategy
Why Donor Recognition is the Secret to Sustainable Fundraising In today's competitive nonprofit landscape, acquiring new donors costs 5-10 times more than retaining existing ones. Yet 75% of first-time donors never give a second gift, and poor recognition practices are a leading cause. Effective donor recognition transforms one-time contributors into lifelong advocates, with properly recognized donors showing 43% higher retention rates and 23% larger subsequent gifts.
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