Recurring Donations: How to Boost Donor Retention and Revenue | Ep 140

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.

Head back to Episode 104, Fundamentals of Nonprofit Digital Marketing, for more strategies from Chris to keep your year-end campaigns on target:    • Fundamentals of Nonprofit Digital Marketin...  

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Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Recurring Donors
02:52 Common Mistakes in Converting Donors
06:09 Effective Messaging Strategies
08:47 Building Relationships with Donors
12:08 Engagement Strategies for Recurring Giving
14:52 Starting a Recurring Giving Program
18:05 Emerging Trends for 2025

In this episode, 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.

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