If you’re in the fundraiser or nonprofit sector, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? And why is it important?
Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization. Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back every […]
francisco + co. has been a part of enough non-profit and corporate events in our years of operation and we know the importance of having a well-chosen and memorable theme for your event.
A theme directs the preparation of the event and sets the tone for your planning decisions including venue, menu, decorations, marketing, and […]
Fundraising and community engagement events are crucial drivers for nonprofit organizations. However, these events can be complex with lots of moving parts and plenty of details to coordinate. That is why your organization should recruit a “host committee.” Leveraging the networks and knowledge of a host committee in addition to your own can save your […]
Silent auctions have been a staple of event fundraising for years, and for a good reason. They’re an excellent way to create audience participation, engagement and have the potential to help organizations raise a lot of money with minimal advance investment.
To help you know if a silent auction is right for your next event, […]
Ready to ditch traditional event check-in that consists of countless paper list and spreadsheets? Here’s our list of five event check-in applications that make it stress-free and faster for you and your guest.
Before we share our recommend list of check-in apps, it’s important to understand why electronic registration streamline’s your registration process. When using […]
With the start of a new year, many nonprofits are evaluating their year-end campaigns and maybe even making plans for the end of 2019.
Instead, nonprofits need to focus on communicating with donors all year long, not just as a means to meet year-end goals, but showcasing the impact through the given donations.
It is not […]
