5 Tips to Improve Sustainer Acquisition and Retention

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a donor to a non-profit, here are five tips to help you understand what it's like to be a donorand what you can do to make sure you're a donor in the long run, Fast Company reports.

One of the biggest mistakes nonprofits make, according to one expert, is offering a recurring gift.

"So sustainer giving is not a single giftjust continue that monthly," Dave Raley of Imago Consulting tells Fast Company.

"And that's an opportunity that organizations have to think about."

Here are five ways to make sure you're a donor in the long run: Don't forget to update your credit card information.

Credit card data cleanup is one of the most effective ways to prevent donor churn, Paul Finley of FlexPay tells Fast Company.

You can also contact the donor directly to make sure the payment is being made again.

If your credit card has had a bad month, try using a different credit card for the payment.

If the payment doesn't go through, contact the credit card company to make sure it's being made again.

Offer quarterly or annual renewals.

Some nonprofits offer quarterly or annual renewals for face-to

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