The fourteenth Dalai Lama explains that “A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness.” Nonprofit workers devote their lives to healing because they embody this wisdom, holding close their immense concern for all humanity.
AnswerNet is here to help you help others. Today, we’ll teach you how to drive donor engagement through call center outreach to transform your concern into cool, calm, collected concentration.
The Donor Engagement Difference
While donors are crucial to maximize your mission, occasionally nonprofits place large donors and sponsors on pedestals and overlook first time donors, new sustainers, and long-time faithful supporters that form the core of their base. Our donor engagement difference begins with the understanding that donors are just like the rest of us.
We all yearn for community, connection, and purpose. Read on to see the ways a call center fulfills your donors’ drives so that you can support those who can’t stand on their own.
1. Send Timely Thank Yous
Research popularized in Psychology Today affirmed that when a study group felt recognized, they persevered at their tasks for 33% longer than those who were ignored. Implementing timely contact center thank-you calls ensures that donors and volunteers feel recognized for their generosity.
2. Prioritize Personalized Communication
To take the same idea one step further, we all want to feel seen for who we are. Our nonprofit call center agents are trained to address donors by name, reference past donations, and acknowledge their specific contributions.
3. Build Long-Term Relationships
Sustainable donor retention is built on strong, long-term relationships. Our call center services nurture relationships through consistent communication that progresses the preferences of your donors, driving continued support.
4. Consider Re-Engagement Gifts
Research published in the journal Psychological Science finds that donors feeling less connected to a cause are more likely to contribute when they receive a small thank-you gift from the organization. We can help you establish a gift-giving system that fits your budget: even gifts priced under $3 had a profound effect on donors’ incentives to give.
5. Leverage Data and Insights
Across AnswerNet’s 25+ years in the industry and 10,000+ thriving clients, we’ve gathered extensive research on how a call center can best serve a variety of organizations. Check out our case studies and white papers for a sample of the data you’ll receive when signing up for our services.
6. Maintain a Growth Mindset
We’re never finished improving. We regularly update our approach based on donor feedback and industry best practices to deliver exceptional service and results. Read on for more information on how we collect feedback!
One Call Can Make the Difference
All nonprofits depend on donors to support their mission, but nonprofits partnered with AnswerNet also depend on the small touches that make us human. It’s as Aesop says: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
To add love, joy, and kindness to your donor engagement, add AnswerNet. Reach out here or click the button below to get in contact.
