5 End of Year Online Fundraising Stats You Need to Know

Brian Barela

40% of online donations came in the month of December.–source

 

The last three days of December will bring in 10% of online donations.–source

 

49% of online donors will visit the non-profit’s website first before making a donation.–source

 

Fifty-one percent said they were now more likely to give a charitable gift as a holiday present this year.–source

 

The average 1x donation is $60.00–eNonprofit Benchmark study.

 

Many individual fundraisers from non-profit ministries often only use anonymous direct mail campaigns for their end of year ask. These campaigns often limit the potential for connection and appreciation at a time of year when people are most generous. These statistics reveal the need to not only have a tuned up and optimized website that communicates your ministry well but a plan to engage donors beyond direct mail and expand into online channels.

Are you prepared for your end of the year online donors? Have any tips or questions?

(image remixed by original from Flickr user k.steudel)

By Brian Barela | Posted: Nov 29, 2011
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