The main areas of fundraising

CDE project 3 appendix 1: measurement of satisfaction and loyalty in action

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

There are several companies and a few charities who measure how their customers and supporters feel, using some of the tools we have outlined in this document or their own methodologies. 

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CDE project 8 summary: trusts and foundations

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

Trusts and foundations are significant donors to charity but while most operate in ways substantially different from individual donors they have distinct needs in terms of requiring an exemplary and rewarding donor experience for trusts and their staff. This project will seek to define the best ways to deliver that experience for any trust or foundation.

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CDE project 3 appendix 5: Glossary and appendix 6: sources of further information

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

 Glossary and Sources of further information

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CDE project 3 appendix 4: survey findings

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

Fundraisers were surveyed about the extent to which the fundraiser measured how their donors feel, how they used the findings (if they did) and what barriers they have come across.

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CDE project 3 appendix 3: sample questions

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

A quick Google search will bring up many sample questionnaires, but for ease we have included a couple here.

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CDE project 3 appendix 2: frequently asked questions

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

In our research (see Appendix 4), several people mentioned barriers to measuring how their donors feel. This section lists the most common of these and gives our advice.

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CDE project 7 summary: companies

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

This project will consider all aspects of the evolving field of corporate partnerships from the perspective of the donor - including directors, senior managers, selection panels and staff to identify ways of enhancing the experience to the benefit of all involved.

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CDE project 5 summary: the supporter’s journey

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

This project will define the process and seek to be helpful to fundraisers wishing to offer their donors a truly satisfying, rewarding long-term experience.

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CDE project 11c digital section 2 part 3: putting the principles and actions into practise

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

Marketing consent - Email marketing - Mobile-oriented design and browser adaptation - Search Engine Optimisation - How donations are accepted

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CDE project 11c digital section 2 part 2: putting the principles and actions into practise

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

Usability - General website usability - Accessibility - Language use - Storytelling - Storytelling and conversations

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CDE project 11c digital section 2 part 1: putting the principles and actions into practise

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

Technological innovation and its use for charity - Understand and design based on donor preferences - Online Journeys

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CDE project 11c summary: digital

by The Commission on the Donor Experience

This guidance is intended to help fundraisers, supporter engagement staff and the organisation you work for to design better online supporter experiences that engage and delight them. 

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