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Lapsed Donor Re-engagement Planner

Calculate the revenue at stake from lapsed donors and get a win-back plan.

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Re-engagement plan

LAPSED DONOR RE-ENGAGEMENT PLAN At stake: 200 lapsed donors × £35 avg = £7,000 At 20% win-back: £1,400 from 40 donors SEGMENTS • Recently lapsed (12-18 months) — Highest priority • Long lapsed (18-36 months) — Medium • Very lapsed (36+ months) — Low SEQUENCE Week 1 — "We miss you" + their past impact Week 3 — Beneficiary story showing outcomes Week 5 — Soft ask + easy giving link Week 8 — Final message + "OK if you can't" PRINCIPLES ✓ Thank for past support first ✓ Show impact of their previous giving ✓ Don't guilt — inspire ✓ One-click re-giving link ✓ Offer choice to stay updated without giving

Revenue at stake

Lapsed donors200
Average past gift£35
Total at risk£7,000

Recoverable (20%)

£1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good donor retention rate?

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UK average: 40-50%. Top charities: 60-70%. Every 10% improvement is worth more than the same number of new donors.

Why do donors lapse?

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Never thanked properly (53%), not told how money was used (42%), felt not needed (36%), couldn't afford it (26%).