Most donors never find out.
They give once - moved by a story, compelled by a need - and then they wait for someone to close the loop. It rarely happens.
So they quietly stop giving.
Bonar Bell spent two decades watching good donors lapse for reasons that had little to do with generosity, and everything to do with communication.
Working across several roles, organizations and countries, he came to recognize that the right donor update, at the right moment, can stop a cancellation, renew a lapsed donor, and turn a one-time supporter into a champion.
At the heart of bellcurve is the Donor Results Chain, an approach to supporter communications blending Results-Based Management and the donor lifecycle. Emotion drives the first gift, but the rational brain needs proof that the investment worked.
That's why, when real change is communicated to a donor in a way that they can connect with, retention follows.
Donor touchpoints: One communication rebuilt around the Donor Results Chain. An appeal, a campaign. Something done well, right now.
Digital donor experiences: A complete rebuild of your donor journey, infrastructure, and digital presence. Fix the structure, not just the symptoms.
The bellcurve partnership: A retained engagement that embeds the results-based approach into your organization, starting at $2,500 per month.
Impact reports: RBM-informed ESG and social impact reports for nonprofits, corporates, and foundations.
About Bonar Bell, CFRE, PMP:
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Field photography was taken during professional program visits across 25+ countries. All individuals pictured have provided consent for the use of their image in materials promoting international and child development programs. Images are used here for educational purposes to illustrate the impact of donor-funded programs.