

WHY
CANVASSING?
Traditional fundraising isn’t accessible to all
We expand your donor base by meeting supporters where they are — literally.
One-time gifts limit long-term growth
Our approach builds recurring revenue through sustaining donors.
No time, staff, or strategy?
We handle all the campaign design, hiring, and management
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High Donor Retention, Proven Results
We don’t just acquire donors—we build relationships that last. While most fundraising firms focus on short-term metrics, our grassroots model consistently delivers high monthly donor retention, turning quick wins into long-term sustainability. Our clients see a strong return on investment over time, with retention rates over 50% better than the industry standard, building true resilience into their fundraising programs.
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Trustworthy, Skilled & PASSIONATE Canvassers
Our canvassers are your mission-aligned ambassadors who show up with professionalism, mutual respect, and heart. We provide extensive training, ongoing support, and rigorous quality control—including regular audits and real-time feedback—to ensure every interaction reflects your organization’s values. With a deep commitment to safety, inclusion, and equity, we build field teams that reflect the communities we serve and represent your mission with care, integrity, and impact.
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BOUTIQUE SERVICE, Mutual Investment
We believe in making grassroots fundraising feel personal, strategic, and deeply supportive. That’s why we offer a boutique experience with custom-built campaigns, weekly reporting, and high-touch partnership throughout the process. From sharing donor quotes and field insights to equipping your team with tailored stewardship tools, we’re invested in your long-term success—not just short-term gains.
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Real CLIENT Results: Planned Parenthood
In 2022, Cause & Connect partnered with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) to launch a face-to-face monthly donor acquisition program. The program focused on acquiring high-quality donors with strong retention rates through door-to-door and site-based (street) canvassing across their c3 and c4 entities.
Cause & Connect canvassed for 10 months across 2022 and 2023, increasing PPWI’s monthly donors by nearly 19x in just 18 months.
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Build a sustainable base of recurring donors to support PPW’s long-term impact.
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Streamline and strengthen monthly donor acquisition through a scalable grassroots program.
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Reduce internal labor and infrastructure needs by outsourcing campaign strategy, staffing, and execution.
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Program Deliverables and Outcomes
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Acquired thousands of monthly donors
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Added millions in annual recurring revenue
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The client achieved a break even in month 26
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The program continues to exceed expectations, with projected 5-year ROI of over 134%
Overall retention exceeded both projections and industry standards. The retention across venues and entities was consistent, with the c4 and door-acquired donors performing marginally better in terms of retention with a variance between 0.4 - 2.9% as compared to c3 and street at any given milestone.-

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