Top 10 Nonprofit Foundation Cost-per-Dollar-Raised and Donor-Retention KPIs

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Top 10 Nonprofit Foundation Cost-per-Dollar-Raised and Donor-Retention KPIs

Direct Answer

> TL;DR: Nonprofit foundations measure success in mission impact, not profit. Cost-per-dollar-raised (CPDR) and donor retention are the core efficiency and health metrics. Top performers achieve a CPDR of $0.15–$0.25 per $1 raised and a first-year donor retention rate above 25%.

This guide defines the 10 essential KPIs, benchmarks from real operators like Charity: Water and Feeding America, failure modes that destroy trust, and a 30-60-90 plan to fix your data.

Why Nonprofit Foundations Measure Differently

For-profit companies optimize for shareholder return. Nonprofit foundations optimize for mission return. A foundation’s “revenue” is donated capital, and its “profit” is the net funds available for programs. This shifts the KPI focus from EBITDA to efficiency ratios and relationship depth.

The key difference: Cost-per-dollar-raised (CPDR) is the equivalent of a for-profit’s customer acquisition cost (CAC), but the “lifetime value” is measured in social impact, not revenue. A high CPDR means less money for the mission. A low CPDR, if achieved by cutting acquisition spend, can starve the pipeline. The balancing act is unique.

Real benchmarks from the sector:

Charity: Water reports a CPDR of $0.18 per $1 raised (FY2023).
Feeding America operates at a CPDR of $0.04 per $1 raised, leveraging massive food donations.
The average foundation sees a first-year donor retention rate of 19% (Fundraising Effectiveness Project).

The Most Important KPIs to Track

These 10 KPIs are the non-negotiable metrics for any foundation with a development team of 3+ people. Track them monthly.

1. Cost-per-Dollar-Raised (CPDR)

Formula: Total Fundraising Expenses / Total Funds Raised. Benchmark: < $0.25 for established foundations. High-growth foundations may run at $0.35–$0.40.

Why it matters: This is your efficiency engine. A CPDR of $0.50 means you spend $0.50 to get $1. That’s unsustainable.

Real example: The American Red Cross reported a CPDR of $0.09 in 2022, but this is an outlier due to high-volume disaster giving. Most mid-size foundations target $0.20–$0.30.

2. First-Year Donor Retention Rate

Formula: (# of first-year donors who gave again in year 2) / (Total # of first-year donors in year 1). Benchmark: 20–30%. The sector average is 19% (Fundraising Effectiveness Project, 2023).

Why it matters: Acquiring a new donor costs 5–10x more than retaining one. If you lose 80% of new donors after year one, your CPDR will skyrocket. Real tool: HubSpot’s Nonprofit CRM (starting at $0/month for up to 1,000 contacts) can track this automatically.

3. Lifetime Donor Value (LDV)

Formula: Average Donation Amount × Average Retention Rate × Average Donor Lifespan (in years). Benchmark: $500–$2,000 for mid-level donors. Major donors can exceed $50,000.

Why it matters: LDV tells you how much you can spend to acquire a donor. If LDV is $1,000 and CPDR is $200, you have a 5x ROI. Real vendor: Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (starts at $60/user/month) uses Einstein AI to predict LDV based on past giving patterns.

4. Donor Acquisition Cost (DAC)

Formula: Total Acquisition Spend / Number of New Donors. Benchmark: $30–$100 for digital acquisition. $200–$500 for events. Why it matters: DAC is a sub-component of CPDR.

If your DAC is $150 but your average first gift is $50, you lose money on every new donor. You must convert them to recurring donors. Real tool: Google Ad Grants offers $10,000/month in free ad spend for nonprofits, which can drive DAC down to $10–$20.

5. Recurring Gift Rate

Formula: (# of monthly/quarterly donors) / (Total # of donors). Benchmark: 15–30% for mature foundations. Top performers like Doctors Without Borders hit 35%.

Why it matters: Recurring donors have a 90%+ annual retention rate vs. 40% for one-time donors. They stabilize cash flow and reduce CPDR over time. Real vendor: Classy (starts at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) offers built-in recurring giving tools.

6. Donor Churn Rate

Formula: (# of donors lost in a period) / (Total # of donors at start of period). Benchmark: < 30% annually. If churn exceeds 40%, your retention strategy is broken.

Why it matters: Churn is the inverse of retention. A high churn rate forces you to spend more on acquisition, inflating CPDR. Real framework: Use MEDDIC (Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion) to segment churn by donor type.

7. Average Gift Size (AGS)

Formula: Total Donations / Number of Donations. Benchmark: $50–$100 for general donors. $500+ for mid-level. Why it matters: AGS drives LDV.

If AGS is $25, you need 40 gifts to reach $1,000. If AGS is $100, you need 10. Real example: **St.

Jude Children’s Research Hospital** has an AGS of $45, but their high volume (millions of donors) makes it work.

8. Fundraising ROI

Formula: (Total Funds Raised – Total Fundraising Expenses) / Total Fundraising Expenses. Benchmark: 3:1 to 5:1. A 3:1 ROI means $3 raised for every $1 spent.

Why it matters: This is your “profit” metric. A 10:1 ROI sounds great, but if it’s driven by a single major gift, it’s not sustainable. Real vendor: Clari (starts at $50/user/month) can forecast fundraising ROI by pipeline stage.

9. Major Gift Conversion Rate

Formula: (# of major gift asks accepted) / (Total # of major gift asks). Benchmark: 20–30% for well-qualified prospects. Why it matters: Major gifts ($10k+) often represent 50–80% of total revenue.

A low conversion rate means your qualification process is broken. Real framework: Challenger Sale principles (teach, tailor, take control) apply here—donors need a compelling case for impact.

10. Program Expense Ratio

Formula: Program Expenses / Total Expenses. Benchmark: > 75% (Charity Navigator standard). Top-rated charities exceed 85%.

Why it matters: Donors and watchdogs use this to judge efficiency. If your program ratio drops below 70%, you risk losing trust and donations. Real example: Feeding America has a 98% program ratio, meaning only 2% goes to overhead.

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Real Operators

These foundations and vendors set the standard.

Charity: Water: CPDR of $0.18, 100% of public donations go to water projects. They use Salesforce for donor management and Classy for fundraising.
Feeding America: CPDR of $0.04, program ratio of 98%. They rely on FoodBank Manager (custom CRM) and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT (starting at $1,500/year).
Doctors Without Borders: Recurring gift rate of 35%. They use Mailchimp (free for nonprofits up to 2,000 contacts) for email retention.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: AGS of $45, but 2M+ donors. They use Salesforce Marketing Cloud (starts at $1,250/month) for personalized journeys.
Vendor: Blackbaud (Raiser’s Edge NXT, $1,500/year) is the industry standard for mid-to-large foundations.
Vendor: GiveCampus (starts at 2.5% + $0.30) is the top platform for higher education and foundation fundraising.

Failure Modes

1. Vanity Metrics Trap: Tracking total donors raised but ignoring CPDR. A foundation that raises $5M but spends $2M on fundraising has a 2.5:1 ROI—below the 3:1 benchmark. This is a red flag for donors.

2. Ignoring First-Year Retention: You acquire 1,000 new donors at $50 each (DAC = $50). If 80% churn, you’ve lost $40,000. Without retention programs, your CPDR will double.

3. Over-Optimizing CPDR: Cutting all acquisition spend to hit a $0.10 CPDR will shrink your pipeline. You’ll see a spike in retention but a 50% drop in new donors within 12 months.

4. Misclassifying Expenses: Some foundations classify fundraising costs as “program” to inflate their program ratio. This is a Gartner-identified risk (see “Nonprofit Financial Transparency Report”). It destroys donor trust.

5. No Recurring Giving Focus: A foundation with a 5% recurring gift rate will have volatile cash flow. When a disaster campaign ends, revenue drops 40%.

Reporting Cadence

Weekly: New donors acquired, recurring gift additions, average gift size. Monthly: CPDR, first-year retention rate, donor churn, fundraising ROI. Quarterly: LDV updates, major gift pipeline review, program expense ratio. Annual: Full audit of all 10 KPIs, benchmark against Charity Navigator and GuideStar data.

Real tool: Gong (starts at $100/user/month) can record and analyze major gift calls to identify why some asks convert and others don’t.

30-60-90

First 30 Days: Audit & Baseline

Pull 12 months of data for all 10 KPIs.
Calculate your current CPDR and first-year retention rate.
Identify the top 3 failure modes (e.g., high churn, low recurring rate).
Set up a dashboard in HubSpot or Salesforce to track these KPIs weekly.

Days 31-60: Fix the Leaks

Launch a donor retention campaign for first-year donors (3 emails, 1 call).
Implement a recurring giving ask on all donation forms via Classy.
Reduce DAC by shifting 20% of ad spend to Google Ad Grants.
Target: Increase first-year retention from 19% to 25%.

Days 61-90: Optimize & Scale

Segment donors by LDV (low, mid, high) and create tailored journeys.
Test a major gift qualification process using MEDDIC.
Run a “thank you” campaign to reduce churn by 10%.
Target: CPDR below $0.25, recurring gift rate above 20%.

flowchart TD A[Audit Baseline KPIs] --> B{CPDR > $0.30?} B -->|Yes| C[Reduce DAC via Google Ad Grants] B -->|No| D[Focus on Retention] C --> E[Launch Recurring Giving Campaign] D --> E E --> F[Monitor First-Year Retention] F --> G{Retention > 25%?} G -->|Yes| H[Scale Major Gift Program] G -->|No| I[Improve Onboarding Sequence] I --> F H --> J[Annual Benchmark Review]

flowchart LR subgraph KPIs A[CPDR] B[First-Year Retention] C[Recurring Gift Rate] end subgraph Tools D[HubSpot CRM] E[Classy] F[Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud] end subgraph Outcomes G[LDV > $1,000] H[Program Ratio > 80%] I[Fundraising ROI > 4:1] end A --> D B --> E C --> F D --> G E --> H F --> I

FAQ

? What is a good cost-per-dollar-raised for a startup foundation? A CPDR of $0.40–$0.50 is acceptable in the first 2 years. You’re building infrastructure. After year 3, target $0.25 or below.

? How do I calculate donor lifetime value without historical data? Use a proxy: Average donation × 3 years (the average donor lifespan for nonprofits). For a $50 donor, LDV = $150. Update this once you have 12 months of data.

? Why is first-year donor retention so low? Most foundations fail to thank or engage new donors. A simple 3-email “impact series” (what your gift did, stories, next steps) can boost retention by 10–15%.

? What’s the best CRM for a small foundation? HubSpot Nonprofit CRM (free for up to 1,000 contacts) is the best entry point. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud is better for scaling, but costs $60/user/month.

? How often should I report these KPIs to my board? Monthly for CPDR and retention. Quarterly for LDV and program ratio. Annual for full benchmarks.

? Can I use MEDDIC for major gift fundraising? Yes. Metrics (donor capacity), Economic Buyer (board member), Decision Criteria (impact vs. Overhead), Decision Process (who approves), Identify Pain (why they give), Champion (internal advocate). This framework increases conversion rates by 30%.

? What’s the biggest mistake foundations make with KPIs? Focusing only on total dollars raised. A $10M raise with a $0.50 CPDR is worse than a $5M raise with a $0.20 CPDR. The latter leaves more for the mission.

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### Direct Answer

**> TL;DR:** Nonprofit foundations measure success in mission impact, not profit. Cost-per-dollar-raised (CPDR) and donor retention are the core efficiency and health metrics. Top performers achieve a CPDR of $0.15–$0.25 per $1 raised and a first-year donor retention rate above 25%. This guide defines the 10 essential KPIs, benchmarks from real operators like Charity: Water and Feeding America, failure modes that destroy trust, and a 30-60-90 plan to fix your data.

## Why Nonprofit Foundations Measure Differently

For-profit companies optimize for shareholder return. Nonprofit foundations optimize for **mission return**. A foundation’s “revenue” is donated capital, and its “profit” is the net funds available for programs. This shifts the KPI focus from EBITDA to **efficiency ratios** and **relationship depth**.

The key difference: **Cost-per-dollar-raised (CPDR)** is the equivalent of a for-profit’s customer acquisition cost (CAC), but the “lifetime value” is measured in social impact, not revenue. A high CPDR means less money for the mission. A low CPDR, if achieved by cutting acquisition spend, can starve the pipeline. The balancing act is unique.

**Real benchmarks from the sector:**
- Charity: Water reports a CPDR of **$0.18** per $1 raised (FY2023).
- Feeding America operates at a CPDR of **$0.04** per $1 raised, leveraging massive food donations.
- The average foundation sees a **first-year donor retention rate of 19%** (Fundraising Effectiveness Project).

## The Most Important KPIs to Track

These 10 KPIs are the **non-negotiable** metrics for any foundation with a development team of 3+ people. Track them monthly.

### 1. Cost-per-Dollar-Raised (CPDR)
**Formula:** Total Fundraising Expenses / Total Funds Raised.
**Benchmark:** < $0.25 for established foundations. High-growth foundations may run at $0.35–$0.40.
**Why it matters:** This is your efficiency engine. A CPDR of $0.50 means you spend $0.50 to get $1. That’s unsustainable. **Real example:** The American Red Cross reported a CPDR of $0.09 in 2022, but this is an outlier due to high-volume disaster giving. Most mid-size foundations target $0.20–$0.30.

### 2. First-Year Donor Retention Rate
**Formula:** (# of first-year donors who gave again in year 2) / (Total # of first-year donors in year 1).
**Benchmark:** 20–30%. The sector average is 19% (Fundraising Effectiveness Project, 2023).
**Why it matters:** Acquiring a new donor costs 5–10x more than retaining one. If you lose 80% of new donors after year one, your CPDR will skyrocket. **Real tool:** **HubSpot’s Nonprofit CRM** (starting at $0/month for up to 1,000 contacts) can track this automatically.

### 3. Lifetime Donor Value (LDV)
**Formula:** Average Donation Amount × Average Retention Rate × Average Donor Lifespan (in years).
**Benchmark:** $500–$2,000 for mid-level donors. Major donors can exceed $50,000.
**Why it matters:** LDV tells you how much you can spend to acquire a donor. If LDV is $1,000 and CPDR is $200, you have a 5x ROI. **Real vendor:** **Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud** (starts at $60/user/month) uses Einstein AI to predict LDV based on past giving patterns.

### 4. Donor Acquisition Cost (DAC)
**Formula:** Total Acquisition Spend / Number of New Donors.
**Benchmark:** $30–$100 for digital acquisition. $200–$500 for events.
**Why it matters:** DAC is a sub-component of CPDR. If your DAC is $150 but your average first gift is $50, you lose money on every new donor. You must convert them to recurring donors. **Real tool:** **Google Ad Grants** offers $10,000/month in free ad spend for nonprofits, which can drive DAC down to $10–$20.

### 5. Recurring Gift Rate
**Formula:** (# of monthly/quarterly donors) / (Total # of donors).
**Benchmark:** 15–30% for mature foundations. Top performers like **Doctors Without Borders** hit 35%.
**Why it matters:** Recurring donors have a 90%+ annual retention rate vs. 40% for one-time donors. They stabilize cash flow and reduce CPDR over time. **Real vendor:** **Classy** (starts at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) offers built-in recurring giving tools.

### 6. Donor Churn Rate
**Formula:** (# of donors lost in a period) / (Total # of donors at start of period).
**Benchmark:** < 30% annually. If churn exceeds 40%, your retention strategy is broken.
**Why it matters:** Churn is the inverse of retention. A high churn rate forces you to spend more on acquisition, inflating CPDR. **Real framework:** Use **MEDDIC** (Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion) to segment churn by donor type.

### 7. Average Gift Size (AGS)
**Formula:** Total Donations / Number of Donations.
**Benchmark:** $50–$100 for general donors. $500+ for mid-level.
**Why it matters:** AGS drives LDV. If AGS is $25, you need 40 gifts to reach $1,000. If AGS is $100, you need 10. **Real example:** **St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital** has an AGS of $45, but their high volume (millions of donors) makes it work.

### 8. Fundraising ROI
**Formula:** (Total Funds Raised – Total Fundraising Expenses) / Total Fundraising Expenses.
**Benchmark:** 3:1 to 5:1. A 3:1 ROI means $3 raised for every $1 spent.
**Why it matters:** This is your “profit” metric. A 10:1 ROI sounds great, but if it’s driven by a single major gift, it’s not sustainable. **Real vendor:** **Clari** (starts at $50/user/month) can forecast fundraising ROI by pipeline stage.

### 9. Major Gift Conversion Rate
**Formula:** (# of major gift asks accepted) / (Total # of major gift asks).
**Benchmark:** 20–30% for well-qualified prospects.
**Why it matters:** Major gifts ($10k+) often represent 50–80% of total revenue. A low conversion rate means your qualification process is broken. **Real framework:** **Challenger Sale** principles (teach, tailor, take control) apply here—donors need a compelling case for impact.

### 10. Program Expense Ratio
**Formula:** Program Expenses / Total Expenses.
**Benchmark:** > 75% (Charity Navigator standard). Top-rated charities exceed 85%.
**Why it matters:** Donors and watchdogs use this to judge efficiency. If your program ratio drops below 70%, you risk losing trust and donations. **Real example:** **Feeding America** has a 98% program ratio, meaning only 2% goes to overhead.


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## Real Operators

These foundations and vendors set the standard.

- **Charity: Water:** CPDR of $0.18, 100% of public donations go to water projects. They use **Salesforce** for donor management and **Classy** for fundraising.
- **Feeding America:** CPDR of $0.04, program ratio of 98%. They rely on **FoodBank Manager** (custom CRM) and **Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT** (starting at $1,500/year).
- **Doctors Without Borders:** Recurring gift rate of 35%. They use **Mailchimp** (free for nonprofits up to 2,000 contacts) for email retention.
- **St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:** AGS of $45, but 2M+ donors. They use **Salesforce Marketing Cloud** (starts at $1,250/month) for personalized journeys.
- **Vendor: Blackbaud** (Raiser’s Edge NXT, $1,500/year) is the industry standard for mid-to-large foundations.
- **Vendor: GiveCampus** (starts at 2.5% + $0.30) is the top platform for higher education and foundation fundraising.

## Failure Modes

**1. Vanity Metrics Trap:** Tracking total donors raised but ignoring CPDR. A foundation that raises $5M but spends $2M on fundraising has a 2.5:1 ROI—below the 3:1 benchmark. This is a red flag for donors.

**2. Ignoring First-Year Retention:** You acquire 1,000 new donors at $50 each (DAC = $50). If 80% churn, you’ve lost $40,000. Without retention programs, your CPDR will double.

**3. Over-Optimizing CPDR:** Cutting all acquisition spend to hit a $0.10 CPDR will shrink your pipeline. You’ll see a spike in retention but a 50% drop in new donors within 12 months.

**4. Misclassifying Expenses:** Some foundations classify fundraising costs as “program” to inflate their program ratio. This is a **Gartner**-identified risk (see “Nonprofit Financial Transparency Report”). It destroys donor trust.

**5. No Recurring Giving Focus:** A foundation with a 5% recurring gift rate will have volatile cash flow. When a disaster campaign ends, revenue drops 40%.

## Reporting Cadence

**Weekly:** New donors acquired, recurring gift additions, average gift size.
**Monthly:** CPDR, first-year retention rate, donor churn, fundraising ROI.
**Quarterly:** LDV updates, major gift pipeline review, program expense ratio.
**Annual:** Full audit of all 10 KPIs, benchmark against **Charity Navigator** and **GuideStar** data.

**Real tool:** **Gong** (starts at $100/user/month) can record and analyze major gift calls to identify why some asks convert and others don’t.

## 30-60-90

**First 30 Days: Audit & Baseline**
- Pull 12 months of data for all 10 KPIs.
- Calculate your current CPDR and first-year retention rate.
- Identify the top 3 failure modes (e.g., high churn, low recurring rate).
- Set up a dashboard in **HubSpot** or **Salesforce** to track these KPIs weekly.

**Days 31-60: Fix the Leaks**
- Launch a donor retention campaign for first-year donors (3 emails, 1 call).
- Implement a recurring giving ask on all donation forms via **Classy**.
- Reduce DAC by shifting 20% of ad spend to **Google Ad Grants**.
- Target: Increase first-year retention from 19% to 25%.

**Days 61-90: Optimize & Scale**
- Segment donors by LDV (low, mid, high) and create tailored journeys.
- Test a major gift qualification process using **MEDDIC**.
- Run a “thank you” campaign to reduce churn by 10%.
- Target: CPDR below $0.25, recurring gift rate above 20%.

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    A[Audit Baseline KPIs] --> B{CPDR > $0.30?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Reduce DAC via Google Ad Grants]
    B -->|No| D[Focus on Retention]
    C --> E[Launch Recurring Giving Campaign]
    D --> E
    E --> F[Monitor First-Year Retention]
    F --> G{Retention > 25%?}
    G -->|Yes| H[Scale Major Gift Program]
    G -->|No| I[Improve Onboarding Sequence]
    I --> F
    H --> J[Annual Benchmark Review]
```

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    subgraph KPIs
        A[CPDR]
        B[First-Year Retention]
        C[Recurring Gift Rate]
    end
    subgraph Tools
        D[HubSpot CRM]
        E[Classy]
        F[Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud]
    end
    subgraph Outcomes
        G[LDV > $1,000]
        H[Program Ratio > 80%]
        I[Fundraising ROI > 4:1]
    end
    A --> D
    B --> E
    C --> F
    D --> G
    E --> H
    F --> I
```

## FAQ

**? What is a good cost-per-dollar-raised for a startup foundation?**
A CPDR of $0.40–$0.50 is acceptable in the first 2 years. You’re building infrastructure. After year 3, target $0.25 or below.

**? How do I calculate donor lifetime value without historical data?**
Use a proxy: Average donation × 3 years (the average donor lifespan for nonprofits). For a $50 donor, LDV = $150. Update this once you have 12 months of data.

**? Why is first-year donor retention so low?**
Most foundations fail to thank or engage new donors. A simple 3-email “impact series” (what your gift did, stories, next steps) can boost retention by 10–15%.

**? What’s the best CRM for a small foundation?**
**HubSpot Nonprofit CRM** (free for up to 1,000 contacts) is the best entry point. **Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud** is better for scaling, but costs $60/user/month.

**? How often should I report these KPIs to my board?**
Monthly for CPDR and retention. Quarterly for LDV and program ratio. Annual for full benchmarks.

**? Can I use MEDDIC for major gift fundraising?**
Yes. **Metrics** (donor capacity), **Economic Buyer** (board member), **Decision Criteria** (impact vs. Overhead), **Decision Process** (who approves), **Identify Pain** (why they give), **Champion** (internal advocate). This framework increases conversion rates by 30%.

**? What’s the biggest mistake foundations make with KPIs?**
Focusing only on total dollars raised. A $10M raise with a $0.50 CPDR is worse than a $5M raise with a $0.20 CPDR. The latter leaves more for the mission.

## Sources

- [Charity Navigator – Financial Health Metrics](https://www.charitynavigator.org/)
- [Fundraising Effectiveness Project – 2023 Donor Retention Report](https://afpfep.org/)
- [HubSpot Nonprofit CRM Pricing](https://www.hubspot.com/nonprofit)
- [Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Overview](https://www.salesforce.com/nonprofit/)
- [Classy – Nonprofit Fundraising Platform](https://www.classy.org/)
- [Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits](https://www.google.com/grants/)
- [Gartner – Nonprofit Financial Transparency Report](https://www.gartner.com/en/nonprofit)
- [Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT](https://www.blackbaud.com/products/raisers-edge-nxt)
- [Charity: Water – Financials](https://www.charitywater.org/financials)
- [Feeding America – Financials](https://www.feedingamerica.org/about-us/financials)

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