The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Financial KPIs Financial sustainability is one of the most common challenges facing nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits need a way to track financial data that helps them increase revenue and lower expenses. Your organization is free to allocate these resources wherever they are needed. Thats where financial KPIs come in.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Nonprofits Health 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2025

By Tasha Van Vlack ,founder of The Nonprofit Hive a free platform that builds one-to-one connections between nonprofit professionals for peer learning and support. Are members actively searching for resources, or is it a dumping ground for PDFs? Is discussion happening organically, or only when the admin posts?

Technology 65

Technology Nonprofits Activism Energy 65

NextAfter

JUNE 9, 2023

In fact, according to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor acquisition, dollars, and donor retention rates fell YoY in 2022. The “COVID bump” refers to the surge in donations that many nonprofit organizations experienced in response to COVID during April 2020 and December 2021. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

Retention 77

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 77

The Charity CFO

MAY 22, 2024

Choosing KPIs for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common KPIs for nonprofit organizations and why you might want to use them. Financial Nonprofit KPIs Financial KPIs focus on how your organization earns and uses money. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention 52

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. You can show them exactly what’s coming up and invite them to choose which activities they want to be involved in. Engage your Board. And another.

Fundraising 134

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Retention 134

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

This is why many nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers to help them pull off events—because volunteers can put in the work behind the scenes to help your team offer an unforgettable experience that also pulls in donations for your cause. Actively market event volunteering opportunities. Let’s begin! Contact information.

Recruitment 200

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 200

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

Can you be pursuing them more actively and frequently? Your donors at various giving levels may be drawn to planned giving (if you actively promote it!) Pursue planned gifts thoughtfully and you’ll reap strengthened donor relationships and higher retention among planned donors.

Nonprofits 211

Nonprofits Education Education Activism 211

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With the help of AI-driven platforms, nonprofits can analyze data to see where their ideal candidates are most active, ensuring that job postings reach the right audience. Enhancing Employee Retention through Predictive Analytics The benefits of AI don’t stop at hiring. Consider conducting informal interviews or meet-and-greets.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, building relationships isn’t just an important part of the donor journey —it’s crucial for maintaining strong connections with all of your organization’s supporters, including your volunteers, corporate partners, and other community members. . Active readers? Segment your supporters. Engage with your community.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

NextAfter

JUNE 9, 2023

In fact, according to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor acquisition, dollars, and donor retention rates fell YoY in 2022. The “COVID bump” refers to the surge in donations that many nonprofit organizations experienced in response to COVID during April 2020 and December 2021. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

Retention 52

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding.

Fundraising 118

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 118

iMarketSmart

AUGUST 14, 2024

As a gift officer, do you sometimes feel like your administrators and leaders are directing you to perform fundraising activities that don’t actually seem to produce much revenue? Their performance is measured by activities. Using Activity Metrics to Judge Performance Number of visits is just an activity.

Activism 52

Activism Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising 52

Fundraising Coach

JULY 13, 2020

From this experience, we’ve put together our list of the top four donor management best practices for organizations to consider. Track donor retention rates. . Don’t forget that your nonprofit will need access to effective donor management software in order to effectively implement these best practices. Track donor engagement.

Management 107

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Nonprofits 107

Affnetz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum In today’s digital age, technology has transformed the way Nonprofit organizations operate and connect with their supporters.

Management 130

Management Nonprofits Activism Retention 130

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We have a huge problem facing our sustainability in nonprofits and that is donor retention. With first-time donor retention rates hovering below 30% and overall donor retention less than 50%, we are in danger of losing our donor bases. Seeking active intelligence is essential. .

Retention 86

Retention Culture Activism Education 86

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 18, 2020

Organizations with higher than average employee engagement have been known to exceed the financial performance of their peers by 73% ( University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School ). Higher Productivity and Retention An employee who feels engaged and inspired is 125% more productive than the satisfied staffer. New York Times ) 3.

Volunteerism 147

Volunteerism Volunteerism Production Technology 147

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. Plan for annual giving In addition to cultivating donor relationships year-round, you should also plan activities to solicit annual gifts throughout the year.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Foundations 105

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Although every nonprofit is unique, there are several factors that every fundraising strategy should include to be successful. That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations.

Fundraising 132

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 132

Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

Nonprofits were suddenly unable to engage donors with in-person events or provide traditional means of supporting their community. Many nonprofit organizations opted to move in-person operations online. In order to overcome challenges, your nonprofit organization needs a strategic plan.

Nonprofits 116

Nonprofits Retention Health Communication 116

Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

While Salesforce CRM has long been synonymous with CRM functionalities for large enterprises, Affnetz has emerged as a compelling alternative tailored specifically to the unique needs of nonprofit organizations. These products and services are all built on the same foundational CRM platform as is used by for-profit organizations.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

The Agitator

MARCH 20, 2013

But, the top reason to cultivate Boomer volunteers as donors is this: Americans who volunteer their time and skills to nonprofit organizations also donate an average of 10 times more money to charity than people who don’t volunteer. You’re correct about the hard data — acquisition and retention is falling today. Not the Boomers.

Retention 91

Retention Production Marketing Marketing 91

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2022

5 Tips and Trends for Nonprofit Marketing Strategy. A Nonprofit Organization is different than a for-profit organization. Check out these 5 trends that can shape your Nonprofit Marketing Strategy. Marketing is one of the most challenging aspects of running a nonprofit organization. . Public Speaking.

Marketing 97

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Advertising 97

Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, which often have to meet urgent needs with limited resources, the importance of well-designed learning materials cannot be overstated. Digital storytelling, which combines narrative techniques with digital media such as video or images, can be particularly productive.

Participation and motivation 106

Participation and motivation Environmental Education Education 106

Care2

MAY 29, 2013

A new study of 244 nonprofit participants by Avectra and NTEN show that nonprofit organizations are either tracking a lot of engagement metrics ranging from email open rates to activity on Facebook or don’t do it all. 88% of organizations track email open rates. 69% track sharing and their social media reach.

Retention 74

Retention Activism Production Marketing 74

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We’ve put together this guide to help nonprofit professionals like yourself understand the different fundraising software types and determine the right solutions for your organization. Other Activities. These features include: An interactive dashboard that keeps your donor retention rate front and center. Online Giving.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Retention 105

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

To do this, your organization will need to increase fundraising revenue by $10,000 by finding new outreach opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing supporters to increase donor retention. Meanwhile, you may assign another person to call new donors to thank them and increase your new donor retention.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

A flexible and scalable nonprofit CRM is at the center of an organization to enable the highest return on their cause initiatives. There is no shortage of CRM’s in the market that sell to nonprofit organizations. Is their expertise – nonprofit industry specific? What is the size of the implementation partner?

Nonprofits 105

Nonprofits Technology Communication Retention 105

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

Keep them Coming Back: How to Use Stories to Drive Donor Retention and Authentic Relationships Stories can have a unique way of engaging an audience and inspiring them to give. But the best stories and storytelling techniques can help your nonprofit keep your donors involved in your mission and even help you get that second gift.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

based on how much they could potentially give to your organization according to available prospect research. For example, Bloomerang customers can track their donor retention rate on the main dashboard to see how well they’re engaging and building relationships with current supporters. Fundraising metrics.

Management 119

Management Retention Production Fundraising 119

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, a research center of the Urban Institute, approximately two-thirds of nonprofit organizations in the United States utilize volunteers.

Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 95

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Embracing a long-term view of these practices not only unlocks your nonprofit’s growth potential, but also builds and reveals your own professional aptitude for organizational leadership.

Leadership 97

Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 97

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. Improves volunteer engagement and retention.

Management 104

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 104

NextAfter

MAY 17, 2023

By the way: if you’re looking for a step-by-step, in-depth guide to setting up and using GA4—created just for digital fundraisers and nonprofit organizations—you can get free access to our comprehensive course, Google Analytics 4 for nonprofits , expertly taught by Chris Mercer, founder of Measurement Marketing. it’s not there.

Retention 87

Retention Universities Activism Values 87

iMarketSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

After peaking between 2021 and 2023, global charitable activities — such as donating, volunteering and helping strangers — declined significantly in 2024. The actual figure is of course much higher, as many people will say they are affiliated with a certain faith but dont actively practice it or attend any services.

Governance 52

Governance Charitable Organizations Medical Technology 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” We know from workplace research that having a strong sense of community and connection with workplace peers has many benefits to well-being, including mental health.

Production 98

Production Construction Psychology Technology 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Major donors are important because they comprise the bulk of fundraising revenue for nonprofit organizations. On average, about 88% of nonprofit funding comes from the top 12% of donors. Active volunteers. Audience lists from similar organizations. Why are major donors important? Current and lapsed donors.

Activism 119

Activism Retention Communication Values 119

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 24, 2020

Similar to how nonprofit organizations implement donor retention strategies , associations work to keep members renewing each year. . Your members are everyone involved with your organization, all parts of a greater whole. Format your questions based on specific activities and eliminate any unnecessary information. .

Associations 73

Associations Retention Values Management 73