NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Although nonprofit jobs comprise about 10% of the American workforce, nonprofits are experiencing a workforce crisis. So how can nonprofits compete for top talent? Your nonprofit should emphasize the opportunity potential employees have to create impact in available roles. Sulzer, Inc.

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Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Clairification

JANUARY 8, 2024

Donor retention guru Professor Adrian Sargeant has spent 20+ years researching the relationship between trust, philanthropy and continued donor commitment. Actively Build Donor Trust The Donor’s Bill of Rights is a great starting point. The post 10 Strategies to Actively Build Nonprofit Donors Trust appeared first on Clairification.

Activism 115

Activism Construction Retention Philanthropy 115

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 121

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Every year, nonprofits sit down to craft their strategic development plans , outlining bold revenue goals and the activities needed to achieve them. Knowing your donor retention rate is crucial. Prioritize donor retention. Nonprofits that take this approach build sustainable revenue instead of chasing unattainable goals.

Fundraising 96

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Activism 96

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum The best software for fundraising activities include a range of impressive features that help with the different stages of a fundraising cycle. The best way to use online fundraising software for Nonprofits.

Activism 130

Activism Fundraising Fundraising Management 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

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Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 238

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , we asked if you would be looking for a job with a different organization in 2023. More than a third (34%) of nonprofit communications staff plan to look for new jobs in 2023. But we suspect that a much larger percentage are open to opportunities even if they are not actively looking.

Communication 218

Communication Nonprofits Retention Activism 218

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In previous posts, I’ve shared with you the twelve most common nonprofit marketing and communications goals and the twelve most common nonprofit marketing and communications strategies. That said, SMART is not really enough guidance on what a nonprofit communications team should consider an objective.

Communication 209

Communication Retention Nonprofits Advertising 209

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s here – our most popular download of the year highlighting the year’s nonprofit communications trends! The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report marks our 13th edition and this might be my favorite. Changes in Knowledge or Understanding followed with 52% of nonprofits choosing this objective.

Communication 216

Communication Retention Collaborations Nonprofits 216

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. For instance, if your nonprofit can retain just fifty percent of the donors from last year and they give the same amount this year, you’ll raise fifty percent of last year’s goal without recruiting any new donors. Luckily, you can change course.

Retention 131

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 131

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the pros and cons of public donor listings: Dear Charity Clairity, There has been some concern about the fact we have our $1,000+ donors listed on our website. But, there are considerations that will apply to all nonprofits. No doubt one many others have as well.

Public and Nonprofit Management 118

Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Retention Management 118

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. Let’s explore this concept and discuss how to go about developing a learning culture in nonprofit organizations. What is a learning culture?

Culture 254

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Leadership 254

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Donor engagement is vital to nonprofit success. By donating, volunteering, and spreading the word about your organization, donors fuel your nonprofit mission. . Every phone call, donation, and click on your website is a part of your nonprofit’s donor engagement strategy. Effective donor engagement increases donor retention.

Participation and motivation 273

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 273

Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Cutting expenses? Refine your donor qualification process.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 271

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I have been involved for many years, running a pioneering program for Great Britain’s government and then advising US agencies through a nonprofit. The result is a core hour-by-hour labor market platform that generates granular data on localized activity, pay, and demand. This is an evolving field of research and experimentation.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 115

The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave? Personal Growth.

Retention 92

Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Learn how to retain 10% more recurring donors than the average nonprofit! Watch Now Resources Highlighted in Webinar Webinar presentation slides Explore More Events Find more free on-demand videos as well as upcoming classes at the Nonprofit Leadership Center to help you strengthen your skills, nonprofit and communities.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Activism Nonprofits 130

The Charity CFO

MARCH 4, 2025

Surviving (and Thriving) in Fundraising: The Nonprofit Wake-Up Call Lets be honestfundraising isnt getting any easier. In fact, if it feels like raising money for your nonprofit has become an uphill battle, thats not just a feeling. He dropped some truth bombs that nonprofit leaders need to hear. So, whats the game plan?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 52

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Successful nonprofits and for-profit businesses alike use a variety of key performance indicators (KPIs) to help track their organizations performance. This guide will explore some of the most common nonprofit KPIsincluding how to calculate themto help you pick the right KPIs for your nonprofit.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Nonprofits Health 52

CNPE

JANUARY 27, 2025

From recruitment to retention: how to build a stronger board Strengthening Nonprofit Boards: Two-Part Series Recruitment and Engagement - Wednesday, May 7 Engaging and Retaining - Wednesday, June 4 Building and maintaining an effective board of directors is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofits Foundations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2022

Are you ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? Find out How Nonprofits Can Use TikTok for Growth [Case Study + Examples]. Or if Instagram is more your thing, try Instagram for Nonprofits: 5 Tips to Get More Followers and Engagement. Register Now.

Communication 180

Communication Nonprofits Production Retention 180

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. And when everyone moves in the same direction, donor trust grows, retention improves, and revenue increases. This means: Encouraging open conversations about fundraising goals, donor relationships, and retention strategies.

Finance 78

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 78

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

As an organization that impacts many lives and communities, your nonprofit has a responsibility to form a team that can efficiently and effectively serve its beneficiaries and stakeholders. Incorporating inclusive language into your interview materials can help you connect with more candidates and make them feel valued by your nonprofit.

Recruitment 198

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 198

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Nonprofit events are the perfect opportunity to bring your community together to celebrate and support your cause, but they also require a lot of work. Actively market event volunteering opportunities. Let’s begin! After all, people can’t volunteer for an event without knowing about it first. Upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Recruitment 200

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 200

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

Planned gifts initiated by donors are excellent opportunities for your nonprofit. Can you be pursuing them more actively and frequently? With a planned giving program, your nonprofit can effectively scale its efforts—sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding a diverse range of planned gifts with increasing efficiency over time.

Nonprofits 211

Nonprofits Education Education Activism 211

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Power of Mission Clarity in Nonprofit Fundraising In this enlightening episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Erin Straza, CEO and Chief Donor Engagement Strategist for nonprofits at ErinStraza.com.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Donor Motivation 52

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

Your nonprofits membership program provides a sustainable revenue stream that you can rely on year-round. A member ambassador program allows your nonprofit to amplify its reach and connect with more members in an authentic way. There are many ways ambassadors can benefit your nonprofit, such as: Recruiting new members.

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Recruitment Retention Values Energy 59

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. See how your nonprofit can attract top talent and grow together. Expand your recruitment list Hiring top talents is not an easy task for any company, as well as for nonprofits.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). “It has been a transformative experience that I would highly recommend to anyone passionate about making a difference in the nonprofit sector.”

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Donor retention continued to decline (4.6%), marking the fourth consecutive year of year-over-year negative activity. The data is contributed by 10 of the most active fundraising platforms. The ongoing decline in donor numbers and retention signals an urgent need for strategic recalibration.

Retention 52

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Education 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. To help you out, we will cover six essential tools every nonprofit should have in 2025. They help you streamline tasks, reduce manual errors, and cut costs.

Technology 193

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 193

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We all know how much time nonprofit communicators spend on creating and posting social media content (Hint: A LOT). I recommend that you connect your social media strategy back to specific nonprofit marketing goals and objectives. Expressions of loyalty, including retention or renewal (e.g., But what’s it all for?

Retention 164

Retention Education Education Activism 164

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Despite these documented leaps in giving for 2020, many nonprofits are now wondering about giving patterns moving forward. Moving forward with how to retain and upgrade nonprofit donors in mind. adjusted for inflation).

Retention 130

Retention Nonprofits Foundations Philanthropy 130

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

Retention 133

Retention Energy Philanthropy Foundations 133