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. Volunteer hours equate to the work of millions of full-time employees, making the value of volunteer labor over $284 billion. And what causes volunteers to leave? Personal Growth.

Retention 92

Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Encouraging empathy, active listening, and open-mindedness can help employees appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences. Nonprofits can foster a culture of respect by valuing contributions from employees of all generations, recognizing the unique strengths and expertise that each individual brings to the table.

Collaborations 208

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 208

The Agitator

APRIL 12, 2012

Tom’s post yesterday, Nonprofits and the Customer Experience not only warrants reading a second time, but I also feel compelled to pile on some more emphasis and detail because it goes right to the heart of retention and donor value. Here’s why I think this is so important. Donor Service centers (inbound calls and email response).

Retention 90

Retention Production Values Activism 90

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Build in activities like sharing your posts or leaving comments for an exclusive prize. This makes it more likely they’ll continue to value and engage with your content. . Download the free infographic for helpful peer-to-peer retention tips.

Retention 110

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 110

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Why Developing Nonprofit Management Skills Is Important Encouraging professional development aligns with the intrinsic values of many nonprofits, such as growth, learning, and community improvement. Relationship-building is the backbone of supporter and employee retention. Diversify funding sources.

Nonprofit Management 234

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 234

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In fact, as hiring and talent retention becomes increasingly challenging, research shows that nearly half of employees say training opportunities were a factor in choosing their current company, and 76% say they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training ( SHRM, 2022 ). What is a learning culture?

Culture 254

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Leadership 254

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. With concrete retention strategies, you can make the most of increases in new donors. Here are the essentials to keep in mind when building or updating your nonprofit’s donor retention strategy.

Retention 73

Retention Associations Advertising Activism 73

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

I am committed to helping every young person under 25 become a committed Solution Maker who can transform or add value to people’s lives,” he says. Through programs like the National Public Speaking and General Culture Competition, he provides young people with opportunities to develop their skills and make meaningful contributions to society.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

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. 1 – Recognize the power of acquiring a donor’s email address One way to increase retention is to acquire an email for a donor who only gives offline. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

Retention 77

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 77

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value. By gaining an understanding of why people give and what motivates them to continue giving, non-profits can develop strategies to increase donor retention and lifetime value.

Psychology 52

Psychology Retention Values Non-Profits 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Train Your Team on Implicit Bias Everyone, regardless of their conscious values, has implicit biases. Incorporating inclusive language into your interview materials can help you connect with more candidates and make them feel valued by your nonprofit.

Recruitment 191

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 191

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For instance, if you want to increase donor retention with an outreach campaign, you wouldn’t want to target donor prospects. Your nonprofit likely collects engagement data outside of monetary giving for certain activities that are equally important for segmentation, like volunteering history, petition signatures, and event attendance.

Communication 176

Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 176

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. Under-the-radar sources.

Nonprofits 204

Nonprofits Education Education Activism 204

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

Retention 111

Retention Participation and motivation Activism Energy 111

The Agitator

MARCH 1, 2018

There’s new data from Steve MacLaughlin and Blackbaud (that you can get from his Data Driven Nonprofits newsletter ) on how having an email address on file is related to increased donor retention, even if that donor doesn’t give online. you have a powerful indicator of retention. Yes, some paper surveys have strong response rates.

Values 66

Values Retention Advertising Communication 66

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

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 Children Participation and motivation 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Actively market event volunteering opportunities. To recruit a team of energetic and helpful volunteers for your next event, you need to actively promote volunteering opportunities to your community of supporters. Let’s begin! After all, people can’t volunteer for an event without knowing about it first. Contact information.

Recruitment 192

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 192

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 106

Retention Energy Philanthropy Foundations 106

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , focusing on relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. Active readers? Segment your supporters. Engage with your community.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

Retention 142

Retention Non-Profits Values Foundations 142

Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Stop for a minute and consider your nonprofit’s values. Do you have a values statement that accompanies your vision or mission statements? Mastering relevant content marketing.

Culture 138

Culture Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising 138

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Donor retention on steroids – Make it monthly I implore you to make soliciting recurring donations a priority. Retention is a phenomenal 80 – 90% compared with under 20% for new one-time donors and just 45% when ongoing donors are added to the mix. Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 years to 8.08 Yes, it’s work.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 100

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 100

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Almost every direct response fundraiser who can count eventually comes to the realization that reliance on premiums to boost short-term acquisition response rates is a long-term prescription for poor retention and lousy lifetime value. Motivations that are proven to increase retention and life time value.

Retention 100

Retention Donor Motivation Values Philanthropy 100

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , a drop in gifts from major donors and a decrease in donor retention have led to fundraising challenges for nonprofits this year. These activities will foster a stronger connection to your mission and establish solid relationships with prospective major donors. Express appreciation.

Management 105

Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 3, 2024

Of course, this is easier said than done unless you have a reliable volunteer retention strategy. Why does volunteer retention matter? Volunteer retention is the number of volunteers who return to continue supporting your nonprofit (in contrast to volunteers who help out just once). 5 Volunteer Retention Strategies 1.

Retention 52

Retention Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

It needs to be combined with the other metrics to provide value. This is because they have limited time and money, so they pour much of it into activities that can easily demonstrate a direct response. 4) Average Donation Value. 5) Retention. 2) Conversion Rates. 3) Engagement.

Marketing 113

Marketing Marketing Retention Nonprofits 113

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. 1 – Recognize the power of acquiring a donor’s email address One way to increase retention is to acquire an email for a donor who only gives offline. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

Retention 52

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Future-Proofing Workforce Management: How Businesses Leverage Tech for Employee Growth and Retention Retaining top talent and fostering employee growth are essential for long-term success. Predictive tools also help identify high-potential employees, allowing businesses to allocate resources toward their development and retention.

Retention 52

Retention Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology 52

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Engaging one-time donors to become recurring donors has a lot of value. This shows them you noticed their effort and value their support. After a donor’s first gift, you have a chance to make them feel not just like someone who gave your organization some money, but rather, a valued member of your philanthropic community.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 207

Nonprofit Administration and Development Values Communication Universities 207

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Retention is the key to maximizing your fundraising strategy, and appreciation is at the root of that strategy. If you’re able to retain them for the long run, their lifetime value with your organization will rise significantly. . Analyze Your Audience.

Retention 134

Retention Activism Fundraising Fundraising 134

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Retention is the key to maximizing your fundraising strategy, and appreciation is at the root of that strategy. If you’re able to retain them for the long run, their lifetime value with your organization will rise significantly. . Analyze Your Audience.

Retention 134

Retention Activism Fundraising Fundraising 134

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 2, 2013

Being seduced by a consultant who claims to be able to acquire “higher value donors” and ending up getting too few donors to sustain your organization. Being seduced by a consultant who claims to be able to acquire “higher value donors” and ending up getting too few donors to sustain your organization. Don’t let that file go cold.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofit governance and management 111

The Agitator

MARCH 20, 2011

First-year retention rate for new donors, by acquisition media (The linchpin of future value). Net lifetime value of donor (projected over, say, three to five years), by acquisition media (How else can you know how much to invest in acquisition? All of the above with their respective most recent three-year trends.

Fundraising 89

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Recruitment 89

Ann Green

AUGUST 30, 2023

Donation recency Tracking donation recency can indicate whether donors are actively engaged in your fundraising efforts or if they need more prompting to reconnect with your organization. Plus, donation recency lets you know when it might be the right time to solicit another donation.

Universities 269

Universities Fundraising Fundraising Management 269

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Donor Retention Rate. Without question, your donor retention rate is one of the most important fundraising metrics. But, it’s nearly impossible for a nonprofit to survive prolonged episodes of poor donor retention. . The closer your retention rate is to 100%, the better. So why is donor retention such a big deal?

Fundraising 87

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Values 87

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They can drive upgrades and retention . What high value “VIP” volunteer opportunities can you create to allow donors to feel a part of your mission in a fun, engaging way? The most Important part of your activity is deeply understanding your audience. How/would they describe [the activity] to family or friends?

Activism 114

Activism Technology Children Retention 114