Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

However, as the landscape evolves and the costs of adapting general-purpose CRMs to meet nonprofit needs grow, nonprofits are discovering the value of specialized tools designed specifically for their sector, out of the box. Looking for a Salesforce CRM alternative tailored to nonprofits? You’ve come to the right place.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

The Agitator

AUGUST 8, 2012

According to the most recent Fundraising Effectiveness Report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), for every $5.25 When will they understand that Retention is the New Acquisition? But given fresh, math-based insights into how to plug the leaky bucket and how to boost donor retention, there’s no longer any excuse.

Fundraising 84

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Manufacturing 84

Affnetz

APRIL 15, 2024

Reporting and Analytics Data-driven decisions using donor management software provides powerful reporting and analytics capabilities to track fundraising performance, measure donor engagement, and identify areas for improvement. Affnetz Affnetz is an integrated, plug & play SaaS Solution for nonprofits.

Management 130

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Retention 130

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

In what it spun as good news, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, in the latest report of its Fundraising Effectiveness Project, has released findings indicating that nonprofits lost fewer donors in 2010 than in 2009. AFP helpfully provides this list of resources on donor retention.

Retention 88

Retention Recruitment Associations Fundraising 88

The Agitator

APRIL 8, 2018

Michael suggests that one place to initiate or participate in such conversations is “On Fundraising”— The Official Group of the Association of Fundraising Professionals on LinkedIn. By now a fundraisers’ focus on retention should be as natural as breathing. There are 95+ posts in The Agitator on “retention.” Retain more donors.

Retention 79

Retention Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance 79

The Agitator

MARCH 14, 2013

This week the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that members of the Direct Marketing Association are working on an official protest against the watchdog Charity Navigator. RETENTION REMINDER: The Agitator/DonorVoice Retention Webinar is Tuesday, March 19 th at 11:00 a.m. Stay tuned. Sign up here while seats are available.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Retention Philanthropy Associations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Though this effort is still in its early days, a follow-on report published in September 2024 emphasizes how small changes in pursuit of pay equity can create ripple effects on staff morale, organizational culture, retention, recruitment, and even productivity and program quality.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

Nonprofit Administration and Development Culture Healthcare Insurance 115

The Agitator

JUNE 28, 2011

Monday and Tuesday we invited Agitator readers to sign up for a free survey and project on donor retention. However, they represent an insignificant fraction of Agitator readers, suggesting that most of you could care less about donor retention. Are falling retention rates on your CEO’s radar? Joseph’s Indian School.

Retention 58

Retention Associations Foundations Management 58

The Agitator

MARCH 4, 2012

First, I want to report on a wonderfully hopeful undercurrent of innovation and change that I sensed at last week’s Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Conference in Washington, D.C. I’ll get to Coca-Cola in a moment. Improvement that goes far beyond simply adding an additional three or four appeals to the schedule.

Non-Profits 70

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Retention 70

The Agitator

JANUARY 17, 2010

It discusses some of the issues associated with the mobile channel … Are there hidden costs/fees? Tags: Don't Miss these Posts charities direct mail direct marketing donor retention fundraising mobile advocacy new media nonprofit management nonprofits online fundraising social networking telemarketing.

Fundraising 65

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofit Management 65

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

.” With those words, Michael Rosen launched his post What are the Obstacles to Improving Donor-Retention Rates?

Retention 45

Retention Associations Fundraising Fundraising 45

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

72% of nonprofits believe that volunteer feedback surveys are valuable for improving volunteer engagement and program effectiveness. A study by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that nonprofits that regularly use volunteer surveys are more likely to have higher volunteer retention rates.

Values 72

Values Management Retention Collaborations 72

The Agitator

JUNE 4, 2009

Yesterday, in light of declining donor retention rates, we raised the question of whether nonprofits were doing an adequate job of inspiring their donors. P.S. And if donor retention is your concern, check out our DonorTrend white papers on donor loyalty.

Participation and motivation 40

Participation and motivation Retention Nonprofit Management Associations 40

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Many states include regulations requiring new nonprofit organizations to not have the same name already claimed by another organization. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. Check your state’s secretary of state office website for more information. Legal services.

Nonprofit governance and management 106

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 106

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. Artificial intelligence is simplifying the nonprofit slog work that ties up enormous banks of time and resources.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 93

Nonprofit Administration and Development Children Nonprofits Collaborations 93

The Agitator

OCTOBER 1, 2012

A 2012 report from the Direct Marketing Association in the USA found that response rates to direct mail had dropped ‘nearly 25 per cent over the past nine years’. One real reason renewal rates, retention rates and long-term loyalty stubbornly remain so abysmally low is because donor scepticism has been left to fester.

Public and Nonprofit Management 75

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Retention Philanthropy 75

The Agitator

OCTOBER 19, 2015

I’m looking forward to speaking next week at the annual meeting of the Association of Advancement Services Professionals because I want to personally thank these unsung heroes. These are the pros who gather, organize, manage and disseminate the information that is the backbone of solid and effective fundraising.

Fundraising 84

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Management 84

MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

We also value our team and would like them to stick around (aka employee retention). Written by Adam Jespersen, MNA Associate Director Adam joined the Montana Nonprofit Association in 2019 as its first Director of Innovation after more than a decade of progressive experience in nonprofit management, leadership, fundraising, and grant writing.

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Associations Values Culture 52

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

article last week, Gail Meltzer of CoreStrategies for Nonprofits sent us an article she wrote describing her own experience as a lifelong under-cultivated donor.

Philanthropy 93

Philanthropy Associations Activism Fundraising 93

The Agitator

JULY 27, 2015

Same with the fundraising trade association. Over the last few months the UK tabloids busted the fundraising British sector for its overly aggressive tactics in telemarketing and Face –To-Face techniques. ( See Playing the Blame Game in the UK.) The media is outraged in their faux sort of way. Same with the politicians.

Fundraising 77

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Nonprofit Management 77

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Free donor database software The challenges associated with budgeting can make it incredibly tempting to look into a “free” donor database. The temptation of free donor database solutions can be especially significant for nonprofits just getting started. When it comes to software, always think of free options as trials. Your dashboard.

Public and Nonprofit Management 103

Public and Nonprofit Management Management Advertising Activism 103

The Agitator

MARCH 16, 2009

Tags: fundraising direct marketing loyalty demographic trends Don't Miss these Posts issue fundraising Premium nonprofit management marketing metrics online fundraising donor retention.

Retention 40

Retention Recruitment Nonprofit Management Associations 40

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Chip Grizzard in a comment on Part 1 asked what kind of lift, or improvement in second gift conversion and retention is possible using various techniques. DonorTrends , our sister company, provides New Donor Conversion models and retention analytics. Moving the retention rate from 57% to 59% increased the net by $145,000 in a year.

Retention 49

Retention Values Fundraising Fundraising 49

Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Think back to the Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014 which raised $115 million for the ALS Association. For example, fundraising software can support donor retention efforts by sending automated thank-you emails when a donation is made. Text-to-give.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 59

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this guide, we’ll cover five reasons why employee training is a worthwhile priority for your nonprofit: Higher employee engagement. Improved employee retention. Developing close relationships with other nonprofit organizations can help you increase your reach, augment your resources, and expand your brand awareness.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention Management 52

The Agitator

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The call is out for UK charities who would like to participate in the study, which will be conducted in association with Ken Burnett and SOFII. Our colleagues at DonorVoice are going to replicate in the UK their recent US study of donor commitment. There are two elements to this project.

Associations 65

Associations Nonprofit Management Retention Management 65

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2012

American Diabetes Association. American Heart Association. If so, please email us at editors@theagitator.net with your suggestions and comments. Please email us not later than October 20 th. Health: Diseases, Disorders. American Cancer Society. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Susan G Komen for the Cure. Arthritis Foundation.

Children 60

Children Environmental Health Associations 60

The Agitator

JULY 18, 2011

I am totally embarrassed to admit that I’ve just taken my first look at the 2010 Fundraising Effectiveness Report produced by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The Report is based on 1,982 responses from US nonprofits who collectively raised $1.5 billion in 2008-9.

Fundraising 71

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Nonprofits 71

MNA Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Engage Readers with Stories and Data Beyond hearing about all the improvements and progress your nonprofit has made over the past year, your audience members want to know how these changes made a difference in the lives of those you serve. Your nonprofit’s annual report is so much more than a quick summary.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Retention Governance 52

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The call is out for UK charities who would like to participate in the study, which will be conducted in association with Ken Burnett and SOFII. Here is a reminder … Our colleagues at DonorVoice are going to replicate in the UK their recent US study of donor commitment. There are two elements to this project.

Homelessness 64

Homelessness Children Health Associations 64

The Agitator

APRIL 17, 2011

This evoked a spirited and thoughtful response from Stephen Hitchcock, now at Bread for the World, and formerly for years at fundraising firm Mal Warwick and Associates. cent nonprofit postal rate would make direct mail obsolete. I was with Mal Warwick & Associates, where I worked for 22 years, most of the time as president.

Fundraising 66

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Environmental 66

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

(The exception being very large educational and medical-based nonprofits.). The data set is hosted by the The Urban Institute , and the Fundriasing Effectiveness Project itself is supported by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Non-Profits 61

Non-Profits Collaborations Medical Associations 61

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Among older adults, the ten-year retention rate for a charitable estate component is only 55%.[13] Relationship improvement, andImproved retention.[27]. Determining the critical elements of evaluation for university advancement staff: Quantifiable and nonquantifiable variables associated with fundraising success. The answer?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 11, 2025

In todays digital age, this principle extends beyond textadvocacy must be easy to view.Rather than relying on lengthy policy briefs or detailed infographics that can overwhelm audiences, nonprofits can create60-second videos that break down key issues, share personal stories, and offer clear calls to action. Elizabeth A.M. Wiley, and Sarah L.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 115