Ann Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. And then there’s Giving Tuesday. All of this can be too much, too much, and many of these messages look like spam.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Working Students Success Network was designed to provide wraparound support—such as job placement, access to public benefits and financial coaching—to improve community college student retention and credential completion. Ensure community members lead and benefit from the research.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

A great partnership newsletter makes retention easier and acquisition smarterand thats a winning formula. Senior New Partnership Development Manager, American Lung Association , Boston ($90k - $100k) 4. And unlike direct sales pitches, a newsletter provides value-driven content that builds trust over time. Bottom line?

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Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

Each person directly associated with your organization should value donors and implicitly or explicitly express that value with gratitude and appreciation. The post Try These Nonprofit Donor Retention Tweaks with BIG, Happy Outcomes appeared first on Clairification.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), only 43.6% A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. .

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Leveraging Technology For Recruitment and Retention Technology can simplify hiring and keep teams connected. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Is the ALS Association doing anything to build relationships with these donors? Donor retention rates are terrible. Make donor retention a priority. Your 7-Step Donor Retention Data Checklist. The Ice Bucket Challenge raised a huge amount of money for ALS, and that’s great. Will these donors donate to ALS again?

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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.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 11, 2024

According to Double the Donation’s donor retention guide , not receiving a proper thank-you is one of the top reasons donors stop giving. For example, the American Heart Association offers an effective example of useful calls to action (CTAs) for healthcare websites. Use these tips to write better donor stories.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

However, did you know that the associations reporting increased membership are more The post Driving Social Change in West Africa: Norentz Gogan’s Influence as a CNP appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Here are some challenges associated with hesitancy, and tips to overcome them. Donor hesitancy remains a constant threat to nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 19, 2014

AFP’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey Report backs those projections and also shows that donor retention rates are rising too. This is in line with the results of our very own communications survey that shows keeping donors is now a higher priority than it had been in recent years.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Looking in the Mirror A recent poll of our LinkedIn community revealed that talent acquisition and retention keep nonprofit leaders up at night. Speaker Nataly Kogan, bestselling author of “The Awesome Human Project,” helped hundreds of nonprofit leaders in attendance break the cycle of daily burnout to reclaim their joy.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 24, 2020

Similar to how nonprofit organizations implement donor retention strategies , associations work to keep members renewing each year. . No association is the same, so there isn’t one universal strategy that will maximize your association membership. Creating a dedicated association website. Contact the association.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Similarly to corporate partnerships, forming relationships with other community organizations, like associations, civic clubs, and other nonprofits, can benefit your organization in multiple ways. Cultivating Donor Retention to Grow Your Giving Garden. Form relationships with other community organizations.

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Anedot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Job Title: Accounting Associate Reports to: Director of Finance FLSA Status (Exempt / Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt FTE/Hours per Week: 5 FTE (20 hours/week, 52 weeks) Team Collaboration: Operations, Development, Arts & Events, Communications, Human Services, Youth Programs Job Overview: The Accounting Associate supports all financial functions including (..)

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Anedot

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Job Title: Accounting Associate Reports to: Director of Finance FLSA Status (Exempt / Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt FTE/Hours per Week: 5 FTE (20 hours/week, 52 weeks) Team Collaboration: Operations, Development, Arts & Events, Communications, Human Services, Youth Programs Job Overview: The Accounting Associate supports all financial functions including (..)

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 23, 2024

While many associations struggled with declining membership and retention rates due to the pandemic, these numbers have bounced back strongly as of 2023. However, did you know that the associations reporting increased membership are more likely to have ongoing communication plans to engage members? Start with the right tools.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work. So you can’t really blame staff retention problems on money alone. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person. There is someone at work who encourages my development. At work, my opinions seem to count. I have a best friend at work.

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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?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, did you know that the associations reporting increased membership are more The post How to Craft Inclusive Interview Practices for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Growth and Expansion As established organizations grow and expand their impact, they must navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling their programs and services. He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Associated increases in healthcare expenditure will thus continue to drive demand into the foreseeable future. Healthcare employers need to be strategic about their compensation to drive long-term talent attraction and retention while also addressing gender pay gaps, according to the authors.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 18, 2014

million from existing donors, plus 307,598 new donors for The ALS Association. Donor acquisition Donor retention / loyalty / commitment Social media premium' As of yesterday, the high visibility ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ had produced $15.6 According to the New York Times , between June 1 and August 13 participants.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Everything you need to know about improving your donor retention. The ever brilliant Jeff Brooks showcased his succinct creativity in the post: All the steps to insanely better donor retention. Erik Anderson from TheHealthyNonprofit.com writes about Donor Retention in 2 Easy Steps. We got dozens of responses!

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Candid

MAY 22, 2024

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project ’s (FEP) Quarterly Fundraising Report analyzes year-to-date trends in fundraising from individual donors, based on sample data from GivingTuesday and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Growth in Giving database. The retention rate, by contrast, fell 2.5% from the previous year.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 14, 2012

But we are compelled — yes, compelled — to start the ball rolling with yet another warning about donor retention! New donor retention was only 27%! P.S. The AFP study includes a Donor Retention Supplement. Every 100 donors gained in 2011 was offset by 107 in lost donors through attrition — a net gain of -7.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 31, 2014

Last month the ALS Association won fundraising’s equivalent of the Mega Million Power Ball Lottery — picking up 3 million donors and $100+ million in August alone from the “Ice Bucket Challenge”. Then on Friday they blew it. You know the drill: Prompt thank you notes with great stories … thank you phone calls to those donors.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 5, 2023

Hosting memorable events at your association can help create an excellent, enriching experience for members. In recent years, more and more associations have been adding virtual events to their agenda—and for a good reason. First, your association should determine the purpose and goals of your event. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) noted that while 2020 saw an overall increase in giving, that year’s donor retention rate dropped by 4.1 Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year. drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%. .

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

Giving was up (4.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2023, but the number of donors and retention both declined again, 1.3% Those are some of the numbers reported today by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and presented by the Foundation for Philanthropy at the Association of Fundraising Professionals and by GivingTuesday.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JANUARY 8, 2013

Ever since the Urban Institute and the Association of Fundraising Professionals created the Fundraising Effectiveness Project a few years ago, I have been tracking the results religiously. Every organization should establish a goal for what their donor retention should be. Some key retention rates to track are: 1. By Jay Love.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Maintaining higher cash reserves can mitigate the risk associated with high revenue concentrations. Donor retention rates help keep track of repeat donors, which can be a good indicator of donor satisfaction. Donor retention rates help keep track of repeat donors, which can be a good indicator of donor satisfaction.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2019

Make a New Year's Resolution to improve your donor retention rate. Improving donor retention is a lofty goal, so here's my promise to you. For now, let's start with the basics: what donor retention is, why it matters, and the first two steps you need to take towards improving your donor retention rate. In the book.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

See How Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) Nearly Doubled Their #GivingTuesday Goal. Donor research wizard Adrian Sargeant shares the latest research and findings from the world of donor retention and how you can apply it to your fundraising program. October 25: How To Build Donor Loyalty: Lessons From Testing and Research.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s up to your association to harness this momentum by not only reaching out to potential new members but also creating marketing materials that keep your existing members engaged. Behind any great marketing strategy is an effective plan.

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