Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As the communications roles and responsibilities grow in nonprofits, both staff and managers will question the function of the communications team within the organization. We began researching nonprofit communications team models in 2017 and have continued investigating how they work and what is most effective since then.

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Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 210

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Donor retention is important. All that is true, but the fact remains that donor retention is a struggle. The short answer is “no.”

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Retention Technology Nonprofits Communication 107

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you have an employee who is one of the 34% of communications staff looking for a new job , we have some ideas on how to keep them around. According to our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , two factors seem to help nonprofits retain employees. How can you start to implement these changes with your communications staff?

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Communication Retention Nonprofits Marketing 213

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.

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Management Nonprofits Retention Activism 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 12, 2023

Pre-pandemic (March 2020), 67% of nonprofit communicators worked in an office or work site environment , with the rest split equally between home/remote or a hybrid of the two. This represented a shift in working locations for 64% of nonprofit communicators. Obviously, this was initially due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Communication Nonprofits Retention Management 203

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. That means that building a reliable, sustainable major gift moves management process is more important now than ever.

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Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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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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Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 85

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2022

Bonnie Meyer shares 4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention. Nonprofit Communications Training for You… The Annual All-Access Training Pass. April 21: Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2022 with Kivi Leroux Miller. LinkedIn Improves User Experience And Adds New Post Analytics.

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Communication Nonprofits Production Retention 177

Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Although some people think that all communication should happen online in this digital age, sending appeals through direct mail continues to be a critical fundraising strategy. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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Retention Production Management Communication 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them. Don’t let it stop there.

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Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Communication 137

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Effective volunteer management vital to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning nonprofits need to invest in smart volunteer management practices to reduce administrative overhead and increase volunteer retention. Here’s what to expect: What is volunteer management? What is volunteer management?

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Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 82

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them. Why Donor Segmentation Matters for Communication.

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Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 176

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 5, 2024

Scaling Up: Using Volunteer Management Systems for Growth and Expansion For any non-profit , growing and expanding the organization requires volunteer management to be in place. By utilizing volunteer management systems, nonprofits can enhance their operations, engage with a volunteer base, and achieve their objectives efficiently.

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Management Non-Profits Recruitment Retention 52

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. Today let’s talk about the types of objectives you should have in your communications plan.

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Communication Retention Nonprofits Education 208

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2020

As a nonprofit, communicating with your supporters is crucial to establishing lifelong donor relationships. For one thing, take a look at your current donor communication practices. If you answered no to either question, consider upping your donor communication strategy. Schedule communications. Manage donor data.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Let’s dive in!

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Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 76

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

The museum had notes saved in their donor management software about the seating preferences for their major donors and that particular donor preferred their regular seat toward the front. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. Let’s get started.

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Management Retention Production Fundraising 100

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In today’s post,we dive into the Individual Donor Benchmark Report by Third Space Studio and focus on donor retention numbers. This year’s report also dug into one of the most important data points for individual donor fundraising – your retention rate. Key Takeaways for Greater Retention. Heather Yandow.

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Retention Recruitment Universities Management 150

The Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. The role of your volunteer supervisor should not just be to manage, but to also lead, communicate with, and engage volunteer constituents. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents.

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Management Values Retention Health 92

Fundraising Coach

JULY 13, 2020

Proper donor management is the key to effective fundraising. This brings us back to the need for effective donor management. . Here at Bloomerang, we’ve helped thousands of nonprofits achieve their goals when it comes to donor data management. Track donor retention rates. . Track donor retention rates.

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Management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Nonprofits 107

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2023

RoundTable Technology is a managed IT and cybersecurity services organization focusing on the nonprofit sector, with over 200 nonprofit clients. Donor retention is the rate at which donors maintain their relationship with your organization and continue to donate over time. Head over to NonprofitIT.com/best-ever to save your seat now.

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Communication Retention Technology Management 119

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, faith-based organizations face unique challenges in their efforts to connect with their communities and fulfill their missions. One common issue is the use of multiple, disconnected tools and systems for managing donor and volunteer relationships, events, communications, and more.

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Management Collaborations Activism Communication 101

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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Participation and motivation Associations Retention Leadership 130

Ann Green

MAY 6, 2024

Invest in a good CRM/database Plain and simple, a good CRM (customer relationship management)/database can help you raise more money. A good database can help you with retention, which will save you money since it costs less to keep donors than to acquire new ones. Donor retention continues to be a huge problem.

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Retention Communication Management Fundraising 159

Nonprofit Megaphone

AUGUST 1, 2022

Donor retention is one of the most prevalent challenges for nonprofits. Invest in Donor Management Software . This contact should be dedicated to thanking the donor, solidifying their impact, and paving the way for future communication. . A common mistake in the initial “thank you” is closing the communication loop there.

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Retention Nonprofits Management Activism 52

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The key lies in a strong, well-run volunteer management program. This guide will walk you through volunteer management best practices so your organization can optimize volunteer contributions, retain volunteers, and create a lasting impact for your cause. Clear and effective communication. Get the free guide!

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Management Recruitment Retention Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Break Down Silos Silos and barriers between generations and departments can hinder communication, collaboration, and innovation within nonprofit organizations. Cultivate a Culture of Respect Respectful communication and mutual understanding are essential for bridging generational and knowledge divides within nonprofit teams.

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Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 207

The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 5, 2023

Many organizations are leveraging VolunteerHub to automate volunteer management. According to a recent report, only 20% of volunteer managers are able to devote 100% of their time to volunteer management, and “time” is one of their top 6 challenges. Prior to VolunteerHub we managed our volunteer program by hand.

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Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Retention 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 15, 2019

Today’s Mixed Links is a special round up of communications and marketing breakout sessions from this year’s conference. Learn more and Register The post Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – #19NTC Edition appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.

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Communication Advertising Nonprofits Retention 153

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 4, 2022

Gathering donor data and leveraging it to improve your interactions with supporters is the foundation of effective donor management and fundraising success. . In this post, we’ll highlight four strategies for improving your donor management: . Donor retention rate. Track donor engagement. Conduct prospect research.

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Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 69

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

That’s because the likelihood of boosting retention occurs only when fundraisers, communications folks, donor service managers, program officers, CEOs and board members — virtually everyone in the organization — understand why donors stay or leave and what steps the organization can take to assure maximum retention.

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Retention Management Communication Fundraising 96

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 202

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Consider your communication channels. Social media.

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Communication Nonprofits Participation and motivation Retention 59

Ann Green

JULY 30, 2024

The three main ethics to keep in mind are consent, confidentiality, and communication. You’ll need to maintain transparent communication with donors about how you’ll use their data and make sure staff members know how to appropriately handle and use donor data. Personalize communications. Perform a deep data analysis.

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Ethics Donor Motivation Environmental Communication 284

Ann Green

MAY 3, 2023

Invest in a good CRM/database Plain and simple, a good CRM (customer relationship management)/database can help you raise more money. A good database can help you with retention , which will save you money since it costs less to keep donors than to acquire new ones. Donor retention continues to be a huge problem.

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Retention Communication Management Fundraising 206

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Much like you focus on donor retention, you also have to develop a plan for employee retention to ensure your team feels satisfied coming to work each day and upholding your mission. In this article, we’ll go over five tips to help your nonprofit nurture a flourishing work environment to keep employee engagement and retention high.

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