The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. He stated, “When we get retention correct, recruitment becomes less of an issue.”

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

Retention 187

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 187

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.

Communication 209

Communication Retention Nonprofits Advertising 209

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.

Communication 214

Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 214

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?

Communication 217

Communication Retention Nonprofits Marketing 217

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.

Communication 207

Communication Nonprofits Retention Management 207

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

A well-thought-out plan to diversify your revenue streams puts you in the drivers seat, helping your organization manage challenges with confidence. Why it matters: Donors who cut back dont always stop givingthey may just prefer smaller, manageable gifts. The data: Recurring donors have the highest retention ratesup to 90%.

Public and Social Policy 121

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

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.

Communication 165

Communication Nonprofits Retention Management 165

Affnetz

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor Management Software for Small Nonprofits | Affnetz / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Donor management is the cornerstone of success for any nonprofit organization, and for small nonprofits, efficient management of donor relationships can make all the difference in achieving their missions.

Management 130

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Retention 130

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.

Retention 137

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Communication 137

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.

Communication 180

Communication Nonprofits Production Retention 180

Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

It ensures regular, direct, and meaningful communication with your partners, keeping them informed, engaged, and invested in your success. A great partnership newsletter makes retention easier and acquisition smarterand thats a winning formula. Strong Communicator & Organizer. A dedicated partnership newsletter solves this.

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Values Foundations 147

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Measuring the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s communications is a complicated puzzle. Then there’s the effective management and growth of your communications team. But here are three key communications measurement concepts that you should keep in mind, no matter where you work. That’s a lot to consider!

Communication 171

Communication Poverty Activism Retention 171

Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of nonprofits, managing supporters effectively often feels like juggling too many tasks at once. Imagine harnessing the power of unified data to streamline operations, boost engagement, and drive retention. But what if you could simplify this? You’re not alone.

Management 116

Management Retention Activism Technology 116

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.

Communication 156

Communication Advertising Nonprofits Retention 156

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?

Retention 130

Retention Production Management Communication 130

Ann Green

MAY 6, 2021

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. Lengthy communication will cost more and your donors are less likely to read it.

Retention 302

Retention Communication Management Nonprofit Organizations 302

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.

Communication 182

Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 182

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

A meeting started out negatively with the finance person saying that a personal relationship with a donor doesn’t really count – it doesn’t positively affect the retention or contribution of that donor. Now, to be fair, he didn’t exactly say it that way.

Finance 296

Finance Retention Communication Management 296

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.

Retention 119

Retention Values Fundraising Fundraising 119

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.

Retention 98

Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 98

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.

Management 119

Management Retention Production Fundraising 119

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.

Management 130

Management Nonprofits Activism Retention 130

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.”

Retention 107

Retention Technology Nonprofits Communication 107

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?

Management 110

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. However, misalignment within an organization can create roadblockspoor internal communication, siloed departments, and lack of strategic coordination can all lead to lost fundraising opportunities.

Finance 78

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 78

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.

Management 107

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Nonprofits 107

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Effective donor engagement increases donor retention. However, before you improve your donor retention , you need to track metrics that tell you the effectiveness of your engagement strategies. Not all contact efforts are created equal, so you may want to score communications differently. Ally Smith | Content Writer at KIT.

Participation and motivation 273

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 273

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.

Ethics 286

Ethics Donor Motivation Environmental Communication 286

Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

Specifically, this role will manage the grants calendar, develop grant strategies, and research, write and prepare foundation and government grant applications and funder reports. Grant Research, Proposal Development and Grant Writing 3 or more years of grant writing, management, fundraising and/or relevant experience.

Management 40

Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Food 40

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.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

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.

Management 105

Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

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!

Management 104

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 104

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.

Retention 208

Retention Communication Management Fundraising 208

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.

Leadership 232

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 232

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Here are a few tips about thanking your donors: Understand that Thank Yous Are an Important Communications Strategy While your grandmother may have taught you that sending a thank you letter after receiving a gift is just the polite thing to do, that’s not the only reason nonprofits need to send them. It’s free!

Retail 245

Retail Law Retention Communication 245

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.

Communication 121

Communication Retention Technology Management 121