Ann Green

JANUARY 26, 2022

It raises your retention rate, too. The retention rate for monthly donors is an impressive 90%. That’s significantly higher than other retention rates. But your donors have agreed to that, so this shows they’re committed to your organization. Nonprofit Monthly Giving Programs Don’t Market Themselves.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 22, 2024

Choosing KPIs for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common KPIs for nonprofit organizations and why you might want to use them. Financial Nonprofit KPIs Financial KPIs focus on how your organization earns and uses money. Get the free guide!

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Ann Green

MARCH 23, 2022

Here are a few Casablanca quotes that can apply to nonprofit organizations. One of the most important words in nonprofit communication is you. Do Your Donor Communications Pass the “You” Test? “Of Nonprofit organizations are also out on the front lines. Here’s looking at you, kid.”.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 4, 2024

I also hope 2023 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. If you’re a small organization, you may not have much luck pulling off a huge gala. If you’re a small organization, you may not have much luck pulling off a huge gala. Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans.

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Retention Nonprofits Communication Finance 180

Ann Green

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I’ve been emphasizing the importance of personalizing your communication lately. Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages. Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages. The retention rate for first-time donors is terrible.

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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.” ” It’s one of the hottest topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. But what is donor retention?

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Ann Green

JANUARY 5, 2023

I’m sure your nonprofit continues to face challenges, but since the pandemic started many organizations were able to confront these challenges and make changes to the way they ran their programs and implemented their fundraising and communications. You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans.

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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. The “COVID bump” refers to the surge in donations that many nonprofit organizations experienced in response to COVID during April 2020 and December 2021. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. With that in mind, think about how you’re communicating the benefits of signing up to fundraise. Remember, they likely knew very little about your nonprofit when they decided to give to a friend’s campaign. Luckily, you can change course.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 21, 2016

Now that you’ve sent your year-end appeal, take a look at your retention rate to see how well you did. A Guide to Donor Retention Poor retention rates are a chronic problem for nonprofit organizations, but it’s something you can fix. Does Your Donor Communication Tell Donors What’s Next?

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Ann Green

JULY 2, 2024

The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. Start or enhance your monthly giving program Monthly giving is doable for all sizes of nonprofit organizations, even small ones. It’s a great way to raise more money, as well as your donor retention rate.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’m sure your nonprofit continues to face challenges, but since the pandemic started many organizations were able to confront these challenges and make changes to the way they ran their programs and implemented their fundraising and communications. You must have fundraising and communications plans. Have a plan in place.

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Ann Green

MAY 6, 2024

Many organizations don’t ask their donors to upgrade their gifts and you’re leaving money on the table when you neglect to do this. 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. Shorter is better.

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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. The “COVID bump” refers to the surge in donations that many nonprofit organizations experienced in response to COVID during April 2020 and December 2021. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

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Ann Green

JUNE 30, 2022

The mid-point of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. Monthly giving is doable for all sizes of nonprofit organizations, even small ones. It’s a great way to raise more money, as well as your donor retention rate. Make improvements to your donor communication.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition, it’s a cost-effective way for nonprofit organizations to communicate their message efficiently. Continue reading to learn why your nonprofit organizations should embrace content marketing and how you can leverage content to achieve your goals. What Is Content Marketing?

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Ann Green

MAY 3, 2023

Many organizations don’t ask their donors to upgrade their gifts and you’re leaving money on the table when you neglect to do this. 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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Public and Social Policy 202

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

Ann Green

AUGUST 25, 2021

As summer wanes and we move toward fall, many nonprofit organizations are entering the busiest time of the year as they launch their year-end fundraising campaigns. I’m sure your nonprofit organization is still dealing with many challenges. Any time you communicate with them you must recognize them as monthly donors.

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Retention Production Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 172

Ann Green

JULY 12, 2023

The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. Start or enhance your monthly giving program Monthly giving is doable for all sizes of nonprofit organizations, even small ones. It’s a great way to raise more money, as well as your donor retention rate.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel connected to the organization’s mission. Recognize and reward employee contributions, promote transparency, and encourage open communication. Be open with employees about financial challenges and the organization’s efforts to address them.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone a one-size-fits-all letter. Sometimes smaller organizations do a better job of personalization. Not that long ago, I received a generic, one-size-fits-all appeal from a large, national organization. The retention rate for first-time donors is horrible.

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Ann Green

MARCH 3, 2020

What nonprofit organizations should be saying is, “We’re lucky to have our donors.” Donors don’t magically donate, or more important, keep donating to your organization. In fact, if you ignore them or communicate poorly, they’re unlikely to donate again. Donor retention continues to be poor for first-time donors.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 7, 2020

You can do the same for your nonprofit organization. . If you haven’t made fundraising and communications plans yet, do that now! Take a look back at 2019 to see what worked and what didn’t in your fundraising and communications. Be sure to include donor engagement and donor retention in your fundraising plan.

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Ann Green

MAY 6, 2021

Your nonprofit organization may have cut some expenses over the past year. When times are tough, some organizations, especially small ones with limited resources, veer towards trimming with the mindset “we can’t afford this.”. But some organizations were never or rarely using it before the pandemic. Shorter is better.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But as your donor base grows and your organization becomes more well-known in the community, sustaining this level of personal interaction becomes a challenge. Communicating with your donor community is not a “one-letter-fits-all” scenario. The solution: donor segmentation. Implementing email segmentation for success 1.

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Ann Green

MAY 12, 2022

Your nonprofit organization may have cut back on some expenses over the past two years. When times are tough, some organizations, especially small ones with limited resources, veer towards trimming and often say “we can’t afford this.” Nonprofit CRM Software. Direct Mail vs. Email Marketing for Nonprofits.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A few weeks ago I mentioned one of the themes for your fundraising and communications this year should be this is more important than ever. Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone a one-size-fits-all letter. The retention rate for first-time donors is terrible. Don’t do that.

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Ann Green

MARCH 16, 2022

Your nonprofit organization has gone through a lot and is continuing to navigate this ever-changing world. Nonprofits receive a steady stream of revenue throughout the year, monthly giving makes it easier for donors to spread out their gifts, and the monthly donor retention rate is 90%. Don’t stop fundraising.

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Ann Green

JULY 21, 2020

Nonprofit organizations will be facing some tough times ahead. During an economic downturn, the need for nonprofit services grows while some donors won’t be able to give as much, if at all. A good database can also help you with retention, which will save you money since it costs less to keep donors than to acquire new ones.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Done well, the ask, thank, report, repeat formula can help you raise more money, build relationships, and boost your retention rate. Asking for donations is not all or nothing Many nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time asking and not so much on thanking and reporting. A communications calendar can help you with this.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Some organizations practice Ask, Bore, Brag. If you do it well, the Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat formula can help you raise more money, build relationships, and boost your retention rate. Asking for donations is not all or nothing Many nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time asking and not that much on thanking and reporting.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Nonprofits are integrating AI faster than the private sector, with 58% of nonprofits using AI with their communications platform as a service (CPaaS) solution, compared to 47% of business to consumer (B2C) businesses in the private sector, according to new data from tech firm Twilio.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Healthcare Technology Education 59

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.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 25, 2020

I’m sure your nonprofit organization has been dealing with many challenges over the last several months. If you haven’t been fundraising or have done very little of it, you’ll need to unless you have a good amount of reserve funding, which many organizations don’t. We need our nonprofit organizations to succeed.

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Retention Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 146

Ann Green

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Nonprofit organizations rely on year-end for a good chunk of their revenue. Monthly donors are the backbone of nonprofit organizations. The retention rate is an impressive 90%. More likely it’s because of poor communication. It’s year-end fundraising time. Promote monthly giving. Maybe they can’t afford to.

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