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? Customizing content.

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Participation and motivation Associations Retention Leadership 130

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

Let’s break down an example to highlight a few best practices when it comes to making these recap communications stellar: “Thank you for participating in our annual holiday gift drive. Communicating with supporters online is a relatively low-cost practice, but it can have major rewards. Begin with a “Thank You.”

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Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 80

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, building relationships isn’t just an important part of the donor journey —it’s crucial for maintaining strong connections with all of your organization’s supporters, including your volunteers, corporate partners, and other community members. . Engage with your community. Engage with your community. Interests or hobbies.

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Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While your organization should seek to retain donors at all levels, creating a major donor retention plan is essential. To uphold this trend, your organization must invest in major donor retention and build relationships with your nonprofit’s largest contributors. To optimize your communications, solicit donors’ feedback.

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Participation and motivation Retention Communication Management 111

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

If your nonprofit is anything like the 8,000+ organizations that participated in the 2015 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey , the answer is….not Retention rates are pretty abysmal in the nonprofit sector, hovering at 43 percent for the past two years. So, how can nonprofits improve retention? Need more motivation?

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Participation and motivation Retention Recruitment Fundraising 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. Explain your motivation. A strategic, personalized follow-up email can be the motivation a donor needs to take that next step.

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Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Social Enterprise 126

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests.

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Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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Retention Participation and motivation Activism Energy 111

Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2017

Your donor profiles have useful information on your supporters’ geographic location and history with your organization that can be used to motivate them to volunteer at an upcoming event. With so many donors to track, how do you create more personalized communications? Asking donors to volunteer. Hobbies and interests.

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Management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 140

The Agitator

AUGUST 4, 2011

You see, tons of tips and conjecture, while well-meaning, aren’t going to get us very far in dealing with the horrendous problem of donor retention that continues in free fall mode. In short, why aren’t donors who give you one donation not motivated to give you a second. Clearly we struck a nerve. The process is detailed here.

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Participation and motivation Retention Fundraising Fundraising 74

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time. Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time.

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Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Communication 101

Getting Attention

MARCH 14, 2013

Marketing goals are the best ways to focus your marketing (message development, audience research, e.g. the whole enchilada, not just the communications part) to achieve those organization goals. Needs to build participation. Reduce family conflict and violence in our community = healthier and happier families.

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Participation and motivation Marketing Marketing Retention 83

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” Yes, one of my favorite topics, not just peer-to-peer fundraising, but also peer-to-peer retention. And we’ll actually send you after this a copy of an ebook that Steven and some of the Qgiv folks worked on that talks pretty in-depth about retaining peer-to-peer participants and donors.

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Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 115

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Whether your organization is a passionate participant or still weighing joining the movement, you have lots to learn from watching colleague and competitive organizations execute their #GivingTuesday campaigns. Give to three to seven Giving Tuesday campaigns , then harvest all follow-up communications. “We did it!

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Participation and motivation Retention Foundations Communication 71

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. Start by asking these three questions: What do we communicate? Look inward and examine how others are invited to participate. It’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 133

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 Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Nonprofits can foster deeper connections by understanding each donor’s unique interests and motivations. This leads to more donor engagement, higher donations, and better donor retention. Nonprofits can analyze donor data to understand their preferences and motivations. Also, the platform makes communication easier.

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Fundraising Fundraising Ethics Participation and motivation 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Plus, you have motivated and loyal supporters on your side helping raise even more money for your cause! . Asking them to participate and volunteer to raise money on your behalf is not only easier on their wallets, but it also provides a new and unique way for them to show their support. . Supporter retention rate.

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Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 105

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

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Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Culture 105

The Agitator

MARCH 5, 2018

We “exalt” the “philosophers” by reviewing books on how best to communicate with donors…we attempt to cover the latest research on donor motivation…we deal with important issues like donor identity and preference. Are all departments aware of and focused on the same donor retention, commitment and satisfaction goals?

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Participation and motivation Retention Leadership Donor Motivation 63

Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

If you missed AFP ICON 2022, please enjoy these highlights and pearls of wisdom from sessions I got to participate in and observe. . Brilliant and hysterically witty, he dazzles nonprofit audiences by teaching them how to apply decision science (aka behavioral economics) to campaigns, communications, and fundraising. .

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Participation and motivation Retention Finance Energy 120

Care2

MARCH 12, 2015

What can you do to improve your donor retention rate? “However, it’s extremely difficult to do when sending impersonal mass communications. Another may just like what you do in the community. Then send specific content that will motivate them to act. Every year, evaluate whether retention has gone up or down.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Participation and motivation Universities 77

Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. Resolution: People need motivation to give. Recurring donations are important for your nonprofit’s donor retention strategy.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Participation and motivation 102

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling. 10) Inspiring Call to Action: Effective storytelling captivates and inspires action.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Healthcare 91

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 25, 2014

To get the most out of your giving day participation, read on for some ideas. Be specific about what you hope to get out of your participation. Giving days typically feature two key things that motivate donors to take action: a deadline and a match. These motivators encourage donors to give now and give more.

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Participation and motivation Retention Foundations Communication 62

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

Yet, when you allocate resources effectively, you empower your team members to enhance their skills by participating in nonprofit professional development. The book addresses the technological advancements in the nonprofit field, as well as how those advancements have done little to improve donor relations and retention.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

The Agitator

APRIL 20, 2011

Yesterday, in our ongoing discussion of the acquisition-retention linkage, we presented acquisition Plan B , from one of our readers. These motivated people are the “high quality” supporters with whom a lasting, even lifetime, partnership can be made. Use very customized web pages to capture and convert those motivated visitors.

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Non-Profits Participation and motivation Retention Advertising 74

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Participate in Giving Tuesday without asking for money. Define Giving Tuesday for those supporters who may not have participated in this type of campaign before. . Training your team to communicate with supporters and to use the software effectively can be tough. Analyze Campaign Data.

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Retention Participation and motivation Production Fundraising 104

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

Let’s break down an example to highlight a few best practices when it comes to making these recap communications stellar: “Thank you for participating in our annual holiday gift drive. Communicating with supporters online is a relatively low-cost practice, but it can have major rewards. Begin with a “Thank You.”

Participation and motivation 40

Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 40

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2023

Improving your donor retention rate is likely at the top of your nonprofit’s priority list. Your organization should seek to retain donors at all levels, but it’s especially essential to create a major donor retention plan. Ongoing communication is key to keeping your major donors updated about your nonprofit’s projects and programs.

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Retention Participation and motivation Management Communication 64

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 7, 2015

Donor attrition is a perennial struggle for most nonprofits, despite the fact that retention rates are slowly rising. No matter how small your new donor’s gift, making this early post-thanks communication warm, personal, and motivational (to do more—volunteer, participate, give again—at least in time) is key.

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Participation and motivation Retention Communication Marketing 68

Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. In a virtual 5K event, participants will still run 3.1 Participants can raise funds through pledge fundraising or by paying an entry fee.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Participation and motivation 84

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

alone participated in some kind of volunteering job making it a 25% of the country’s population. Saving Time with Automated Communication In recruiting, keeping candidates informed and engaged is essential. However, for nonprofits that might not have dedicated HR staff, staying on top of communication can be tough.

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Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

The internet allows people to communicate with others from all around the world, spreading awareness of volunteering without having any restrictions due to physical barriers. In addition, many high school and college students participate in service-learning projects, which combine elements of education and volunteerism.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 96

Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

This may include what’s going on in the world, what’s going on in their lives, and/or how you communicate with them. It’s the reason so many donor programs have retention rates representing three steps forward, two steps back. ask about communication preferences, areas of greatest interest, and what motivated their gift).

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Energy Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 76

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

Encourage participation in your program. Even the most carefully curated professional development program will produce lackluster results if your staff does not participate. Communicating generally about the program and highlighting specific offerings is critical to motivating staff, but it is only a starting point.

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Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Education 52

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

As you know, in our guidebook, More Money for More Good , we discuss what information donors want, and how nonprofits can communicate that effectively. That means we need a retention plan, not just a fundraising plan. Donors are motivated to give for different reasons. It’s a great window into their motivations.

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Participation and motivation Retention Universities Philanthropy 54