Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Donor retention continues to be a problem and one of the reasons is poor communication. Nonprofits don’t communicate with their donors enough. You must communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. You’ll keep adding to your communications calendar throughout the year.

Communication 148

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Retention 148

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 208

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 208

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What if I told you that how you recruit peer-to-peer fundraisers and donors could be more efficient and result in more donations over time? . When you’re recruiting, are you considering how to get people who participated and gave to you the year before to come back and support you again? Luckily, you can change course.

Retention 110

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 110

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. Let’s look at an example.

Ethics 283

Ethics Donor Motivation Environmental Communication 283

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Communicate the expectations.

Recruitment 85

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 85

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

We all know why nonprofits want monthly donors — fantastic ROI, high retention rates and higher lifetime value. You must recruit donors. Some orgs like setting a public goal of the number of new sustainers they would like to recruit in a campaign. Photo Credit: https://flic.kr/p/aVmeYp. So, how do we get them? First, the basics.

Recruitment 223

Recruitment Retention Values Nonprofits 223

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

If this sounds impossible, find other staff or recruit volunteers to help you. It’s often a welcome surprise and can raise retention rates among first-time donors. One way to make it easier for you is to create a thank you plan, which you can incorporate into your communications calendar. Get everyone involved.

Recruitment 245

Recruitment Retention Communication Fundraising 245

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, you can only cultivate a diverse and skilled team by making the recruitment process accessible to all, regardless of their abilities or background. In this guide, we’ll provide you with expert tips to transcend traditional recruitment practices and standards by adopting universally inclusive interview tactics.

Recruitment 191

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 191

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. That being said, here are a few recruiting tips to attract top talents to your non-profit organization. Expand your recruitment list Hiring top talents is not an easy task for any company, as well as for nonprofits.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

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 88

Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 88

Getting Attention

MAY 10, 2012

Rosenthal (@volmatchRobert) is VP of Communications & Marketing at VolunteerMatch, the Web’s largest network for volunteer engagement. Their new guide (free), 101 Volunteer Recruitment Secrets , showcases the insights of dozens of volunteer recruiters to share what works. Part One: 101 Secrets to Great Volunteer Recruitment.

Recruitment 74

Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Communication 74

The Agitator

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Yesterday I complained … only ONE retention superstar had responded from our Agitator audience — Colorado Public Radio. Jonathon Grapsas at Flat Earth Direct in Australia has been working on retention amongst clients who do much of their donor acquisition via face-to-face solicitation. Average year.

Retention 76

Retention Recruitment Nonprofit Management Management 76

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 226

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 226

Ann Green

APRIL 27, 2015

Retention rates are getting better, but we still have a long way to go. Recruit volunteers and board members to help to help you with this. If this sounds too stressful, use a communications calendar to help you stay connected and build relationships. Stay Connected Throughout the Year by Using a Communications Calendar.

Recruitment 194

Recruitment Retention Communication Fundraising 194

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

However, volunteers can quickly become another challenge for your event team if you don’t know how to effectively recruit and manage them. To recruit a team of energetic and helpful volunteers for your next event, you need to actively promote volunteering opportunities to your community of supporters. Let’s begin!

Recruitment 192

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 192

Care2

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Unfortunately, many nonprofits don't feel like they have the luxury of focusing on fundraising strategies that will bring in long-term results, which has led to low donor retention rates. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the commercial business customer retention rate is 94%. That is an attrition rate of 59%.

Retention 76

Retention Nonprofits Recruitment Communication 76

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 28, 2024

Since you focus the majority of your nonprofit’s outreach on acquiring funding for your cause, volunteer recruitment can naturally fall by the wayside. However, a focused volunteer recruitment strategy can help your nonprofit tap into the over 60 million people who volunteer each year and harness their passion for your progress.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Retention Collaborations Nonprofits 59

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Logan Lewis In 2023, donor retention was down significantly from the previous year. These segments can be based on any factors that are useful to your nonprofit and its donor retention strategies. Common segment categories include demographics, psychographics, philanthropic history and behavior, and communication preferences.

Retention 170

Retention Recruitment Communication Marketing 170

Ann Green

AUGUST 6, 2024

You can raise more money, boost your retention rate, receive a steady stream of revenue, and allow your donors to spread out their gifts. Create or buy some thank you cards and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. How will you keep up with your donor communication?

Fundraising 268

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 268

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Start recruiting board members, staff, and other volunteers to help you with this. Retention rates are still shaky, so you want to make an effort to keep your donors. Retention rates for first-time donors are awful. Make your donor’s day by sending a handwritten note or making a phone call. Make your new donors feel welcome.

Non-Profits 225

Non-Profits Retention Food Recruitment 225

Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. 36% of donors give more generously to charities that communicate measurable accomplishments. How to be a good communicator and "date" your donors: Don''t just communicate with facts and stats. Engaging your board members in the retention process is critical.

Retention 70

Retention Recruitment Communication Fundraising 70

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.

Public and Social Policy 202

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

The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 27, 2021

in 2021 ), the importance of volunteer engagement and retention also increases. “Retention is a key objective for 60% of recognition programs” ( source ). Effective Communication. Effective communication is one of the most important components of gamification and engaging volunteers strategically.

Non-Profits 142

Non-Profits Retention Values Recruitment 142

Ann Green

AUGUST 2, 2023

You can raise more money, boost your retention rate, receive a steady stream of revenue, and allow your donors to spread out their gifts. Create or buy some thank you cards and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. How will you keep up with your donor communication?

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 246

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

A better database can help you with retention. Direct mail is an effective and more personal way to communicate with your donors. Lengthy communication will cost more and your donors are less likely to read it. Recruit volunteers to help, too. You can personalize your letters and email messages. No more Dear Friend.

Non-Profits 154

Non-Profits Recruitment Retention Communication 154

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 20, 2024

Strategies for Recruiting Developers For Start-ups In the competitive start-up market, it’s a great deal to hire developers who are skilled and align with the company’s vision. Utilizing Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters Specialized Agencies Engage recruitment agencies that specialize in tech roles.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Insurance Retention Culture 52

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 14, 2010

We are delighted to have Colleen Farrell, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications at New York Cares , join us as a recurring guest blogger. Our communication and management challenge is to quickly re-engage volunteers after the summer, and ensure we mobilize the right number of people at the right time as projects expand.

Communication 71

Communication Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 71

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

Nonprofit Management 234

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 234

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? Offer tailored ways to engage.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Associations Retention Leadership 130

Top Nonprofits

JULY 25, 2024

In this guide, we’ll provide tips for how you can create a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy to make your product fundraiser a success. Like any job or volunteer position you’re recruiting for, it’s important to clarify exactly what you’re looking for and what roles people will have to fill for your product fundraiser.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Production Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

You can raise more money, boost your retention rate, receive a steady stream of revenue, and allow your donors to spread out their gifts. Create or buy some thank you cards (see above) and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. How will you keep up with your donor communication?

Fundraising 185

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 185

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 3, 2024

But are the volunteers you recruit sticking around? Volunteer recruitment is a challenge for many nonprofits, but fortunately, there’s a simple solution: keep as many of the volunteers you currently have as possible. Of course, this is easier said than done unless you have a reliable volunteer retention strategy.

Retention 52

Retention Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2022

You can raise more money, boost your retention rate, receive a steady stream of revenue, and allow your donors to spread out their gifts. Create or buy some thank you cards (see above) and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. How will you keep up with your donor communication?

Fundraising 189

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 189

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Research suggests that re-engaging existing volunteers can be more efficient and cost-effective than recruiting new ones because you’re able to: Maintain existing relationships: Re-engaging volunteers often means tapping into existing relationships and networks.

Recruitment 97

Recruitment Retention Production Values 97

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Retention rates are pretty abysmal in the nonprofit sector, hovering at 43 percent for the past two years. So, how can nonprofits improve retention? You’ll learn everything from naming your program to recruiting sustainers to increasing sustainer gifts. not enough. Sustainer programs. Monthly All-Access Passes are only $99.

Participation and motivation 109

Participation and motivation Retention Recruitment Fundraising 109

Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

If your nonprofit has a monthly giving or membership program , you can recruit current participants to promote the opportunity to their family members and friends. When creating social media content, remember the 5 Cs of good nonprofit communications.

Participation and motivation 174

Participation and motivation Education Education Activism 174

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. Segment your supporters. Express your appreciation. .

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147