Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. While donor acquisition is essential, donors are valuable to you based on their lifetime value. Promote bequests.

Values 131

Values Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 131

Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

Acquiring New Donors: View your communications with prospective donors as conversations. Don’t get so caught up in communicating the ‘right’ thing, that you end up blowing the opportunity because you weren’t clear, compelling, and authentic. But, don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a First-Time Donor Program.

Retention 130

Retention Values Communication Education 130

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes. A value-building donor relationship is seated in a strong retention strategy that involves more than the baseline process. More value is added at less expense than new acquisition. Coupled with “philo,” philanthropy means “love of mankind.”

Communication 98

Communication Retention Philanthropy Values 98

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 100

Retention Values Fundraising Fundraising 100

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

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

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. This makes it more likely they’ll continue to value and engage with your content. . Luckily, you can change course. Start at the sign-up process.

Retention 110

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 110

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 13, 2024

A strong public image of the organization can be a helpful aspect in our retention toolbox providing support in keeping staff committed to the brand and organization less likely to leave. It tells prospective employees about our culture, our values, and the difference they can make by joining us. TLDR: What to remember?

Recruitment 216

Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 216

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization.

Public and Social Policy 202

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

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 94

Retention Technology Nonprofits Communication 94

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

Ann Green

JULY 19, 2023

It’s a great way to both boost revenue and your retention rate. To notify as many potential donors as possible, disperse your communications across multiple channels. Tie together all of your web pages and communications with consistent branding and visuals such as your organization’s colors, logo, and photos related to your mission.

Participation and motivation 244

Participation and motivation Non-Profits Medical Communication 244

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

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

Clairification

MAY 20, 2024

In other words, you must make donor engagement and retention a TOP priority. Retention lives or dies in how effectively, or not, you use your database to support your relationship-building, loyalty-driving efforts. And that won’t happen unless you focus on donor lifetime value. appeared first on Clairification.

Retention 67

Retention Values Communication 67

The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 27, 2021

As the value of a volunteer hour continues to rise ( $27.20 in 2021 ), the importance of volunteer engagement and retention also increases. Many studies have demonstrated the value of gamification in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. “Retention is a key objective for 60% of recognition programs” ( source ).

Non-Profits 142

Non-Profits Retention Values Recruitment 142

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 26, 2014

He started by working with Dr. Adrian Sargeant , the leading researcher on donor loyalty and retention, to create both tools and a user interface (the part you see and focus on as a user) that made donor retention central to how the software works. It’s a young company with a great new product.

Retention 183

Retention Technology Marketing Marketing 183

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 Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value. By gaining an understanding of why people give and what motivates them to continue giving, non-profits can develop strategies to increase donor retention and lifetime value.

Psychology 52

Psychology Retention Values Non-Profits 52

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Personalized marketing is key for nonprofit success, especially when it comes to donor communications. It’s a crucial step to establish a connection with your supporter, making it one of the foundations for effective communication. Consider your mail and email communications. By Gerard Tonti. Probably the latter!

Marketing 154

Marketing Marketing Retention Communication 154

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

We all know why nonprofits want monthly donors — fantastic ROI, high retention rates and higher lifetime value. Photo Credit: https://flic.kr/p/aVmeYp. So, how do we get them? Specifically, how do we sign more supporters up for an online monthly giving program? First, the basics.

Recruitment 223

Recruitment Retention Values Nonprofits 223

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Adrian will show you the latest research and findings from the world of donor retention and how you can apply it during a BRAND NEW WEBINAR you won’t want to miss: How to Build Donor Loyalty: Lessons from Testing and Research. He knows how to increase the lifetime value of your donor database. What We’ll Talk About.

Psychology 129

Psychology Philanthropy Retention Universities 129

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 12, 2023

According to our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , nearly all nonprofits (95%) now create some type of video content. There’s no arguing about the value of video in our marketing strategies these days. Consider factors such as age, location, interests, and values. And rightly so.

Marketing 234

Marketing Marketing Collaborations Values 234

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. 1 – Recognize the power of acquiring a donor’s email address One way to increase retention is to acquire an email for a donor who only gives offline. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

Retention 77

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 77

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Create compelling “Who We Are” videos that introduce them to your mission, values, and impact. Retention Stage: After donating, donors want to stay engaged and see the impact of their gift. Consideration stage: Here, donors are evaluating whether or not they have a connection to your cause. He earned his B.A.

Retention 166

Retention Universities Construction Ethics 166

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

In addition to salary, emphasize the value of benefits, such as health care, retirement plans, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. Culture-Related Strategies Create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, engaged, and have opportunities for growth.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Retention 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The organizational culture was one of fear, poor communication, an abundance of rules, and micromanaging. The advisory group, in its early days, spent a lot of time on values clarification and team-building exercises. We built trust, formed relationships, and practiced healthy, open communication. The bully bosses.

Altruism and Helping 205

Altruism and Helping Leadership Children Nonprofit Leadership 205

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fundraisers at nonprofit hospitals have three major priorities: major donor development, retention and upgrade of donors, and fueling growth of the donor pipeline. Nonprofit hospitals had an average retention rate of 38%, a 19% increase from the 2022. It has more than doubled since 2022.

Retention 52

Retention Healthcare Foundations Philanthropy 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

In business, customer retention is “big business.” ” High customer retention rates can help a company spend less on marketing, improve the overall lifetime value of a customer, and earn more referrals. Which assets are most of our partners leveraging and finding value in?

Charitable Organizations 106

Charitable Organizations Retention Values Technology 106

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2024

In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the ways your nonprofit can leverage AI to support its mission and walk through a framework for responsible AI use that will help you uphold your organization’s values as you incorporate these tools into your operations. Let’s dive in!

Values 64

Values Ethics Collaborations Retention 64

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Train Your Team on Implicit Bias Everyone, regardless of their conscious values, has implicit biases. Use Inclusive Language Changing only a few words in your communications can make a big difference in the effectiveness of your interview process and talent acquisition strategy.

Recruitment 191

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 191

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Engaging one-time donors to become recurring donors has a lot of value. This shows them you noticed their effort and value their support. After a donor’s first gift, you have a chance to make them feel not just like someone who gave your organization some money, but rather, a valued member of your philanthropic community.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 207

Nonprofit Administration and Development Values Communication Universities 207

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

Retention 142

Retention Non-Profits Values Foundations 142

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

Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Volunteers provide unmatched value for your nonprofit, whether they’re helping with your fundraisers, programs, or other essential community services. A strong volunteer program is built on consistent communication , engaging opportunities, and organized management. Happy volunteer looking at donation box on a sunny day.

Public and Nonprofit Management 185

Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Values Recruitment 185

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

For example, some databases enable you to segment donors, send targeted communications, and automatically track and report on the success of those communications. Plus, accepting online contributions eliminates geographical barriers and makes giving more convenient, leading to a better donor experience and higher retention rates.

Technology 187

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 187

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Children Participation and motivation 105