The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Donor retention continued to decline (4.6%), marking the fourth consecutive year of year-over-year negative activity. The ongoing decline in donor numbers and retention signals an urgent need for strategic recalibration. New donor retention declined significantly (9%) year-over-year, with only 13.8% Dollars declined by 10.3%

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Education 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

in 2022-23 , its worth asking: What are the drivers behind Americans volunteering less, and how can we boost volunteer retention? But there are also multiple underlying economic, social, and cultural influences driving that trend, including poor financial well-being, less available free time, and the cyclical nature of volunteerism.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its potentially an educational experience and could help them if they want to be in a management or development position in the future. While not everyone will be involved in the direct work of grant writing or donor meetings, we all have a role in creating a culture that supports our financial health.

Retention 91

Retention Management Fundraising Fundraising 91

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn and advocate for youth leadership and equity in education, to discuss the concept of harmonious leadership and its potential to transform the nonprofit sector.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofits Retention Nonprofit Leadership 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

Culture-Related Strategies Create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, engaged, and have opportunities for growth. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel connected to the organization’s mission.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Retention 130

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

The culture and practice of managing a not-for-profit is always changing. Probably the most pressing issues are revenue generation, financial stability, innovation implementation, and staff recruitment and retention. Staff recruitment and retention 7. billion in not for profit funding? Increased innovation 4.

Marketing 133

Marketing Marketing Culture Recruitment 133

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, with proper training and education, your team can learn to recognize and combat implicit biases before they affect your interviews. Including these details can help both your team and the candidate determine if they’re a good fit for your company culture.

Recruitment 198

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 198

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Recognized for our leadership and program excellence, we provide vital resources, educational opportunities, and economic support to individuals and families in our community. A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We have a huge problem facing our sustainability in nonprofits and that is donor retention. With first-time donor retention rates hovering below 30% and overall donor retention less than 50%, we are in danger of losing our donor bases. Focus on retention as one of your most important metrics for success. It is a mindset.

Retention 86

Retention Culture Activism Education 86

Candid

JULY 22, 2024

“When we, disabled people, are supported by an inclusive workplace culture, it means our lived experiences and communities are reflected in the work,” said Disability and Philanthropy Forum executive director Sandy Ho. “It It also means our collective perspectives are valued within an organization.

Recruitment 116

Recruitment Leadership Culture Nonprofits 116

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Consider the following: Employee retention. If your nonprofit sponsors professional development opportunities for your staff members, they’ll be more engaged with the organization, which improves retention. It’s much more cost-effective to invest in engagement opportunities to boost retention than replace lost team members.

Leadership 130

Leadership Nonprofits Retention Nonprofit Leadership 130

Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

In this article, I’ll explore how nonprofits can utilize Instructional Design principles to develop training that engages, empowers, and educates both colleagues and external stakeholders. By applying these principles, you can create impactful learning experiences and foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

Participation and motivation 106

Participation and motivation Environmental Education Education 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 22, 2023

By Sida Ly-Xiong After completing a leadership fellowship program for women of color, a program participant accepted a position as director of citizen engagement and education at a state public health agency in the United States. What support do we need to foster a culture of learning, risk, and mutual vulnerability?

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Leadership Health Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Some educational books might cost you some more effort to read because, to get the most out of them, you’ll need to really go over the lessons you’ve learned. It opens the mind to new ideas, cultures, and possibilities. How Does Reading Enhance Cultural Awareness and Global Understanding?

Culture 98

Culture Children Retention Activism 98

Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, a culture of support and learning, and equitable support for all clients. Finally, consistent engagement from supporters — whether volunteers or donors — is a consistent gauge of the program’s success and the organization’s successful culture. PJ Rosch from The Little Red Dog, Inc.

Nonprofits 85

Nonprofits Culture Collaborations Education 85

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Organizations that do that tend to have poor donor retention. Arts and culture organizations : Nobody is going to die if the show doesn’t go on. But something important will be lost; something that deeply affects the hearts, souls, and minds, culture, and legacy of your community. Yes, it really matters. It matters a lot!

Fundraising 120

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Culture 120

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

That’s been the ethic in the arts and culture sector for generations. The result is a far less diverse workforce and leadership pipeline, high turnover, low morale, and ultimately, arts and cultural offerings that are less vital and fail to reflect the values and visions of our communities. Alas, it is just as mythical.

Culture 98

Culture Ethics Children Leadership 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When you hear directly from clients, you can better tailor services to their needs and preferences, which, in turn, helps increase client retention and impact. In our study, nonprofits that closed the loop were more likely to see feedback positively impact their overall culture and decision-making processes than those that didn’t.

Organizational Change 128

Organizational Change Nonprofits Poverty Retention 128

Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

As a manager, this role is responsible for modeling Ceres culture and for supporting the well-being, development and retention of the staff members that report to them. This position supervises a Grants & Corporate Engagement Coordinator.

Management 40

Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Food 40

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). They, in turn, may “return the favor” (which is a huge reason donor retention, per the Fundraising Effectiveness Project reports , remains at under 20% for new donors and just 46% for all donors).

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Values Associations Children 130

The Agitator

JUNE 18, 2013

With demands on charities rising at the same time giving is nearly flat, the wise fundraiser will, of course, focus on RETENTION and BUILDING DONOR LIFETIME VALUE. Arts, Culture, Humanities. Time to get serious and dig in for the long haul. Online/Offline. charitable giving at 32% in 2012. Increased by an estimated 7.0%

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 98

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Third, in terms of growth by sector, “Education” had the highest growth (26.3%) and Higher Ed the second highest (21%). Arts/Culture/Humanities up 13.1% … Environment/Animals up 10% … Human Services up 12.5 % … Healthcare up 5.6% … Public/Society Benefit up 6.0% and International Affairs down 55.5%.

Healthcare 73

Healthcare Retention Culture Education 73

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

This issue lingers like a vestige of the conditions that followed abolition, after which the government failed to provide the kinds of education, labor, and other supports necessary to transition from a life of enslavement to one of agency, independence, and prosperity. And while unemployment plagues 11.3 Wages reflect the same disparity.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 78

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

They should be displayed in your culture, organizational processes and policies, and public interactions. The continuing education you offer is part of your total rewards package. Once employees are aware of educational opportunities, they must be able to take advantage of them. Encourage a culture of continuous learning.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They studied hiring laws, human resource ethics, comparable market compensation, and the demands of building an organizational culture, and they drafted a comprehensive, values-aligned job description for the new executive director. CYC hired a consulting firm to guide this drafting process in order to meet the needs of all CYC stakeholders.

Leadership 105

Leadership Organizational Development Foundations Values 105

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

In order to facilitate the integration, we formed employee-led workstream groups, one of which, the Change Management and Culture (CMC) group, was initially tasked with formulating Candid’s values: we’re driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive. Candid was formed in February 2019 with the merger of GuideStar and Foundation Center.

Culture 52

Culture Psychology Production Values 52

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By providing training, educational programs, and career development opportunities to your employees, you can help to elevate their skills to a new level. In addition to higher productivity, more learning at work can also improve your employees’ morale and boost retention rates. Create a culture of continued learning.

Culture 52

Culture Education Education Management 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 30, 2022

Director of Capacity Building April Carter Provides a Perspective on Momentum Nonprofit Partners’ Organizational Culture “What do you think, April?” Those five simple words have been foundational to my success and to the thriving culture of my place of work. The wealth of experience, education and “know-how” is rich and it’s deep.

Culture 52

Culture Insurance Foundations Retention 52

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s a necessary tactic for boosting retention, which is important to guarantee a strong start for your nonprofit in the new calendar year. While some donors prefer direct mail or reading your annual report, video provides a unique opportunity to communicate across language barriers and education levels.

Charitable Contribution 72

Charitable Contribution Retention Communication Culture 72

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

On Thursday, November 16 at 1:00pm EST two experts from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project will hold a Free Webinar about revenue and donor retention in 2017. This self-taught culture too often breeds a prescriptive approach that reduces the understanding of human behavior and mathematical disciplines to a few bullet points…”.

Fundraising 56

Fundraising Fundraising Education Education 56

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It might deliver healthcare, research, or education. Culture conflict. Effective fundraising culture isn’t just different from the rest of the nonprofit. This culture difference goes beyond profit. A slow, careful, bureaucratic culture works for operations, but it is death for fundraising. It needs both cultures.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 52

The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

If an organization hasn’t historically had a strong culture of philanthropy, and then someone steps into the medical director for development position, it can nearly instantly elevate the culture. Hiring someone for this role can also have a big impact on retention.

Medical 52

Medical Philanthropy Leadership Collaborations 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

One example is the Rotary Club, which was formed as a place for people of different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to come together and exchange valuable ideas, create friendships, and make a change. The 20th century saw the birth of many more voluntary organizations committed to making a positive impact.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 111

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 19, 2023

More women are graduating college than ever before and more college-educated women are in the U.S. And they will need support once they are part of a workplace culture. “ The National Center for Education Statistics reports that by 2020, “The overall six-year graduation rate was 60 percent for males and 67 percent for females.

Education 52

Education Education Leadership Universities 52

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2014

Develop a healthy nonprofit culture that invests extravagantly in your own people. Education and Self-Development. Go to an AFP conference or a local nonprofit educational event. For its simplicity and its focus on donor retention, our sponsor’s partner Bloomerang is hard to beat.). Need a recommendation?

Nonprofit Organizations 72

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Altruism and Helping Nonprofits 72

MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

We also value our team and would like them to stick around (aka employee retention). Continuing education? Our cultural norm is not to have open conversations about compensation, and that, frankly, has allowed inequity to persist. Similar gaps exist based on differences in race and ethnicity. Do we value performance?

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Associations Values Culture 52

Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Brunson says that she can relate to the separation by gender in STEM from early on in education. “In And once inside an organization that has worked to honor diversity, equity and inclusion across all identities, it is important to concentrate on retention. “ In middle school, I was the only girl who wanted to dissect the pig.”

Retention 52

Retention Leadership Psychology Recruitment 52