NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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. Donor retention rate: It costs more to acquire a new donor than to keep an existing one. Thats why donor retention is so crucial.

Retention 91

Retention Management Fundraising Fundraising 91

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Foster a Culture of Curiosity: Encourage employees to ask “why” and challenge the status quo, leading to innovative solutions and improved processes. Prioritize Wellbeing: Recognize that taking care of mental health and personal needs is not at odds with high performance but is essential for sustained success.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofits Retention Nonprofit Leadership 52

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Fine suggests three ways nonprofits can use smart AI to shift work cultures: Invest in chatbots, improve workflow, and focus on physical health. In this 2020 article, Fine explains how AI can save staff time, increase online donor conversion and retention rates, and improve donor engagement and online support.

Ethics 52

Ethics Technology Culture Health 52

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

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

These arent just accounting tacticstheyre cultural and strategic best practices that define high-performing organizations. LEADERSHIP ALIGNMENT The final section reinforces what we know to be true: financial health is a leadership issue. FINANCIAL FOUNDATION Every great organization begins with a solid financial foundation.

Finance 52

Finance Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 52

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

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Both First Year and multi-year retention rates declined in the first half of 2010, although per-donor revenue rates finally rose again in the first half of 2010 after a decline that lasted throughout 2009. According to the Index, the most pain through the 2 nd Quarter of 2010 has been felt by the arts/cultural sector (a 12.2%

Fundraising 89

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Healthcare 89

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Health organizations fell 3% (-4.2% Arts, culture, and humanities fell 7.5% (-8.6% The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) noted that while 2020 saw an overall increase in giving, that year’s donor retention rate dropped by 4.1 The overall donor retention rate was 43.6% , a 4.1% adjusted) . Foundations grew 2% (0.8%

Retention 129

Retention Nonprofits Foundations Philanthropy 129

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. 16 hours per week.

Food 52

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

Candid

MAY 14, 2021

percent) donors, donor retention rates declined across all donor categories, with only the largest nonprofits ($5 million to $25 million) seeing an increase. percent for arts, culture, and humanities organizations. percent for arts, culture, and humanities organizations. And while the overall number of donors rose 1.3

Retention 62

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Culture 62

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

Why Core Values Matter to Your Organization’s Success This workshop will discuss the importance of workplace culture and how critical it is to set the right tone with your team! Creating a collaborative and uplifting workplace culture can help employees feel heard, acknowledged, and understood.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In our society today, mental health is a rising issue and a topic not covered enough. Many deal with mental health concerns, but feel as if they have no one to talk to, or a lack of understanding of the help that is available to them. Something Dimple says is very prominent in the world and culture today.

Health 52

Health Nonprofits Psychology Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

How Does Reading Books Affect Mental Health? It opens the mind to new ideas, cultures, and possibilities. Reading books can lead to increased socialization opportunities, such as book clubs and discussion groups, and can improve conversational skills and cultural awareness. What Are the Social Benefits of Reading Books?

Culture 98

Culture Children Retention Activism 98

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 5, 2023

Nor is one “mental health day” on a calendar of hundreds of stress-filled workdays going to make it all better. Fewer women say they get adequate mental health support from their employers, and several factors point to persistent workplace mental health stigma.” A bubble bath is not going to fix much.

Health 52

Health Psychology Values Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On its website , WorkFour lists potential benefits to both parties, starting with benefits to employers that include: increased productivity, reduced overhead costs, improved employee retention, improved employee recruitment, enhanced employee health, and reduced burnout.

Environmental 131

Environmental Collaborations Health Production 131

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. COVID-19 Ceres is following the guidance and requirements of the health departments of Sonoma and Marin counties and the state of California.

Management 40

Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Food 40

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

While a strong retention strategy encompasses more than just pay and benefits, you may want to start by re-evaluating your compensation philosophy and approach with the help of an experienced compensation consultant. When you’ve found someone with a great proposal and who will fit in with your working culture, sign a contract and get to work!

Nonprofit Organizations 105

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Retention Law 105

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

During her employment she tragically lost her first child in 2010 at only 16-days old, and 4 years later gave birth to a child with Down Syndrome and a myriad of health issues who would spend 9 months of his first 2 years in the hospital. because it is such a melting-pot of cultures. They make me nuts and I'm totally nuts about them.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Medical Culture 105

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. Health Organizations. Arts, Culture, Humanities. Time to get serious and dig in for the long haul. Online/Offline. Increased by an estimated 4.9% over 2011 to $14.44

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 19, 2023

Throughout this process, we’ve asked ourselves two main questions: How do we embed justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into our internal culture and programmatic work? This deep examination can range from improving our outreach in hiring and retention practices to valuing experience in interviews.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Energy Culture Leadership 111

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand the elements of retention and its effect on finances.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 20, 2024

By effectively showcasing your company’s culture, you can differentiate your startup from competitors and create a compelling reason for potential hires to join your team. Showcasing Company Culture Using your website and social media platforms is an excellent strategy to promote your startup’s unique culture.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Insurance Retention Culture 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If staff interact more with AI tools than with one another to complete tasks, it reduces the well-documented benefits of informal conversations of building an effective workplace culture, onboarding new staff, and improving staff retention. Putting humans first There is an alternative approach: a human-first AI adoption strategy.

Production 98

Production Construction Psychology Technology 98

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

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Finance Retention 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

This can boost membership retention and provide greater convenience for members. Cultivate impactful relationships to increase retention. Doubleknot Doubleknot’s integrated software solutions are targeted toward nonprofits and cultural organizations, including zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, botanical gardens, and so on.

Public and Nonprofit Management 109

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Management Nonprofits 109

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 29, 2024

A positive work culture promotes employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention. Encourage a Healthy Work-Life Balance In today’s fast-paced work culture, it is easy for employees to get burnt out and feel overwhelmed. Here are the top strategies to create a conducive work environment: Chapters 1.

Culture 52

Culture Production Health Technology 52

The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

Donors will want to know that the medical director of development is either a research scientist, allied health worker, or a clinician and that they have direct access to leadership and the thinking of the institution. Hiring someone for this role can also have a big impact on retention. What Value Can They Bring?

Medical 52

Medical Philanthropy Leadership Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Religious groups are faring okay but the the arts/cultural and health sectors are seriously hurting. Both First Year and multi-year retention rates declined in the first half of 2010, although per-donor revenue rates finally rose again in the first half of 2010 after a decline that lasted throughout 2009.

Fundraising 45

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Culture 45

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Changes like these have impacted culture, including increased Black representation in highly popular TV soap operas and marketing campaigns. Level two focuses internally, examining the leadership ascent of Black professionals across the recruitment, promotion, and retention spheres.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 78

NextAfter

MARCH 23, 2022

While we often measure generosity with metrics like new donors, retention and attrition, Life-time Value of a donor, and more – the most common tactic that moves the needle on generosity has little to do with numbers, metrics, donation platforms, and analytics. Generosity is a state of the heart.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Retention 52

Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

What if, instead, we measured nonprofits by retention, their willingness to use reserves for salary increases (excluding bonuses), and the number of employees living above the poverty line? To that end, Connected Lane County provides 100% employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and whoever they enroll.

Poverty 52

Poverty Values Health Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 12, 2021

Any business that is looking to improve their sustainability methods within their business practices, will see an increase in their reputation, as they will appear to have a culture of consideration within the business. One effective way in which businesses can promote a green culture is to cut down on their transport links.

Production 52

Production Environmental Culture Ethics 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. Volunteering is linked to improved mental and physical health outcomes. It also benefits volunteers themselves.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 111

Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Concert Tickets Younger audiences tend to keep up with pop culture and are often interested in attending concerts and music festivals. Some silent auction basket ideas that will likely interest Millennial and Gen Z participants include: Health and Fitness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Retail Food Nonprofits 52

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The “Corporate Culture and Communications” category (“I like the people I work with at this organization,” and “This organization’s corporate communications are frequent enough”), topped out at 92% among the best top 50 nonprofits in 2021’s report on 2020 (88% this year) and 82% among the rest in 2021 (74% this year).

Associations 52

Associations Culture Technology Communication 52