Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts. Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Retention Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Creating a Positive Work Culture One of the most critical components to retaining your top talent is creating and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. THEY are your organizational culture. How do you do that? Just ask your employees.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential. Even small gestures like recognizing cultural holidays or hosting regular team check-ins can build trust and reinforce a sense of community.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. People truly are any company or nonprofit’s best asset and higher employee satisfaction is crucial for retention and production. Start with listening.

Culture 135

Culture Values Nonprofits Retention 135

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. Donor retention on steroids – Make it monthly I implore you to make soliciting recurring donations a priority. Consider them your new core strategies. years to 8.08

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 125

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that each individual brings to the table is essential for fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Collaborations 245

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 245

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2025

Retention is cheaper than acquisition. A culture of friendliness can separate you from the pack if you go above and beyondto create interactions that leave donors feeling valued and appreciated on a deeply personal level… and yes, it will set your organization apart from others and stakeholders will notice.

Retention 71

Retention Participation and motivation Values Culture 71

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. An ED must also advocate for the significance and transformative power of arts and culture in community life.

Culture 102

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 102

Bloomerang

MARCH 2, 2022

Nonprofit burnout is a real phenomenon that affects our overall impact, missions, and organizations but with the right tools, we can tackle the overwhelm and keep a people-first culture! Best practices to create a people-first culture. Webinar Slide Deck: Staff Burnout: How To Promote Mental Health and Increase Retention.

Health 111

Health Retention Culture Nonprofits 111

Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

Customer service, like everything an effective organization does, changes people.” — Seth Godin Part of the Problem is Culture Think about it. This also happens at nonprofits without a donor-centered culture of philanthropy. You ignore what they’ve told you or shown you.

Retention 114

Retention Retail Culture Philanthropy 114

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Beliefs and Organizational Culture The collective behaviors, norms, and shared values that shape the nonprofit’s work environment. He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

Public and Social Policy 244

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 244

Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Working Students Success Network was designed to provide wraparound support—such as job placement, access to public benefits and financial coaching—to improve community college student retention and credential completion. Ensure community members lead and benefit from the research.

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Retention Foundations 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. And when everyone moves in the same direction, donor trust grows, retention improves, and revenue increases. Fostering this culture begins with trust, transparency, and shared accountability.

Finance 79

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 79

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

These arent just accounting tacticstheyre cultural and strategic best practices that define high-performing organizations. Your systems, culture, and strategy must reflect financial clarity and buy-in across your executive team and board. FINANCIAL FOUNDATION Every great organization begins with a solid financial foundation.

Finance 98

Finance Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 98

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 246

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 246

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

How can nonprofits improve volunteer engagement and retention? Volunteer turnover can be affected by economic, social, and cultural factors, which can make it difficult, especially for small and under-resourced nonprofits, to retain committed volunteers. So, what can nonprofits do to recruit these essential volunteersand retain them?

Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 102

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

How to Create Thank-You Video that Promotes Donor Retention. Maybe you need a change of culture – a culture of gratitude. You can also put your thank you video on your website and share it by email and social media. Nonprofit Thank You Video Script. Send a card. A handwritten note will also brighten your donor’s day.

Culture 308

Culture Retention Communication Nonprofit Organizations 308

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

That means nonprofit leaders and organizations are more committed to creating a culture of learning than ever. Both funders and nonprofit organizations chose to invest more resources into diversifying their boards and increasing their cultural competence. Total attendance across all events was up 24% from 2019 to 2022.

Nonprofit Leadership 228

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Law 228

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

Especially if it opens up that time for more high-yielding fundraising and donor retention activities. A lot depends on your culture and who your donors are. That could be a good enough reason to forego the hassle of preparing the listing. What should you do?

Public and Nonprofit Management 118

Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Retention Management 118

Concord Leadership

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Workplace culture is an invisible force that shapes the environment in which employees operate, encompassing the values, beliefs, and behaviors that define an organization. This article was contributed by Alexandra Lewis, Director of Business Operations at RealHR Solutions.

Culture 52

Culture Retention Leadership Values 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Despite nonprofits’ current concerns with hiring and retention, compensation and pay equity, and capacity shortages and burnout, they also offered potential solutions to address these challenges. READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2.

Nonprofit governance and management 238

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 238

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

The foundation’s work spans across generations, focusing on training elders so that they can guide and mentor the younger generation.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 10, 2025

Diversity is a plus, equity a necessity, and inclusion is the process to achieve the desired culture, writes Feldt. Developing resources for talent development from the moment a person is hired will aid in retention, as well as a willingness to shift and adjust if strategies are not working or some team members are dissatisfied.

Race and Ethnicity 72

Race and Ethnicity Leadership Culture Retention 72

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

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%

Retention 52

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Education 52

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 100

Retention Management Fundraising Fundraising 100

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Here are four steps to creating an inclusive and robust benefits package to bolster company culture, as well as to attract and keep talent. How can you attract and retain employees when other organizations have more resources to win talent?

Culture 246

Culture Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Establish a supportive culture. Perhaps one of the most important strategies focusing on employee self-care is to establish a positive, supportive culture where employee well-being is important. This can help create a more positive and caring workplace culture.

Insurance 242

Insurance Health Medical Leadership 242

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.

Recruitment 217

Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 217

iMarketSmart

APRIL 11, 2025

This approach lifts the sights of loyalists, promotes acquisition of more discerning, purpose-driven donors and, with effective stewardship, leads to higher donor retention rates for both. Think of them as meaningful, measurable milestones. This cannot be achieved by merely changing our fundraising vocabulary.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Retention 52

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A Thank You Video to Promote Donor Retention. Maybe you need a change of culture – a culture of gratitude. This is your first opportunity to say thank you and most landing pages are just boring receipts. You can also put your thank you video on your website and share it by email and social media. Send a card.

Culture 219

Culture Retention Communication Nonprofit Organizations 219

Ann Green

AUGUST 25, 2020

And while social and human service organizations are vital, arts and culture organizations are also important for the community. Monthly donors are the backbone of many nonprofit organizations and have a retention rate of 90%. Focus on retention. Focusing on retention will help during the economic downturn.

Retention 148

Retention Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 148

iMarketSmart

MARCH 14, 2025

Look at Donor Retention. Even if you cant change their minds, you can improve your retention strategies by learning from those you lost. Obsess about donor loyalty. Just dont look at the number of donors from year to year. That can mislead you into believing youre doing a better job than you are.

Retention 59

Retention Psychology Philanthropy Culture 59

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Forward-thinking nonprofits should create and budget for more fluid, project-based roles, and focus on fostering a culture where Autonomists and traditional employees can coexist. Integrating Autonomists into the nonprofit workforce For HR professionals and nonprofit leaders, this shift requires a reevaluation of talent strategies.

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Construction 64

Fundraising Coach

JUNE 3, 2014

Every time I''m here, I study the culture, habits, and design of the parks and resorts. I''m just finishing up another family trip to Walt Disney World. I''m fascinated by their attention to detail, their ability to create brand new merchandising opportunities, and their ability to engage guests of all levels.

Retention 103

Retention Communication Culture Fundraising 103

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Including these details can help both your team and the candidate determine if they’re a good fit for your company culture. For instance, you might simply mention how your organization doesn’t tolerate discrimination or that you allow employees to create affinity groups based on their ethnic, gender, or religious identity.

Recruitment 240

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 240

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. Challenges and Opportunities Implementing harmonious leadership requires a shift in mindset and organizational culture.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofits Retention Nonprofit Leadership 52