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.

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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.

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Culture Values Nonprofits Retention 134

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 121

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 121

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.

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Retention Retail Culture Philanthropy 114

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 100

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 100

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.

Retention 107

Retention Health Culture Nonprofits 107

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

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 211

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 211

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 229

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 229

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.

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Culture Retention Communication Nonprofit Organizations 306

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 206

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 206

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 113

Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Retention Management 113

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 Governance Collaborations 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.

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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.

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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.

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Retention Management Fundraising Fundraising 101

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?

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Culture Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 246

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.

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Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 215

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 217

Culture Retention Communication Nonprofit Organizations 217

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 147

Retention Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 147

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

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

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

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

No Really, What is a ‘Donor-Centric Culture’? This is especially important as retention rates continue to decline. Are you showing gratitude to your donors in your newsletter? Remember to always think of your donors first. This applies to everyone in your organization. Staying donor-centered can help you build relationships.

Communication 169

Communication Retention Food Culture 169

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

At the organizational level, well-being extends beyond the health and happiness of an individual to the collective state of all individuals within the organization, influenced by the work environment and culture. Elements of Culture Work environments are established by culture.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

Candid

MAY 22, 2024

The Q4 2023 Quarterly Fundraising Report , released in April, found significant year-over-year declines across all metrics for 2023, including the number of donors, total dollars raised, and retention rates. The retention rate, by contrast, fell 2.5% The retention rate, by contrast, fell 2.5% from the previous year.

Retention 111

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Culture 111

Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Your Culture is Your Brand When you're a leader, your beliefs influence the beliefs of your team and shape the culture of your organization. This is why it's important to believe in yourself and your team to create a positive culture and drive success. Here's the deal: Your culture is your brand! So why wait?

Culture 148

Culture Technology Energy Universities 148

Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Your Culture is Your Brand When you're a leader, your beliefs influence the beliefs of your team and shape the culture of your organization. This is why it's important to believe in yourself and your team to create a positive culture and drive success. Here's the deal: Your culture is your brand! So why wait?

Culture 147

Culture Technology Energy Universities 147

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Future-Proofing Workforce Management: How Businesses Leverage Tech for Employee Growth and Retention Retaining top talent and fostering employee growth are essential for long-term success. This dynamic approach to feedback creates a culture of openness and collaboration, empowering employees to take proactive steps toward their goals.

Retention 52

Retention Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

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 Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year.

Retention 128

Retention Nonprofits Foundations Philanthropy 128

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 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.

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Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 195