Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection. Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations).

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Ann Green

APRIL 21, 2020

If your homeless shelter has to take on extra measures to keep it clean, emphasize the importance of the health and safety of your clients, many of whom are at greater risk of getting COVID-19. A better subject line would be – Find out h o w you’re helping families continue to put food on the table. Focus on your mission.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example – Thanks to your generous donation of $50, a family can get a box of groceries at the Westside Community Food Bank. Yes, you may have changed the protocols (possibly several times depending on COVID positivity rates) at your homeless shelter, but that’s because you needed to continue to offer a safe place to those who need it.

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Communication Homelessness Retention Food 152

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For example – Thanks to your generous donation of $50, a family can get a box of groceries at the Eastside Community Food Bank. Yes, you may have changed the protocols at your homeless shelter, but that’s because you needed to continue to offer a safe place to those who need it. Tell your donors the impact of their gift.

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Communication Homelessness Retention Food 147

Ann Green

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This will help us serve more families at the Parkside Community Food Bank. Calling first-time donors is known to improve retention rates. Your gift will help us purchase winter coats for homeless children. With fundraising revenue and retention rates down, you can’t afford to not do a good job of thanking your donors.

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The Agitator

MARCH 31, 2013

But we’ve reconsidered after hearing the story of a small food bank that was operating quite successfully, thank you, feeding several people out of someone’s home kitchen. They actually went out and rented a store front location … they even bought a large new refrigerator and stove so they could provide more meals to more homeless folks.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Check out this example from our donor retention guide showing the impact of a nonprofit increasing their retention rates by just 10%: To retain your own supporters this Giving Tuesday we recommend the following tips: . Optimize Your Donation Page.

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