Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

How can nonprofits improve volunteer engagement and retention? Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. So, what can nonprofits do to recruit these essential volunteersand retain them? Fundraisers need to adapt.

Public and Nonprofit Management 97

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 97

Foundation Group

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The post Optimizing Donor Management: 3 Ways to Boost Retention appeared first on Foundation Group®.

Retention 74

Retention Management Foundations Nonprofits 74

Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. What are some foundational ways to build efficiency into your efforts from the ground up? Cutting expenses? Making bigger asks of more of your donors? Minimize employee churn.

Fundraising 271

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 271

Clairification

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Because trust is the foundation of all lasting relationships. If you dont build trust, or if you somehow manage to destroy it, youre going to lose your donor. By now youre likely familiar with the stats on donor retention from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. It’s an uphill battle, requiring a proactive approach.

Retention 62

Retention Nonprofits Foundations Management 62

Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

Specifically, this role will manage the grants calendar, develop grant strategies, and research, write and prepare foundation and government grant applications and funder reports. Grant Research, Proposal Development and Grant Writing 3 or more years of grant writing, management, fundraising and/or relevant experience.

Management 40

Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Food 40

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

Retention 119

Retention Values Fundraising Fundraising 119

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

The MilleMots Foundation Norentz’s passion for making a difference began early in his career. “I In 2016, he founded the MilleMots Foundation , an organization that focuses on transforming every young person under 25 into a solution-maker by giving them the chance to practice leadership and develop soft skills through annual programs.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Effective volunteer management vital to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning nonprofits need to invest in smart volunteer management practices to reduce administrative overhead and increase volunteer retention. Here’s what to expect: What is volunteer management? What is volunteer management?

Management 110

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 110

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. Casey, Kauffman, and Walmart Foundations—supported a US viability assessment by 25 state and city workforce agencies.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 115

Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From the Better Fundraising Blog, here are eight foundations (plus my comments) for success in fundraising: Communicate with your donors regularly. Focus more on improving the metrics that matter most, like net revenue and retention rate, and focus less on metrics like likes and awareness. You lose them.

Fundraising 62

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Retention 62

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. This means: Encouraging open conversations about fundraising goals, donor relationships, and retention strategies.

Finance 77

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 77

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. From project management to stakeholder engagement, you’ll learn how to turn vision into action. Whether it’s donor support, grants, or earned income, understanding the financial landscape is key.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

Improving member retention. Equip ambassadors with foundational information about your nonprofit and member program so they can discuss your offerings accurately and confidently. Use all-in-one member management tools, such as an engagement management system (EMS) , to view how members are engaging with your ambassadors.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Retention Values Energy 59

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. Workforce dynamics are continually evolving, and traditional management strategies often fall short in meeting modern expectations.

Retention 52

Retention Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 2, 2024

Data are drawn from CEP’s Nonprofit Voice Project, comprised of a panel of over 400 US nonprofits that seeks to represent the broader landscape of nonprofits that receive at least some foundation funding. That 2023 report, while hopeful in many respects, also pointed to a profound problem of burnout and staff retention within the sector.

Retention 126

Retention Nonprofits Foundations Leadership 126

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships.

Management 96

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Nonprofits 96

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

This guide is the foundation of our fractional CFO services and reflects the systems, processes, and mindsets we implement for clients every day. FINANCIAL FOUNDATION Every great organization begins with a solid financial foundation.

Finance 52

Finance Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. The best way to store and organize this data is with a donor database or constituent relationship management (CRM) system.

Technology 193

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 193

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Taking Another Slice of the Corporate Giving Pie Many businesses have taken an extra step to setup charity foundations designed specifically to help not-for-profits. The culture and practice of managing a not-for-profit is always changing. Staff recruitment and retention 7. billion in not for profit funding?

Marketing 133

Marketing Marketing Culture Recruitment 133

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. This way we are acknowledging and cherishing the very foundation our missions are built on: our people.

Recruitment 215

Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 215

Anedot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Leadership Collaborations 52

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Improving Donor Retention: The Power of Personal Touchpoints Donor retention is another crucial aspect discussed in the episode. Erin highlights the importance of personal touchpoints, such as phone calls to new donors and welcome series, in improving donor retention rates.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Donor Motivation 52

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 4, 2022

Gathering donor data and leveraging it to improve your interactions with supporters is the foundation of effective donor management and fundraising success. . In this post, we’ll highlight four strategies for improving your donor management: . Donor retention rate. Track donor engagement. Conduct prospect research.

Management 69

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 69

The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

Giving was up (4.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2023, but the number of donors and retention both declined again, 1.3% Those are some of the numbers reported today by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and presented by the Foundation for Philanthropy at the Association of Fundraising Professionals and by GivingTuesday.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Philanthropy 111

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 17, 2016

As the communications manager for a small education nonprofit in Bethesda, Md., Mary’s University in Baltimore made headlines for advocating to have struggling freshmen leave the school to help boost its retention rate, Avery saw an opportunity to put that training to use. were never even seen by many of their intended recipients.

Public and Nonprofit Management 140

Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Foundations Nonprofits 140

Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A renewed focus on wellbeing and retention for volunteer re-engagement. A pre-pandemic study by the Urban Institute – a research center based in Washington DC – also found eighty percent of nonprofits relied on volunteers, but did not have the knowledge to engage and adequately manage them effectively. Grant opportunities for U.S.

Nonprofit governance and management 137

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Entrepreneurship Governance 137

Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A DAF is a charitable fund set up by the donor to be managed by an investor at a community foundation or investment firm. The first of this two-part introduction explains the benefits of giving through a DAF instead of starting a foundation or donating directly to charities. Private foundations and DAFs: Short-lived synergy?

Foundations 104

Foundations Philanthropy Retention Management 104

Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As NXUnite’s donor relations guide explains, prospect research lays the foundation for building a human-centered relationship with each potential donor. Sarah is responsible for managing the production and customer support department concerning client contract fulfillment, increasing retention rate and customer satisfaction.

Ethics 64

Ethics Values Production Retention 64

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Judith Rodin, Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation How to Create Strategic Well-Being Initiatives Strategic well-being initiatives encompass a range of practices and interventions designed to enhance the overall health and performance of individuals, teams and organizations.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

How segmentation impacts retention. Donor segmentation has been shown to help organizations increase their donor retention, which is a key metric for growing and sustainable fundraising. Donor retention helps your nonprofit earn reliable revenue, making it easier to carry out its mission consistently. So what does this mean?

Retention 135

Retention Nonprofit governance and management Communication Construction 135

Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

Among the myriad of challenges they face, managing donor relationships, coordinating fundraising efforts, and optimizing volunteer engagement stand out as critical components in achieving their missions. In this blog, we dive into nonprofit management software, focusing on two prominent players: Salesforce and Affnetz.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

Some of the many course options you can find include: Designing Nonprofit Programs: E Certificate Coaching as a Leadership Tool: E Certificate Effective Staff Supervision: E Certificate Leaders for Equity & Social Justice: E Certificate Risk Leadership: Inspiring Teams to Embrace and Manage Risk The best part?

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

The Agitator

JUNE 18, 2013

Giving USA 2013 , the annual report on philanthropy, published by the Giving USA foundation and researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, was released yesterday. adjusted for inflation) — over 2011’s giving in terms of individual gifts and gifts from corporations and foundations.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

Pursue planned gifts thoughtfully and you’ll reap strengthened donor relationships and higher retention among planned donors. They give your engagement efforts structure and an easily managed audience that you can quickly reach out to with new opportunities.

Nonprofits 211

Nonprofits Education Education Activism 211

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Here at Salsa, we work with all sorts of nonprofit organizations, helping them manage data that makes personalized marketing possible. It’s a crucial step to establish a connection with your supporter, making it one of the foundations for effective communication. Consider your mail and email communications. An easy way to do this?

Marketing 156

Marketing Marketing Retention Communication 156

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Learning management systems (LMSs) are the most popular way to deliver eLearning content. 78% of associations leverage a learning management system (LMS) to deliver eLearning contentand for good reason. Automation features and a centralized platform enable associations to manage enrollment, certifications, and learners progress.

Associations 52

Associations Nonprofit Administration and Development Education Education 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Foundation and corporate giving are also projected to increase. to raise $1), business and/or foundation grants ($0.20 ACTION: Commit to making your website the foundation of your marketing and online fundraising strategy. ACTIONS: Take stock now of the RETENTION strategies you currently employ. and +11.9%). to raise $1).

Fundraising 137

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofits 137