NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2022

Donor management software that focuses on retention and engagement should be easy. Our free eBook, A Buyer’s Guide to Fundraising Software, will help you identify tools to help simplify your fundraising. Is your database easy? Software decisions don’t need to be difficult. Bloomerang can help.

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 246

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , a drop in gifts from major donors and a decrease in donor retention have led to fundraising challenges for nonprofits this year. That means that building a reliable, sustainable major gift moves management process is more important now than ever.

Management 105

Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Affnetz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum In today’s digital age, technology has transformed the way Nonprofit organizations operate and connect with their supporters.

Management 130

Management Nonprofits Activism Retention 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Donor retention is important. All that is true, but the fact remains that donor retention is a struggle. The short answer is “no.”

Retention 105

Retention Technology Nonprofits Communication 105

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 97

Retention Values Fundraising Fundraising 97

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 21, 2023

However, your nonprofit can use its data to predict the results of your future fundraisers. Define your fundraising expectations with data so you can better allocate your resources to share your mission and raise money for your cause. Fundraiser format: What types of campaigns are the most successful?

Management 59

Management Fundraising Fundraising Retention 59

The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 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% The data comes from and the project is supported by nine constituent relationship management (CRM) platforms.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Philanthropy 111

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year.

Retention 88

Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 88

Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. With that in mind, we recommend incorporating direct mail into your fundraising plan. Refer to the data. Define your audience.

Retention 111

Retention Production Management Communication 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them.

Retention 136

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Communication 136

Candid

AUGUST 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing giving vehicle today, and DAF donors are bucking the downward trend in donor participation , according to the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report. Donor retention rates for DAF donors fell from 62% in 2021 to 50% in 2023 but remain above those of non-DAF donors, which fell from 44% to 42%.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 105

The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned.

Retention 92

Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. By Richard H. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year.

Fundraising 94

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Technology 94

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum The best software for fundraising activities include a range of impressive features that help with the different stages of a fundraising cycle. A good fundraising software can help you optimize your virtual fundraising approach.

Activism 130

Activism Fundraising Fundraising Management 130

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 84

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 84

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. The museum had notes saved in their donor management software about the seating preferences for their major donors and that particular donor preferred their regular seat toward the front.

Management 102

Management Retention Production Fundraising 102

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In today’s post,we dive into the Individual Donor Benchmark Report by Third Space Studio and focus on donor retention numbers. The report, which compiles data from nonprofits with revenues of under $2 million, provides a number of interesting findings, including: The best way to ensure fundraising success is to have a plan.

Retention 150

Retention Recruitment Universities Management 150

Fundraising Coach

JULY 13, 2020

Proper donor management is the key to effective fundraising. Relationships, now more than ever , are key to lucrative fundraising strategies. This brings us back to the need for effective donor management. . Track donor retention rates. . Use data to improve fundraising campaigns. . Track donor engagement.

Management 107

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Nonprofits 107

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Moving forward, organizations should steward new relationships virtually and bring moves management strategies into their digital fundraising programs.

Retention 162

Retention Management Fundraising Fundraising 162

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), only 43.6% As important as it is to pay attention to donor retention, it’s equally important to know how to “move the needle”—and we do. I’d bet not. .

Retention 111

Retention Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Let’s dive in!

Management 78

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 78

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 4, 2022

Whether in times of stability or uncertainty , building and maintaining strong relationships with your donors is the key to hitting your fundraising goals. Gathering donor data and leveraging it to improve your interactions with supporters is the foundation of effective donor management and fundraising success. .

Management 69

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 69

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The key lies in a strong, well-run volunteer management program. This guide will walk you through volunteer management best practices so your organization can optimize volunteer contributions, retain volunteers, and create a lasting impact for your cause. Encouraging existing volunteers to refer friends. Get the free guide!

Management 52

Management Recruitment Retention Nonprofits 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One common issue is the use of multiple, disconnected tools and systems for managing donor and volunteer relationships, events, communications, and more. Enter an all-in-one nonprofit donor relationship management system (DMS), like Bloomerang. Event management tools: To organize and promote events, from church services to fundraisers.

Management 103

Management Collaborations Activism Communication 103

Affnetz

JULY 26, 2023

Best Fundraising Ideas Best Fundraising Ideas / by mike crum I’ve covered how Nonprofits make money and that fundraising is usually the number one way that Nonprofits make money. But, what are the best ways to fundraise? Many small and new Nonprofits use events to raise money. Events are a great way to do this.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Communication 130

Nonprofit Megaphone

AUGUST 1, 2022

Donor retention is one of the most prevalent challenges for nonprofits. Invest in Donor Management Software . Nonprofit fundraising consultants agree that a phone call or mailed thank you letter is more meaningful than an email to thank your first-time donors. . Invest in donor management software. Fundraising tools.

Retention 52

Retention Nonprofits Management Activism 52

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When donors make a year-end philanthropic gift, they feel joyful. Here's how to encourage them to continue giving after year end.

Fundraising 264

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 264

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

That’s because the likelihood of boosting retention occurs only when fundraisers, communications folks, donor service managers, program officers, CEOs and board members — virtually everyone in the organization — understand why donors stay or leave and what steps the organization can take to assure maximum retention.

Retention 96

Retention Management Communication Fundraising 96

The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 5, 2023

Many organizations are leveraging VolunteerHub to automate volunteer management. According to a recent report, only 20% of volunteer managers are able to devote 100% of their time to volunteer management, and “time” is one of their top 6 challenges. Now, when people want to volunteer, they just go to our website.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Retention 52

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. Within this group, 41% reported exceeding their fundraising goals, compared with 31% overall.

Fundraising 64

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Technology 64

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 23, 2024

While many associations struggled with declining membership and retention rates due to the pandemic, these numbers have bounced back strongly as of 2023. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the top ways your association can boost engagement using a digital approach—starting with choosing the right association management technology.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Associations Retention Leadership 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

From project management to stakeholder engagement, you’ll learn how to turn vision into action. This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols. Whether it’s donor support, grants, or earned income, understanding the financial landscape is key.

Public and Social Policy 207

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 207

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 230

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 230

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. This leadership is critical to driving both community impact and fundraising success.

Culture 73

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 73

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

Fundraising 86

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 86

Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Participation and motivation 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

Fundraising 99

Fundraising Fundraising Ethics Participation and motivation 99