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Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability

Candid

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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How to do a Better Job of Donor Engagement

Ann Green

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. Pay attention to your donor retention . Good donor engagement often leads to good donor retention. Focus on your mission.

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Stay in Touch Throughout the Year by Using a Communications Calendar

Ann Green

Donor retention continues to be a problem and one of the reasons is poor communication. Perhaps it’s homelessness or mental health awareness month. Nonprofits don’t communicate with their donors enough. Sometimes the only time we hear from organizations is when they’re asking for donations. Time of year.

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[Guest Post] The money making secret of effective donor newsletters

Fundraising Coach

Let’s tear down some common barriers … the ones that stand between your organization … and creation of a newsletter that improves retention … thereby boosting the lifetime value of your donor list. Getting past your unprofitable fears. by Tom Ahern. Because when you get right down to it? Well, that depends.

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Donor Segmentation | Comprehensive Guide + Tips for Success

Bloomerang

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?

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Join UK Donor Commitment Study

The Agitator

This work will provides a national benchmark, computing Donor Commitment ratings for fifty top UK charities and NGOs across the health, human services, international aid & development, youth & children, environment & conservation, animal welfare, and armed services sectors ( see full list here ).

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Measuring Nonprofit Impact: 25 Key Metrics & Other Tools for Success

Nonprofit Megaphone

For example, if a nonprofit is working to reduce homelessness, measuring impact can help them to determine which programs are most effective, and which are not making a significant impact. As a result, the foundation was able to save millions of lives and improve the health of millions of people around the world.