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. Many nonprofits understand the value of sustainable fundraising streams like recurring giving programs , but how can you go further? Cutting expenses?

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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. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 202

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.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. . The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. whereas the new donor retention rate was 19.3%.

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Retention Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 113

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.

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Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2017

If your organization is looking for ways to amp up your donor stewardship and build better relationships with supporters, look no further than your nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Your CRM is full of useful management tools that can aid you in cultivating donors. Managing your membership program. That’s right!

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Management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 140

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. Volunteer hours equate to the work of millions of full-time employees, making the value of volunteer labor over $284 billion. And what causes volunteers to leave? Personal Growth.

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Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

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.

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Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 226

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? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 88

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. He stated, “When we get retention correct, recruitment becomes less of an issue.”

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Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

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. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. Let’s get started.

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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.”

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Retention Technology Nonprofits Communication 94

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Implementing digital collaboration tools, custom knowledge management systems , and online learning platforms can facilitate communication, information sharing, and collaboration across generations and geographies. Encouraging empathy, active listening, and open-mindedness can help employees appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences.

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Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 208

The Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. The role of your volunteer supervisor should not just be to manage, but to also lead, communicate with, and engage volunteer constituents. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents.

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Management Values Retention Health 92

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?

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Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 87

The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 27, 2021

As the value of a volunteer hour continues to rise ( $27.20 in 2021 ), the importance of volunteer engagement and retention also increases. Many studies have demonstrated the value of gamification in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. “Retention is a key objective for 60% of recognition programs” ( source ).

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Non-Profits Retention Values Recruitment 142

Ann Green

JULY 19, 2023

It’s a great way to both boost revenue and your retention rate. Allowing donors to manage their accounts. They’ll feel more valued if you acknowledge their preferences and interests when reaching out about your recurring giving program. Recurring donors can provide valuable sustainable revenue for your nonprofit.

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Participation and motivation Non-Profits Medical Communication 244

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 26, 2014

In late 2012, Jay decided to create a new kind of donor management and fundraising software, this one with best practices baked right into how it worked. They have some work to do before they are 100% “Ooohs, Aaahs and Happy Claps” worthy, but they are already delivering a ton of value with their laser focus on donor retention.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As the communications roles and responsibilities grow in nonprofits, both staff and managers will question the function of the communications team within the organization. Favorite metaphor for centralized teams: Traffic cop or air traffic controller who manages the ebb and flow, with the ability to slow some people down and speed others up.

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Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 215

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

I am committed to helping every young person under 25 become a committed Solution Maker who can transform or add value to people’s lives,” he says. Through programs like the National Public Speaking and General Culture Competition, he provides young people with opportunities to develop their skills and make meaningful contributions to society.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

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.

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Retention Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology 52

Ann Green

JULY 30, 2024

No matter what technology you’re using to collect data, make sure all of these findings are routed to your constituent relationship management (CRM) system so the information is consolidated in one unified platform. Perform a deep data analysis. Once you’ve collected and organized your supporter data, it’s time to analyze it.

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Ethics Donor Motivation Environmental Communication 283

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 5, 2011

Convio has released a couple of interesting research reports that clearly demonstrate that multi-channel or integrated marketing (where you add online communications to direct mail) increases donor retention rates, giving frequency, and consequently lifetime value. Integrated Measurement. Organizational Alignment.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Adrian will show you the latest research and findings from the world of donor retention and how you can apply it during a BRAND NEW WEBINAR you won’t want to miss: How to Build Donor Loyalty: Lessons from Testing and Research. He knows how to increase the lifetime value of your donor database. What We’ll Talk About.

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Psychology Philanthropy Retention Universities 129

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. The best way to store and organize this data is with a donor database or constituent relationship management (CRM) system. Content management system (CMS) You likely already use a CMS to run your website.

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Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 187

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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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2024

In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the ways your nonprofit can leverage AI to support its mission and walk through a framework for responsible AI use that will help you uphold your organization’s values as you incorporate these tools into your operations. Let’s dive in!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. You can also quantify individual and team performance, manage donor portfolios, and view touchpoints with ease. . Also of exceptional value is the Neon Web Studio. 5) Neon :: neoncrm.com.

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Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Nonprofits 91

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people. Make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of your organizations DNA, not just buzzwords.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Volunteers provide unmatched value for your nonprofit, whether they’re helping with your fundraisers, programs, or other essential community services. A strong volunteer program is built on consistent communication , engaging opportunities, and organized management. Happy volunteer looking at donation box on a sunny day.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Values Recruitment 185

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

However, volunteers can quickly become another challenge for your event team if you don’t know how to effectively recruit and manage them. For example, a volunteer who works as a theatrical technician might inquire about assisting with tech management for your virtual charity auction. Upcoming volunteer opportunities.

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Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 192

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , focusing on relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. Segment your supporters. Engage with your community. Express your appreciation. .

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Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

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.

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Participation and motivation Associations Retention Leadership 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

In organizational psychology, culture has three key elements: practices, values, and underlying assumptions. Practices are daily routines that reflect and reinforce values. Values are shared principles about what is important.

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Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

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. Are you more likely to read a message with a salutation of “Dear valued donor” or “Dear [your name]”? Consider your mail and email communications. Probably the latter! An easy way to do this?

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Marketing Marketing Retention Communication 154

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.

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Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

I handpicked them, from across all departments : people who had been here for a long time, newbies, people with informal leadership, and people who were viewed as troublemakers.   And the majority of the management team was anxious about this new Advisory Committee. People want to be seen, it’s a metric for being valued and appreciated.

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