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.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

The Agitator

APRIL 14, 2011

In a nutshell, that’s the challenge posed by one of the respondents to The Agitator’s donor retention survey. The reward, in his organization’s case, a phenomenal 70% retention rate for new givers. People who don’t appreciate how special people who support non-profits are, don’t last long at AAEV.

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Retention Ethics Management 97

The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

I had already posted yesterday’s piece on the importance of thinking bigger and better when I received Marc Chardon’s view of the “Key Non Profit Sector Trends in 2013.”. Nonprofit’ is increasingly being viewed as just a tax status, not a business model. Technology will play a major role for both nonprofits and their supporters.

Non-Profits 96

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 96

The Agitator

APRIL 20, 2011

Yesterday, in our ongoing discussion of the acquisition-retention linkage, we presented acquisition Plan B , from one of our readers. … Most non-profits have compelling stories to tell. The non-profit now needs a means to capture the people moved to action by the earned media—the “response device”.

Non-Profits 74

Non-Profits Participation and motivation Retention Advertising 74

The Agitator

MARCH 4, 2012

Although the undercurrent has not yet reached tsunami or even riptide proportions, it is increasingly evident that concepts long talked about but seldom acted upon (for example, loyalty, commitment, donor engagement) are finally being translated into practical applications to improve retention and revenue.

Non-Profits 70

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Retention 70

The Agitator

MARCH 15, 2010

Among the most concerning trends is the steady decline in the number of active donors and the fact that despite increased average gifts on the part of the donors, that increase is no longer enough to make up for declining acquisition and retention rates. All this at a time when the U.S. population is growing.

Non-Profits 87

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Retail Retention 87

The Agitator

APRIL 14, 2011

The Agitator’s theme this week has been donor retention. Thanks to those of you who have responded so far to our simple survey question: What percentage of your nonprofit’s 1st time donors make a second gift? Hey non-responders, is the answer too embarrassing to confess?]. Calibrating all this is critical.

Non-Profits 67

Non-Profits Retention Values Universities 67