NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

For this reason, Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, shared four practical recommendations for raising retention rates. Research going back almost two decades has shown disturbingly high turnover rates and low morale plague fundraising professionals.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2021

If you look at the most recent statistics on donor retention, the year 2020 was not great. One reason was that many organizations put a hold on asking for contributions in the first half of the year because they worried about donors not giving. Many continued to be reluctant well into the second half.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nonprofit HR released the results of its 2023 talent retention survey, showing both progress and areas for improvement in the sector.

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Ann Green

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. You should be keeping track of your retention rate. The donor retention rate for first-time donors is around 25%. This is essential for good donor retention. Keep focusing on better donor retention. Obviously, we can do better.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." How can we counter the national decline in donor retention? How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regardless, before you make that move, it is crucial to have a clear plan for nurturing these relationships for retention. Perhaps you're considering reaching out to new leads or revisiting past donors.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." How can we counter the national decline in donor retention? How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." How can we counter the national decline in donor retention? How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Start your new year off right with this essential resource for 2023 success!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Start your new year off right with this essential resource for 2023 success!

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 2023

The need for nonprofits to elevate donor retention as a top priority has never been more evident or resonated so loudly. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success. Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2023

The need for nonprofits to elevate donor retention as a top priority has never been more evident or resonated so loudly. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success. Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2022

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was one of the government tax incentives passed to encourage eligible employers to continue paying employees and keep their businesses running during the economic fallout of the coronavirus.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The retention rate for first-time donors is around 20%. Make your current donors feel special, too While I’ve been focusing on new donors in this post, retention rates for current donors aren’t anything to celebrate. The overall donor retention rate is around 45%, so we have some work to do. We can and must do better.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 22, 2023

Batts Morrison Wales & Lee's managing partner Mike Batts announced the formation of a special team to represent nonprofits in IRS audits of Employee Retention Credit claims. Batts appointed appropriately experienced members of the firm to the team.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Industry benchmarks reveal just 23% of first-time online donors return, compared to 64% of existing online donors. And over the last decade, nonprofits have continued to raise more funds from fewer donors. These statistics underscore the importance of not only keeping your donors, but also acquiring new ones

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2025

In 2024, donor retention continued to drop. Now that 2025 is in full swing, let's consider why this is and what fundraisers can do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2025

Donor retention can feel like a never-ending cycle. Measuring the effectiveness of your efforts against broader nonprofit sector benchmarks can further refine your donor retention strategy , helping ensure your approach remains effective and informed. Ready to transform your approach to donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Across industries, companies are having trouble filling jobs. Here are five areas nonprofits should focus their efforts to help retain staff.

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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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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 21, 2024

As donor count continues to decline, it’s important to find loyal supporters. Here are five tips to help you acquire and retain sustainers.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2025

A new report identified current compensation, hiring and retention trends among nonprofits with annual budgets of $2 million or less.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With a new administration in the White House, shifting policies, and declining donor retention, the nonprofit landscape is evolving faster than ever. How can your organization stay ahead, adapt to change, and drive impact in 2025?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 28, 2022

I was going through my resource development library with specific interest to the month of January. What should my job focus be this month with respect to donors? Since the heaviest concentration of time for donor solicitation has recently passed, what should you be doing at this time of the year?

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Ann Green

JANUARY 27, 2025

It raises your retention rate, too The retention rate for monthly donors is around 90%. Thats significantly higher than other retention rates. Be sure to invest in this proven way to raise more money, boost donor retention rates, and provide an easier giving option for your donors.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 31, 2022

The beauty of using a customer relationship management (CRM) tool is that it gives you a place to house your donor information and creates automated processes and background information to guide you in continuous engagement.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

GiveSmart Donor CRM is a new, modern, user-friendly tool to make donor management efficient and easy for nonprofits like yours.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Whats driving this retention gap? The message is clear: Retention grows when fundraisers focus on connection, consistency, and systems that ease their workload. More importantly, how can nonprofits close it?

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 19, 2025

Donor retention is more than just a fundraising metricits the key to nonprofit sustainability. Yet, retention rates remain stubbornly low. The post Mission Retainable and Donor Retention: How to Inspire Donor Loyalty with Wendy Mercurio of Bloomerang appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. Ready to join them?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2025

The retention metrics that matter Retention is your single most important metricthe easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to raise more money. Use this handy retention calculator to get started. Measure your retention in three ways: 1. Then, you can dig a bit deeper. Where do I go from here?

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Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Lets walk through five best practices to boost morale, productivity, and retention through your employee onboarding process. Just as you start the year strong with clear goals and plans, help new hires step into their roles with clear expectations, training, and support. Use a learning management system.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 17, 2023

From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Donor retention presents another challenge. New donor retention has dropped 9 percent to 11.1 percent retention rate—reflecting the importance of GivingTuesday not just as a yearly fundraising opportunity but a chance to build an organization’s donor base. These smallest donors, meanwhile, contribute just 2.8

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Segmenting your donors will help you with retention, which costs less than trying to find new donors. The retention rate for first-time donors is terrible. You can help boost your retention rate by making your new donors feel special. In reality, it may cost you more not to segment. A good CRM/database is worth the investment.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We do not need any further proof of this than the lousy retention rates that nonprofit organizations suffer year after year. The motivation that gets someone to take the first step to support an organization (donating or volunteering) is quite different from their motivation to continue to be engaged.

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