Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Lets walk through five best practices to boost morale, productivity, and retention through your employee onboarding process. Whether this is a simple Google Doc or an automated path in your LMS, your checklist should cover basic activities and tasks such as: Learn about the nonprofits mission, values, programs, and leadership.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Employee retention has always been an issue for nonprofit leaders, but it is currently at an all-time high. Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions. He is pursuing his DBA and researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

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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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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.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Partners who dont feel connected and valued are less likely to renew or deepen their commitment. A newsletter creates ongoing touchpointsa way to consistently showcase impact, highlight success stories, and keep your value proposition top of mind. Its a relationship-building tool, where value compounds over time. Bottom line?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Donor retention on steroids – Make it monthly I implore you to make soliciting recurring donations a priority. Retention is a phenomenal 80 – 90% compared with under 20% for new one-time donors and just 45% when ongoing donors are added to the mix. Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 years to 8.08 Yes, it’s work.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 123

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Recurring Donations While securing new donors is crucial, most nonprofit leaders know that acquisition is more costly (and less reliable) than retention. Use real-world impact to demonstrate the value of monthly donations. Emphasizing the impact of small, regular contributions. Automating communications to retain recurring donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. Master personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. . They actually cost you money !

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2022

The good part about an annual society or membership fee is that it is repeated, so there is donor and value retention. The bad part about it is that the donor is not asked to increase giving or give again in the same year.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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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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Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

6 Techniques to Boost New Donor Acquisition and Retention By Mike Crum It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. But, don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a First-Time Donor Program. Here are 3 techniques you can use to acquire new donors today.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

When supporters commit to giving regularly, they become more engaged with your mission, increasing their lifetime value to your organization. The data: Recurring donors have the highest retention ratesup to 90%. Track donor retention and engagement trends to spot warning signs. Simplify sign-ups using one-click upgrade options.

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Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

But, don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a First-Time Donor Program. Not to be flip, but with a monthly donor program, retention is built-in (save for expiring credit cards and donors changing banks, etc.). Monthly donors make a 35 to 40% higher annual contribution to Nonprofits than do one-time donors.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Without it, donors can feel like transactional cash machines rather than valued partners in your mission. These layered acknowledgments create a comprehensive and memorable thank-you process, one that will separate you from your competitors and make your donors feel deeply valued.

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Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

While the customer, or donor, may not always be exactly “right,” it is imperative everyone in your organization recognizes and appreciates the value donors bring. Each person directly associated with your organization should value donors and implicitly or explicitly express that value with gratitude and appreciation.

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Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Effective donor engagement increases donor retention. However, before you improve your donor retention , you need to track metrics that tell you the effectiveness of your engagement strategies. Monetary Value of Donations. Why is Measuring Donor Engagement Important? Four Key Donor Engagement Metrics. RFM Analysis.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. This makes it more likely they’ll continue to value and engage with your content. . According to Dr. Adrian Sargeant , two-way interactions significantly improve donor retention. Luckily, you can change course. Conclusion. Give ours a try.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. Retention Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Creating a Positive Work Culture One of the most critical components to retaining your top talent is creating and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. How do you do that?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means. — Stats Nerd. Dear Stats Nerd, First, I’m glad you’re asking this question.

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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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Clairification

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Problem: Failing to Plan for Retention If you dont start planning — right this minute! Donor retention rates are flat out abysmal. For over a decade the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has revealed alarmingly declining retention rates for donors at almost every level. Lets begin at the beginning.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Prominently display your value proposition so reactive donors can connectdespite their emotional statewith the impact of their gift and your mission. The retention rate for a donor giving $100 or less is half that of those giving more. Personalized outreach makes a defining impact on donor retention rates.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Donor retention is important. All that is true, but the fact remains that donor retention is a struggle. Can Tech Tools Solve Donor Retention? Donor retention is, at its heart, about building relationships. But how can a single fundraiser communicate effectively with an entire donor base? The short answer is “no.”

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Theyre typically less tied up with daily operations in early January, making it the perfect time for high-value outreach. Position yourself as an expert and offer a free audit of their current system, program, or strategy as a value-add. In May, I wrote that the #1 priority of a case study is RETENTION . Partnership Notes 1.

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Clairification

MAY 20, 2024

In other words, you must make donor engagement and retention a TOP priority. Retention lives or dies in how effectively, or not, you use your database to support your relationship-building, loyalty-driving efforts. And that won’t happen unless you focus on donor lifetime value. appeared first on Clairification.

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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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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

Improving member retention. By actively engaging with members, ambassadors ensure that each individual continues to find value and feel involved in your nonprofits program. Ambassadors boost your reputation by sharing personal stories through social media or blog posts, demonstrating your member programs value and impact.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Current Fundraising Report Card data shows an average lifetime value of over $77,000 for donors who give $5000 or more. The next highest level, donors who give from $1000 to $5000, has a lifetime value of about $3200. You could be sacrificing higher lifetime value for immediate revenue. But youre short-staffed.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Nonprofits can foster a culture of respect by valuing contributions from employees of all generations, recognizing the unique strengths and expertise that each individual brings to the table. He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. And when everyone moves in the same direction, donor trust grows, retention improves, and revenue increases. This means: Encouraging open conversations about fundraising goals, donor relationships, and retention strategies.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Surveys can help personalize future communications and show donors you value their perspectives. How donor cultivation drives ROI Investing in donor cultivation isnt just about retentionits about maximizing lifetime value. Did you know that increasing donor retention by just 10% can result in a 50% boost in lifetime donor value ?

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As a matter of fact, a non-profit employer must make an effort to convince talented people to work for their organization and showcase the true values of doing so. That’s why it’s important to showcase unique values and portray to talents the benefits of working for your organization.

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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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