Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Lets walk through five best practices to boost morale, productivity, and retention through your employee onboarding process. Use a learning management system. Its easy to assume that only corporations and large nonprofits operating in multiple locations need a learning management system (LMS) to help train and onboard employees.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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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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Ann Green

JUNE 18, 2020

This means one of your organization’s main priorities right now should be maintaining and improving your donor retention rate. According to Bloomerang’s donor retention guide , the average donor retention rate has been sitting between 40% and 50% for the last fifteen years. Make donor retention a priority. .

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Ann Green

MAY 5, 2025

Invest in a good CRM/database Plain and simple, a good CRM (customer relationship management)/database can help you raise more money. A good database can help you with retention, which will save you money since it costs less to keep donors than to acquire new ones. Donor retention continues to be a huge problem.

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Affnetz

APRIL 23, 2024

Nonprofit Donor Management Software | Top 10 Premium Solutions / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Buying nonprofit donor management software can be tough, but this blog helps you understand the criteria and sort through the top players in the market.

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Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

A robust donor database or constituent relationship management (CRM) system is one of the best tools you have at your disposal to boost engagement at your nonprofit. Basic details: Tracks contact information and other general personal data (full and preferred name, pronouns, birthday, preferred communication method, etc.).

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Before diving into vital nonprofit management skills, let’s explore how developing these skills enhances careers and strengthens the sector as a whole. Adapt your written communications. Explore storytelling strategies.

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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 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. We began researching nonprofit communications team models in 2017 and have continued investigating how they work and what is most effective since then.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In previous posts, I’ve shared with you the twelve most common nonprofit marketing and communications goals and the twelve most common nonprofit marketing and communications strategies. Today let’s talk about the types of objectives you should have in your communications plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2025

This approach, where communication is limited to donation requests, makes donors feel undervalued and disconnected from the organization’s work. Successful nonprofits personalize their communications by acknowledging donors’ contributions and sharing updates that demonstrate impact.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you have an employee who is one of the 34% of communications staff looking for a new job , we have some ideas on how to keep them around. According to our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , two factors seem to help nonprofits retain employees. How can you start to implement these changes with your communications staff?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

Fundraising success relies on strong donor relationships, but manual data management makes engagement difficult. The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement. Retention-focused fundraising strategies Did you know?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them. Why Donor Segmentation Matters for Communication.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 12, 2023

Pre-pandemic (March 2020), 67% of nonprofit communicators worked in an office or work site environment , with the rest split equally between home/remote or a hybrid of the two. This represented a shift in working locations for 64% of nonprofit communicators. Obviously, this was initially due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

A proactive approach to reputation management helps safeguard trust and ensure long-term credibility. Prioritize Transparent Communication Open and honest communication fosters trust, especially during challenges. Manage Social Media Responsibly Social media can amplify your missionor jeopardize your reputation.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

A well-thought-out plan to diversify your revenue streams puts you in the drivers seat, helping your organization manage challenges with confidence. Why it matters: Donors who cut back dont always stop givingthey may just prefer smaller, manageable gifts. The data: Recurring donors have the highest retention ratesup to 90%.

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Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2020

As a nonprofit, communicating with your supporters is crucial to establishing lifelong donor relationships. For one thing, take a look at your current donor communication practices. If you answered no to either question, consider upping your donor communication strategy. Schedule communications. Manage donor data.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2022

Bonnie Meyer shares 4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention. Nonprofit Communications Training for You… The Annual All-Access Training Pass. April 21: Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2022 with Kivi Leroux Miller. LinkedIn Improves User Experience And Adds New Post Analytics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them. Don’t let it stop there.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2025

And as nonprofits grow, Neon One grows with them—offering a suite of powerful tools for fundraising, communications, program management, and operations that scale to meet evolving needs. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2025

” “We paid so much for this fancy donor management system, but everyone just keeps using their old spreadsheets instead. Is your organization maximizing its relationship management potential? Your roadmap to donor management success: A three-phase approach Despite these challenges, there is a clear path forward.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Measuring the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s communications is a complicated puzzle. Then there’s the effective management and growth of your communications team. But here are three key communications measurement concepts that you should keep in mind, no matter where you work. That’s a lot to consider!

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 15, 2019

Today’s Mixed Links is a special round up of communications and marketing breakout sessions from this year’s conference. Learn more and Register The post Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – #19NTC Edition appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.

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Affnetz

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor Management Software for Small Nonprofits | Affnetz / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Donor management is the cornerstone of success for any nonprofit organization, and for small nonprofits, efficient management of donor relationships can make all the difference in achieving their missions.

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Ann Green

MAY 6, 2021

Plain and simple, a good CRM (customer relationship management)/database can help you raise more money. A good database can help you with retention, which will save you money since it costs less to keep donors than to acquire new ones. Lengthy communication will cost more and your donors are less likely to read it.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Although some people think that all communication should happen online in this digital age, sending appeals through direct mail continues to be a critical fundraising strategy. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

. * Tap technology to support the donor journey and manage mission success. The nonprofit industry has room to grow in the use of technology to better engage with donors, offer real-time transparency as to where donations are making a difference, and to better manage and report on the impact of stakeholders. Make it personal.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

A meeting started out negatively with the finance person saying that a personal relationship with a donor doesn’t really count – it doesn’t positively affect the retention or contribution of that donor. Now, to be fair, he didn’t exactly say it that way.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

and Canada find email to be the communication channel that most inspires them to contributebeating all other platforms. But what makes this communication channel so effective? Types and examples of nonprofit emails Email marketing is a flexible platform that your nonprofit can use for a wide range of communications.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

” Otto is seamlessly embedded into DonorDock’s core platform, surfacing real-time opportunities, simplifying communication, and handling repetitive tasks so fundraisers can spend less time managing systems and more time deepening relationships. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

It ensures regular, direct, and meaningful communication with your partners, keeping them informed, engaged, and invested in your success. A great partnership newsletter makes retention easier and acquisition smarterand thats a winning formula. Strong Communicator & Organizer. A dedicated partnership newsletter solves this.

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of nonprofits, managing supporters effectively often feels like juggling too many tasks at once. Imagine harnessing the power of unified data to streamline operations, boost engagement, and drive retention. But what if you could simplify this? You’re not alone.

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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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