NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. Start by asking these three questions: What do we communicate? Look inward and examine how others are invited to participate. It’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time. Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time.

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Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Communication 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. Explain your motivation. A strategic, personalized follow-up email can be the motivation a donor needs to take that next step.

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Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Social Enterprise 122

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 80

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

Improved employee retention. Amplified community impact. According to 360MatchPro’s employee engagement strategies , offering professional development opportunities is an impactful way to improve internal communications, productivity, and performance at your organization. Improved employee retention. Mentorship programs.

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Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention Management 52

Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For example, you might organize a fun run, have participants collect $5 pledges from their peers per mile they run, and collect donations via online channels. Each of these methods empowers participants to make the fundraiser a huge success. Virtual challenges.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

This may include what’s going on in the world, what’s going on in their lives, and/or how you communicate with them. It’s the reason so many donor programs have retention rates representing three steps forward, two steps back. ask about communication preferences, areas of greatest interest, and what motivated their gift).

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Energy Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 70

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

According to Smartwaiver , online waivers are used to secure electronic signatures from participants prior to taking part in some kind of activity, acknowledging that they are waiving their right to hold the organizer liable for damages. This process is cumbersome and inconvenient for the customer and the organization.

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The Agitator

MARCH 5, 2018

We “exalt” the “philosophers” by reviewing books on how best to communicate with donors…we attempt to cover the latest research on donor motivation…we deal with important issues like donor identity and preference. Are all departments aware of and focused on the same donor retention, commitment and satisfaction goals?

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Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Whether your organization is a passionate participant or still weighing joining the movement, you have lots to learn from watching colleague and competitive organizations execute their #GivingTuesday campaigns. Give to three to seven Giving Tuesday campaigns , then harvest all follow-up communications. “We did it!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, building relationships isn’t just an important part of the donor journey —it’s crucial for maintaining strong connections with all of your organization’s supporters, including your volunteers, corporate partners, and other community members. . Engage with your community. Engage with your community. Interests or hobbies.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

If you missed AFP ICON 2022, please enjoy these highlights and pearls of wisdom from sessions I got to participate in and observe. . Brilliant and hysterically witty, he dazzles nonprofit audiences by teaching them how to apply decision science (aka behavioral economics) to campaigns, communications, and fundraising. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

The internet allows people to communicate with others from all around the world, spreading awareness of volunteering without having any restrictions due to physical barriers. In addition, many high school and college students participate in service-learning projects, which combine elements of education and volunteerism.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 88

The Agitator

AUGUST 4, 2011

You see, tons of tips and conjecture, while well-meaning, aren’t going to get us very far in dealing with the horrendous problem of donor retention that continues in free fall mode. In short, why aren’t donors who give you one donation not motivated to give you a second. Clearly we struck a nerve. The process is detailed here.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Your ability to boost your retention rate—the rate that measures how many one-time donors give again—relies on effective donor stewardship. Your donor data helps you learn about supporters’ interests, communication preferences, giving motivations, and more. Personalize interactions. Show appreciation frequently.

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Getting Attention

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Give to three to five Giving Tuesday campaigns , then harvest all follow-up communications. Note how recipient organizations you give to engage you further (or not), with the aim of motivating you to give again. You’re likely to find some strong retention models in follow-ups to your gifts, and some definite don’ts.

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Participation and motivation Retention Foundations Communication 40

Getting Attention

MARCH 14, 2013

Marketing goals are the best ways to focus your marketing (message development, audience research, e.g. the whole enchilada, not just the communications part) to achieve those organization goals. Needs to build participation. Reduce family conflict and violence in our community = healthier and happier families.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 17, 2021

Many organizations make the fatal mistake of asking their donors for gifts over and over again without a break for other types of communication. Giving supporters additional opportunities to stay involved and connected with your organization results in better relationships and higher donor retention rates. Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers.

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

First, the administrator-hero story can motivate giving. It can motivate small “pat-on-the-head” gifts.[6] This can affect retention. Retention can be a problem. Aside from this, the most common reason was “being included as a respected participant in discussions and decision-making on issues affecting fundraising.”[16].

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Top Nonprofits

MAY 7, 2023

From virtual events to social media campaigns, technology allows your nonprofit to connect with more supporters, boost participation, and make a difference through online advocacy. Of course, there are many worthwhile causes marketing themselves online, and building a community of passionate supporters takes more than a few emails.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 17, 2021

Many organizations make the fatal mistake of asking their donors for gifts over and over again without a break for other types of communication. Giving supporters additional opportunities to stay involved and connected with your organization results in better relationships and higher donor retention rates. Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers.

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Participation and motivation Homelessness Medical Values 52

Care2

MARCH 12, 2015

What can you do to improve your donor retention rate? “However, it’s extremely difficult to do when sending impersonal mass communications. Another may just like what you do in the community. Then send specific content that will motivate them to act. Every year, evaluate whether retention has gone up or down.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Participation and motivation Universities 77

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

If your nonprofit is anything like the 8,000+ organizations that participated in the 2015 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey , the answer is….not Retention rates are pretty abysmal in the nonprofit sector, hovering at 43 percent for the past two years. So, how can nonprofits improve retention? Need more motivation?

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 7, 2015

Donor attrition is a perennial struggle for most nonprofits, despite the fact that retention rates are slowly rising. No matter how small your new donor’s gift, making this early post-thanks communication warm, personal, and motivational (to do more—volunteer, participate, give again—at least in time) is key.

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Participation and motivation Retention Communication Marketing 68

Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2017

Your donor profiles have useful information on your supporters’ geographic location and history with your organization that can be used to motivate them to volunteer at an upcoming event. With so many donors to track, how do you create more personalized communications? Asking donors to volunteer. Hobbies and interests.

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Management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Values 56

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. These motivated people are the “high quality” supporters with whom a lasting, even lifetime, partnership can be made. Use very customized web pages to capture and convert those motivated visitors.

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Non-Profits Participation and motivation Retention Advertising 74

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

Let’s break down an example to highlight a few best practices when it comes to making these recap communications stellar: “Thank you for participating in our annual holiday gift drive. Communicating with supporters online is a relatively low-cost practice, but it can have major rewards. Begin with a “Thank You.”

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Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 80

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Marketing & Communications. Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Marketing & Communications / #DigiStratNY / @IEGroup. Nonprofit Management.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Plus, you have motivated and loyal supporters on your side helping raise even more money for your cause! . Asking them to participate and volunteer to raise money on your behalf is not only easier on their wallets, but it also provides a new and unique way for them to show their support. . Supporter retention rate.

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Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 99

Ann Green

JANUARY 11, 2024

According to Double the Donation’s donor retention guide , not receiving a proper thank-you is one of the top reasons donors stop giving. Often, nonprofits share donor stories to promote participation in planned and legacy giving programs. For instance, you could mention their hobbies, job histories, or family information.

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Participation and motivation Universities Nonprofits Healthcare 117

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

Let’s break down an example to highlight a few best practices when it comes to making these recap communications stellar: “Thank you for participating in our annual holiday gift drive. Communicating with supporters online is a relatively low-cost practice, but it can have major rewards. Begin with a “Thank You.”

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Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 40

Ann Green

JULY 19, 2023

It’s a great way to both boost revenue and your retention rate. Make it easy and convenient for them to participate. It’s crucial to not only make your supporters aware of this option, but also motivate them to become recurring donors. Recurring donors can provide valuable sustainable revenue for your nonprofit.

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Participation and motivation Non-Profits Medical Communication 97

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 76

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Participate in Giving Tuesday without asking for money. Define Giving Tuesday for those supporters who may not have participated in this type of campaign before. . Training your team to communicate with supporters and to use the software effectively can be tough. Analyze Campaign Data.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. Resolution: People need motivation to give. Recurring donations are important for your nonprofit’s donor retention strategy.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Participation and motivation 94

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2023

Improving your donor retention rate is likely at the top of your nonprofit’s priority list. Your organization should seek to retain donors at all levels, but it’s especially essential to create a major donor retention plan. Ongoing communication is key to keeping your major donors updated about your nonprofit’s projects and programs.

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Retention Participation and motivation Management Communication 64

Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. In a virtual 5K event, participants will still run 3.1 Participants can raise funds through pledge fundraising or by paying an entry fee.

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