Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

DECEMBER 31, 2023

A disappointing trend in the nonprofit space is the continual decrease in the number of donors that are supporting nonprofit organizations. If an organization cannot retain its donors, then it won’t be around very long. Rob’s guest, Cara Augspurger, is a Fundraising Coach at Donorbox.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” ” It’s one of the hottest topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. But what is donor retention?

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Ann Green

MARCH 14, 2023

Donor retention continues to be a problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend a lot of time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume, and don’t seem to be concerned that they’re churning through different donors year after year. Monthly donors have a much higher retention rate.

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The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave? Personal Growth.

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NextAfter

JUNE 9, 2023

Hard truth: nonprofits are losing donors. In fact, according to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor acquisition, dollars, and donor retention rates fell YoY in 2022. But that’s not all … the retention rate for that same group also increases by 73%. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

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NextAfter

JUNE 9, 2023

Hard truth: nonprofits are losing donors. In fact, according to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor acquisition, dollars, and donor retention rates fell YoY in 2022. But that’s not all … the retention rate for that same group also increases by 73%. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 26, 2022

It raises your retention rate, too. The retention rate for monthly donors is an impressive 90%. That’s significantly higher than other retention rates. But your donors have agreed to that, so this shows they’re committed to your organization. Nonprofit Monthly Giving Programs Don’t Market Themselves.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change.

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Ann Green

MARCH 23, 2022

Here are a few Casablanca quotes that can apply to nonprofit organizations. One of the most important words in nonprofit communication is you. Hats off to them because most annual reports go heavy on organization-centered language. As fundraising expert Tom Ahern says, “You is glue.” Here’s looking at you, kid.”.

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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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The Agitator

OCTOBER 10, 2013

There’s little doubt in my mind that, when it comes to ‘retention’, the powers-that-be in most organizations will view any serious efforts to improve donor loyalty and commitment (retention) as disruptive. All organisms contain antibodies — cells in their immune systems that identify, attack and neutralize foreign objects.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 4, 2024

I also hope 2023 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. If you’re a small organization, you may not have much luck pulling off a huge gala. If you’re a small organization, you may not have much luck pulling off a huge gala. Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same letter. I often receive generic, one-size-fits-all communication from organizations that don’t acknowledge I’m a longtime donor or recognize that I’m a monthly donor. The retention rate for first-time donors is horrible.

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Affnetz

APRIL 23, 2024

In this article, we will explore the definition of nonprofit donor management software, discuss the importance of effective donor management for nonprofits, and provide an overview of how donor management software can streamline operations and increase fundraising efforts.

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EveryAction

MARCH 5, 2019

As such, for most nonprofit organizations, pursuing strategies to reducing donor losses is the most affordable strategy for increasing net fundraising gains. Unfortunately, across the nonprofit sector, donor retention rates are low and getting worse. What should nonprofits do to rise above the retention slump?

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As fundraisers, we strive to create meaningful impact and cultivate lasting relationships with supporters, donors, and the communities we serve. But as your donor base grows and your organization becomes more well-known in the community, sustaining this level of personal interaction becomes a challenge.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. For many nonprofits, donation data consistently spikes in October, November, and December and declines in January and February.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

By Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and producer of the Global NGO Technology Report and the Global Trends in Giving Report. Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. A fun, new way to fundraise in 2020!

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Ann Green

JANUARY 5, 2023

I’m sure your nonprofit continues to face challenges, but since the pandemic started many organizations were able to confront these challenges and make changes to the way they ran their programs and implemented their fundraising and communications. You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans.

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Socailbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. Why wouldn’t nonprofits want to meet them through virtual means? 3 strategies to foster successful fundraising campaigns.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As a fundraiser, you’ve surely run into obstacles during fundraising campaigns before. Maybe you’re still a few hundred dollars away from your goal during your most important fundraiser of the year, but it feels like you’ve totally run out of donor opportunities. Text-to-give.

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Women's Non Profit Alliance

MAY 12, 2023

Fundraising is a crucial aspect of any nonprofit organization’s growth and sustainability. Understanding why you need recurring gifts Recurring gifts are a reliable and consistent source of funding for nonprofit organizations. Terri Burnett Founder and Executive Director of Women's Nonprofit Alliance

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Ann Green

MARCH 16, 2022

Your nonprofit organization has gone through a lot and is continuing to navigate this ever-changing world. Don’t stop fundraising. Whatever is going on in the world, please don’t stop fundraising! Fundraising in Times of Crisis: What Helps Ukraine Most Right Now? Fundraising in a time of war: what should you do?

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Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, nonprofits are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and amplify their impact. Traditionally, organizations have turned to established CRM ( Customer Relationship Management ) platforms like Salesforce to address these needs.

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Ann Green

MAY 6, 2024

Many organizations don’t ask their donors to upgrade their gifts and you’re leaving money on the table when you neglect to do this. 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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Ann Green

JANUARY 21, 2016

Now that you’ve sent your year-end appeal, take a look at your retention rate to see how well you did. A Guide to Donor Retention Poor retention rates are a chronic problem for nonprofit organizations, but it’s something you can fix. Reach out to your lapsed donors. How did you do? We can do better.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages. I often receive generic, one-size-fits-all communication from organizations that don’t acknowledge I’m a longtime donor or recognize that I’m a monthly donor. The retention rate for first-time donors is terrible.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’m sure your nonprofit continues to face challenges, but since the pandemic started many organizations were able to confront these challenges and make changes to the way they ran their programs and implemented their fundraising and communications. You must have fundraising and communications plans. Have a plan in place.

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Care2

JULY 6, 2023

Many charitable organizations experienced a worrying trend in 2022: A 10% dip in individual donations and a declining donor retention rate. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project documented just how many donors in 2021 didn’t return to give again in 2022! What can fundraising professionals do to put 2023 back on track?

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Ann Green

JUNE 30, 2022

The mid-point of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. In this continuous time of uncertainty, your fundraising may be down. Yes, we’re seeing Inflation and a possible recession , but that doesn’t mean you should stop fundraising. Donors will give if they can.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the five most common challenges for nonprofits in 2024. These challenges include financial issues, data security compliance, and talent retention problems. Let’s look closer at the challenges nonprofits will face in 2024–and how to solve them! 2024 will be no different.

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