NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While many nonprofit employees go into the sector because they feel strongly about certain causes, those charitable efforts aren’t enough to keep them at your organization long term. The best way to keep employees around is to foster a positive nonprofit work environment. Let’s get started! Provide opportunities for advancement.

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Leadership Retention Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 222

Jeff Brooks

MAY 8, 2024

Fundraising is at least half a numbers game. Here’s some help from Fundraising Report Card, at Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions : Focusing Solely on Revenue. Ignoring Fundraising Costs. At least, if you want to succeed in a non-random way.

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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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Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 85

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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Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

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. We’re so glad you asked!

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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

JUNE 3, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. 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.

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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. Looking for a Salesforce CRM alternative tailored to nonprofits? Fundraising: Salesforce for Nonprofits claims to grow income with data intelligence and insights.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), only 43.6% As important as it is to pay attention to donor retention, it’s equally important to know how to “move the needle”—and we do. I’d bet not. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. At the same time, nonprofits are struggling to retain fundraisers and crucial development staff. Let’s take a look!

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Fundraising Fundraising 69

Nonprofit Megaphone

AUGUST 1, 2022

Donor retention is one of the most prevalent challenges for nonprofits. Nonprofit experts advise thanking donors within two days of their contribution or as soon as you can. . Nonprofit fundraising consultants agree that a phone call or mailed thank you letter is more meaningful than an email to thank your first-time donors. .

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know first-hand the value of your work and how necessary it is to help your beneficiaries. This principle applies to your nonprofit’s team members. Plus, creating a positive work environment that values your employees’ well-being will help you recruit new talent for your team. Allow breaks.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Nonprofits Retention Values Technology 110

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. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Cutting expenses?

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. Your ability to retain donors and keep them engaged can directly impact your nonprofit for a few reasons: Retained donors can be more easily guided towards making larger gifts in the future.

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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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The Agitator

MARCH 4, 2013

And since Tom and I have been banging away on the subject of retention, we thought it high time to offer up some specific, empirically proven practices and techniques for improvement. ‘Retention’ and ‘Lifetime Value’ are the fundamental vital signs for virtually every organization that relies on donors.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fundraising is evolving quickly. Have you noticed that everything feels a little different in 2024 compared to five years ago, especially when it comes to fundraising? The pace of change in fundraising trends can be rapid, driven by factors like technology, donor expectations, and economic shifts. Is your organization ready?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. So, what do you do? So, what do you do?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

Planned gifts initiated by donors are excellent opportunities for your nonprofit. With a planned giving program, your nonprofit can effectively scale its efforts—sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding a diverse range of planned gifts with increasing efficiency over time. Great news! for major giving and $8.41 for regular giving).

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Bloomerang , the complete donor relationship management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has signed a QuickBooks Solution Provider Sales and Marketing Agreement with Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Sounds ideal, right?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 5, 2023

Marketing is key for your nonprofit to expand your support base, raise funds, and connect with donors. Traditionally, letters to donors have been a staple of nonprofit marketing. What types of letters should nonprofits write? Benefits of direct mail for nonprofits Where does direct mail fit in with your online marketing efforts?

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. With that, let’s get started.

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MNA Association

APRIL 24, 2024

With nonprofits seeing a recent decline in revenue across the board, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead financially. Fortunately, if your nonprofit keeps thorough records to file necessary tax forms , you’ve already got access to a key financial planning tool: bookkeeping data.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , a drop in gifts from major donors and a decrease in donor retention have led to fundraising challenges for nonprofits this year. As a nonprofit professional, you know that major gifts don’t just appear out of thin air. Provide multiple convenient ways to give.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Dive in as our experts share their top tips and secrets that have consistently won the day in the nonprofit world. Listen on the go with the Spotify playlist here. Listen to this episode.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Donors will run from fraud.

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The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. For most nonprofits, fundraising is a year-round event. A few fundraising statistics to know. 60% of millennials donate to nonprofits. How do you reach new donors?

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2022

Bloomerang , the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the availability of an Android mobile application (app) to complement Bloomerang’s iOS app. Bloomerang’s mobile apps for iOS and Android are essential for fundraisers on the move and aim to help them: .

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 12, 2022

They don’t measure the value your donors get from engaging with you and supporting your mission. And it’s time to meet the new major gifts fundraising metrics, made possible through technology and automation. What Makes Major Gifts Fundraising Metrics Different? The point is, major gifts fundraising is about delivering value.

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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. In this blog, we’ll cover donor segmentation basics and why it’s an essential strategy to help deepen donor relationships, boost engagement, and execute successful nonprofit email campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

With a heightened focus on building new partnerships, the importance of stewardship is often overlooked in corporate fundraising. In business, customer retention is “big business.” The impact that partner (or any kind of donor) retention can have on a charitable organization should be no different.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Nonprofit events are the perfect opportunity to bring your community together to celebrate and support your cause, but they also require a lot of work. If your nonprofit requires an application process for volunteers, it’s a good idea to optimize your volunteer application page on your website. Upcoming volunteer opportunities.

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