NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Research from Nonprofit Quarterly shows nonprofits that respond to feedback promptly see a 20% increase in donor retention. A proactive approach to policy evaluation demonstrates your commitment to ethical leadership and operational excellence. Did you enjoy this story? Now, you dont have to miss out!

Public and Social Policy

iMarketSmart

JUNE 30, 2025

And people flourish under emotionally intelligent leadership. Why EQ Matters More Than IQ (Especially in Fundraising) In his groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman argued that EQ (emotional quotient) accounts for over 80% of success in leadership roles. Within a few months, retention improved.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

And sending your donors a personalized message after they make a gift can help boost retention. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Nonprofit governance and management

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn and advocate for youth leadership and equity in education, to discuss the concept of harmonious leadership and its potential to transform the nonprofit sector.

Leadership

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.

Nonprofit Administration and Development

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Donor retention presents another challenge. New donor retention has dropped 9 percent to 11.1 percent retention rate—reflecting the importance of GivingTuesday not just as a yearly fundraising opportunity but a chance to build an organization’s donor base. These smallest donors, meanwhile, contribute just 2.8

Retention

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2025

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Governance

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Health

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Offer mentoring, leadership development workshops, and training tailored to nonprofit careers. Consider establishing career pathways that allow team members to transition into leadership roles.

Public and Nonprofit Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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Nonprofit Administration and Development

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2025

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2025

Retention is cheaper than acquisition. One nonprofit that includedunexpected thank-you videos from beneficiariesin their donor outreach saw a62% increase in donor retention rates. Higher volunteer engagement Nonprofits rely heavily on volunteers, yet volunteer retention is often overlooked. Surprise and delight in fundraising.

Retention

Anedot

MAY 21, 2025

Recognizing Napa County’s resilient volunteers, visionary leaders, and transformative nonprofits NAPA COUNTY, CA, May 20, 2025 – Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) proudly celebrated a decade of community impact at the 10th Annual Heart of Napa Awards, held on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at the Yountville Community Center.

Nonprofit Leadership

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

During these tours, allow time for meaningful interactions with your leadership team or program staff because they can be some of your most passionate and authentic storytellers. Summary Stewardship is the cornerstone of successful donor retention and long-term fundraising growth.

Values

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Watch Now Resources Highlighted in Webinar Webinar presentation slides Explore More Events Find more free on-demand videos as well as upcoming classes at the Nonprofit Leadership Center to help you strengthen your skills, nonprofit and communities.

Nonprofit Leadership

Candid

JULY 8, 2025

Meanwhile, corporate commitment to workplace diversity is declining , and leadership pipelines remain narrow. Inequitable professional development Harvard Business Review notes that men are significantly more likely to receive sponsorship for leadership-track roles, whereas women are frequently over-mentored but under-sponsored.

Philanthropy

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

How can nonprofits improve volunteer engagement and retention? A survey by the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity and The Allstate Foundation found that young people ages 18 to 25 define community service broadly, beyond formal volunteer work with nonprofits. Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency.

Public and Nonprofit Management

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Debbie from Cat Tales Wildlife Center Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Challenges Volunteer recruitment — and retaining those volunteers — has changed dramatically since COVID. Even more challenging is donor retention. It’s so easy to drift when the landscape gets rocky.

Nonprofit governance and management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

The primary challenges nonprofits encounter when investing in new technology include budget constraints (63%), feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of available solutions (20%) and difficulty comparing different options (19%), according to NonProfit PRO ’s 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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JUNE 23, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

The organizations that thrive have a shared commitment to financial discipline, strong internal controls, and strategic leadership. Financial literacy across leadership teams These steps build internal trust and alignmentessential for long-term success. Its not just about clean books or audit prep. If so, whenand how?

Finance

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

Especially if it opens up that time for more high-yielding fundraising and donor retention activities. Or do you find major gift philanthropy is boosted when you promote and list gifts at leadership giving levels? What should you do? A lot depends on your culture and who your donors are.

Public and Nonprofit Management

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Present the opportunity as a way for dedicated supporters to take their involvement to the next level and grow their leadership and public speaking skills. Cultivating Donor Retention to Grow Your Giving Garden. Offer incentives for joining your program, such as gift cards or free branded merchandise.

Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2025

How Nonprofit Leadership Can Assist Drafting policy recommendations. Since nonprofit leadership is responsible for managing financial risks, they can help board members by overseeing financial policy creation, giving recommendations based on their knowledge of the nonprofits priorities, and monitoring these procedures.

Finance

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. The shift toward autonomy and flexibility is reshaping the future of work.

Participation and motivation

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 14, 2025

Check out the nitty-gritty of what nonprofit leaders do and then check out all the free resources we offer on nonprofit fundraising, leadership, and board development. Tax Accountability: Both nonprofits and for-profits have some accountability to tax authorities and, other than churches, may have to file annual reports to stay compliant.

Nonprofit Administration and Development

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. When the finance team, program staff, board members, and leadership arent on the same page, donors can sense the disconnect, and there is a higher attrition rate.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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