Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

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. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Higher Employee Retention: Employee appreciation research indicates that 34% of employees who leave their jobs do so because they crave more career development opportunities. Relationship-building is the backbone of supporter and employee retention. Each day, you gain experience in resource-constrained environments.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a variety of professional development classes for nonprofit professionals that can enhance your skills and strengthen your results in as few as three to four hours. Receive the Latest News, Resources & Events from the Nonprofit Leadership Center. EXPLORE ALL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Despite nonprofits’ current concerns with hiring and retention, compensation and pay equity, and capacity shortages and burnout, they also offered potential solutions to address these challenges. Improved Leadership and Management Nonprofit leaders are vital in guiding their organizations toward achieving their missions.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Today’s guest, Cara Augspurger shares specific ways we can improve our efforts in relation to donor retention. 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

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Strategic well-being initiatives must be rooted in authentic leadership commitment and integrated into organizational goals, systems and processes. The Foundational Building Blocks of Strategic Well-Being Leadership Commitment: Authentic leadership commitment is essential for driving well-being initiatives forward.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In fact, as hiring and talent retention becomes increasingly challenging, research shows that nearly half of employees say training opportunities were a factor in choosing their current company, and 76% say they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training ( SHRM, 2022 ). Learning and leadership go hand in hand.

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The LAPA Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

The past research on turnover was best summarized by our colleague Penelope Burke as follows: The post How To Improve Fundraiser Retention appeared first on NPI funraising. In fact, just last year, author Rob Webb called on us to act on fundraising turnover right here in NonProfit Pro.

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The LAPA Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

The past research on turnover was best summarized by our colleague Penelope Burke as follows: The post How To Improve Fundraiser Retention appeared first on LAPA Fundraising. In fact, just last year, author Rob Webb called on us to act on fundraising turnover right here in NonProfit Pro.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Recruitment and retention are hot topics on the minds of many nonprofit leaders right now. Source Recruitment and retention are hot topics on the minds of many nonprofit leaders right now. Jakada is the CEO of The Management Center. The Management Center (TMC) is a consulting firm that is dedicated.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In the acquisition and retention of both donors and advancement staff, it is of great importance to: Look for the most purpose-driven. Here’s what I learned about leadership in 2019. The post The Seven Principles of Advancement Leadership appeared first on MarketSmart. I hope it helps you! LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

I handpicked them, from across all departments : people who had been here for a long time, newbies, people with informal leadership, and people who were viewed as troublemakers.   And the majority of the management team was anxious about this new Advisory Committee. We wrestled with hard questions… “Does this policy make sense in practice?

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

When I moved into the role, the previous volunteer leadership had been disorganized, lackadaisical, and inattentive. And, despite this ‘freedom,’ retention was low. As every experienced volunteer manager knows, volunteers want and need support, strong leadership, and clear policies and procedures.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

While leadership appreciation is important, it doesn’t come often enough, simply due to the separation between leadership duties and the responsibilities of regular team members. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. Did you enjoy this article?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2021

Retention kept getting lower. Event leadership kept losing their jobs. For years social good has produced a plethora of events – fully systemizing the effort to produce more and more revenue. Except, it didn’t work. Acquisition kept getting harder. Turns out we were systematizing the wrong thing. Communities sometimes hold events.

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Preeta Nayak & Lindsey Waldron: Talent Development With a few practices, you can turn your talent development process into an employee retention tool, a leadership pipeline and a step toward greater inclusivity.

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 26, 2015

There’s a lot of talk about donor retention these days. Retention is important, very important! Author, Donor-Centered Fundraising and Donor-Centered Leadership. The post Too much talk about donor retention? Don’t get me wrong. But it’s really only one side of the growth and profitability coin.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your ideal monthly donor retention rate. On average, this rate tends to be higher than the average donor retention rate, but your nonprofit should always focus on improving from year to year. . The post 3 Steps to Create a Successful Monthly Giving Program appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. Attendees will learn to identify community assets and bolster intergenerational leadership as key agents of change.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Individual membership organizations – a bit old, but in 2012 the average retention rate was 78%. Toastmasters (world leader in communication and leadership development – 332,000 members) – 56.7% (reported here ). FREE WEBINAR: CRACKING THE CODE FOR DONOR RETENTION. All new donors – 32% retained.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , focusing on relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. Segment your supporters. Engage with your community. Express your appreciation. .

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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. If fundraiser retention has been a challenge for your nonprofit, work to improve it before diving deeper into other fundraising efficiency improvements. Cutting expenses?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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The Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

Strategically matching volunteers with assignments that allow them to excel can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization achieve its mission. Effectively utilizing your volunteer workforce can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization reach its mission.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Focus on Changes in Knowledge or Increasing Influence if You Don’t Have an Ad Budget I’m encouraged to see that more people chose changes in knowledge than fundraising and donor retention as their social media objectives.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

There was no succession plan to fill the leadership gap, jeopardizing the organization’s mission to develop young leaders who can transform California’s foster care system. Youth wanted direct access to the organization’s management and the ability to hold those in leadership accountable. CYC shaped the hiring process in real time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How This Nonprofit Retains 46% of Their Donors with Amy Gibson Nonprofit Nation The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, increased their donor retention rate from 26% to 46%. Build relationships, focus on cultivation, and practice time-blocking to navigate challenges with confidence and purpose. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 4, 2023

Not only will this support your recruitment efforts, but it will also support employee retention. The post 7 Ways to Use Your Website for Nonprofit Talent Recruitment appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Promote your benefits.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporate flexibility, recognition, a clear path for impact, and a foundational focus on retention into your program from the outset. Plan for the future But let’s remember an essential piece of the puzzle: retention starts the moment a volunteer hears about your opportunity. Personalization plays a critical role in retention.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 27, 2022

Stu is the Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy for Omatic Software, a data-integration software for non-profits that allows them a complete view of their donors, promoting data-driven decision making. Why better data can boost donor retention dramatically. Listen to the podcast here ??.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

Leadership Respondents expressed their concerns about frequent changes in leadership and its effect on the organization’s ability to fundraise. Roughly 33% of respondents (1 in 3) rate internal support for fundraising as below average in 2022, and they indicate that support from leadership has room to improve.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Including these in addition to words of gratitude will help boost your volunteer retention rate, as many of your volunteers will be eager for another opportunity to get involved. The post Involving Volunteers in Nonprofit Events: A Quick Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Upcoming volunteer opportunities.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

It starts with leadership, who must support learning initiatives and model this commitment. Additionally, higher retention rates reduce turnover costs. Measuring productivity, safety, accuracy, and employee retention metrics post-training. Encourage a culture of continuous learning. Evaluating post-training performance.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

While a strong retention strategy encompasses more than just pay and benefits, you may want to start by re-evaluating your compensation philosophy and approach with the help of an experienced compensation consultant. All of your efforts to retain your employees feel like attempting to hold water in a sieve. So, what do you do?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

Pursue planned gifts thoughtfully and you’ll reap strengthened donor relationships and higher retention among planned donors. The post 4 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Planned Giving Program appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Appreciation is the first step to donor retention, meaning it’s the first step for even more incredible events with many attendees in the future. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. Share the impact of the donations and contributions made at the event.

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