Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But what role does your board play in donor management, exactly? With their direct involvement, they must understand what donor management tactics are working, which are falling short, and what the overall financial situation of your organization is. Great question!

Public and Nonprofit Management 123

Public and Nonprofit Management Management Retention Universities 123

The Agitator

JUNE 18, 2013

With demands on charities rising at the same time giving is nearly flat, the wise fundraiser will, of course, focus on RETENTION and BUILDING DONOR LIFETIME VALUE. The growth of online giving in 2012 is a positive sign that nonprofits are starting to see a real return on investment and use of digital tools. Online/Offline.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 98

The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. The nonprofit sector will go through a revaluing process. His views are important.

Non-Profits 96

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 96

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Look at long-term values. Enhance focus on retention and building supporter loyalty. With retention rates in the dumper too few nonprofits really understand that a 10% improvement in retention results in a 200% improvement in lifetime value. This is the arena where you can quickly add the most value.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Retention 107

The Agitator

JANUARY 15, 2018

He told me that his retention rate is 95%. He is being told this, he is believing it and he is repeating it, in public…. What can I do to protect/grow donor retention and revenue? I spoke to a Head of Fundraising (who shall remain nameless) who is revered in the sector and thought to be a big brain and big thinker.

Fundraising 53

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Health 53

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nonprofit funding comes from various sources—regular and major gifts , grants, in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships , planned gifts, and eCommerce sales are a few of the most common. In addition, some nonprofits also rely partly or entirely on memberships to support their missions. What is membership software for nonprofits?

Public and Nonprofit Management 79

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Management Nonprofits 79

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2011

At first glance, this article from the McKinsey Quarterly — We’re all marketers now — might seem too ‘foreign’ to the experience of nonprofits and fundraisers to bother with. Most nonprofits struggle to produce a compelling monthly print newsletter or core website. But I urge you to read it.

Marketing 93

Marketing Marketing Retail Retention 93

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2011

At first glance, this article from the McKinsey Quarterly — We’re all marketers now — might seem too ‘foreign’ to the experience of nonprofits and fundraisers to bother with. Most nonprofits struggle to produce a compelling monthly print newsletter or core website. But I urge you to read it.

Marketing 93

Marketing Marketing Retail Retention 93

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

When I recently asked nonprofit experts in a range of fields and functions—from public health to fundraising to advocacy—to share the one book that has most influenced their professional lives, I had no idea what I’d learn. Chase, Consulting Specialist Institutional Advancement and Customer Retention Marketing. Free E-Guide.

Psychology 72

Psychology Retention Health Values 72

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Thanks to generations of fundraisers willing to share their experience through books, conferences, trade publications and blogs, a body of knowledge and general principles on prospect and donor identification abounds. Want to identify “Who&# is most likely to make a bequest? Anderson Medical Center.

Medical 56

Medical Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Technology 56

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

And this Peter Hart survey for Citibank provides an excellent look at the depth of the public’s economic gloom. Show value — be as concrete as possible about what the donor’s gift will accomplish. What to do? I like that phrase.

Philanthropy 76

Philanthropy Values Marketing Marketing 76

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

So that’s something that I really value, and I appreciate that. I have been in the nonprofit space for about 15 years now and … There we go. So I’ve run major capital campaigns as big as $600 million and manage budgets $1.2 Well, did you know that community actually came from the Latin word public spirit?

Participation and motivation 77

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 77

iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The guiding sage delivers real value to donors. She knows the donor’s values and goals. It creates real value for the donor. She can help the charity deliver more value to the donor. Providing donor recognition and publicity. She can choose to provide real value. Was it confirmed by publicity of the gift?

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Altruism and Helping Values 52

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Is that a sign that most nonprofits have become too much a part of the establishment, too much a part of the problem? The 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer reflects the most troublesome trend—the breakdown of the public trust in nonprofits. And the same holds for the leaders of most causes I support.

Social Enterprise 45

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Governance Law 45

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2012

The results will be published on November 15 th and explained in a 45 minute public briefing. ‘High’ commitment means higher value. Most importantly a “High” score means the organization itself is taking good Donor Relationship Actions and producing higher lifetime value. We Need Your Help. Here’s the list of U.S.

Children 60

Children Environmental Health Associations 60

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Suppose we were managing novel writers. Making connections with the donor’s values, people, and life story helps. This starts with a simple question: “How can we provide value to high-capacity prospects?”. Our efforts are more likely to pay off when we lead with value. Leading with value works. But these take time.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2023

This article is, with publisher permission, adapted from a more extensive journal article, “ A Tax Credit Proposal for Profit Moderation and Social Mission Maximization in Long-Term Residential Care Businesses ” published last year by Nonprofit Policy Forum. These statistics hold true across time and national boundaries (Brennan et al.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Finance Nonprofit governance and management 78

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Our August post on Catch & Release Fishing focused — yet again — on the burning need to get serious about retention. When I buy a camera from Amazon I consider its cost relative to my perception of value for money in the camera market. And they could get very much better at retention.

Non-Profits 77

Non-Profits Retention Construction Recruitment 77

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

And second, an AR should not be "over the top" in terms of being out of character with the overall style and means of the nonprofit. So unless I’m missing something, the better question is, who are nonprofits really putting together annual reports for? Do it well, or don’t do it at all! Shannon McCracken.

Public and Nonprofit Management 66

Public and Nonprofit Management Construction Communication Management 66

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Keep the plates spinning Have you ever thought about starting and running a nonprofit? Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 98

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Sadly, lots of folks pay lip service to the concept of donor commitment or loyalty, but few really grasp it, and even fewer in the nonprofit sector take any serious steps to do much about it. That’s why we welcome this month’s publication of a fascinating new book, 3D Philanthropy by Canadian fundraiser Fraser Green.

Fundraising 87

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management 87

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit professionals greet the annual reporting process with apprehension. This is because nonprofit annual reports have a bad reputation. This post is designed to guide your organization through the nonprofit annual report creation process. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit annual report? In short: no.

Nonprofits 82

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Public and Social Policy 82