Ann Green

MARCH 2, 2022

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend all this 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. You should be keeping track of your retention rate.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Over the years, I’ve witnessed a deep correlation between an organization’s commitment to talent development and continuous learning and their employees’ connection to one another. What is a learning culture, and how do you know if your organization has one? What is a learning culture?

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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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Ann Green

MAY 5, 2025

Many organizations dont ask their donors to upgrade their gifts and youre leaving money on the table when you dont 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. a month (hopefully more).

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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 Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2023

As a result, you’d be missing out on a significant opportunity to build relationships with donors, explain the impact of their donations, and boost your retention rate. When you send text-to-donate requests, your nonprofit is more likely to see your fundraising numbers grow.

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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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The motivation that gets someone to take the first step to support an organization (donating or volunteering) is quite different from their motivation to continue to be engaged. We do not need any further proof of this than the lousy retention rates that nonprofit organizations suffer year after year.

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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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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Some organizations practice Ask, Bore, Brag. If you do it well, the Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat formula can help you raise more money, build relationships, and boost your retention rate. Asking for donations is not all or nothing Many nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time asking and not that much on thanking and reporting.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 20, 2021

Originally enacted as part of the CARES Act in March 2020, and subsequently voted into law last December, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) may now be claimed by eligible employers—and that includes tax-exempt nonprofit organizations—that previously received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.

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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

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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. When you capture your donor’s transaction and contact information, this sets you up to be able to send meaningful thank you messages and introduce them to your nonprofit organization if they’re not familiar with it. Conclusion.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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. The post Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs appeared first on Top Nonprofits by Nexus Marketing.

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Ann Green

JUNE 30, 2022

Monthly giving is doable for all sizes of nonprofit organizations, even small ones. It’s a great way to raise more money, as well as your donor retention rate. Retention rates for monthly donors are 90%, much better than other retention rates. Start or enhance your monthly giving program.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 5, 2023

Make sure that donor relations and donor retention are part of your fundraising plan. Pay attention to your donor retention. Many donors have stepped up over the past three years to support nonprofit organizations. Donor retention should be a priority. Donor retention is a huge problem for nonprofits.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 10, 2022

Remember that donor engagement and donor retention should be part of your fundraising plan. Nonprofit Development Plan | 3 Helpful Tips. How to Prepare a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan. Nonprofit Marketing Plan in 8 Steps (+ Free Templates!). Communications Planning 101: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

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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. The post Volunteer Retention: What Makes them Stay?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These questions can help design research and evaluations that are more inclusive when determining what is studied, how it is studied, and how the findings are used within nonprofit organizations and beyond.

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Ann Green

MARCH 3, 2020

What nonprofit organizations should be saying is, “We’re lucky to have our donors.” Donor retention continues to be poor for first-time donors. When she expressed concern about this to an outside consultant, the consultant replied, “In my experience, donors are lucky to get a postcard.”. Don’t let these donors slip away.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Retention Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Creating a Positive Work Culture One of the most critical components to retaining your top talent is creating and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Professional Development Another way to increase staff retention is to invest in the growth of your employees.

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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. Make sure that donor relations and donor retention are part of your fundraising plan. Donor retention should be a priority. Happy New Year!

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. According to the Giving Tuesday website, “Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.”

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Recurring Donations While securing new donors is crucial, most nonprofit leaders know that acquisition is more costly (and less reliable) than retention. He currently leads Clover Leafs investment in Snowball Fundraising, an online fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Yet, many 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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The ERC program has been amended several times and has officially concluded, but eligible nonprofit organizations are still eligible to file and benefit from this tax credit. The post Blue Avocado Presents: Does Your Nonprofit Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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Ann Green

MAY 6, 2021

Your nonprofit organization may have cut some expenses over the past year. When times are tough, some organizations, especially small ones with limited resources, veer towards trimming with the mindset “we can’t afford this.”. Use caution before you nix something you think you can’t afford.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Donation thank-you emails Expressing gratitude after donors give is widely accepted as one of the most effective ways to increase donor retention. Segmented messaging leaves a lasting impression on donors, leading to increased retention rates and fundraising success. A Guide to Donor Retention. Do not use misleading information.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Hopefully none of your staff are using Google to vent to, but just in case, let’s talk about some ways to hang on to your employees: From Katherine Wertheim in 10 Ways to Improve Morale at Nonprofit Organizations : Give all staff off every federal holiday. Give people a nice title that they can be proud of. Be upfront.

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Ann Green

MAY 22, 2015

Make retention and relationship building part of your fundraising plan. Most nonprofit organizations rely on fundraising for the bulk of their revenue. Another great way to communicate is to give your donors a call to say thank you. In this age of automation, we need to be more personal.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It has become a fairly common factoid that around 60% of new donors only give once to that cause—however, showing love to your donors can be one of the driving factors behind donor retention. When you boil it down, nonprofit organizations are here for one thing: benefiting their cause. Duh, right?

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