Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

This also happens at nonprofits without a donor-centered culture of philanthropy. While the customer, or donor, may not always be exactly “right,” it is imperative everyone in your organization recognizes and appreciates the value donors bring. Whether or not a customer returns again means little to them.

Retention 109

Retention Retail Culture Philanthropy 109

Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. There’s just so much noise in the world, particularly in Nonprofit fundraising, and using compelling stories helps relate your message to your donors in a way they can understand. Sometimes they’ll help make the introduction.

Retention 130

Retention Values Education Education 130

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value. By gaining an understanding of why people give and what motivates them to continue giving, non-profits can develop strategies to increase donor retention and lifetime value.

Psychology 52

Psychology Retention Values Non-Profits 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

At the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we’re on a mission to develop and connect nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizations and our communities. However, recent research from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and National Council of Nonprofits shows that our sector is experiencing a workforce shortage crisis.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Retention 130

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.

Nonprofit Management 202

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 202

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?

Retention 92

Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

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?

Retention 85

Retention Philanthropy Associations Communication 85

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.

Leadership 219

Leadership Retention Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 219

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. Let’s take a closer look …Below you’ll see that just by adding an email for an “offline-only” donor, the annual value of that donor increased by 73%.

Retention 77

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 77

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

Retention 95

Retention Leadership Values Fundraising 95

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. . The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. whereas the new donor retention rate was 19.3%.

Retention 111

Retention Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 111

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. .

Retention 52

Retention Nonprofits Management Activism 52

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.

Retention 75

Retention Associations Advertising Activism 75

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. Let’s take a closer look …Below you’ll see that just by adding an email for an “offline-only” donor, the annual value of that donor increased by 73%.

Retention 52

Retention Activism Values Philanthropy 52

Volunteer Match

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

My Hot Take was about the value of a volunteer hour and how I don’t think we talk enough about how all volunteer hours are not equally valuable. Earlier this year, I shared one of my Hot Takes – an opinion or idea that is meant to be thought provoking.

Retention 105

Retention Values Nonprofits 105

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.

Retention 79

Retention Values Activism Communication 79

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.

Insurance 188

Insurance Health Medical Leadership 188

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?

Nonprofit Organizations 105

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Law Retention 105

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.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. Let’s explore this concept and discuss how to go about developing a learning culture in nonprofit organizations. What is a learning culture?

Culture 278

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Leadership 278

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.

Nonprofits 110

Nonprofits Retention Values Technology 110

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 4, 2023

Recruiting top talent is crucial for any nonprofit organization, and your website is often the first point of contact between potential candidates and your organization. However, many nonprofits struggle to use their website effectively for recruitment. Highlight your mission and values. Showcase your team. Use social media.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Culture Values Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

In organizational psychology, culture has three key elements: practices, values, and underlying assumptions. Practices are daily routines that reflect and reinforce values. Values are shared principles about what is important.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

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. So, how do you tap into this?

Fundraising 83

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 83

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.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 52

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).

Nonprofits 195

Nonprofits Education Education Activism 195

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?

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Values Nonprofit Leadership Retention 130

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. Develop a compelling case for support.

Management 105

Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. This guide outlines four tips for nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication to improve their professional development programs. Align individual and organizational goals.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Education Education 52

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.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Such logic often applies to nonprofit recruitment of volunteers. That is, nonprofits tend to draw in a particular slice of the community. It’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit. More inclusive nonprofit volunteer programs better serve our citizens and our neighborhoods. It takes real work to make it happen.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 118

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 118

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

In business, customer retention is “big business.” ” High customer retention rates can help a company spend less on marketing, improve the overall lifetime value of a customer, and earn more referrals. Which assets are most of our partners leveraging and finding value in? 3) Reporting Is Everything!

Charitable Organizations 107

Charitable Organizations Retention Values Technology 107

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 26, 2024

This understanding is key to customizing strategies for both acquisition and retention, activities that go hand-in-hand with sustained profitability. Profitability hinges on close monitoring of KPIs like Profit Margins, Average Order Value (AOV), Cart Abandonment Rate, and Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV).

Retail 52

Retail Retention Advertising Values 52

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.

Recruitment 185

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 185

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 95

The Agitator

APRIL 2, 2018

Consequently, any organization serious about improving its retention rates and lifetime values had better be deadly serious about the quality of donor services it provides. Solving the donor service part of the retention puzzle is no mystery. And they reap big bucks for their effort. Neither does it have to involve high costs.

Values 56

Values Retention Food Communication 56

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!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 69

Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Fundraising Fundraising 69