Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For as long as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has measured nonprofit donor retention it has been abysmal. Donor and dollar retention rates have averaged well below 50% for over a decade, and it’s been getting worse over time. Long-term retention (5+ years) is now 10% or less. “ People give.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 22, 2023

Batts Morrison Wales & Lee's managing partner Mike Batts announced the formation of a special team to represent nonprofits in IRS audits of Employee Retention Credit claims. Batts appointed appropriately experienced members of the firm to the team.

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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.” But what is donor retention? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Ann Green

MARCH 2, 2022

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. You should be keeping track of your retention rate. 5 Ways to Improve New Donor Retention. The donor retention rate for first-time donors is around 25%. This is crucial for good donor retention. 7 Donor Retention Tips for Growing Organizations.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2023

Membership […] The post 7 Proven Ways for Nonprofit Membership Retention and Growth appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. A small annual loss in membership numbers might not seem like much, but over time those small numbers can add up in a big way.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 31, 2022

However, effective donor retention is possible with a retention plan that takes into account why your donors give to your nonprofit, works to build personal connections and gives donors the flexibility they need to continue giving to your organization. .

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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. Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Employee retention has always been an issue for nonprofit leaders, but it is currently at an all-time high. So, What is the Solution to Employee Retention? Psychological contracts are the unwritten expectations and obligations between employers and employees. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2023

The need for nonprofits to elevate donor retention as a top priority has never been more evident or resonated so loudly. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success. Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

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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 PRO

JULY 29, 2021

If you look at the most recent statistics on donor retention, the year 2020 was not great. One reason was that many organizations put a hold on asking for contributions in the first half of the year because they worried about donors not giving. Many continued to be reluctant well into the second half.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. While a good deal of time and resources will be dedicated to this effort, certain aspects of donor retention can be made easy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them. First impressions are essential.

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NextAfter

JUNE 9, 2023

In fact, according to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor acquisition, dollars, and donor retention rates fell YoY in 2022. 1 – Recognize the power of acquiring a donor’s email address One way to increase retention is to acquire an email for a donor who only gives offline. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Effective donor retention strategies require you to determine your baseline, define success, and measure your progress toward your goals through reporting. So at their most basic, how do your donor retention strategies work? In this webinar , you’ll learn how to: Calculate your donor retention rate. Cost: Free.

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EveryAction

MAY 24, 2023

As a wholly-integrated, digital-first direct marketing agency partnering with world-changing nonprofits and Democratic organizations, we know that the long-term retention of advocates is not without its challenges. The post Engaging your strongest activists: 5 strategies for advocate retention appeared first on EveryAction.

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Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

The post Try These Nonprofit Donor Retention Tweaks with BIG, Happy Outcomes appeared first on Clairification.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 2, 2022

Webinar Slide Deck: Staff Burnout: How To Promote Mental Health and Increase Retention. The post Staff Burnout: How To Promote Mental Health and Increase Retention appeared first on Bloomerang. Solid strategies to improve overall health and environment for staff. And much more!

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. The post Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail appeared first on Bloomerang. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Start your new year off right with this essential resource for 2023 success!

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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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Start your new year off right with this essential resource for 2023 success!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post 5 Ways to Build Relationships and Increase Donor Retention appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Care2

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely always thinking about ways to improve your supporter retention rate. Your retention rate measures how many supporters (donors, volunteers, ambassadors, community partners, etc.) continue helping your nonprofit over time.

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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%.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 25, 2022

Research has shown a subscription model for recurring giving programs can boost retention by nearly 30%. Join us to learn how to increase donor retention in your monthly giving program.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This means for most nonprofit organizations, reducing donor losses—and increasing donor retention—is the most affordable strategy for meeting their fundraising goals and powering their purpose. Donor retention is currently low. Unfortunately, across the nonprofit sector, donor retention rates are low and getting worse.

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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. With concrete retention strategies, you can make the most of increases in new donors. Here are the essentials to keep in mind when building or updating your nonprofit’s donor retention strategy.

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Foundation Group

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The post Optimizing Donor Management: 3 Ways to Boost Retention appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2022

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was one of the government tax incentives passed to encourage eligible employers to continue paying employees and keep their businesses running during the economic fallout of the coronavirus.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The post Donor Retention Spreadsheet appeared first on Bloomerang.

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NextAfter

JUNE 9, 2023

In fact, according to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, donor acquisition, dollars, and donor retention rates fell YoY in 2022. 1 – Recognize the power of acquiring a donor’s email address One way to increase retention is to acquire an email for a donor who only gives offline. We’ve dubbed this the COVID Bump.

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Volunteer Match

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Earlier this year, I shared one of my Hot Takes – an opinion or idea that is meant to be thought provoking. 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.

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Ann Green

JUNE 18, 2020

This means one of your organization’s main priorities right now should be maintaining and improving your donor retention rate. According to Bloomerang’s donor retention guide , the average donor retention rate has been sitting between 40% and 50% for the last fifteen years. Make donor retention a priority. .

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NonProfit HR

AUGUST 4, 2022

Take the 2022 Social Impact Talent Retention Practices Survey Did you know that in 2021, 80% of respondent organizations said they did not have a formal retention strategy in place? For organizations to continue growing and thriving, a talent retention strategy is critical for them to strengthen their mission and impact.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

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. Understanding these motivations can help non-profit organizations create messaging that resonates with donors, increasing donor retention and lifetime value.

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Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

6 Techniques to Boost New Donor Acquisition and Retention By Mike Crum It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. Not to be flip, but with a monthly donor program, retention is built-in (save for expiring credit cards and donors changing banks, etc.).

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