NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2025

Join us for Arreva Answers: Real Fundraising Solutions for Donor Retention, Acquisition, and Engagement a live Q&A where your questions drive the conversation. No slides, no fluff. Just straight answers from experts whove seen it all.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

You cannot take any donor for granted, and the cultivation process, with an emphasis on donor retention, should continue year-round for each donor in your portfolio. Here are some helpful strategies you can implement to promote donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

For this reason, Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, shared four practical recommendations for raising retention rates. Research going back almost two decades has shown disturbingly high turnover rates and low morale plague fundraising professionals.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nonprofit HR released the results of its 2023 talent retention survey, showing both progress and areas for improvement in the sector.

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Ann Green

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. You should be keeping track of your retention rate. The donor retention rate for first-time donors is around 25%. This is essential for good donor retention. Keep focusing on better donor retention. Obviously, we can do better.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." How can we counter the national decline in donor retention? How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regardless, before you make that move, it is crucial to have a clear plan for nurturing these relationships for retention. Perhaps you're considering reaching out to new leads or revisiting past donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2025

Donor retention can feel like a never-ending cycle. Measuring the effectiveness of your efforts against broader nonprofit sector benchmarks can further refine your donor retention strategy , helping ensure your approach remains effective and informed. Ready to transform your approach to donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." How can we counter the national decline in donor retention? How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." How can we counter the national decline in donor retention? How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 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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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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Ann Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The retention rate for first-time donors is around 20%. Make your current donors feel special, too While I’ve been focusing on new donors in this post, retention rates for current donors aren’t anything to celebrate. The overall donor retention rate is around 45%, so we have some work to do. We can and must do better.

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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 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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Industry benchmarks reveal just 23% of first-time online donors return, compared to 64% of existing online donors. And over the last decade, nonprofits have continued to raise more funds from fewer donors. These statistics underscore the importance of not only keeping your donors, but also acquiring new ones

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Across industries, companies are having trouble filling jobs. Here are five areas nonprofits should focus their efforts to help retain staff.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 21, 2024

As donor count continues to decline, it’s important to find loyal supporters. Here are five tips to help you acquire and retain sustainers.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. He stated, “When we get retention correct, recruitment becomes less of an issue.”

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With a new administration in the White House, shifting policies, and declining donor retention, the nonprofit landscape is evolving faster than ever. How can your organization stay ahead, adapt to change, and drive impact in 2025?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2025

In 2024, donor retention continued to drop. Now that 2025 is in full swing, let's consider why this is and what fundraisers can do.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 27, 2025

It raises your retention rate, too The retention rate for monthly donors is around 90%. Thats significantly higher than other retention rates. Be sure to invest in this proven way to raise more money, boost donor retention rates, and provide an easier giving option for your donors.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2025

A new report identified current compensation, hiring and retention trends among nonprofits with annual budgets of $2 million or less.

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Ann Green

MAY 5, 2025

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. Also, the retention rate for monthly donors is around 90%. Having a good database also helps with donor engagement. a month (hopefully more).

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Whats driving this retention gap? The message is clear: Retention grows when fundraisers focus on connection, consistency, and systems that ease their workload. More importantly, how can nonprofits close it?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2025

The retention metrics that matter Retention is your single most important metricthe easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to raise more money. Use this handy retention calculator to get started. Measure your retention in three ways: 1. Then, you can dig a bit deeper. Where do I go from here?

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 19, 2025

Donor retention is more than just a fundraising metricits the key to nonprofit sustainability. Yet, retention rates remain stubbornly low. The post Mission Retainable and Donor Retention: How to Inspire Donor Loyalty with Wendy Mercurio of Bloomerang appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. Ready to join them?

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Donor retention presents another challenge. New donor retention has dropped 9 percent to 11.1 percent retention rate—reflecting the importance of GivingTuesday not just as a yearly fundraising opportunity but a chance to build an organization’s donor base. These smallest donors, meanwhile, contribute just 2.8

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 17, 2023

From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement. Without real-time insights, nonprofits may engage donors too late or overlook key giving opportunities, resulting in lower donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2025

Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Segmenting your donors will help you with retention, which costs less than trying to find new donors. The retention rate for first-time donors is terrible. You can help boost your retention rate by making your new donors feel special. In reality, it may cost you more not to segment. A good CRM/database is worth the investment.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 17, 2025

Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor.

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Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Lets walk through five best practices to boost morale, productivity, and retention through your employee onboarding process. Just as you start the year strong with clear goals and plans, help new hires step into their roles with clear expectations, training, and support. Use a learning management system.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2025

Retention is slipping , meaning nonprofits are losing donors faster than theyre gaining them. Clue #3: The appreciation gap The evidence: Donors who feel valued give again Nonprofits often focus on the next donationbut donor retention depends on what happens after the gift. The case breaker: Retention is fueled by recognition.

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