Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Start with benchmark data. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Because engagement is critical to retaining members, many associations are using a member engagement score to track and build loyalty.

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

June 24, 2–3:30pm ET: “2021 M+R Benchmarks: A Deep Dive” with The Nonprofit Alliance. This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It’s easy to host a benchmarking session and just present data. The goal of this session was to provide the data but also provide analysis and insight that would help organizations take action when needed. Why benchmark? Jay Odell, Vice President of Altru at Blackbaud, discussed why benchmarking data is important.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Increase Donor Retention: Creating an intentional, documented plan outlines next steps to be taken with a donor. Creating consistent outreach and movement through the donor life cycle (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) promotes donor retention. Step 7: Track and Review Your Metrics.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. Understand donors’ giving behaviors. Monitor data and adjust your appeals.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Monitor your metrics – just as an organization has donor trend analysis in the past, there have always been events that cause big swings from year to year, whether it be an emergency for the international relief sector or an election for an advocacy organization.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

To do that, let’s examine some key findings from the most recent Alumni Annual Giving report, a comprehensive analysis produced each year by Blackbaud Target Analytics. The FY2018 analysis features median metrics from the over 200 institutions that participate in the annual donorCentrics Collaborative Benchmarking service. .

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

From January to June 2022, the number of donors declined by 7%, and overall donor retention decreased by 4.2% Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% A deep-dive analysis of your current donor database is the first step you’ll need to take. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

Although the findings of the recently released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report haven’t changed much since the last edition three years ago, its release has (re)fueled the conversation fire in the #nptech community. flickr.com/photos/mikebaird.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Metrics and benchmarks can be our guides to whether your efforts at creating a great experience for participants are paying off. Retention rate (of participants, team captains, team members). Team involvement is linked to higher retention rates.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Why is it important to track fundraising benchmarks? Donor Retention: This includes past major gift donors that are still giving regularly to your organization. Set benchmarks that are realistic for your team. However, it’s also important to set benchmarks that are realistic for your team. Let’s explore this idea further.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2014

In this npEngage post, One Thing Most Nonprofits Stink at (Donor Retention) and How You Can Change It in 2014 , Frank Barry has rallied some of the industry’s brightest minds to weigh-in on the #1 key to a successful donor retention strategy. Take a look. It’s time to flip that statistic on it’s head.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Understanding the Donor Journey Donor Acquisition Donor Retention Donor Stewardship How to Communicate With Your Donors Donor Data Management 1. It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data. Donor prospect research involves a more in-depth analysis of individuals who have been identified as potential donors.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2009

I just finished reading the 2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarks Analysis , put out by Blackbaud company Target Analytics. While retention rates have been lower, there are opportunities and questions we still need to address. Get the report and read it. It points to some great momentum in online giving.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance. That way, you can identify anyone who’s not participating and mitigate employee retention risks. Goal tracking.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You need a detailed analysis to make an actionable plan to improve your fundraising efforts. Luckily, you can achieve a thorough analysis with these 10 key data points from either your CRM or accounting software. However, much can be learned from analyzing even a single year and comparing yourself to industry benchmarks.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2019

Last month marked the inaugural meeting of a new benchmarking group created specifically to analyze and discuss trends in athletics giving [1]. Do keep in mind that this analysis will share aggregate data trends only. Do keep in mind that this analysis will share aggregate data trends only.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

For example, simply saying “we prioritize major gifts” or “we focus on donor retention” isn’t helpful without understanding specifically how you’re doing so and then tracking and measuring your results so you can improve. . Take a look at the M+R 2021 Benchmarks report and s hare some data and examples with your “powers that be.”

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Connection Cafe

JULY 6, 2017

The findings are based on analysis of online and offline giving data from sixteen large national nonprofits in the United States during 2016 and represents more than 6.5 These organizations participate in a donorCentrics Internet Benchmarking Group. Do fragmented online giving experiences result in lower retention rates?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis , retention rates for recurring gifts can be upwards of 90%, compared to 40% for one-time gifts and a single-digit rate for one-time peer-to-peer gifts. . Luckily, you can change course.

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sgEngage

APRIL 29, 2021

The seventh annual donorCentrics® Sustainer Summit brought together, via webinar, 31 of the nation’s largest national fundraising organizations to share results and discuss sustainer growth and retention strategies against the backdrop of the pandemic and other significant events that impacted donors and giving in 2020. Sustainer Retention.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 15, 2020

Benchmarking d ata, drawn directly from participant CRMs and standardized to allow for consistent comparisons, included 16 million donors who gave 56 million gifts for a total of $2.3 The analysis is based on a July – June fiscal year, covering the period of FY2015 through FY2019. . This gives us a unique vantage point in FY 2019.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pre-conference Deep Dives will be held April 5-6 and feature a variety of topics, from Donor Retention Workshops to the Future of Fundraising Events. Join more than 40 nonprofit organizations and over 70 MLG professionals in sessions featuring overall trends, insights, and analysis. Want more time? You can attend one or both days.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

This is the Sustainer Summit, after all, a group of sophisticated nonprofits committed to growing and strengthening their sustaining donor programs and nothing has been proven to improve retention better than that. The analysis is based on a July – June fiscal year, covering the period of FY2014 through FY2018. billion in FY2018.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. Retention rates for online donors continue to lag offline donor trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

About a year ago, I decided to benchmark my blog using some tips suggested by Avinash Kaushik. Kaushik suggested these metrics for benchmarking blogs: Raw Author Contribution (posts & words in post). I believe it has also helped with increased reader numbers and possibly reader retention. Okay, I'm procrastinating.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 28th, 2010 I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. First Year Donor Retention is 29.3%

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2017

From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. Data—the capture, analysis, and use—can be overwhelming. Data to understand and adjust the donor experience to improve loyalty and retention. Donor retention rates across lifecycles. Should I be doing more?

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