Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising. In this article, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping fundraising. Predictive analytics helps organizations expect donor behavior. AI tools help organizations find the best fundraising targets. AI tools and predictive analytics are new.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This means that your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. . There are several reasons donor retention is so important for nonprofits: First, it’s much less expensive to ask a donor to give again than to perform enough outreach to acquire a new donor. . On average, the recapture rate for lapsed donors is 5%.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Is your organization feeling the changes in our economy, society, and communities? In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to pivot to survive. Why data should drive your decisions Many key industries, including retailers, manufacturers, and healthcare organizations, use data to inform decisions.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 19, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. When you’re an organization based in Lincoln, Neb., When you’re an organization based in Lincoln, Neb., People need to eat,” he said. The donor’s response?

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to a recent retention report , published by the Work Institute, the voluntary turnover rate for nonprofits is around 27 percent. The same report claims that if this trend continues, the voluntary turnover rate for nonprofits could reach 35 percent by 2023. As a volunteer coordinator, making the best use of time is key.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It means that where your organization puts its time, energy, and resources is a direct expression of the things it values. This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year. Growth Rate: The expected percentage increase in revenue.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Target new audiences – We focus on member experience, satisfaction, and retention, but what about the more tangential groups we touch as an organization? What’s slowing these association’s down?

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

How does donor data help with retention rates and relationship building? For instance, some organizations may focus entirely on peer-to-peer fundraising. Your online donation forms don’t just enable organizations to collect gifts. Make sure you’re collecting metrics such as email open rates and response rates.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Reporting is rear-facing, looking back on what happened: It’s about organizing information using past data. Using platforms that are already being used successfully by other organizations will save you time and money on building them yourself. This saves time and improves collaboration across the organization. Why analytics?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

However, locating and attracting new customers within this competitive landscape can pose further challenges such as patient satisfaction rates and patient retention. To draw patients out of the market and establish enduring relationships with them, you’ll need a full-proof marketing strategy that sets your organization apart.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, I wanted to once again put together a list of the most-read articles published during the year. Without further ado, here were the the most popular articles published on sgENGAGE in 2019: The End of the Beginning of Online Giving by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The next step is to work hard at your organization to boost revenue so you can expand your programming. In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate.

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Candid

JULY 6, 2021

As technology continues advancing , we see more articles discussing how automation takes pressure off of staff members and how organizations need to increase their use of software to optimize their communications with supporters. . Let’s consider how you collect data when a donor gives to your organization. Probably not.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain what email automation is and explore three strategies you can use to leverage it. Put simply, email automation is a feature of marketing software that allows your organization to set up emails that are automatically triggered by supporters’ actions. Let’s dive in! What is Email Automation?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This article will show you how to identify the right donors to focus on, how to nurture them, and how savvy fundraisers can find them in their existing data. These donors have already shown a commitment to your organization through their previous contributions, displaying a genuine belief in your mission through their financial contributions.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 16, 2018

This article is part of the bbcon 2018 Speaker Series on npENGAGE. Get a taste of the 250+ sessions that will help your organization transform and have a bigger impact! To sustain this engagement level, organizations are actively developing new strategies around technology. Like it or not, technology is everywhere.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . 6 Tactics for Increasing Donor Retention by Rachel Clemens, Mighty Citizen .

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

Calling to thank donors for their support after they give a gift can strengthen their bond with your nonprofit, leading to higher donor retention and engagement rates. That commitment is something your organization should be celebrating! In fact, it’s one of the simplest and most impactful things you can do!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. Nonprofit organizations are often not able to have separate human resources departments due to budgeting and staff restraints. Recruitment.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Kate is passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations. These new supporters may have been inspired by the holiday spirit, a social media post from a friend or family member, or even a post or email from your organization. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

This article will dissect the different types of nonprofit sector reports you may come across in your own research. By the end of this article, you will be able to confidently assess whether a report can be taken seriously or whether it’s simply trying to trick you into buying a product or service.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, we break down the reasons why email campaigns are a perfect place to begin engaging your donors and how your nonprofit can use email to your advantage starting today. Segmentation is determined by the information most important to your organization – from demographics to giving capacity to donation timeframes.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

To help you get started, this article will explore four ways you can plan ahead now, including: Create a research-based fundraising strategy. For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Ensuring a volunteer program has a balance of volunteers from different backgrounds has a measurable impact on an organization’s success. This article looks at just some of the many reasons why diversity and inclusion are essential and critical for creating a positive, optimized, and community-centric volunteer program.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. Dig into Your Data to Find Qualified Leads We all know that your organization is collecting lots of data about people and the actions they take. Include donation buttons or text links at the end of blog posts or articles.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Every nonprofit has unique needs, which means the data you need readily available isn’t what another organization might need. You can easily opt in to the beta by clicking the “update my dashboard” button, or you can refer to our help desk article as a guide. They’re every data-driven nonprofit’s dream.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 5, 2020

It can seem like something big corporations do, not something that’s feasible for other organizations. 1: Improve renewal rates. In fact, another article about AI on this blog includes a real-world example of how an association is using artificial intelligence to increase member retention by identifying individuals likely to lapse.

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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% in 2020 , according to nonprofit organizations surveyed by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising. Because they provide the kind of regular, sustainable stream of revenue that transforms your organization, your mission, and your impact. If your nonprofit hasn’t pursued recurring donations, you’re missing out.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 16, 2014

Like the old Miller Lite commercials, ‘ Tastes Great vs. Less Filling ‘ Your nonprofit organization needs to acquire new donors (data quantity), but you also need the ‘right’ data in order to foster better, longer term relationships (data quality). Members can read the article here. Donor retention.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

If your organization sends out a member newsletter, you have a solid communication method on your side! It’s critical for member engagement and, ultimately, for member retention. In this article, you’ll find four tips to keep in mind when building your newsletter and 14 ideas for your newsletter’s content. Let’s get started!

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue. However, if organizations are willing to put in the effort there will be progress.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

To help your nonprofit organize future advocacy campaigns, this article will explore four strategies advocacy leaders should consider: Market your advocacy campaign on multiple platforms. Focus on volunteer retention. Track your engagement rates on each marketing platform you leverage. Focus on volunteer retention.

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3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 28, 2015

The answer is a resounding ‘yes,’ which should be good news to nonprofit organizations concerned about recent news articles portraying the declining fortunes in walkathons and other popular team-building events. In the business world, revenue sources are often risk-rated. Is it the dour economy? Congratulations!

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover these five nonprofit employee recognition ideas: Say thank you. Furthermore, it shows that you value your staff, which helps motivate employees , leading to a higher employee retention rate and a stronger, more experienced team. Give gifts. Create an employee recognition wall. Say thank you.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

From managing members to organizing events, there’s no shortage of work to do. These powerful programs contain nearly everything you need for managing your members, accounts, events and organization as a whole. Professional associations have a lot on their plate. An AMS might include the following.

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