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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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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Charity Village

JUNE 29, 2023

However, despite the nonprofit industry’s average donor retention rate of 45%, organizations all over the world are struggling to keep their donors coming back for more.

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Charity Village

JUNE 19, 2023

Interested in learning more about advanced techniques for donor retention? However, when we think about how we’re going to reach ambitious fundraising goals, nonprofits frequently turn to […] The post Cracking the code: Understanding and analyzing your donor retention rate appeared first on CharityVillage. Register now!

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention? Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization. Understanding what may have encouraged the first and subsequent donations is key to understanding retention.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

Generation Z prefers to choose when and where they […] The post Multi-generational workforce: Recruitment, retention, and benefits appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 20, 2022

On February 23, join us for a free webinar to learn about current trends in hiring and retention. The post Three Things Every Leader Should Know: Practical Insights to Overcome the COVID Retention Crisis appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

.” In our article for the SSIR Blog, Rehumanizing Fundraising with Artificial Intelligence we make the case that this is a pivotal moment for nonprofits to rethink fundraising and focus on donor retention rates. The post Future of Giving: Coordination, Donor Retention & Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Beth’s Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

The Role of AI in Fundraising Utilizing AI in Charities At its core, AI in fundraising uses AI to analyze data. This many-sided approach lets charities operate more efficiently and effectively. It lets charities send targeted messages. It represents a big change in how charities do fundraising. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

Nonprofits that embrace flexible work movement experience many benefits , such as increased productivity and retention and decreased expenses and pollution contribution. Third Sector Jobs is a leading job site for hundreds of the latest charity jobs, voluntary jobs, and fundraising jobs in the United Kingdom. Bookmark your browsers!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

2) Bots for Charity :: botsforcharity.com. Bots for Charity allows nonprofits worldwide to easily set up a charity bot that links to a “Donate” page or pages on your website. GivingLoop focuses solely on offering monthly giving donation pages and recurring donor retention tools to nonprofits.

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Charity Village

JUNE 11, 2021

You want to increase your association’s member retention. This article will explore the connection between a strong onboarding experience and member retention, and how a custom member portal will save your association time and resources […]. You have a limited budget. You have limited staff resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We are committed to increasing our fundraising capacity around engagement and retention so we can continue this important work.” What is your organization’s strategy for donor retention for new donors that you may acquire via social media or giving days? A few resources on donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.

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Charity Village

APRIL 23, 2021

This article is an excerpt from Human Resources Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Charities and Nonprofits, a report published by CharityVillage and The Portage Group. The post New data reveals stark picture of COVID-19 impacts on Canadian nonprofit and charity staff appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity. As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. To help you better understand GoFundMe Charity donors compared to traditional nonprofit donors, we published a Social Fundraising Data Report for Nonprofit s.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. 7) 38% of nonprofits actively implement a year-round retention strategy for online donors. Open Data Project Language Sponsors.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. 36% of donors give more generously to charities that communicate measurable accomplishments. Engaging your board members in the retention process is critical. What are your tried and true methods for donor retention? It''s a buzz word, it''s a motivation, and it''s a burden.

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Charity Village

APRIL 16, 2021

The post New BC report identifies challenges with staff recruitment and retention in the social services sector appeared first on CharityVillage. The sector is competing for workers in a tough labour market and the added complexity, skill, and personal connection required in this line of work only adds further challenges.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering if you have a data point readily available in your brilliant brain? I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., Acquisition strategy and retention strategy go hand-in-hand. Please submit your question here.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Unfortunately, this is a time when people and institutions have less disposable income, meaning nonprofits often receive fewer donations and may struggle to keep their charities running. The word “recession” is coming up more and more in nonprofit conversations.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

And the retention of those new donors was a leading cause of the decline. The sharp decline in new donor retention, which decreased by 21.8%, represents a significant challenge to the industry. The struggle to retain donors is widespread, with the lowest recorded donor retention rate at 42.6%. Monitor your donor retention.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In-Person Fundraising Events Are Back in Full Swing — How to Make the Most of It by Sean Staggs, Charity Dynamics. Take a deep dive into the results of sustainer growth and retention strategies that impacted donors and giving in 2020 and 2021. Here’s how the two ideas come together!

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

In the Global Millennial and Gen Z Survey , 40% of Gen Z respondents volunteered or have been a member of a community organization, non-profit, or charity. TECH TIP: When you integrate YM Careers with Nimble AMS, you can foster your Gen Z members’ careers and boost recruitment and retention. Follow these tips to get started: 1.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Unfortunately, many nonprofits don't feel like they have the luxury of focusing on fundraising strategies that will bring in long-term results, which has led to low donor retention rates. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the commercial business customer retention rate is 94%. That is an attrition rate of 59%.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. That means that donors haven’t stopped giving, they have just moved to other charities. As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I know public broadcasting offers donors gifts in exchange for their donations at various levels. You may be aware that I regularly admonish charities by saying “ if you want gifts, you must give them.” — Charity Clairity.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

On top of that, people that volunteer are twice as likely to donate to a charity than those that don’t volunteer, according to The Corporation for National & Community Service. Retention : Once you have amazing volunteers, keeping them engaged is key.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. If you’re a small charity If you’re a small charity, and receive just a few gifts a day, you could reasonably call every donor. Leaving a message is fine too. You can afford it!

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lastly, factor in your donor retention rate so you can anticipate the number of new donors you’ll need to acquire in order to meet or exceed this year’s revenue total. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

In terms of donor retention, FEP measures three specific donor retention rates: the overall average donor retention rate (donors of all types regardless of recency/frequency), the average retention rate of first-time donors (those who have only given one gift), and “repeat” donors (donors who gave last year and in prior years).

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Over the past 10 years, donor retention has fallen from 33% to 27%.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Building relationships with all of your supporters can strengthen your donor retention rate and help your nonprofit raise more funds over time. Research shows that a 10% improvement in your donor retention can lead to an up to 200% increase in donors’ lifetime value. Offer a recurring giving option on your online donation page.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I have two related questions about determining when a donor is ready to be asked for a major gift. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., At least you’ve shown them you were thinking of them.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have any tips for acquiring phone numbers? Especially if you begin with prompt, personal thank you calls which, research shows , deliver a powerful punch when it comes to increasing subsequent donor retention and gift size.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From running ticket tables and emceeing raffles to providing snacks and water along a charity 5K, there are several activities involved where you would need volunteers. Technology is your partner in volunteer retention success Managing a group of volunteers or a volunteer program comes with a myriad of challenges.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Interested in learning about recruitment and retention? We’ve partnered with Allen Leigh Consulting to offer a free webinar on February 23. Register here. It has been a turbulent year for organizations – the great resignation, quiet quitting, the year of efficiencies, and finding the balance of a hybrid-work life.

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