Forum One

MARCH 8, 2022

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022. Forum One worked with the CDPHE to redesign its WIC program website to more effectively share its resources and engage its diverse audiences to increase program participation and retention. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. A few resources on donor engagement, stewardship, and retention. Frank Barry, Donor Retention Tips.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

You’d be surprised how common it is for different departments in the same association to calculate member retention differently. Whatever the situation, your internal champions are responsible for keeping communication clear, concise, and frequent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

Built on the ManyChat platform, nonprofits must upgrade to a pro account to build a bot for charity and to communicate with your Messenger subscribers (fees start at $10 per month for 500 subscribers). GivingLoop focuses solely on offering monthly giving donation pages and recurring donor retention tools to nonprofits.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Laura Kruisenga, President & CEO, Kennari Consulting – Laura works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. And when we are in a relationship with someone, we communicate with them differently than when we don’t know them. Or at least we should.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Boosting employee morale through VTO has the power to impact both retention and overall employee work performance. Another retention benefit of VTO that is often overlooked is the potential for skill development. Skill-development can increase retention. VTO Increases Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Visibility.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One area with a potential high risk of over-reliance on AI tools is internal collaboration and communication. Increasing staff interactions with AI tools could reduce human interactions internally. We’re beginning to hear about how AI tools could erode workplace relationships if used only to speed up work.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Build your fundraising program around retention. Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

International affairs -related causes grew 9.1% (7.8% The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) noted that while 2020 saw an overall increase in giving, that year’s donor retention rate dropped by 4.1 The overall donor retention rate was 43.6% , a 4.1% The first-time donor retention rate dropped 9.2% adjusted) .

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

or communicating with major donors to win their support for an upcoming campaign. . Public speaking and presentation skills can help you craft better written and verbal communications, whether you’re engaging with your team internally or connecting with an external audience. . Internal benefits. Let’s get started!

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. Your goal is transparency.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

High-Level Takeaways from the FEP Report FEP tracks three key metrics: donors, dollars, and retention. Donors are down 3.4%, dollars are down 2.8%, and retention is down 2.5%. By using inclusive creative materials and expanding communication channels, they’ve been able to draw more new donors to their organizations.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Thanking donors is a common best practice , but thanking volunteers is just as important for retention, appreciation, and morale. . Feature them in your communications. Featuring your volunteers in your communications is a pretty basic idea, but don’t underestimate how meaningful it can be.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

To do this, your organization will need to increase fundraising revenue by $10,000 by finding new outreach opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing supporters to increase donor retention. Meanwhile, you may assign another person to call new donors to thank them and increase your new donor retention.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

The findings uncovered 6 internal factors that will affect fundraising in 2023. Roughly 33% of respondents (1 in 3) rate internal support for fundraising as below average in 2022, and they indicate that support from leadership has room to improve. The lines of communication come in different forms. Take a Tour 5.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

This type of stewardship helps boost donor retention. You can create a communications cadence to reach out to these supporters, help them build stronger connections to your mission, and ultimately send them a personalized donation request based on their giving capacity and past donation amounts. Engaging emails.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Frequent, ethical and insightful communication supports your organization’s implementation of the Donor Bill of Rights. Consider these tips to increase donor retention: Annual Information: Sharing your annual report—via your website, for example—demonstrates commitment to your mission, increasing donor trust. E-Donor Bill of Rights.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. With Blackbaud, it is easy to consolidate processes and communications so that you are maximizing both efficiency and effectiveness. Neon is a one-stop shop for communication and fundraising.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Plus, according to NXUnite , offering ongoing training and professional development opportunities is an important employee retention strategy. Workflow optimization: Allow staff to automate day-to-day tasks with AI, such as internal communications, donation processing, and data entry. Encourage experimentation.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

She has completed specialized fundraising training through AFP International, The Virginia Fundraising Institute, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Shenandoah Virginia Chapter, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Organizations that engage with the right audiences, at the right times, with the right content, and in the right places enjoy greater loyalty, retention, and positive word of mouth. There are complex copyright and fair use issues, and new PR and crisis communications challenges.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Salesforce change management is the process of strategic communication planning that organizations go through when they either begin a new Salesforce implementation, add new features, expand or shift their offering or change the user experience. The smoother a change or new integration goes internally, the happier your employees will be.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Improved donor retention. Regardless of the channel you choose, this added communication is great for strengthening your donor relationships. Leveraging targeted donor communications: Employing matching gift outreach is a great way to leverage strategic donor segmentation practices. Improved Donor Retention.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

Hiring for a medical director of development sends a strong signal internally and externally about the importance of philanthropy. Hiring someone for this role can also have a big impact on retention. Here’s what you need to know about why this position’s important, the value it can bring, and what an ideal candidate will look like.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy. Mastering online user experience and messaging.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A renewed focus on wellbeing and retention for volunteer re-engagement. Make sure the volunteer communications are something unique and personalized to them, avoiding the generic. Recovery and emergency financial resources for projects and nonprofits with a focus on community or with a social justice angle. Grantstation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs. Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective?

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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. As you consider ways to improve your patient acquisition strategy, think about how these changes can also provide retention benefits.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Nonprofits face new challenges, big and small, every day, from an international pandemic to a stubborn mid-tier donor. Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Conduct research to make sure you choose the CRM that’s best for your organization.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Retention should be your key focus no matter what challenges your organization is facing. Your communications shouldn’t be “one-size-fits-all.” Invest in IRL communications like postcards to all your constituents while leveling up your digital game with videos and consistent messaging.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Most organizations in this post pandemic world have embraced the use of communication channels like Teams and Slack. Partner with internal learning teams and human resources to promote use of existing in house platforms with learning resources. These, too, can be leveraged to encourage interaction, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Plain language is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. Plain Language Association International. Thank you and Happy New Year!

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