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Nonprofit Donor Retention 101: Always Do This

Bloomerang

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. Long-term retention (5+ years) is now 10% or less. “ You’re Leaving Money on the Table.

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

Nimble AMS

Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. . As a result of your thought leadership efforts, you’ll see an increase in member engagement and retention. Also, consider contributing to guest blogs in your industry. .

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Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy

Candid

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI. Putting humans first There is an alternative approach: a human-first AI adoption strategy. Investing in “soft skills.”

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Giving USA 2021 Key Findings: How to Retain and Upgrade Nonprofit Donors Before Year’s End

Bloomerang

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 Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year. drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%. .

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

sgEngage

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.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Best Practices To Acquire More Corporate Matching Gifts?

Bloomerang

I know all companies have different requirements, but we’re a small shop and don’t have the time to research this for everyone. — Missing the BOGO Dear Missing the BOGO, I love the way you’ve signed your query, as this shows you definitely understand the benefit you’re missing out on. Matching gifts are a win-win-win.

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Taking Action: Fundraising Trends And Best Practices From Bloomerang’s ‘Fundraising Planning and Climate Report’

Bloomerang

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Funder assessments and donor feasibility studies are critical at this point, especially when advanced prospect research is integrated into the fundraising process. And that’s fine.

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