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Rethinking Recruitment and Retention Goals

VQ Strategies

For decades, volunteer engagement was summed up in 3 Rs: “Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition.” While recruitment efforts have evolved, so have perspectives on retention. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the definition of retention even more dramatically. Recruitment. What else is part of your recruitment success story?

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5 Essential Employee Retention Tips for Nonprofit Managers

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Employee retention is critical for the health of any organization, particularly for nonprofits. High retention leads to better outcomes all around as the organization saves money and develops stronger performers internally. Plus, as a manager in a nonprofit, retention is a key component of your job.

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What Role Does Direct Mail Play In Fundraising In A Digital World?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants insight into what role direct mail plays in fundraising in a digital world: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering what role direct mail plays in our digitally-dominant world ? Is there any research on open, conversion and retention rates for the different mediums?

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling. A unique and compelling brand story helps set your organization apart from your competitors.

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Volunteer Management & Retention Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff. Communication is key when working with people, and volunteers are no different. Why is volunteer retention important? The average volunteer retention rate is around 65%.

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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

sgEngage

It is one of those special days where you are breaking the normal work and home routines and spending the day doing something different. Volunteer engagements provide a unique opportunity to make progress toward organizational goals around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well.

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4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention

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While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies.

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