Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s critical for member engagement and, ultimately, for member retention. Did you put together an industry-related research report? Share your research methodology and the story behind how the report came to be. Interviews are a great content type for this and can be shared in video or text format. Let’s get started!

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 19, 2021

NextAfter provides fundraising research and training to help nonprofits grow. Brady gave us some great information about multi-channel marketing , based on their research. For instance, how we communicate with donors has a direct impact on donor retention. Watch the full interview here to get more great fundraising tips!

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

Many organizations are locked into a traditional view of feasibility studies involving confidential interviews, but we at the Capital Campaign Toolkit argue that this isn’t always the best choice. It consists of a series of interviews with your nonprofit’s leaders, key partners, major donors, and other organization stakeholders.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

Research sources (if you trust them) show that the American public distrusts common information sources: According to Pew Research Center, Americans’ trust in the federal government is at near historic lows. All of our top member retention resources in one place. Who can you trust for information these days? Get it now.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2024

Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Mission statement: The mission of St. Hold interviews.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Listen to the interview to hear Ashley talk about what the data indicates about the social sector right now, how organizations can remain resilient and why organizations should look at history to help inform future actions. Surprising findings in the Institute’s latest research. Building resilient programs. The value of being nimble.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

This ultimately results in better donor acquisition as well as stronger, more genuine partnerships with greater retention. Research The first step is finding as much information as you can from your existing analytics. How to Create a Donor Persona So how do you create a donor persona? Here are three simple steps to get your started!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Do you have funds to treat your staff fairly, give them raises when deserved, and send them to trainings that will improve staff retention and boost your nonprofit’s morale and bottom line? . Interview colleagues at nonprofits that you know your leaders admire. And if it hasn’t, I recommend you keep reading anyway! In summary.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Thorough understanding leads to big ideas. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. The most successful campaigns begin with research. Implement procedures to asess metrics. The outcome?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2014

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. Employee Retention Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Books Leigh Branham'

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results. Gather new data directly from your target audience This can be collected through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Research shows that multi-channel communication efforts generate the biggest fundraising results. With donor retention rates hovering near 43% every year for the past two decades, a unique opportunity exists for fundraisers who make stewardship (thanking and reporting on outcomes) a priority. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

While any loss of able employees is a tragedy, this does mean that if your nonprofit is hiring, there is a significant pool of qualified candidates to interview. Unfortunately, research continues to show that even organizations that state they are committed to diverse hiring still often fail to do so. A wider range of talent.

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Whole Whale

MAY 12, 2022

On the flip side, if you’re looking for ways to keep your top people, check out our 15+ resources for talent retention. Do the research. Take a look at our tips for hiring people at nonprofits to see the kind of questions that might be asked in an interview. Check sites early and often. Looking for more?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 18, 2014

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. Employee Retention Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Kansas City'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 6, 2015

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. Employee Retention Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Keeping The People Leigh Branham'

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 9, 2019

Unfortunately, the data shows that 81 percent of organizations are without a retention program. When creating a retention strategy, it is important to consider the entire employment cycle, paying attention to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. A recruitment plan supports retention from the start. Compensation. Recruitment.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2013

I’m so excited to kick off my “Interview with a CRM Expert Series” and particularly pumped that we get to start with one of my favorite topics: BI, a.k.a. So it turns out retention is key to growing the top line for many organizations, and we can leverage our data to achieve this. Business Intelligence. Let’s talk a few examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

There are lots of ways to collect data on the current practices of your organization- common best practices are surveying and interviewing. What Wyman did: We designed interview protocol for staff, board members, and donors consisting of 10-15 questions (the interviews took anywhere from 30-60 minutes). Conduct the Audit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

The lab does research on the relationship between physical fitness and cognitive function. Here are some techniques you can incorporate into your training and staff meetings that will help with learning and retention. People can’t be as focused on content when they been sitting longer than 20 minutes. Movement is better than sitting.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For some of your opportunities, you might need to interview or screen a volunteer before they can participate. Consider interviewing volunteers with a video chat or conferencing tool, like Zoom or Skype. Prioritize volunteer retention. Virtual volunteer screening. Online document collection. Tutoring or mentoring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2017

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. He's the author of the popular book called, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Sending a compelling annual appeal letter can go a long way toward boosting your organization’s donor retention rate , which means you’ll be able to count on sustainable support from donors in the years to come. . Research shows that half of all nonprofit website traffic comes from mobile and tablet users.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This helps you monitor your progress with various campaigns, your donor retention rate, and other metrics that are important to your fundraising success. Donor retention is the key to unlocking a successful fundraising strategy. A fundraising app that also prioritizes retention will go a long way in making it happen.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 13, 2019

Do some research about the donor and try to predict the type of questions the donor might ask. So when you show up for the meeting, treat it like a job interview. It can be scary, but we can help to guide you through the process to make you comfortable and confident when meeting donors face-to-face. Come prepared. What do you say?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers back then, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. Recent research and teaching practice shows that the lecture is a less effective teaching tool.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2014

A member of the faculty interviewed five philanthropists representing several age groups. In another study, the researchers asked donors who make $150k or more about giving motivations. Retention is the New Acquisition and Customer Service is the Marketing – Joe Connelly, WSJ. Big Ideas Beget Big Gifts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. He's the author of the popular book called, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Industry Research & Trends . Eduventures, and Fred Weiss, chief research and data officer at Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). . You can check out a recording of this interview on YouTube. ? . Focusing on institutional culture as part of retention . Trends in Talent Management .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can even interview beneficiaries, volunteers, staff, or board members to give your telethon viewers a look into the impact your organization is having on your community. Focus on new donor acquisition and retention. Make donor retention your top priority. Make sure you actively encourage viewers to make donations.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Major giving and prospect research support. Because of this, you must understand your goal for the partnership before researching consultants to ensure you find the right one for your team. Research top providers. Research some top consultants who provide the particular services you need. Marketing strategy development.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

It’s especially important considering education is the short game; increasing membership through retention and recruitment is the end goal. This makes the conversation more nuanced and requires additional research from your team to determine how high you can price courses successfully.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2016

As Mario Morino states in his latest Leap of Reason Newsletter , which includes a summary of an interview with Einhorn Family Charitable Trusts’ Jennifer Hoos Rothberg about their Grantee Perception Report: While EFCT rigorously tracks outcome measurements, it doesn’t use that information punitively.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Here’s a little background: Since 2009, Camber Collective— the result of Hope Consulting and SwitchPoint LLC’s merger—has led the Money for Good research series to seek “the voice of the donor” for charitable giving. Whether it’s a $25 gift or a $25,000 gift, our donors have to know that they matter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Lots of research shows that donors don’t want the organization to spend money on free merchandise. Every tactic here is as much about retention and appreciation as it is about perks. They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission.

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