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Discussion of Donor Data Retention

Robert Weiner

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers. A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records.

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Why your code of ethics is a top-ranking member benefit

Nimble AMS

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, 49% of individuals reported their top member benefit was their organization’s Code of Ethics. . Within the association, the Code of Ethics has the power to drive retention. How to promote your code of ethics for member recruitment and retention.

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Top 5 Challenges for Nonprofits in 2023

Qgiv

They are: Donor retention Leveraging technology Economic uncertainty Fundraising events Donor communication and engagement 1. Donor Retention Donor retention as a metric has gained traction since 2001 when Adrian Sargeant published the first academic research on the financial impact of increased donor retention.

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8 Ways to Keep Former Nonprofit Board Members Engaged

Bloomerang

That’s as many as six years—or perhaps even more depending on the by-laws. Stay informed through quarterly 30-minute impact reports given by someone on your team. . Just examine your donor retention rates. Just think of all they’ve done for your nonprofit over the years! . They likely completed at least one or more board terms.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Other issues to consider: How should volunteers report an accident or injury? Mandatory reporter: Does volunteering for your organization make the volunteer a mandatory reporter ? What about working off site?

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3 BIG reasons not to build a Mobile App!

Whole Whale

This adage is commonly referred to as the Law of the Instrument , and this cognitive bias pushes our solutions towards what’s familiar. Of that time, roughly 88% of is spent on apps according to eMarketer reports. App retention rates also indicate that most audiences will be churned through within months. People spend 2.5

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Research Friday: Lessons in board governance

ASU Lodestar Center

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar or practitioner to highlight current nonprofit research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day practice. Boards continue to adopt conflict-of-interest policies, whistleblower, and document-retention policies. Fiesta Bowl.