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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

ASU Lodestar Center

The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Research has shown that these reasons often fall into four general categories. What volunteer retention strategies are needed to build a thriving team? Team building.

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A step-by-step guide to boosting member engagement in 2023

Nimble AMS

Community Brands research found that the number one reason members join associations is to network, and the sixth is to socialize. To boost member engagement in your online community platform, consider empowering staff as thought leaders to provide crucial insights into the member experience.

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7 signs of a successful enterprise association

Nimble AMS

All member-based organizations are focused on membership: attracting new members, boosting member retention, enhancing member engagement, and more. IDC research found that employees waste 44% of their workday on unsuccessful data-related tasks. Member-centric How would you measure your association’s commitment to your members?

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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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What’s in My Inbox | How do you steward your monthly donors?

Pamela Grow

A few years back, I asked donor retention expert and copywriter Lisa Sargent for her advice on stewarding monthly donors, and here is what she said: Some “best practices” I’d recommend based on direct experience and personal research: 1.) In other words, what does your donor care look like? Don’t stop communicating (read as: asking).

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How can nonprofits acquire skilled talent to better achieve their mission?

ASU Lodestar Center

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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Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

Volunteer Hub

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, a research center of the Urban Institute, approximately two-thirds of nonprofit organizations in the United States utilize volunteers. This will make volunteers feel valued and supported, which can lead to greater engagement and retention.