Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

Key Findings on Board and Volunteer Engagement from the Greater Giving Q2 Survey of Nonprofits Download the PDF The success of nonprofit organizations heavily relies on the engagement and commitment of their board of directors and volunteers. The survey revealed fascinating insights into their engagement and contributions.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Offer mentorship and resources that help them grow into their roles. Encourage active participation. Create clear board descriptions. Provide the right tools.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. For example, most associations find members don’t volunteer or donate before they have seen value from other activities like courses or publications.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. This led to better retention rates among supporters, doubling annual fund revenue and increasing monthly recurring givers tenfold.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

While data analytics might be communicated as a high priority, the surveyed association professionals report their confidence in the state of their member data remains weak. However, according to a Gartner survey, 42% of data and analytics leaders do not measure or assess their data.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Hands on activities make orientation more fun and engaging for supporters. A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity. Consider adding questions about orientation and training to your volunteer satisfaction survey. Mentorship is also a great way to create friendships between volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Keeping your volunteers happy, motivated, and engaged in your organization’s mission is a key part of longer-term volunteer retention and program success. Much like a volunteer recruitment strategy, this volunteer engagement playbook is essential to all your volunteer programs and activities. What is volunteer engagement?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A 2017 survey from Board Source shows that 84% of members on nonprofit boards identify as Caucasian, which does not sway far from the 2015 survey. Being able to see people who look like them on boards and in leadership roles can only encourage a future generation of diverse leaders to help promote nonprofit missions.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

With the help of Dr. Adrian Sargeant, Harriet Jones-Day, James Barratt, and Kathryn Edworthy from the Institute, we surveyed more than 1,000 nonprofit professionals from small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations. of Board members did not support any form of fundraising activity, and 20.8%

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

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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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. When faced with continuing uncertainty, your fundraising plan needs to incorporate strategies for retention and stewardship of your existing donors.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2021

For example, suggest programs or products they might be interested in based on past purchases or activities they’ve engaged in with your organization. Some ideas: Send a periodic survey to gather their thoughts and ideas about your organization’s programs and benefits.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

One recent Gartner survey revealed that while 74% of employees were ready to support organizational change in 2016; only 38% were willing to support change in 2022. If you can give them time to be as prepared as they need to be, it will go a long way towards improving their engagement and retention.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

So, if a leadership role interests you, look no further than the approach you bring to the position. Development professionals employ six practices to be successful in their role. While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. The BIPOC or LGBTQ communities? Senior citizens?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. There are many moving parts involved in the volunteer management process, and volunteer management software brings these activities under one roof. Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Let’s dive in!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Provide thorough training The first step to providing an enriching volunteer experience is making sure your new supporters know the ins and outs of their roles and your organization. Pair your new supporters with veteran volunteers who can answer questions, review best practices to succeed in their roles, and more.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteer Retention. Sending volunteer feedback surveys so supporters can voice opinions. Volunteer Retention. As a volunteer coordinator, volunteer retention is your ultimate goal. Volunteer retention is the last piece of your volunteer administration puzzle. Volunteer Recruitment. Volunteer Communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Note from Beth: In my own work on activating a culture of wellbeing, employee engagement is a key component to success. Back in 2000, only 30% of employees were considered “highly engaged,” and eighteen years later, after spending literally billions of dollars on engagement surveys, we only managed to increase that number to 34%.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Professors are also creating surveys in Slack, allowing them to gauge student interest and retention of new material. When a new team member joins Medic, they’re introduced to the team on Slack and added to relevant channels for their new role. Slack has now become a key collaboration and engagement tool for all of ASU.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time. Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Recruit potential members Look for people who are passionate about the cause, have experience relevant to the mission, and have served in a fundraising or volunteer role at a nonprofit in the past. Additionally, clearly outline the requirements of the position so board members can think carefully about whether the role will work for them.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

A new survey from McKinsey finds responses to the Covid-19 pandemic sped business adoption of digital technologies by several years—and many of these changes will likely be here for the long haul. Survey results suggest a seven-year increase, on average, in the rate at which companies are developing digital products and services.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Define your volunteer roles. Additionally, some of these roles may be filled by qualified volunteers rather than paid nonprofit staff members. Make sure team members know what their responsibilities are and when they will be asked to share data or reports relevant to their roles. Define your volunteer roles.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Get feedback with volunteer surveys. This will allow you to reward and recognize your most active volunteers and adjust the division of labor to complete your goals effectively. Get feedback with volunteer surveys. The content and intent of these surveys are entirely up to you. Make profiles for each volunteer.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Therefore, one of the best ways to encourage donors to make major gifts is by building relationships with supporters and focusing on donor retention and stewardship. Assigning responsibilities ensures that everyone is clear on their role in the major giving process. Send a survey if you don’t hear back. Major gifts officer.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And you’re far from the only one; studies report that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. How about sending out informational surveys about how to improve the workplace? Increased retention. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Spring into Action: Best Practices for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Spring is the season of growth and renewal—a perfect time to rejuvenate your organization’s volunteer force! Discover how to blossom your volunteer roster with our guide on the best practices for recruitment and retention.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Without a handbook, volunteers may feel disconnected and unsure of their role and responsibilities because once training is over, there are no materials for them to reference later. Your Volunteer Program philosophy can include the scope of volunteer roles and a volunteer’s right to refuse tasks they are not comfortable performing.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Impact metrics play a crucial role in defining your nonprofit’s impact story and demonstrating your value to your donors, funders, volunteers, board members, and other key stakeholders. Participant retention. Volunteer retention. For example, a quality metric for a literacy program might be the number and length of activities.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. When faced with continuing uncertainty, your fundraising plan needs to incorporate strategies for retention and stewardship of your existing donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity. Director of Development, ASU Health Initiatives. Human Service Organizations Management, Leadership & Governance, 39(3), 182-207.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

While finding new members is always a priority, member retention is often overlooked—even though it’s less expensive to retain members than to find completely new ones. If you’re interested in building a thriving base of highly engaged members, retention should be a priority. Retention isn’t a once-a-year event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

At MAHA, we have seen how effectively integrating purpose into daily work can increase employee engagement, retention, and trust, while reducing burnout and even medical claims. Salesforce has designed a way to activate employees around any cause they care about through their Pro Bono Program.

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