Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Over the past 10 years, donor retention has fallen from 33% to 27%.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Donors have rights, and these rights play a key role in your daily thoughts, actions and activities. Consider these tips to increase donor retention: Annual Information: Sharing your annual report—via your website, for example—demonstrates commitment to your mission, increasing donor trust.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When you’re looking to link with tools like career centers, event services, an LMS or some other type of integration, your data strategy will play a role. Simplify your event manager’s role with tools like these. They can get advice from and chat with other experts in their field, regardless of their geographical location.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In fact, “an inability to hire qualified staff within a limited budget” was the most commonly cited challenge in the 2017 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey , which also found that 81% of nonprofits do not have a formal retention policy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

This guide offers a comprehensive look at fundraising for nonprofit organizations and covers everything from choosing the best title for your fundraiser to increasing donor retention to other fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations. But if you’d like to give your fundraiser a second wind, we have some advice to help.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

After all, growth plays a key role in increasing your nonprofit’s impact. In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate. Track your organization’s retention rate. Focus on building relationships.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Complex volunteer roles may call for more leadership, networking, and organizational duties, such as serving as a committee member or event chair. In this article, we’ll explore several aspects of volunteer management: recruitment, coaching, relationship building, and retention.

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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. Major gifts officer.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be? Bring your year-end crew together long before the leaves start to turn — defining your strategy, roles and timeline.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward. Write descriptions for each volunteer role. Solicit Advice. A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Additionally, determining engagement goals for your event, like targets for new donor acquisition or previous attendee retention, can help shape your marketing tactics. ?. For your virtual auction, try to recruit staff and volunteers to serve these crucial roles: . When will you host your virtual auction, and how long will it last?

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

This is especially helpful advice if you’ve got volunteers with skills that would be helpful on a board of trustees. Take the time to answer the new board members’ questions and ensure they’re settling into their new role. You have to then focus on board member retention. Your volunteers are there to support your nonprofit.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

6 Tactics for Increasing Donor Retention by Rachel Clemens, Mighty Citizen . Donor retention rates haven’t snuck north of 50% in more than a decade. If so, you won’t want to miss Rachel’s tips on how you can help improve your nonprofit’s retention rate. . . Does that ring true for your organization? Think again.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Why you should attend: You’ll get hands-on advice about how to get the grant and how to use it most effectively for big results. Learn the results of the 2021 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Donor Retention Deep-Dive with Steven Shattuck, Cheif Engagement Officer @ Bloomerang. Do you know how to improve your donor retention?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2017

But, how you strategically leverage your new brand and retooled marketing and communications infrastructure that can help take your brand to the next level – and significantly improve your donor acquisition, retention and fundraising results. The rebrand advice I give my clients and conference attendees is two-fold: 1.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

State the organization’s name, briefly describe what it does, and explain your role within the nonprofit. This may seem like contradictory advice, but stay with me! You want to make sure that you’re speaking with the correct prospect or donor and that they know who you are. Let them know who you are.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Thank them first and recognize their gifts and role as huge supporters of your organization. As nonprofits, we must follow this advice and live our gratitude for the donors who make our work possible. Invite board members into the thank you process. Brainstorm ways to make sure EVERY donor knows their gift matters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention. The research indicates that the human brain, on average, has the capacity to pay attention for about 10-12 minutes within an hour.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You can show your value by demonstrating the relationship you have to engagement, recruitment, and retention. HR can also provide advice on conducting employee surveys. Remember your role is to influence company culture, be a change agent, create a movement – bigger than you, the program, and the CSR department.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Whether it’s providing an effective guide to grant writing or delving into expert advice on digital marketing strategies for nonprofits, these free nonprofit resources provide invaluable knowledge to help you develop your fundraising skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along. • Do something that you are afraid to do. Shake it up and do something different.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2014

And we open ourselves up to encouragement and advice along the way. Speaking of… Here’s some of my favorite nonprofit advice from this week: Fundraising is all about people connecting with people. But John Haydon points to the important role that Facebook is also paying in search. Who are they?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Effective volunteer management vital to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning nonprofits need to invest in smart volunteer management practices to reduce administrative overhead and increase volunteer retention. Here are the steps of the volunteer recruitment process: Plan and define your volunteer roles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." Take a moment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Employee pay often is not the most important driver for employee retention. To learn more about employee retention and the reasons employees decide to leave an organization, read Overland Park, KS author Leigh Branhams book, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. In fourth place is an organizations financial stability.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

If this is the case for your event, our only advice is to start planning it as early as possible. Make expectations clear: There will likely be different roles for volunteers to fill. For each role, create a comprehensive list of responsibilities so staffers know exactly what’s expected of them. It’s that simple!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Its from William Arthur Ward , one of Americas most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

We hope you find their advice for nonprofit multi-channel marketing helpful! Providing that for your donors can illustrate how your nonprofit has taken an active role in identifying a problem and working to solve it. Scott’s marketing advice for nonprofits can absolutely lead to increased support and donations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

Business leaders can read Overland Park, KS’s Leigh Branham’s books: • The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave • Re-Engage to learn more about why employees leave their workplaces (including non-financial reasons), and what leaders can do to boost employee retention. Both are excellent books.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. And, its a culture that ensures your new hires feel welcome during their critical onboarding time period.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

They provide the following great, simple and straight-forward advice about giving feedback: Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Saturday, July 10, 2010 How To Give Constructive Feedback Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called " 144 Ways To Walk The Talk."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. based in Overland Park, KS. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us? To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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