Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. .

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A Great Year-End Fundraising Appeal Sets You Up For Donor Retention. And, of course, a strong appeal results in stronger donations, and stronger donor retention. In the below example, Meat Fight clearly articulates the projects their funds will support. What do donations to this initiative support, specifically? Call To Action.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Before starting a new membership drive, make sure your organization has these key retention strategies down: Member experience. Once you’ve got retention down, you can start thinking about growing your membership. Growing your membership relies not only on acquiring new members but on retaining the members you already have.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

While some of these options might be cheaper, make sure you’re articulating the long term benefits of the CRM to future projects, while other options will likely only serve as a quick fix. Although it is not the intuitive thing to do, it will show your nonprofit’s board exactly how much thought you’ve given to the project. Don’t fret!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Ensure that your membership drive materials clearly articulate all that’s included in each membership tier. Follow Up and Focus on Member Retention Recruiting new members is great, but retaining them is better. Think of these communications as the very first plank in your membership retention strategy.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While we know that it’s significantly more beneficial to retain a donor than acquire a new one, we also know that the first-time donor retention rate is less than 20%. An articulated reason for why you’re holding the event. So, regardless of the specific call-to-action, you include, it needs to be clearly articulated and eye-catching.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

I saw the results of my efforts: strong working relationships, good client retention, and overall positive feedback. But as much as fundraising is a calling, it’s also a career that requires business development, sales, client retention, and articulable value propositions. Demonstrate (and articulate!)

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. ACTIONS: Take stock now of the RETENTION strategies you currently employ. Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . Or people simply chipped in what they could. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

As you articulate your thoughts and ideas, the AI tool captures and categorizes them into neat, searchable notes. These smart pals can transcribe meeting proceedings, brainstorming sessions, or donor calls in real-time, leaving you free to stay fully engaged in the conversation. Consider note-taking solutions like Supernormal or Otter.ai.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Draft a plan that articulates your mission and vision for your legacy giving program and set attainable goals for the program. By using these best practices, your nonprofit can create a program that’s both effective and inspirational which motivates donors to leave a gift. Create a legacy giving plan No program is successful without a plan!

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

While their thoughts are extremely helpful, they may feel pressured to come up with or overstate concerns that they wouldn’t have articulated otherwise. Beyond the campaign itself, the direct engagement of a guided approach can ultimately strengthen your long-term donor retention efforts.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Plus, micro donors represent a huge opportunity for donor retention. Establishing an end date and articulating exactly how many times the plan will process can allay doubts for hesitant donors. (Think: asking people to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar.). Micro donations can also be more sustainable.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Articulate your goals. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. Think about the four stages of their journey with your peer-to-peer event or campaign: recruiting, activation, optimization, and retention. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2013

She has an uncanny ability to articulate what donors want and backs that up with solid and compelling research. Research & Trends direct mail donor retention donor-centric fundraising npNEXT' Penelope Burk | President | Cygnus Applied Research. Click here to learn more about npNEXT.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

It’s the foundation that enables you to articulate your organization’s mission and channel the inspiring stories of those whom you’ve helped. Her passions are community-building and behavioral psychology, and so she is excited to be working at their crossroads in nonprofit technology.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

While nonprofit organizations should always actively recruit new supporters, you need to maintain a healthy balance between acquisition and retention. A 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project study found while overall fundraising grew by 2.25%, retention rates declined. Reach out to major donors. Frequently holding one-on-one meetings.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Donor retention is an on-going conversation in our sector and any time it comes up, people start to panic. We all know what we have donor retention troubles. Donor stewardship is a great place to begin making changes that can impact your donor retention rates. On Twitter. . Share a profile story in a newsletter.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? Bloomerang’s donor database also includes an interactive dashboard to monitor metrics like donor retention, incoming donations, and campaign progress. Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address?

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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. What’s the right approach? Answer, “Then what?” before you lift a finger to rebrand.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

With dipping donor retention rates , it’s critical for all of us to focus holistically on how your supporters are experiencing your brand throughout their donor journey. Fundraisers will rightly expect to be able to capture and research donor prospect data with whatever device held in that moment.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

With dipping donor retention rates , it’s critical for all of us to focus holistically on how your supporters are experiencing your brand throughout their donor journey. Fundraisers will rightly expect to be able to capture and research donor prospect data with whatever device held in that moment.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2016

The ability to better articulate the work, by both funder and grantee partner, ensures these new champions of philanthropy can be confident of the return on investment, in the form of specific and measurable impact. Philanthropists are looking for effective stewards of their social investment.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

If the organization fails to clearly articulate the expectations a donor should have regarding the post gift-giving process, the organization will likely not meet the donor’s expectations and therefore, lose the loyalty and financial support of that donor. Stewardship Arts & Cultural donor retention fundraising tips'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

To alleviate any concerns or tension, explicitly articulate to your team that their jobs are not at stake. Be aware that “knowledge hoarding” is often a common practice. The audit and any information they provide will be used strictly for the purposes of improving organizational practices.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Janet thoroughly enjoys coaching executive directors, development staff, and board members as they analyze their reality, articulate their vision, and create a strategy to bring that vision to reality. Janet Cobb CFRE, brings vision to reality… and vice versa.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Additionally, it’s important to articulate your goal in your marketing plan so you can communicate your goal to your donors through social media posts and your donation page. ( Focus on new donor acquisition and retention. Make donor retention your top priority. How is it relevant to your larger mission?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In order to achieve acquisition, retention and upgrades, we must do three things. Number three, how do we articulate and communicate our impact to others? They are buying into the outcomes of your organization. Because donors are customers, we want to acquire new ones and retain and upgrade existing ones.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2016

Deloitte’s 2016 Impact Survey found that skills-based volunteering presents an opportunity for employees to develop their professional and leadership skills, and often results in increased productivity, and ultimately increased employee retention. This article was originally published on ERE-TLNT.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Though they go hand in hand, volunteer recruitment shouldn’t be confused with volunteer retention. Your volunteers should be able to clearly articulate what your organization stands for and what makes it worth volunteering for.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

This can boost membership retention and provide greater convenience for members. By clearly articulating your membership tiers and benefits across multiple marketing channels, you can connect with potential new members who would be a good fit for your program. Cultivate impactful relationships to increase retention.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Sample facts: 72% of employers say telework has a high impact on employee retention, over two-thirds of employers report increased productivity among telecommuters, and telecommuting programs reduce unscheduled absences by 63%. Seema) I’m a big fan of articulating norms. Also, if you put some of these policies in place, let us know.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Some of those challenges include: Member Retention: Keeping members engaged and committed can be challenging. Any association sporting a low member retention rate risks unstable finances and will have a hard time achieving long-term goals. Step 1: Define Your Purpose Begin by articulating your association’s purpose and mission.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Fall In Love With Understanding Your Donors Problems It is from that point that you will be able to craft and articulate compelling narratives that convert. Other Considerations When Crafting Your Narrative Here are a few things that I have learned over the years as a nonprofit fundraiser: 1. Empathize with them and show that you care.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

A clearly articulated NSP answers the three big discovery questions: How do you make a difference? They have better customer retention, less employee turnover, and attract more innovative talent. For example one of our clients is Flight Centre, their Noble Sales Purpose is – We care about delivering amazing travel experiences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

A clearly articulated NSP answers the three big discovery questions: How do you make a difference? They have better customer retention, less employee turnover, and attract more innovative talent. For example one of our clients is Flight Centre, their Noble Sales Purpose is – We care about delivering amazing travel experiences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Create Core Values Sometimes when you are leading an organization or business and struggling to articulate your core values, it helps to see how others have stated theirs. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And if you can’t articulate that, if you can’t really speak to that, then maybe you’re not bringing much value for them and maybe your retention rates are not going to be great. And I really want to encourage you, we can do better than these retention rates. And so this is the transaction of value, right?

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