Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. ACTIONS: Take stock now of the RETENTION strategies you currently employ. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., People Yearn to Express their Love .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It wasn’t long after their civil war, and the program was working with child combatants, using sports to teach new skills. 36,333 improved their attendance, engagement, and retention in education. About the Author. In 2005, a visit to Right to Play in Sierra Leone with skateboarding icon Tony Hawk changed my life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

Julia is an author, consultant and speaker who helps plan and launch modern nonprofit marketing campaigns. Along with coaching nonprofits, he’s a best-selling author and public speaker. . Her blog teaches fundraising strategy, donor retention practices, motivational stories and so much more. . Marc knows his stuff! .

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

If you don’t want to waste your donor acquisition resources, you need to double up on your donor retention resources. Here’s what one reader of my Clairification blog recently wrote in response to a post I authored on The Real Skinny on Nonprofit Donor Thank You’s : One day in conversation with a donor, the subject of my notes came up.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., And this is the time of year you risk having donors fall off a cliff.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. And, to do this, you need to think in an entirely new way (at times even counter intuitively) about your market, your customers and your marketing offers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

I am thrilled with the response to The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout as my co-author and I have been sharing the ideas on a virtual book tour during the last month. Their program includes about teaching artists. She knows self-care is important to avoiding burn out and keeping a high staff retention. “.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2013

What donors can teach us about making more money. Penelope Burk is one of the foremost authorities on fundraising and among the best-known educators in her field. Research & Trends direct mail donor retention donor-centric fundraising npNEXT' Penelope Burk | President | Cygnus Applied Research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2020

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. And, to do this, you need to think in an entirely new way (at times even counter intuitively) about your market, your customers and your marketing offers.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

Donor retention requires a lot of work, and regardless of how well you do it, has to be offset with donor growth. Create an eBook that teaches the everyday consumer on water filters, when they’re necessary for safety, and how to pick the right one. About the Author. A cold outreach email template with a 1 out of 3 success rate!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. The key to an effective donor retention strategy is to make sure your donors feel appreciated and like they’ve made an impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Very soon technology will improve donor participation and retention by making it ridiculously easy to give…Technology will allow donors to do what they want to do anyway…We’re two decades into the internet era; why is it still easier to buy a book about hurricanes than help a storm’s victims? Digital Transformation Action Steps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2019

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. Noah Fleming Fortunately, in Fleming's timely and intensively relevant book , he shows you through strategies, exercises and examples what to do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2019

“Business development is the craft of finding the right prospect and then designing the perfect buying experience for that prospect,” explains Mo Bunnell , the author of, The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans. Whether you are new to sales or a sales veteran, this book is a must-read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. Noah Fleming Fortunately, in Fleming's timely and intensively relevant book , he shows you through strategies, exercises and examples what to do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

Entitlement is "killing your business," says author Brad Hams. They can do it by utilizing the core principals of Ownership Thinking: The Right Education : Teaching employees the fundamentals of business and finance, how their company makes money, and how they add (or take away) value. What is the best thing they can do?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2012

Entitlement is "killing your business," says author Brad Hams. They can do it by utilizing the core principals of Ownership Thinking: The Right Education : Teaching employees the fundamentals of business and finance, how their company makes money, and how they add (or take away) value. What is the best thing they can do?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

You need to prioritize how you can increase your donor lifetime value by using a variety of strategies that increase donor retention and upgrades. There’s no better donor retention or upgrade strategy than a monthly giving program. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2021

B — Level B strategies will strive for retention and significant upgrades. C — Level C strategies will strive for retention and smaller upgrades. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., The economic value of these donors will approach 50% of your goal. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2022

Improved staff and volunteer retention rates, fundraising and donor stewardship outcomes, and training engagement come to mind. Technically , you can download course authoring software and create a course yourself. E-Learning Content Development Partner . When you invest in custom development , your partner can: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2012

Over the past year, 1,000 people who left an employer told author Leigh Branham the reasons for why they left. In the book, Branham teaches readers how to : Avoid employee-job mismatches. Leverage exit and turnover data (often from exit interviews) to increase employee retention.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

For example, simply saying “we prioritize major gifts” or “we focus on donor retention” isn’t helpful without understanding specifically how you’re doing so and then tracking and measuring your results so you can improve. . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Convening authority: If you convene coalitions or conferences or other thought leaders this can be a powerful asset that creates trust and reputation as being an essential player in your sector. Every tactic here is as much about retention and appreciation as it is about perks. Does your organization do in-person or online trainings?

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Improved Knowledge Retention: Learners can take e-learning courses at their own pace, revisiting key topics to ensure they understand them. About the Author: Amy Morrisey is the President of Artisan E-Learning and serves as Sales & Marketing Manager. They can also complete the course again down the line if they’d like a refresh!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls. These are in what I consider is the best chapter of the book The Essential HR Handbook , that she co-authored with Barbara Mitchell. Clustering everyone in the middle performance-rating categories 2.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010 Engage Your Employees.Especially Now Im a big fan of the books authored by Leigh Branham. Re-Engage is co-authored by Branham and Mark Hirschfeld and the authors worked with Quantum Workplace on the research for the book. big and small improvements, new ideas and suggestions for innovation.)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. Been looking at this book for awhile.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Heres what Timm recommends: Dont Ask : How was everything?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010 Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas Heres a great idea from communications consultant, speaker and author David Grossman : And, yes its old school. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. But, it works!

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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. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Be A Good Coach Coaching is the single most important part of expanding others capabilities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Hes the author of three best-selling books, including Re-engage and The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. And, the eBook is free!

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