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Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action 

Candid

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

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Are you getting the most out of your retention data?

Association Analytics

If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should — calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders. Retention rates aren’t one dimensional.

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Are you getting the most out of your retention data?

Association Analytics

If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should -- calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders. Retention rates aren’t one dimensional.

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The Use of AI in Fundraising: Maximizing Donations with Data-Driven Asks

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They can also benefit from smart donation asks. Get the Toolkit for Free Now The Benefits of Smart Donation Asks Defining Smart Donation Asks In nonprofit fundraising, smart donation asks are key. Increased Donor Engagement One of the primary benefits of smart donation asks is the ability to foster deeper connections with donors.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

.orgSource

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the unemployment rate will remain low, at 3.9% Even if the job market becomes more advantageous to employers, post-pandemic job seekers are intensely focused on issues that go beyond compensation and benefits. Robert Half found that 46% of U.S. Don’t Rush We all make hiring mistakes.

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Why You Should Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis Before Throwing Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Bloomerang

The importance of a cost-benefit analysis for your fundraising strategies. James Greenfield is the guru of fundraising cost-benefit analysis. The second biggest mistake is not doing enough to retain event donors, who have some of the highest lapse rates of all donors. . Local demographics. Honest number crunching.

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Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail

Bloomerang

A 2020 study by Ballantine found that direct mail response rates ranged from 5-9% compared to 1% for email. When talking to your team about the benefits of direct mail fundraising, it’s important to consider factors that might influence the data. Define your audience. Combine your direct mail campaign with a product fundraiser.

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