The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention? Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization. Understanding what may have encouraged the first and subsequent donations is key to understanding retention.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Additionally, it encourages volunteer engagement and retention at your association. . Acknowledging volunteers maximizes retention. Design a volunteer perk program.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. When talking to your team about the benefits of direct mail fundraising, it’s important to consider factors that might influence the data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Discover the benefits of recurring donations. When you combine this higher annual giving level with the fact that monthly donors have much higher retention rates, you can begin to see why monthly donations are important. 1) Increased Revenue. 2) Easy and Effective For Nonprofits and Donors. 4) Better Long-Term Planning.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . For the employees, they get to support the causes they care about while knowing their donation is making double the impact.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history.

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

The good news is, a simple change in frame of mind when thinking about your volunteers could be all it takes to greatly improve retention and engagement. Additionally, understanding what benefits will come as a result of this change in thought process is sometimes difficult to comprehend as well. Better volunteer retention.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s ever-changing landscape of nonprofit organizations, effective volunteer management is crucial for achieving impactful and sustainable results. Before we dive into the benefits of volunteer engagement surveys , here are a few statistics to keep in mind.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But making skill building an organizational priority is a hedge against the unknown that offers 360 degrees of current benefits. Be Aggressive About Learning If proactive skill-building isn’t part of your culture, it is time to consider a more aggressive approach to learning, development, and employee retention.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. Benefits of cause marketing Benefits for nonprofit organizations Cause marketing has many benefits for both your nonprofit organization and your business partner. What is cause marketing?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

AI is what we call an equal opportunity disrupter; it will impact every part of organizational life, from the back office to programs and communications. Recently, with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we published research on the impact AI is having on giving. Using all of this data, Quilt.AI

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Learn how Salesforce seamlessly integrates with Classy , a supporter-centric online fundraising platform, to power growth for nonprofits worldwide. Nurture relationships by identifying supporters who have decreased their involvement and develop engagement strategies to get them back on track.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Most of your donors are located in that thin brim of the sombrero; they represent the largest pool of donors you have but also the least substantial in terms of support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising. With that being said, ChatGPT is still an exceptional resource for nonprofits, and we’re excited to explore all of the ways it can benefit your organization!

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Your supporters help make the work you do possible, allowing you to change the world. Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. But you don’t want your supporters to feel like they’re just a source of revenue.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’re likely familiar with these ideas already.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

That way people are able to support the causes they care about, no matter what. But there are countless benefits to registering your nonprofit with RoundUp App , including: A custom RoundUp App registration page with your own logo, photo, and impact statement. Highlight the impact that RoundUps can make for your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. It also emphasizes recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. Leaders must be willing to provide the necessary resources and support, creating a safe environment for innovation to thrive.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Gain donor insights: Deep dive into your donors’ behaviors, preferences, and giving patterns so you can tailor your outreach for better engagement and support. Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Implementing management practices allows organizations to recruit and retain volunteer resources, but many nonprofits struggle to successfully engage volunteers and reap the full benefits of their service. Engaging volunteers as advocates for the organization and its cause can help nonprofits gain visibility and increase community support.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

They can also be a major undertaking where the need for volunteers to support the event is high. Why the recruitment and onboarding process is critical to volunteer retention The long game of retaining volunteers over time begins as soon as they sign up and arrive for their first event. Click here to read Part I.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Turn New Supporters Into Strong Supporters. A donor’s first experience with your organization should be a good one as it can be the difference between turning them into a repeat supporter or someone who gives once and never again. . Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding Revenue Projections When a nonprofit is putting together a budget for the coming year, an important step is to perform a revenue projections analysis that can inform the expected amount of income used for operational expenses and deepen mission impact. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nonprofit organizations benefit from recurring donations because they provide consistent revenue streams and help organizations maintain long-term relationships with supporters. As a result, organizations can demonstrate growth and impact to donors while strengthening their commitment to the mission. And donors like it.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.”

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Take a deep dive into the results of sustainer growth and retention strategies that impacted donors and giving in 2020 and 2021. At Blackbaud, we believe the future of the nonprofit sector will be supported by data intelligence. So how are fundraising organizations using data intelligence today and how can your team benefit?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. Why Quarterly Impact Reports? Quarterly Impact Reports enhance your website, email, and social media content strategy.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 17, 2024

Explore the top three things your nonprofit can do to benefit from e-commerce. Boost Donations by Offering an ‘Add to Cart’ Donation Option An ‘Add to Cart’ donation option on your website is one of the easiest ways for your nonprofit to benefit from e-commerce.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with. Benefits of corporate giving programs Corporate giving program ideas Getting started with corporate philanthropy Corporate giving software What is corporate giving? Tax benefits.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

What are the benefits of continuous enrollment? Our registrar must issue addendums when families add, remove, or change support services. Thankfully, Blackbaud support was able to help us navigate these challenges, with some things still in the works to accommodate our new processes. What are some additional considerations?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Here is a bullet point summary of the key information for nonprofits: Effective October 31, 2023, Meta will partner exclusively with PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF) to support donations benefiting nonprofits in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Meta will no longer support donations through Meta Payments or Network for Good after October 31.

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