sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. This is why focusing on impact is one of the best ways to increase donor retention.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Whether you’re crafting an emergency plan to react to unexpected external circumstances or creating your strategy for the next two to five years, this guide will help your nonprofit get the most out of its strategic plan. Meanwhile, you may assign another person to call new donors to thank them and increase your new donor retention.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Membership retention rates for nonprofits vary widely. But, regardless of your mission or industry, member retention is vital. If you want to improve your membership retention rates, you need to nurture and build your member relationships consistently. What’s Affecting Your Membership Retention Rate? 5833.5833×100=58.33

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2022

Volunteer retention is crucial for nonprofits and other organizations that rely on volunteer support. In this guide, we’ll explore these five common volunteer retention challenges, along with tips for overcoming them: . Ready to learn how to overcome common retention challenges? Lack of a thorough training process.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change is a staple of life for any organization. Whether it’s upgrading part of your tech ecosystem, finding more efficient business processes or even updating physical infrastructure, navigating change is something nonprofits and other organizations have to face almost every day. What is Salesforce change management?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. Our guide to writing a fundraiser story is full of detailed tips on crafting an amazing story that will encourage people to take action. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? 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.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Each step builds on the one before, so this guide will walk you through the process from start to finish. Additional resources Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide +7 Examples.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MARCH 5, 2019

Unfortunately, across the nonprofit sector, donor retention rates are low and getting worse. According to the 2 018 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report , the average donor retention rate was 45.5% What should nonprofits do to rise above the retention slump? Track your retention rates.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

By fostering a legacy program, your organization can offer your donors an opportunity to extend their impact and generate change beyond their lifetimes. Use this guide to learn more about nonprofit endowments, A Comprehensive Guide to Donor-Advised Funds. To learn more about donor-advised funds, check out this guide!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

This change reflects a broader trend in nonprofits. It’s changing how we identify potential donors and set targets. It’s changing how we identify potential donors and set targets. Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Through times of change and uncertainty, higher education institutions have persevered and even thrived through innovation and agility. Using Blackbaud CRM and Microsoft Power BI predictors, they’ll describe using AI to identify new prospects and improve the retention of existing program members. Register for free today !

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore nonprofit data warehouses, the steps to configure one, and how to harness the power of your data effectively. The end results are more effective fundraising campaigns, increased donor retention, and higher fundraising success rates. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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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. Volunteers help change the lives of those in their community as a social responsibility rather than receiving a financial reward. The ultimate resource for crafting a rewarding volunteer experience Download the free guide Gain new knowledge.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, your organization’s success depends on your ability to anticipate and respond to change. This guide reviews the steps of creating a nonprofit SWOT analysis , including when to use this type of analysis and how to put your insights into action. Where does your nonprofit struggle?

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. When your ads appear on your existing donors’ feeds, it reminds them of your cause and encourages them to donate again, increasing your donor retention rate.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Increase Donor Retention: Creating an intentional, documented plan outlines next steps to be taken with a donor. Creating consistent outreach and movement through the donor life cycle (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) promotes donor retention. Step 7: Track and Review Your Metrics.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Paired with your experience and judgment, your decisions can be data informed or data guided using less specific data measurements. Consider your average spending year over year or the trend in your retention over a period of time. It’s time to change that thought process! Be specific about what data you keep and why.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Participant retention. Volunteer retention. Doing so will help you track progress, quickly respond to changes, and identify trends over time. Why Are Impact Metrics Important? Number of participants. Assessments.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 9, 2023

3 ways innovative technology can help you drive revenue By leveraging an innovative AMS, your association can drive membership growth and retention, ultimately increasing your overall revenue. Foster this trust by sending out surveys with your AMS and reporting on how you will use the feedback to make lasting changes. Here’s how: 1.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Especially in associations, analytics can provide invaluable insights, guiding strategies and shaping outcomes. Focus on the Outcomes Embracing the Future: We know change is hard and in long-standing organizations, can be met with resistance. Let’s take member retention as an example.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. You’ll want a keyword that’s short, easy to spell, and won’t get changed by a phone’s autocorrect function. Use this guide to plan an engaging online campaign. You might choose the keyword “Save The Whales 2024.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Then, guided by those goals, use effective data collection tools, measure outcomes, implement improvement strategies, and promote transparency. By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, EHF Nonprofit Financial Management Consulting. What changes have prospects experienced in the past year? 7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant. Here are some tips to make your data shine.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology. How to build executive buy-in for new association management software Change is a process. Make the process smoother by creating a culture of change management and following these five steps: 1.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2021

Volunteer engagement has been evolving for years, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were forced to accelerate change at an unprecedented rate. With all these changes, organizations are revisiting longstanding policies and procedures for recruiting volunteers. Disruptions are challenging, yet they are not all bad.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

You can use your renewal letter to quickly remind your members what their donations have helped you achieve, including: Changes you’ve effected relative to your cause (be specific!) But, if you want to go the extra mile, offering additional benefits can be a highly effective way to increase retention!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Just adding an employee giving program can increase employee retention! Check for an increase in viewers on your nonprofit’s website and discuss any changes in site traffic with your partner. These cause marketing partnerships also help businesses build relationships within local communities.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

Within the industry, the Code of Ethics document guides members, acting as a “watchdog” for the profession. Within the association, the Code of Ethics has the power to drive retention. How to promote your code of ethics for member recruitment and retention. The Code of Ethics makes members proud.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

They are: Donor retention Leveraging technology Economic uncertainty Fundraising events Donor communication and engagement 1. Donor Retention Donor retention as a metric has gained traction since 2001 when Adrian Sargeant published the first academic research on the financial impact of increased donor retention.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

But fret not – this is where our guide comes in. Personalization alongside a donor’s individual case for support can entirely change conversations around year-end giving. Be Prepared to Adapt and Respond to Changes. Ha ve you ever heard the old adage that change is the only constant?

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

To find partners that specialize in the specific tasks you’re trying to accomplish, such as major gift fundraising or data management, check out this DNL OmniMedia guide to nonprofit consulting firms. Moves management isn’t a flat, one-size-fits-all process, and the chances of securing a gift can change day by day.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Certainly, there have been some changes to the way members pay (for example: monthly installments and multi-year memberships), but the concept of annual dues remains largely intact. Download the guide to discover ways to leverage your association technology, ideas to consider, and steps to get started. Get the tip sheet. Flexibility.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

Wampler-Collins of the Lexington Pride Center explains that implementing the all-in-one Bloomerang platform has enabled them to “Easily track donations and our donor retention rate, plus [we can now] identify our largest donors and develop cultivation plans appropriately.… Are you ready to empower your nonprofit for the future?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Download Guide Now that we know what email marketing is, let’s explore three different types of email marketing that can benefit your organization’s goals. “Baby Come Back”: Retention Emails Retention emails are re-engagement emails, which are messages sent to a donor or supporter who has not been active for a while.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Having a donor retention strategy in place to retain year-end donors is the best way to get a good return on the investment you put into acquiring them. 114 ÷ 367) x 100 = 31, so they had a 31% donor retention rate. Let’s take a look.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience.

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