Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Although it’s been tough, that doesn’t mean we can’t look for the silver lining in all of the changes. These ideas are all virtual-friendly to adhere to social distancing and ensure the safety of your staff members and supporters alike. Planning virtual stewardship events. . your newly revised nonprofit strategic plan.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 12, 2021

If your organization is looking for new ways to recruit and engage virtual volunteers, here are 4 tips that can help create a smooth process for both your organization and volunteers transitioning to a remote setting. According to Forbes, virtual volunteerism shows no sign of slowing down , even after the pandemic has subsided.

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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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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Use these tips to create a fulfilling volunteer experience and retain your remote volunteers’ support year-round: Provide thorough training Use the right tools Show volunteer appreciation By keeping your remote volunteers motivated, you can leverage their unique skills and interests to fuel change in your community. Let’s begin.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

While many changes have been positive, others have been more challenging for both leaders and employees. Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. Layoffs, Virtual Offices, and Outsourced Jobs.

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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. When members can customize their virtual space, it drives an excellent member experience and ultimately increases revenue. Here’s how: 1.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight. The pandemic changed how nonprofits fundraised from various income streams and channels they deployed. Evolution or Revolution?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. In our previous blog posts on retention and product value , we illustrated how data isn’t one dimensional.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

Over time, your audience will understand that you mean business, and the consistency will help build trust and boost online retention with donors. Let people know what they can do right now to contribute to positive change in the culture around them. Keep things positive. In all of your messaging, keep it uplifting.

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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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Allegiance Group

JUNE 4, 2024

To truly understand the health of your organization, there are seven key metrics you should track in your database: Year-on-year revenue Donor file growth Donor retention Gifts per donor Average gift Revenue per donor Cost to acquire Data can be overwhelming. It can be hard to identify what’s meaningful versus what’s just interesting.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

“We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. One great way is to guide your staff through new information using a virtual training course. Improved Staff Retention Rates. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker. Increased Fundraising ROI.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. In fact, leveraging your donor data may be the difference between event success and failure, regardless of whether the event is virtual or not. Here are a few ways that you can lean on your donor database to make your virtual event a huge success !

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. In fact, leveraging your donor data may be the difference between event success and failure, regardless of whether the event is virtual or not. Here are a few ways that you can lean on your donor database to make your virtual event a huge success !

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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

While you will probably need to change how you’re making fundraising asks, it is still important to maintain donor engagement. As we all continue to adjust to the “new normal”, now is the time to look into modern software solutions to turn your events into a purely virtual experience. What kind of virtual event should you host?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Consider using your online member community to conduct volunteer training sessions either by facilitating virtual discussions or by creating online videos where members can watch and react. Activate the Nimble Communities’ polls feature to get a clear sense of what your volunteers are thinking, and initiate change based on the feedback.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

At this point, your organization has probably already created a Facebook page, amassed a decent number of supporters following that page, and perhaps even used Facebook Ads to expand the reach of your social media-based fundraising efforts— such as running ads to promote any upcoming virtual fundraising events or peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

Innovators introduce new ideas, inventions, or discoveries to our ever-changing world. With the powerful combination of Nimble AMS and Salesforce Einstein AI, MCA&F was able to use AI predictions to boost member retention numbers, renewing 25% of high-risk members. Prioritize new opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As you work with your leadership team, stakeholders, staff, and members to build lasting change , you’ll create a vision that propels your association into the future. B ecom ing an innovative organization requires the best AMS to support your strategies and goals. Boost membership retention. Automation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In our recent Nonprofit Trends Report , 85% of nonprofits noted that donor retention is becoming more difficult. Donors are able to easily manage their recurring gifts, freeing up fundraisers to spend more time on donor stewardship and retention (US Only). Build Relationships, Fund Impact with Fundraising Solutions.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

When members are represented on your leadership team, you’ll have a clear sense of what motivates them, helping you to focus on key areas like member engagement and retention. . . When members are represented in association leadership roles, you’ll have key insights into their changing priorities and shifting values.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

Account for any unexpected changes in revenue. . Expect that your plan may change due to unforeseen circumstances, but any new direction you take should always tie closely back to your mission and be relevant to your goals. . In fact, hosting a virtual or hybrid fundraiser can connect your nonprofit with supporters all over the world.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. This led to better retention rates among supporters, doubling annual fund revenue and increasing monthly recurring givers tenfold.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

The first blog, The Economy’s Impact on Philanthropy , detailed how economic instability has changed fundraising. In this major section, we explored fundraising events, donor retention, and recurring giving. Fundraisers are split regarding virtual and hybrid options at their fundraising events.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And members’ behaviors changed. In general, members were certainly shifting to more online products and services, such as virtual conferences or online classes. And you might find retention rates increase. Individuals and member organizations were on tighter budgets. Get Started!

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. Why wouldn’t nonprofits want to meet them through virtual means? People are more comfortable than ever attending virtual events.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Your supporters help make the work you do possible, allowing you to change the world. Donor retention. Donor appreciation events help foster your relationship with your donors, keeping them engaged with your mission, leading to higher donor retention rates. Cultivating Donor Retention to Grow Your Giving Garden.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into virtual fundraising platforms that your nonprofit can use to strengthen your online fundraising strategy. Both of these virtual fundraising platforms are used to raise money online, but in different ways and under slightly different circumstances. Interactive dashboard. Customized reports.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2020

These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts. We tip our hat to them!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dreamforce 2021, a mix of in-person event and virtual global gathering, had a little bit of everything: Will Smith and Ted Lasso…I mean, Jason Sudeikis? And of course, the highlight of all highlights: our incredible world-changing customers. How UNICEF AU Made A Case for Changing Digital Experiences.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications. Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 21, 2021

2020 and 2021 have changed the way many nonprofits manage volunteers, host events, and reach goals. Chances are, your organization has had to adapt its volunteer program to meet new safety protocols and changing volunteer behavior.

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