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5 Essential Employee Retention Tips for Nonprofit Managers

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Employee retention is critical for the health of any organization, particularly for nonprofits. High retention leads to better outcomes all around as the organization saves money and develops stronger performers internally. Plus, as a manager in a nonprofit, retention is a key component of your job.

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

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2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling.

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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

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Frequently looking to strike the balance between larger team building events, deeper level skills-based opportunities, options for individual volunteer activities and a mixture of in-person and virtual engagements to accommodate an increasingly hybrid or remote-first workforce.

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Volunteer Management & Retention Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff. Offers better scheduling and communication. Communication is key when working with people, and volunteers are no different. Why is volunteer retention important?

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5 Volunteer Retention Challenges and How to Overcome Them

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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: . Communication roadblocks or inefficiencies. . Ready to learn how to overcome common retention challenges?

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Communication.

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5 Tips for Writing Better Volunteer Role Descriptions

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You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details.

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