3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We are committed to increasing our fundraising capacity around engagement and retention so we can continue this important work.” What is your organization’s strategy for donor retention for new donors that you may acquire via social media or giving days? A few resources on donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Perhaps your organization experiences data silos or staff and member retention issues. Work with a consultant Working with an AMS selection consultant offers multiple benefits. An AMS selection consultant simplifies the process of researching new technology and presenting your case to executives.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Interested in learning about recruitment and retention? We’ve partnered with Allen Leigh Consulting to offer a free webinar on February 23. Register here. It has been a turbulent year for organizations – the great resignation, quiet quitting, the year of efficiencies, and finding the balance of a hybrid-work life.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 31, 2023

This article is a short excerpt from our recent webinar, Three things every leader should know: Practical insights to overcome the COVID retention crisis, presented by Rob Luke of Allen Leigh Consulting. You can watch the full recording here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

Nonprofits that embrace flexible work movement experience many benefits , such as increased productivity and retention and decreased expenses and pollution contribution. DevNetJobs.org agreegates international development jobs and consulting opportunities worldwide. Bookmark your browsers! Your next dream job is coming soon.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

You’d be surprised how common it is for different departments in the same association to calculate member retention differently. Some organizations tend to bring in consultants to help when the team is stretched thin. Or to go to different systems within the association to pull data for the calculation.

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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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Double the Donation

JANUARY 4, 2024

Picture two imaginary employees who are both employed by the same company. Employee A is an enthusiastic, hard worker who loves driving results in their role. They make an effort to contribute in meetings, bring creative ideas to the table, encourage their coworkers, attend company events, and more. Employee B is also a hard worker […]

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, EHF Nonprofit Financial Management Consulting. How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant. 7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. Your average audience retention rate and engagement is substantially higher. 82% prefer live video over traditional social posts. .

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

7) 38% of nonprofits actively implement a year-round retention strategy for online donors. InnovaSocial is a social impact consultancy based in Mexico specializing in strategic planning, digital communications and individual giving. 20%: Our organization has raised slightly more money than we expected.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

But there was agreement that membership retention and loyalty problems might be symptomatic of declining confidence. Membership with Kevin Ordonez , President and Managing Director Digital Strategy,orgSource New Business Models with Michelle Czosek , Consultant,orgSource The Leadership ColLAB lived up to its name.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Plan your post-Giving Season retention activities as part of your campaign—not an afterthought.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. That’s shocking (and pretty scary).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you need help choosing the best email automation tool or leveraging it to meet your goals, consider reaching out to a consultant. Look for a consultant with expertise in your CRM and knowledge of nonprofit priorities.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Has your donor retention rate increased, decreased, or remained flat? So far, our twelve years of data show that about 76% of nonprofits lack key performance targets for donor retention, and it’s even worse for upgrading. Setting up KPIs for donor acquisition, retention, and upgrading is a great place to start.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds. Always say thank you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. By Robin L.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2022

Improve donor retention with real-time donor insights. Schedule a consultation to learn more about how Bloomerang’s donor management software can empower nonprofits to raise more funds and create lasting change. Learn more about Bloomerang’s retention and fundraising-focused features. Keep donor data accurate and up to date.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

The end results are more effective fundraising campaigns, increased donor retention, and higher fundraising success rates. This is also the point at which you should hire a nonprofit technology consultant. Look at your data objectives and goals and identify what you need from a data warehousing consultant to reach those goals.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit brand new donors from scratch. . Check out these tips for starting a monthly giving program. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Schedule a consultation to learn more about how Bloomerang’s donor relationship management software can empower nonprofits to raise more funds and create lasting change. Learn more about Bloomerang’s retention and fundraising-focused features. Additional Resources: Learn more about Bloomerang’s QuickBooks Integration.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With Tableau Analytics, member data can become the heart of each organizational decision , allowing you to improve the member experience and boost recruitment and retention. Salesforce with Forrester Consulting estimates there is a three-month payback period on investments like Tableau Analytics.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Cultivating belonging in a high-level team and within the broader school community is an essential role of today’s school leaders and can be the secret to recruitment and retention. Join Blackbaud experts to learn how these secure integrations can extend your software’s capabilities.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

If you would like more information on how to boost donor retention, check out this blog. This blog was written by Sandi Frost Steensma from Kennari Consulting. Sandi is the founder of Kennari Consulting, and believes in raising expectations and building connections to create more successful fundraising in a changing landscape.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

During these interviews, you (or a consultant) will ask questions to gauge your stakeholders’ thoughts and opinions on your campaign’s objectives, initial fundraising goal, potential concerns, and the campaign’s overall feasibility. In this traditional approach, an outside consultant completely conducts the study for you.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

This type of stewardship helps boost donor retention. Increase donor retention: Some nonprofit CRM solutions (like Bloomerang !) Bloomerang gives users access to a dashboard that actively tracks your retention rate to keep it top of mind for your entire team. Consider implementation consulting. Or, call when you need to.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How This Nonprofit Retains 46% of Their Donors with Amy Gibson Nonprofit Nation The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, increased their donor retention rate from 26% to 46%. Build relationships, focus on cultivation, and practice time-blocking to navigate challenges with confidence and purpose. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. If the ten-year trend continues, we’ll eventually end up with donor retention rates under 20%.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2020

Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. About Blue Fox: Our team provides customized, boutique financial and back office services for social impact organizations.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While we know that it’s significantly more beneficial to retain a donor than acquire a new one, we also know that the first-time donor retention rate is less than 20%. Retention Campaigns. Donor retention is an ongoing challenge for nonprofit professionals. Ideally, your organization retains donors in response.

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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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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As an Executive Director it is huge to not have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on outside consultants just to make sure things don’t break with every upgrade. Adopting a modern AMS can help your organization in its member recruitment strategy and boost your retention and engagement efforts. . . It’s liberating.

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