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Looking to Be More Data-Driven? For Nonprofits, KPIs Start with Goals

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At the same time, all this hype about “big data” can be anxiety-inducing, especially for smaller nonprofits. If that’s the case, Member Retention Rate might be an excellent KPI for your organization to measure. If that’s the goal you set as an organization, Donor Growth might be a key KPI for you to track.

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3 Major Higher Ed Takeaways from bbcon 2020 Virtual

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Recent data shows that total commitments and donor retention are both down in 2020. Understanding the landscape and the culture where the change is being made is key. Blackbaud’s Steph McCluskey broke down all the hype around a lumni participation rates and encouraged us to shift our focus to maximizing our donors instead.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

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For example, the theme could be 80s pop culture or the holiday season. Use your social media pages and email newsletters to build hype for your giving day starting a few weeks in advance. Recurring donations are important for your nonprofit’s donor retention strategy. Raise donations by requiring an entry fee.

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