Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add. Only managers can offer the day-to-day sense of purpose, belonging, and identify that many workers crave,” claim the authors.

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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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Retention Donor Data Advice 148

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. Nonprofits can also support retention by helping current employees build new skills or upgrade existing ones. Why are people leaving their jobs? Bridging Skills Gaps.

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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. Groups need to be willing to embrace them to see increasing returns on the health of their development programs.

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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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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This data-driven approach ensures that learners receive the best possible educational experience, with high-quality instructors driving engagement and knowledge retention. As a result, they invited the expert to develop more courses and saw an increase in learner enrollment and program revenue. What are learners missing from you?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Revisiting Your Fundraising Development Plan It’s good to reevaluate and adjust your fundraising development plan at least once a year (mid-year), but it’s better to do it quarterly or even monthly.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It is a networking and development organization that connects executives with education, research, ideas, and people. Nor could we have imagined the rapid development of new AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard. Use revenue, retention, renewal, learning, event, and behavioral data to unlock hidden information. leadership.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

When we develop donor personas, we’re essentially painting detailed portraits of our ideal supporters. This ultimately results in better donor acquisition as well as stronger, more genuine partnerships with greater retention. People like surveys that are short and sweet. Here are three simple steps to get your started!

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

Here are three tips to embrace a modern association management software and increase staff recruitment and retention at your organization. . Next, consider the following: Survey your staff to learn how much time they spend on various company-wide processes. Technology significantly contributes to employee satisfaction and retention.

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Technology Literacy Associations Retention 141

Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Feedback/Survey Email Consistent feedback plays an important role in the Simple Development Systems model and you’ll want to incorporate it throughout your digital strategy. This simple survey is only one example of the many we’ve published throughout the years. A clean list yields better supporter interactions.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. As you develop your volunteer program, members become association ambassadors, helping to build public trust in your organization. . Thanking volunteers accelerates recruitment.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 18, 2022

Without focusing on maintaining positive morale, volunteers can quickly become burned out and unmotivated, leading to low retention rates. Survey Volunteers. One of the best ways to gain visibility into volunteer satisfaction and moral is through surveys. Increase Volunteer Retention with Rewards and Recognition.

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Volunteer Survey Retention Training 77

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. . . Consider surveying a larger group of members to identify key issues and trends and develop insights into how it impacts your members.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

Do your members value professional development and learning opportunities? According to the Community Brands Association Trends Study , industry training opportunities are the second most valuable membership benefit, with 50% of association members favoring professional development options. Track member engagement through your AMS.

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

A newly released executive survey revealed that 99% of major American companies invested last year in data and analytics, and 91.9% In this latest survey, 29% reported achieving “transformational business outcomes” during the past year – so what is holding the others back? In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

You owe it to your members to develop a thought leadership-driven culture at your association. When you take the time to develop well-researched thought leadership content, you’ll boost organizational awareness and increase member retention. Survey a larger group of members. Identify industry issues with survey results.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Regardless of your goals for 2023, AI has the potential to help you exceed member expectations, boost recruitment and retention efforts and alleviate staff stress. Boost membership retention. When you use AI predictions, you’ll become proactive about member retention, helping you fight churn. Automation.

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Organization Associations Retention Tech 100

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2022

Developing a training program that exceeds the expectations of volunteers will impact retention, engagement, and referral sources for your nonprofit. A study, performed by Middlesex University for Work Based Learning, found that 74% of people felt they weren’t achieving their full potential due to lack of development opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Salesforce suggests these steps for developing new customer experience strategies , which associations can apply to their organizations. Send them surveys to ask about their experience. Develop a member experience that rivals that of leading for-profit companies, and your members will stick around for the long haul. experience?you’re?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Community Brands Association Trends Study found that 90% of association professionals identify developing or improving engagement opportunities for their members as a top priority. To increase member connection and loyalty in your organization in 2023, you’ll want to p repar e your member engagement strategy today. You’re not alone!

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Director of Development, ASU Health Initiatives. According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

TECH TIP: Use Nimble Create to develop email templates to engage existing members and non-members. Develop a learning program? The study also noted that members early in their careers prioritize professional development and training opportunities by 58%. and follow up with personalized thank you notes. .

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Associations Strategy Sponsor Industry 118

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 25, 2017

Volunteer retention is important in nonprofits because many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide services. Volunteer retention is the ability to keep volunteers involved in an organization. Retention of volunteers comes from a fulfilled commitment and the hope that they will renew that commitment to the nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." First, it helps with staff retention rates. Professional development can be costly at times. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Evaluations should not be about power, judgment, blame or failure.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

ENA developed its culture statements based on—People, Purpose, and Partnerships, the organization’s 3Ps. Sharon notes that 50-year longitudinal studies from Gallop Poll, NORC’s General Social Survey, Harris Poll, and Edelman Barometer, find that trust in public institutions and their leaders has declined steadily.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Are you a new development director or executive director and feeling a bit lost on how to learn exactly what motivates your donors? Enclosing a survey? If you’re looking for a starting point, download our free Survey Letter Template and modify it to suit your needs. Will you be calling to set up a face-to-face meeting?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) noted that while 2020 saw an overall increase in giving, that year’s donor retention rate dropped by 4.1 Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year. drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%. .

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are four best practices for developing volunteer orientations with engagement in mind. A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity. Consider adding questions about orientation and training to your volunteer satisfaction survey.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

Strategically matching volunteers with assignments that allow them to excel can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization achieve its mission. Effectively utilizing your volunteer workforce can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization reach its mission.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In fact, a recent survey by Trinity Solutions found that micro-management interferes with performance and morale, two important components of an effective volunteer program. Your volunteer supervisors can impact retention rates and engagement by getting to know volunteers personally. Training Satisfaction Survey. Expectations.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

During COVID-19 and in the wake of early teacher retirements, Matt Walker, Director of IT, explained that MSTA’s retention rate was declining. Thankfully, with the help of auto-renewing memberships, the retention rate is back on the rise. Customer success story: Increasing member retention with IACP.

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Associations Retention Analytics Missouri 125

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program.

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