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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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You need to constantly evaluate the data and analyze progress. But there was agreement that membership retention and loyalty problems might be symptomatic of declining confidence. Sharon facilitated an exchange of ideas between Nancy MacRae and Kristine Hillmer, MBA, CAE, President, and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

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How Can Nonprofits Retain High-Performing Staff?

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Unfortunately, the data shows that 81 percent of organizations are without a retention program. When creating a retention strategy, it is important to consider the entire employment cycle, paying attention to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. A recruitment plan supports retention from the start. Compensation. Recruitment.

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From Year 1 to Year 2: The Importance of Retaining First Gifts

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Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. One would think that after making such an investment of time and precious funds in these new donors, retention would be a top priority – wrong. Today, it is 27%.

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Inspiring Loyalty: Donor Stewardship in Arts and Culture

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Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. Finally, staff should also review its stewardship process and survey donors to evaluate the impact of stewardship efforts.

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