The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Be Aggressive About Learning If proactive skill-building isn’t part of your culture, it is time to consider a more aggressive approach to learning, development, and employee retention. Retention rates are 34% higher among organizations that offer employee development opportunities. Digital markets don’t allow room to languish.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

When you focus on optimizing your volunteer program from the ground up, you can give it the foundation it needs to be successful. . Whether you’re interested in creating a brand-new volunteer management program or enhancing your current program with more effective management strategies, you’re in the right place! Let’s dive in!

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s ever-changing landscape of nonprofit organizations, effective volunteer management is crucial for achieving impactful and sustainable results. 72% of nonprofits believe that volunteer feedback surveys are valuable for improving volunteer engagement and program effectiveness.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Whether developing fundraising strategies, creating donor retention programs, launching humanitarian outreaches on the other side of the world, or implementing marketing and assimilation strategies to grow a local church, Darrell’s passion is to help clients achieve their goals and fulfill their mission. . retention rate. .

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Is it useful? Is it timely?

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here are 4 reasons diversity and inclusion (D&I) are important for any volunteer program. Now more than at any other point in history, volunteer programs are becoming increasingly diverse. Ensuring a volunteer program has a balance of volunteers from different backgrounds has a measurable impact on an organization’s success.

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Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

A strong recurring giving program can help improve your organization’s long-term planning by providing a consistent stream of revenue and improving cash flow throughout the year. Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors due to their higher annual giving levels and retention rates. .

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura Kruisenga, COO with Kennari Consulting , works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. Laura’s practical coaching style and results-oriented strategies help her clients set realistic goals and achieve measurable results. 10 a month provides this. $25

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Your organization’s volunteer program is an important driver toward mission. Here are 4 ways to measure volunteer program ROI and ensure you are getting the highest amount of value. As your nonprofit grows, so does the need to optimize your volunteer program and effectively measure ROI. according to an Independent Sector report.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at three important steps to take as you start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, including: Setting your year-end fundraising goals Identifying your campaign’s story Planning for donor retention Let’s take a look! These steps will help you set an ambitious (but achievable) goal.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Managing your nonprofit’s membership program can feel daunting, whether you’re managing an existing program or creating one from scratch. Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community. New avenues for donor engagement.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Or your purchase is part of a “buy one, give one” program where the business’s product is donated because of your purchase. Digital programs. A digital program is an advertising campaign from the business on behalf of your nonprofit. Just adding an employee giving program can increase employee retention!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 23, 2024

This can make reaching donation goals a bit of a rollercoaster ride. But here’s the good news: monthly giving programs smooth out this ride. This approach not only values their past support but also emphasizes the ongoing impact they can make. Recurring donor retention Keeping your donors informed and engaged is key.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Know your goals You need to know your goals to let your data drive your decisions. How will you identify these goals? Some organizations utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their goals. Please talk with your staff and board members about what goals would best serve your organization and prioritize them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. But a lack of access to new technology or the resources it takes to set up and maintain these programs is a barrier for many nonprofits. The average RoundUp App user donates $15 – $20 a month and has an 80% retention rate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This is one of the reasons that nonprofits who create a monthly giving program with DonorPerfect see a whopping 90% retention rate. Related Resources: Start Your Monthly Giving Program in a Few Simple Steps. Use insights to get ahead of year-end goals and maximize your major donor potential. Crowdfunding.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Are those strategies having a positive impact on improving volunteer experience ? Demonstrate and Communicate Impact…Often.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding Revenue Projections When a nonprofit is putting together a budget for the coming year, an important step is to perform a revenue projections analysis that can inform the expected amount of income used for operational expenses and deepen mission impact. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Over the last few years, many companies have made bold claims on plans to address global issues like climate change; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and community impact. When looking at social impact, it’s important to understand the difference between ESG and purpose. However, few actually live up to their commitments.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Explain the impact of donations. For instance, in-kind donors might want to know how you’re using their gifts to run your programs, while monetary donors would be interested in hearing how you’re using financial donations to further your mission. Explain the impact of donations. Enable recurring donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This program promotes efficient water use in homes and businesses throughout the country by offering a simple way to make purchasing decisions that conserve water without sacrificing quality or product performance. 2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . Why Quarterly Impact Reports? Plain Language Example #1 .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At Bloomerang, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of a robust volunteer program and its ripple effects on an organization’s mission. A compelling narrative that resonates emotionally and highlights the impact of your work can be a powerful magnet. Weave the answers to these questions into your narrative fabric.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

1) Creating Custom Donation Appeals in Minutes Use ChatGPT to craft a sequence of donation appeals with the goal of encouraging your stakeholders to make a donation. Tailoring your messaging for each segment can result in increased engagement and higher email open rates, ultimately leading to more significant impact for your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You’ll have the confidence of knowing when the time is right to spend money on programs, something many young and small organizations struggle with. And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. Set an Impact Goal.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Never fear, this lesson will walk you through setting up (or retooling) your own monthly giving program. In this lesson, we’ll cover: Setting a goal for recurring giving. How to outline a framework for your monthly giving program. A bit of advice about setting goals. What would that mean for our programs and mission?

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Never fear, this lesson will walk you through setting up (or retooling) your own monthly giving program. In this lesson, we’ll cover: Setting a goal for recurring giving. How to outline a framework for your monthly giving program. A bit of advice about setting goals. What would that mean for our programs and mission?

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As a result, organizations can demonstrate growth and impact to donors while strengthening their commitment to the mission. 57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. And donors like it. Show donors why their contribution matters to your mission.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore how you can to leverage this data and grow your monthly giving program: Determine your objectives. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. First, we’ll cover how to determine your goals for your monthly giving program.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations. This creates a more meaningful ask.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program. Proper documentation and tracking of moves management can impact your fundraising in many ways. Are annual giving and sustainer donor programs a priority?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Implement donor retention strategies: Uncover insights on retention rates to strengthen donor loyalty and reduce donor attrition. Students impacted: 59,434 students have benefited from the foundation’s programs.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community.

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