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. Millennials and GenX, in particular, are deliberately seeking to work in organizations that support their professional growth.

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Need more help running your current programs? If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Set goals for your volunteer program.

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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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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Spending some time planning your year-end fundraising activities will help you connect with donors, inspire them to support your work, and start building donor relationships that will carry over into the next year and beyond. How to Set a Year-End Fundraising Goal How much would you like to raise during your year-end campaign?

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. Know your goals You need to know your goals to let your data drive your decisions. How will you identify these goals? Does the information you have not align with your goals?

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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. Segment your monthly donors.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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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. A well-crafted form can effectively convert one-time givers into long-term supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

In fact, 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media decide to support them in some way. Rally multichannel supporters through monthly giving, crowdfunding, and Giving Tuesday initiatives. This is one of the reasons that nonprofits who create a monthly giving program with DonorPerfect see a whopping 90% retention rate.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Setting up a schedule will help you establish repeatable processes, manage expectations, and work towards achieving your association’s long-term membership goals. Choose what works best for your association and its overarching mission and goals. Set a member engagement goal. Do you want to improve retention numbers?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. A thank you note shows supporters that the organization acknowledges and is grateful for their contribution, and that they aren’t just a number. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. 1) Tell supporters exactly what their donation will support.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Perhaps you’re currently experiencing success and are looking for methods to maintain your organizational growth and exceed your future goals. There are seven success factors your association should prioritize as you work to meet and exceed your goals. Try setting measurable goals and KPIs to become a member-centric organization. “We

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Leverage the Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 release to i mprove your staff and member experience , putting you on track to exceed your goals. Volunteer management microsite We’re continuing our work from the Winter ‘24 product release to support volunteer management and empower your organization to elevate its volunteer program.

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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. Adding recognition to your nonprofits volunteer program is just one more way of enticing supporters to continue to donate their time regularly.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Most of your donors are located in that thin brim of the sombrero; they represent the largest pool of donors you have but also the least substantial in terms of support.

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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. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2022

Here are three ways to implement technology at your organization, helping you to transform the member experience and boost recruitment, retention, and revenue. Because your main goal in adopting new technology is improving the member experience, you’ll want to first examine how the AMS accommodates members. Networking options.

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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. That way people are able to support the causes they care about, no matter what.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals. The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them. Let’s get started.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Texting is a digital channel that nonprofits of all sizes can use to quickly and effectively reach supporters right where they are, across programs like advocacy , fundraising , volunteering , and membership. One common priority for many advocacy program managers is rapid response—and what’s more rapid than texting? Fundraising.

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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time.

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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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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can to leverage this data and grow your monthly giving program: Determine your objectives. Next, specify exactly how you will achieve the goal (e.g.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now you want to know, is it appropriate to ask your supporters to take further action? Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. Here are four great ideas for ‘Confirmation Page’ calls-to-action: 1) Send to Website.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For 2022, the most popular topics on the VolunteerHub blog included volunteer recruitment, training, gamification, engagement, retention, goal setting, and best practices for management. 7 Elements to a Successful Volunteer Training Program. Is Your Nonprofit Setting SMART Goals? . Quotes That Can Inspire Volunteers.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. They allow your nonprofit to remain in operation and tackle major projects such as renovations or establishing new programs.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure. Understanding the ebbs and flows of donor relations by tracking your organization’s interactions with donors and prospects is necessary to support long-term growth.

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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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Do you set donor acquisition goals? It’s an important metric that will help you gauge how effectively you’re engaging new supporters, and it can also give you insight into which of your fundraising and marketing campaigns are most effective. You hit your fundraising goal, but you realize your donor acquisition rate was low.

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