Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, employment openings increased to record levels in March, reaching 11.549 million vacancies. The number of job openings has been on the rise since the pandemic and continues to outpace the rate of new hires. Job quit numbers also rose in March to 4.5

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 17, 2020

An online career center helps members find the job opportunities they need. Job opportunities are a top benefit for your members. Once they join, job opportunities, career advancement, and mentoring remain among the top 10 benefits they value most from their association.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

47% of members report joining an association for certifications or credentials and 45% say they chose an organization for job opportunities. . Every month, pull a list of active job seekers and send them an email with tips and best practices for career advancement. Personalize the member’s job-seeking experience.

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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

Use videos, charts, games, slide decks, checklists, and interviews within your training courses to engage members and keep them coming back for more. . If you haven’t already, adopt a job board on your association website. Hold a virtual or in-person career fair for your members to network and interview with employers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2015

So, there's no better time then now for the new book, The Stay Interview, A Manager's Guide to Keeping the Best and the Brightest. Stay interviews are periodic, private, one-on-one meetings between direct supervisors and employees, both newly-hired and long-timers. They are not focused on job performance.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

All of our top member retention resources in one place. If you think about your online career center as simply a place for job postings,?you’re?missing Articles, tips, and recommendations – Offer articles and other content including résumé writing tips, interview techniques, job search ideas, and tips on social networking.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I though you’d enjoy the interview. First Year Donor Retention is 29.3%. My buddy Steve does a great job keeping us all on our toes by bubbling up useful data points for us to evaluate as we continue to figure out how to use the internet in the non-profit sector. Here’s a quick peek into some key statistics.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 18, 2020

Reconsider job descriptions and requirements. Take a close look at the job description for each role you’re looking to fill and consider if the requirements listed are actually necessary. Job descriptions often unintentionally discourage accomplished candidates from applying. Is a degree needed to excel in the role?

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

While any loss of able employees is a tragedy, this does mean that if your nonprofit is hiring, there is a significant pool of qualified candidates to interview. To help your nonprofit find candidates who can help you achieve your mission, we’ll discuss how you should: Create a detailed job description. Why would someone want this job?

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Thanking volunteers has also been shown to improve retention rates through the process of engagement. Use exit interviews to understand why volunteers are leaving (show them you care). Provide volunteers with on-the-job praise. Provide volunteers free shirts (other clothing) in exchange for service.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Host interviews After you’ve identified potential board members, invite these individuals to an in-person meeting or video conference interview to get to know them and see if they’d be a good fit for the role. Write job descriptions. Hold interviews. Identify skill requirements.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Staff retention seems not only difficult, but near impossible to understand because of the intense amount of work. It is time to take a deep breath and consider the possibility you have approached staff retention incorrectly. In this survey, results show that 48 percent of employees want to enhance job satisfaction.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 9, 2019

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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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

While finding new members is always a priority, member retention is often overlooked—even though it’s less expensive to retain members than to find completely new ones. If you’re interested in building a thriving base of highly engaged members, retention should be a priority. Retention isn’t a once-a-year event.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

jobs projected to be created in the ecosystem worldwide by the year 2026 according to a recent report by IDC. Our staff takes on the burden of posting, interviewing potential hires, and running background/reference checks. . We know that the Salesforce ecosystem is growing at an incredible rate, with over 9.3M

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2020

In a feasibility study we conducted for a community college , we knew many people being interviewed were already funding scholarships through a state-run Promise Program and might be hesitant to invest in supporting the school itself. The Who — Creating Connection Through Interviews. The How — A Case Study.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2012

Case in point, YNPN’s 2011 survey of young nonprofit workers found that “commitment to remaining in a nonprofit job weakened as employees got older.” spending precious time and resources searching for, interviewing, hiring, and training new candidates in the face of cyclical employee turnover. In brief, the numbers don’t look good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

To alleviate any concerns or tension, explicitly articulate to your team that their jobs are not at stake. There are lots of ways to collect data on the current practices of your organization- common best practices are surveying and interviewing. What Wyman did: We conducted 50 interviews in an organization with 33 full time staff.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

Boards are also charged with making sure their nonprofit has all the resources it needs to live out its mission—in other words, fundraising is an important part of their job description. But fulfilling their legal and fiduciary duties to the organization might well be their most important job of all.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. Lack of professionalism and high turnover rates can dissuade high-performers from joining the team.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

When people learn what my job is, I’m usually met with, “Oh, that sounds awful.” For example, one of our clients – a Fortune 500 company – wanted to know how their employees understood their cause-related engagement initiatives, and further, whether this culture has impacted employee recruitment and retention. This natural curiosity.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Platform Fee: Free Transaction Fee: Free Setup Fee: Free Commitment: None Integration: PayPal, Stripe, Salesforce Podcast interview with the CEO of Give Lively: Givebutter. Salsa’s benefits are in the data: On average, users see a 74% increase in donor retention, 28% increase in donation growth, and 24% increase in donor growth.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. For some of your opportunities, you might need to interview or screen a volunteer before they can participate.

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Volunteer Tips Virtual Facilitation 49

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 13, 2019

So when you show up for the meeting, treat it like a job interview. Many people make conclusions about others within a second of meeting them. While these conclusions may not be entirely accurate, they definitely stick. Don’t be late, dress appropriately, have a friendly attitude and greet them with a firm handshake and a smile.

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Donor Tips Attitude Relationship 64

Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

To manage expectations, develop job descriptions for each position and include as many details as possible. In addition to placing ads, see if you can secure local television or radio interviews to get the word out that you’re looking for event committee volunteers. Also consider partnering with local media.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Are you planning on hiring in the near future? Get detailed salary information relevant to your organizational size, and region. Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report will be a great resource for reference when negotiating your salary.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2015

I would gain the interest of good talent by sharing with them all of the reasons why they should be interested in an interview: benefits, career opportunities and the potential to work with awesome people. This is great for donor retention! In order to attract talent and support, a story that engages and inspires is required.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Though they go hand in hand, volunteer recruitment shouldn’t be confused with volunteer retention. Once you’ve pinpointed what you need new volunteers to do, write out “job descriptions” for different volunteer roles to put on your volunteer website. Some larger corporations have volunteer coordinators.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Volunteer Retention Programs need to focus on why Volunteers offer up their time to identify what may be driving them away. That’s a lot of value that nonprofits can receive pro bono from their volunteers, which is why volunteer retention needs to be a priority. But more often than not, volunteers quit for deeper reasons.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

Engagement starts from the recruitment of volunteers and includes training, retention efforts and also appreciation. Gerken said they post volunteer openings on their website similar to how they would post a paid job opportunity so when a person signs up they know what they are getting into.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application. There are different formats that you can use to make it more interactive: panel discussion, or interview experts.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

A few years ago, I was called in for an interview, and when I arrived, the building the business was in had several steps to the front door and no ramp in sight. You wouldn’t think that would be such a big deal in the working world, but speaking from experience, employers and businesses tend to shy away from hiring people with disabilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Every tactic here is as much about retention and appreciation as it is about perks. They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. If you are with a job training program, maybe you make a bookmark that is focused on job interview tips. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I just had an interview with one of my guests very recently, and in the outtake I said, you know, “How was this interview for you? It might be that I need funds, I need my cash flow, I need my job, but I also have a threat to my health, or I might have a X, Y, and Z. People want to look good, show up right, do a good job.

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People Community Video Podcast 76

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Sunday, March 21, 2010 Do Exit Interviews Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee. The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2022

Improved staff and volunteer retention rates, fundraising and donor stewardship outcomes, and training engagement come to mind. They will have the most up-to-date knowledge of how your nonprofit’s volunteer program functions so the training content itself will align with what volunteers will experience on the job. .

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