The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Why Monthly Donations Matter Monthly donations are key to long-term donor retention and providing sustainable support for non-profits.

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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. How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Some examples to consider: What are the main drivers of member retention? Set up meetings, meet regularly, and leverage your task force’s expertise to build a data infrastructure with definitions and consistent terms that are common language for everyone in your organization to understand. Collect Your Data Even If Its Not Perfect.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

4) Stewarding and Engaging Donors One of the best things about ChatGPT is its ability to assist with donor stewardship, which is critical to boost donor retention. 6) Sharing Impact With just a few details about your organization, ChatGPT can write boilerplate language about your impact, mission, and programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The average RoundUp App user donates $15 – $20 a month and has an 80% retention rate. That’s 56% higher than the average first-year, online-only donor retention rate of 24% according to the 2019 Charitable Giving Report from the Blackbaud Institute Index. Use language that is mission-focused and impact-oriented.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. That’s shocking (and pretty scary).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In this post, I’ll share one way I’ve found to save time and boost donor retention at the end of the year. . When you write your thank you message and the one you send reporting back on the impact they made, you should use that same language to communicate your appreciation. . But how do you do that? .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The biggest differences between covering processing fees with models like Qgiv’s GiftAssist option and the donor tipping model are the language used to make the ask, the placement of the ask on the donation form, how the ask was implemented, and how much donors are asked to add to their donation.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Organizations that engage with the right audiences, at the right times, with the right content, and in the right places enjoy greater loyalty, retention, and positive word of mouth. Beyond ChatGPT, what are some really useful tools for mission-driven organizations?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Assuring you have a successful retention rate starts with these four steps: Inform: Your community needs to know about your involvement. Body language is very important to developing trust. Next you will need a stewardship plan to secure retention rates. #GivingTuesday is full of excitement and many goals.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You Receive Feedback That Your Mission Statement No Longer Resonates Soliciting donor feedback is a critical step in a donor retention strategy. Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. How do they describe your work or your beneficiaries?

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

The GPT of ChatGPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer, which is a group of language models trained to generate human-like text developed by OpenAI. Donor acquisition can be up to 5 times more costly than donor retention—so spending time creating donor retention materials is a great use of your time.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Step 2: Add a message targeted to each segment Fundraising copywriter Julie Cooper recommends picking a third or fourth line paragraph in your appeal where you can adjust the language to speak to your donor segment (active, lapsed, major, or monthly donors).

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Showcase Impact Through Stories: Share compelling stories or language that illustrates the positive impact the donor has had on the organization’s mission. Essential Elements of an Introduction Letter Express Gratitude for Past Support: Begin your letter by acknowledging and thanking donors for their previous contributions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Thank you for your support.” …plus the standard default language. While an automated message is easy to set up, the default language (which most people use) is vague and too cookie-cutter to be meaningful. See the hero language? Your thank-you message should be more specific to your mission and be more impact-focused.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Natural language processing to automatically recognize and classify the intent behind a member’s question or request. That’s because, like ChatGPT, Salesforce’s assistant will make use of Natural Language Processing. Historically, if you wanted to create a new function in Salesforce, you would need the code to do it.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. If the ten-year trend continues, we’ll eventually end up with donor retention rates under 20%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Artificial intelligence is providing enormous labor-saving help to fundraisers, helping them research prospects, talk to donors, and increase retention rates. AI can increase online donor conversion and retention rates. Here are the top three benefits AI has for fundraising and fundraisers: AI saves staff time.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Creating a donor-centered experience is vital for both immediate results and long-term retention. Donor-centric language. Second, segment your year-end giving emails to personalize each message you’ll be crafting. Drawing someone in with a strong subject line is a vital first step in getting someone to open your year-end appeal.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

For instance, matching gifts and volunteer grants allow companies to align their charitable giving with employees’ values, leading to greater employee retention and talent acquisition. Then, you might have been asked why the receipt didn’t contain charitable tax receipt language.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you’re looking to brush up on language that may be better left unsaid, Ryan provides a list of words, along with thoughtful explanations, for the top things you may want to think twice before saying in 2022 and beyond. Read her blog to see if these trend predictions came true. Words to avoid–the 2022 edition by Ryan Gerhardt of Big Duck.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As you build out your appeal, think of the tools, stories, and language your fundraisers might need, and put this together in a toolkit to make sure it’s as easy as possible for them to fundraise on your behalf. A Great Year-End Fundraising Appeal Sets You Up For Donor Retention. Haven’t started with peer-to-peer fundraising yet?

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This can lead to higher user satisfaction and retention. This can lead to increased donor retention and revenue. These prompts can take many forms, including chatbots, virtual assistants, web interfaces and voice assistants. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And, more specifically and most importantly, how to create WE-builders to help close any gap between people who are separated by ethnicity, language, race, religion, or any factor that divides. Set measurable goals for hiring, retention, and promotion for a diverse set of employees. Proactively create opportunities.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 27, 2021

Similarly, you might have been asked why the receipt didn’t contain charitable tax receipt language. Donor retention is one of the greatest challenges facing nonprofits. If you’ve run a ticketed fundraising event for your organization, you’ve probably been asked for a receipt for the tickets. ” Where’s the reciprocity?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

This versatile tool can generate text, translate languages, create diverse forms of creative content, and more. This level of personalization not only enhances donor satisfaction but also boosts retention rates by encouraging your donors to stay engaged with your cause!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And, more specifically and most importantly, how to create WE-builders to help close any gap between people who are separated by ethnicity, language, race, religion, or any factor that divides. Set measurable goals for hiring, retention, and promotion for a diverse set of employees. Proactively create opportunities.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. When you use a donor’s love language the first thing you see is verbal feedback, not dollars.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Optimize Participant Retention The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation is the only research foundation dedicated to finding a cure for this rare form of blood cancer. “BikeMS retains 60% of our cyclists year after year,” Rauh said. And we retain 90% of our top P2P fundraisers each year, providing 80% of our annual budget.”

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Therefore, one of the best ways to encourage donors to make major gifts is by building relationships with supporters and focusing on donor retention and stewardship. There are two primary parts of a solicitation to keep in mind: the meeting setting and the language you use to ask for a donation.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. Assume in your tone and language your donor simply has forgotten or has just not got around to it due to the busyness of daily life. Don’t let them!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2021

And, more specifically and most importantly, how to create WE-builders to help close any gap between people who are separated by ethnicity, language, race, religion, or any factor that divides. Set measurable goals for hiring, retention, and promotion for a diverse set of employees. Proactively create opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

And, more specifically and most importantly, how to create WE-builders to help close any gap between people who are separated by ethnicity, language, race, religion, or any factor that divides. Set measurable goals for hiring, retention, and promotion for a diverse set of employees. Proactively create opportunities.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Avoid vague requests; instead, use language that assures donors of the direct effect their donation will have. Reinforce the Ask and Close with Conviction: Be specific and assertive in your ask. Clearly state what you need and how their contribution will create a meaningful impact.

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

Use language that creates a sense of exclusivity. Use language that makes each donor feel special . 13 Donor Retention Email Templates. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made. Remind your donors that they bring a unique value to your organization.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

This will help everyone understand what’s at stake and how to follow cybersecurity best practices : Cover the language of security Provide a foundation for basic concepts such as password security Ensure everyone is aware of phishing and social engineering Explain data security concepts such encryption, classification, and retention IT and software (..)

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For decades, Adrian has been espousing the values of focusing on donor retention as a top-line metric of the health of an organization. The notion motivated Jay to introduce a powerful, affordable, easy-to-use donor retention product to help mid-market nonprofits. Donor retention is about a donor coming back to you.

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