3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. Nonprofits can also support retention by helping current employees build new skills or upgrade existing ones. Why are people leaving their jobs? Bridging Skills Gaps.

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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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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Even when you love your job, without the right support, it’s easy to experience symptoms of leadership fatigue like these. Solutions Day is the perfect antidote to leadership fatigue. leadership. Use revenue, retention, renewal, learning, event, and behavioral data to unlock hidden information. Don’t wait.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This data-driven approach ensures that learners receive the best possible educational experience, with high-quality instructors driving engagement and knowledge retention. Proxy measures and surveys can help gather this data and gain insights into the overall impact your education courses have on learners’ professional growth.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service. To determine value, reflect on membership duration and a member’s service in committee leadership. . Successful associations prioritize improving the member experience.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

An example of a KPI could be the number of surveys completed after an event. This is a measurable number that could be adapted if the survey needed to be given in different formats. Unsurprisingly, most organizations collect data through forms, questionnaires, surveys, databases, and customer relationship management systems.

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

A newly released executive survey revealed that 99% of major American companies invested last year in data and analytics, and 91.9% In this latest survey, 29% reported achieving “transformational business outcomes” during the past year – so what is holding the others back? In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

Did you know that 47% of association professionals see executive leadership commitment and buy-in as vital to purchasing new technology? According to Forrester , 80% of employees surveyed s ai d they would remain in their current roles if they received technology training. Automation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization. As the U.S.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

With the help of Dr. Adrian Sargeant, Harriet Jones-Day, James Barratt, and Kathryn Edworthy from the Institute, we surveyed more than 1,000 nonprofit professionals from small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations. Experts say a culture of philanthropy from leadership defines behavior. Capacity Fundraiser fatigue is real.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The authors define middle managers as the people who are at least once removed from the front line and at least a layer below the senior leadership. And, only those managers can craft the types of tailored—as opposed to one-size-fits-all—working arrangements that will aid in both recruitment and retention.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity. A critical issue in the nonprofit sector is staff turnover, often referred to as the nonprofit turnover treadmill.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

While data analytics might be communicated as a high priority, the surveyed association professionals report their confidence in the state of their member data remains weak. However, according to a Gartner survey, 42% of data and analytics leaders do not measure or assess their data.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As you work with your leadership team, stakeholders, staff, and members to build lasting change , you’ll create a vision that propels your association into the future. B ecom ing an innovative organization requires the best AMS to support your strategies and goals. Boost membership retention. Automation.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

Strategically matching volunteers with assignments that allow them to excel can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization achieve its mission. Effectively utilizing your volunteer workforce can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization reach its mission.

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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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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In the last week, I’ve interviewed three different volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer retention as their organizations are in various stages of reopening and recovery from the pandemic-related restrictions on volunteer engagement. Depending on the terms of the delegation, we may have to let go of how the work gets done (e.g.,

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In fact, a recent survey by Trinity Solutions found that micro-management interferes with performance and morale, two important components of an effective volunteer program. Exhibit leadership and not control. Your volunteer supervisors can impact retention rates and engagement by getting to know volunteers personally.

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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! Don’t forget to involve other staff and leadership in your goal-setting process!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

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Philanthropy Impact Report Giving 52

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. A 2017 survey from Board Source shows that 84% of members on nonprofit boards identify as Caucasian, which does not sway far from the 2015 survey. A statement can also aid in recruitment and retention of board members.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. Are you “managing up” your CEO to guide executive leadership toward greater fundraising knowledge and action?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The authors define middle managers as the people who are at least once removed from the front line and at least a layer below the senior leadership. And, only those managers can craft the types of tailored—as opposed to one-size-fits-all—working arrangements that will aid in both recruitment and retention.”

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Charity Village

APRIL 11, 2024

The fastest-growing workplace identity group is “caregiver,” according to a recent survey by workplace equity platform Syndio, with 73% of the U.S. This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. workforce having some type of current caregiving responsibility. Canada is no exception.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. When faced with continuing uncertainty, your fundraising plan needs to incorporate strategies for retention and stewardship of your existing donors.

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Forum One

APRIL 25, 2023

The award-winning resource was created in order to address retention challenges, connect employees to development and growth opportunities within the Department, and recruit the next generation of DOI employees. The empathy this requires is important to good leadership, but it can also lead to burnout.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. Day 20: Send a feedback survey. About Bloomerang Bloomerang is cloud-based donor management software that helps nonprofits increase donor retention and fundraising success. Day 10: Send an email newsletter.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Surveys: If you could meet with all of your current supporters or members, what would you ask them? Send a survey with a few questions to that effect, such as: Which membership benefits appeal to you the most? You can assess the impact of your membership engagement and retention efforts by tracking your membership retention rate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

posted by Deborah Robles Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program Manager, A New Leaf - Mesa, AZ. Staff retention seems not only difficult, but near impossible to understand because of the intense amount of work. The following results provide a great deal of insight into the question at hand.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor retention. Donor appreciation events help foster your relationship with your donors, keeping them engaged with your mission, leading to higher donor retention rates. Recognize your supporters who have left a lasting legacy at your nonprofit through their dedication, support, and leadership. Survey guests afterwards.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2016

But from the looks of the data and the declining retention rates for walks and 5Ks, we all need a refresher on what matters when it comes to people coming back year after year. This year’s Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study shows retention rates declining for Walks and 5Ks. Focus on staff retention. Communicate impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 9, 2019

posted by Kristin Harvey Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Unfortunately, the data shows that 81 percent of organizations are without a retention program. A recruitment plan supports retention from the start. Offering creative benefits can help when there are budget limitations. Recruitment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Leaders should also work to avoid SRT Leadership Traps – traps such as, getting in your own way, succumbing to paralysis by analysis, allowing your Board to be your customer and rushing the Reset. Here you employ “Survive Basics,” or the 4 C’s: Cash, Cost, Customer (retention, loyalty, stickiness), and Communication.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. 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.

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