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Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose

.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Our value is not in a magazine or even standards. Maybe your retention rate isn’t as high as you’d like, or your topline revenue isn’t where you want it to be. Once you start segmenting benefits based on membership levels, it’s hard to jump off that merry-go-round without retention taking a hit.

Associations

Associations Jordan Industry Podcast

How Nonprofits Can Use Livestreaming to Raise Funds Through Sponsorship

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

According to a New York Magazine report, conducted in partnership with Livestream, 80% of consumers would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog. Your average audience retention rate and engagement is substantially higher. 82% prefer live video over traditional social posts. .

Raise

Raise Fund Phase Audience

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. Between Netflix, music streaming services, and even magazines, your donors are already used to a subscription-based engagement plan. Segment donors.

Giving

Giving Retention Stream Gift

The Weight of Donor Retention [INFOGRAPHIC]

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 21, 2015

This infographic originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. The post The Weight of Donor Retention [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. In our January/February edition, we explored how to keep donors around all year.

Retention

Retention Donor Free Issue

9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Over the past 10 years, donor retention has fallen from 33% to 27%.

Retention

Retention email Donor eBook

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Let’s address the elephant in the room… donor retention. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. Between Netflix, music streaming services, and even magazines, your donors are already used to a subscription-based engagement plan. Segment donors.

Giving

Giving Retention Stream Gift

9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Over the past 10 years, donor retention has fallen from 33% to 27%.

Retention

Retention email Donor eBook

Stewarding #GivingTuesday: Increase Your Retention Rate

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. You can do this through newsletters, magazines, emails, social media and personal phone calls (for major donors). Next you will need a stewardship plan to secure retention rates.

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Rate Retention Donor Gift

Admitting the Problem: Your Donor Retention Needs Work

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue. The more ways you interact with donors increases the retention rate.

Retention

Retention Problem Donor Work

A Small Organization with Mighty Retention Rates: Their (Not-So) Secrets

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 19, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. And the Food Bank of Lincoln , a small-time organization with big-time retention rates, has donors coming in from across the country. People need to eat,” he said.

Retention

Retention Rate Organization California

3 Tips For Your Nonprofit’s CRM Implementation

TechImpact

JANUARY 29, 2014

Image courtesy of Chicago Agent Magazine. Your nonprofit’s CRM has the potential to increase productivity, keep cleaner records, and improve donor retention if you use the software correctly.

Tips

Tips Chicago Training Train

How to give your association’s members an Amazon-like experience

Nimble AMS

JULY 3, 2019

Why cross-selling is important for organizations to increase revenue and improve member retention. According to Fortune magazine, Amazon consistently ranks as the second most admired retailer in the world. According to Fortune magazine , Amazon consistently ranks as the second most admired retailer in the world.

Amazon

Amazon Experiment Giving Method

Survey-Backed Insights to Keep Your Nonprofit Ahead of Changing Workplace Trends

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. Bridging Skills Gaps.

Survey

Survey Trend Change North America

3 Donor Retention Strategies—Compliments of Molly Ringwald, Jessie J and Bruno Mars

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 7, 2015

His experiences range from fundraising and marketing to PR and grant writing (to name a few), so we thought he’d make an excellent interviewee for a follow-up story for our latest Nonprofit Hub Magazine issue focusing on donor retention. The end of December brings an apparent break in your fundraising and donor retention efforts.

Retention

Retention Donor Strategy Lesson

The 7 Keys to a Donor Retention Strategy Full of Thanks

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

If you want to build a transformational business model that moves your organization steadily forward (not two steps forward; three steps back), then you simply must put more resources into your donor retention strategy – more specifically, your gratitude program. So giving thanks is the beginning of stewardship. Promptness.

Retention

Retention Donor Strategy Gift

Building Your Nonprofit Marketing Plan [INFOGRAPHIC]

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This infographic originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————.

Marketing

Marketing Build Nonprofit Retention

Be More Like Southwest Airlines - Where All Employees Own The Culture

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 21, 2013

According to SWA Chairman, President and CEO Gary Kelly, as reported in the company''s in-flight magazine, "every company has a culture, whether that culture is supportive or stifling, active or passive, fun or discouraging." "One One way we do culture differently is by making Southwest''s culture everyone''s responsibility.

Culture

Culture Retention Leadership Celebrate

The Things Best Companies Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2017

Here are some of the things the companies often ranked as " best companies " by leading industry magazines do to attract and retain employees. Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

Companies

Companies Mentoring Classes Library

Try These "Best Companies" Programs To Attract And Retain Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2014

Here are some of the things the companies often ranked as " best companies " by leading industry magazines do to attract and retain employees. Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there''s strong leadership at the company''s helm.

Companies

Companies Program Mentoring Classes

What Best Companies Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2015

Here are some of the things the companies often ranked as " best companies " by leading industry magazines do to attract and retain employees. Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

Companies

Companies Mentoring Classes Library

5 Tips for Using Storytelling in Your Marketing

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2014

This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. . To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————.

Storytelling

Storytelling Marketing Tips Story

Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing)

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2014

This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————. By now, your appeal should be written.

Sound

Sound Marketing NPO Retention

Six Ways to Give Big Thanks to Big Donors

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————.

Donor

Donor Giving Camera Picture

When It’s Down to the Wire (Last-Minute Ways to Boost Year-End Giving)

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. It’s not over till it’s over.

Giving

Giving Gift Calendar Retention

Gear Up for Year-End Giving Way Before the Year’s End

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————. By now, your appeal should be written.

Giving

Giving Mail Channel Social Media

From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They send her a quarterly print magazine, and a regular publication that focuses on school alums who have published, recorded (music), and exhibited. But her alma mater didn’t end there. They started sending Martha an eNewsletter customized to her major and her area of financial support.

Student

Student Activities Active Activism

Get Your Content Marketing on Track with an Editorial Calendar

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. Many magazines highlight different themes each month.

Calendar

Calendar Content Track Marketing

How to Read the Minds of Your Donors

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 31, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. The answers to these questions should inform how you build your fundraising and donor retention strategies. Whenever I’m asked to choose an icebreaker question at a networking event, I fall back on an old favorite: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Mind

Mind Donor Children Case Study

A 2017 Outlook on Corporate Responsibility

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2017

Not only is this the right thing to do, but studies increasingly show a direct link between CR initiatives and greater profitability, higher investment value, and employee recruitment and retention. As such, CR initiatives will become increasingly integrated with HR efforts around employee recruitment, engagement and retention efforts.

Storytelling

Storytelling Measure Philanthropy Retention

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Though they go hand in hand, volunteer recruitment shouldn’t be confused with volunteer retention. There are a number of media outlets you can use to publicize your program, including: TV or radio stations Newspapers Magazines Local bloggers or social media influencers. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling.

Volunteer

Volunteer Strategy Guide Local

How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes

BoardAssist

DECEMBER 2, 2014

You will likely get voice mails but be surprised how quickly it takes and what a meaningful impact it can have on end of year giving and donor retention. Schedule a power hour of calls on your calendar and start dialing. As fundraisers it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Champions of Innovation.

Donor

Donor Dallas Gift Texas

The Nonprofit Weekly Roundup: The Future of Fundraising, #14NTC, and Emails Worth Opening.

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

And subscribe to O Magazine. Look past the $ signs and focus on your engagement tactics,, your retention rates, your case statements, and your referral system. We all do – no shock there. But Gail Perry has 10 super practical tips for smarter emailing. Have some personality. Pay attention to your subject line.

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email Open Fundraising NTC

Let the Donor Decide: Don’t Assume Giving is Off the Table During a Crisis

Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

White in a TIME Magazine article in 2018. All attention should be on retention. “Humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks – the needs today as pressing as ever,” stated Martha C. At that time, COVID-19 was not on the tip of everyone’s tongue. During this time, less emphasis should be on acquisition.

Donor

Donor Giving Hunger Gift

Nonprofit Experts Weigh In: Their Best Data Tips

NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2016

These tips originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a bi-monthly publication delivered to your mailbox. Sign up to receive the magazine complete with top nonprofit advice and tips here. __. What’s our retention rate? See what their best tips are to get started or master your data collection and management.

Data

Data Tips Nonprofit Gift

Webinar: Appreciate, Engage and Retain Your Supporters

Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

All across the fundraising landscape, donor retention is falling. Currently, Doug serves as a judge for CIO Magazine’s prestigious CIO 100 Awards. No matter how many supporters you have, you are probably constantly looking for new ways to appreciate, engage and retain them. Gartner Inc. He received a B.A.

Support

Support Conservancy San Diego Gartner

Even More Benefits to Tracking Outcomes

Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2016

In the fall 2015 issue of npENGAGE Magazine , my colleague Annie Rhodes wrote about our extensive outreach to the market to discover how measuring outcomes and impact are becoming essential to the philanthropic sector. All foundations and their nonprofit partners can benefit from measuring, tracking and reporting on outcomes.

Track

Track Benefit Measure Articulate

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Totebags are useful things for lugging groceries home or carrying magazines to the pool, but are they a must for sustainers? Track your response rates and revenue, as well as retention over time. Focus on creating a solid campaign plan and donor-centric communications and you’ll be fine. Doesn’t everyone want a totebag?

Program

Program Giving Gift Goal

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Totebags are useful things for lugging groceries home or carrying magazines to the pool, but are they a must for sustainers? Track your response rates and revenue, as well as retention over time. Focus on creating a solid campaign plan and donor-centric communications and you’ll be fine. Doesn’t everyone want a totebag?

Program

Program Giving Gift Goal

Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

This article was originally published in our April/May issue of Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Engagement starts from the recruitment of volunteers and includes training, retention efforts and also appreciation. Sign up to get a free issue delivered to your mailbox. For most, being called a grammar nazi isn’t the most flattering compliment.

NPO

NPO Volunteer Help Kansas City

Where You Should be Spending the Most Time with Donors

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

This article was originally published in the Nonprofit Hub Magazine. His system ranks each category and gives a total to help organizations rethink how likely a donor is to give. For more information about the CPI rating and advice from Pitman, visit fundraisingcoach.com.

Donor

Donor Time Exercise Gift

150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Every tactic here is as much about retention and appreciation as it is about perks. If your charity has to do with music appreciation, could membership to your nonprofit get a discount on purchases or a subscription to an industry magazine or music store? A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor.

Donor

Donor Sponsor Accessibility Music

Pull that List: Donor Management Tips and Tricks

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 8, 2015

Steven Shattuck shared his segmentation theory with us for our Nonprofit Hub Magazine where he suggested four lists for your donor database: new donors at or below your average give amount, returning donors at or above your average give amount, new donors above your average giving amount and returning donors above the average gift amount.

Donor

Donor Tips Management Mail

Donor Retention Made Simple

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 23, 2015

This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. Are you overwhelmed by all of this retention talk? But these small steps can help you build up donor retention over time. Small steps eventually add up to one giant leap.

Retention

Retention Donor Phone Track

Creating a Monthly Giving Program: Tips for Nonprofits

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

We want to increase our monthly giving program retention rate by at least 20%. This helps increase your program’s retention rate and gives donors a more fulfilling experience. These donors enjoy benefits such as a quarterly magazine, an annual calendar, and exclusive members-only emails. Connect the program to direct impact.

Program

Program Giving Create Tips

Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose

How Nonprofits Can Use Livestreaming to Raise Funds Through Sponsorship

Trending Sources

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

The Weight of Donor Retention [INFOGRAPHIC]

9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

5 Takeaways from Our Webinar on Subscription Giving

9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Stewarding #GivingTuesday: Increase Your Retention Rate

Admitting the Problem: Your Donor Retention Needs Work

A Small Organization with Mighty Retention Rates: Their (Not-So) Secrets

3 Tips For Your Nonprofit’s CRM Implementation

How to give your association’s members an Amazon-like experience

Survey-Backed Insights to Keep Your Nonprofit Ahead of Changing Workplace Trends

3 Donor Retention Strategies—Compliments of Molly Ringwald, Jessie J and Bruno Mars

The 7 Keys to a Donor Retention Strategy Full of Thanks

Building Your Nonprofit Marketing Plan [INFOGRAPHIC]

Be More Like Southwest Airlines - Where All Employees Own The Culture

The Things Best Companies Do

Try These "Best Companies" Programs To Attract And Retain Employees

What Best Companies Do

5 Tips for Using Storytelling in Your Marketing

Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing)

Six Ways to Give Big Thanks to Big Donors

When It’s Down to the Wire (Last-Minute Ways to Boost Year-End Giving)

Gear Up for Year-End Giving Way Before the Year’s End

From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

Get Your Content Marketing on Track with an Editorial Calendar

How to Read the Minds of Your Donors

A 2017 Outlook on Corporate Responsibility

The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes

The Nonprofit Weekly Roundup: The Future of Fundraising, #14NTC, and Emails Worth Opening.

Let the Donor Decide: Don’t Assume Giving is Off the Table During a Crisis

Nonprofit Experts Weigh In: Their Best Data Tips

Webinar: Appreciate, Engage and Retain Your Supporters

Even More Benefits to Tracking Outcomes

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

Where You Should be Spending the Most Time with Donors

150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Pull that List: Donor Management Tips and Tricks

Donor Retention Made Simple

Creating a Monthly Giving Program: Tips for Nonprofits

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