The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2024

They tell ISPs (Internet Service Providers, like Gmail and Yahoo), “It’s really us sending these emails.” Setting up accurate forward and reverse DNS records can undoubtedly help increase your deliverability rates. Let’s Keep Those Spam Rates below 0.3% Google Postmaster Tools is your friend here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. Fortunately, there are services now available that automate this task for you.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As you’re planning out potential customer journeys to membership, keep in mind that it should be a process full of give and take interactions. Using automation tools, you can approach people in a methodical way that doesn’t burn them out, but also make sure you’re top of mind for them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She is also the Founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms , a boutique international consulting firm that provides consulting, executive coaching, and training services that enable social sector leaders and entrepreneurs to increase their impact and reach their potential. Recent data indicates that there are in excess of 1.5 4) Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The illusion of a low processing rate At a quick glance, some payment vendors might seem to provide remarkably low credit card rates, which could seem like the best choice. Monthly fees: Some vendors charge monthly subscription or service fees, which can accumulate over time and negatively impact the nonprofit’s bottom line.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. Be sure to keep the length of setup in mind as you plan so your transition is a smooth one.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Sharon offered an idea that has been on my mind for some time. That repositioning resulted in strategies that revolved around the physician, and it drove products and services in the same direction. Maybe your retention rate isn’t as high as you’d like, or your topline revenue isn’t where you want it to be.

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2024

Finding cost-effective ways to launch new services, having the ability to iterate quickly, providing non-resource intensive access to remote and underserved communities, and creating the most accessible and secure experiences possible, just to name a few. This means a more performant and less resource-intensive experience.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Send two versions of the same email—one with an emoji in the subject line and one without—and track the response rates to see which performs better. Cultural sensitivity : Be mindful of cultural differences and interpretations of emojis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

There is a higher website conversion rate and donors stay on the website longer because of more opportunities to engage with the software. Kindful places a heavy focus on data, giving the user access to donors’ giving history, wealth details, and rating for likelihood to give. Also of exceptional value is the Neon Web Studio.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year. Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. One aspect of this survey is about average donor retention rates over the years. How to Calculate Donor Retention .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Practice Mindfulness. Mindfulness is simply being fully present and engaged in the moment. According to the guided meditation app, Headspace , “Mindfulness allows us to connect with ourselves, so we can recognize our thoughts and feelings head-on in order to address them.”. Is your heart rate high? Are you tired?

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or nonprofit curious, there are some key numbers to keep in mind related to nonprofits, giving, and the growing giving landscape. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.47. 2015 Stats. Mail stats.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

First responders and essential workers who gave us a measure of normalcy during the pandemic come immediately to mind. Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. And so do the unsung heroes who power the nonprofit sector.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Whether your organization offers services or tangible goods, it’s important to connect donors to your cause. Showing the impact of your organization by providing real life examples of your services and telling your story throughout the donor experience. Let’s look at some examples: Minds Matter of Los Angeles. Leap for Literacy.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Human services organizations grew 9.7% (8.4% The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) noted that while 2020 saw an overall increase in giving, that year’s donor retention rate dropped by 4.1 Moving forward with how to retain and upgrade nonprofit donors in mind. Check your belly: Donors are still giving up at rapid rates.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Emily Friedrichs is the Communications and Content Marketing Manager at Elevation, a nonprofit digital services agency. Messaging should include general information about your organization and emphasize your service aspect, as 80% of nonprofit audiences connect with a cause rather than having affinity for a particular organization.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

However, locating and attracting new customers within this competitive landscape can pose further challenges such as patient satisfaction rates and patient retention. It gives an inside look into your patient experience and can help your team identify potential areas to improve overall patient satisfaction rates.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. 12 Key Impact Statistics As you begin thinking about impact metrics for your organization, keep in mind that the ones you choose will depend on your goals and mission.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

During COVID-19 and in the wake of early teacher retirements, Matt Walker, Director of IT, explained that MSTA’s retention rate was declining. Thankfully, with the help of auto-renewing memberships, the retention rate is back on the rise. Director of Nimble AMS Client Services, spoke on the power of Flow Builder. Adam Carey, Sr.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Before we dive into the benefits of volunteer engagement surveys , here are a few statistics to keep in mind. A study by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that nonprofits that regularly use volunteer surveys are more likely to have higher volunteer retention rates.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Together, we strive to deepen our understanding, strengthen our commitment, and align our policies, procedures, practices, programs, products, and services to ensure our employees and stakeholders thrive. Organizations committed to DEI also tend to attract high-caliber talent and maintain good employee retention rates.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

Fees : Payment processors typically charge fees for their services. Boost your fundraising results and peace of mind with Bloomerang Payments Get a Demo Questions to Ask Your Payments Processor How do you proactively protect against fraud? Is this included in our payment processing rate or an additional charge?

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Understand your target audience As a small business, it’s important to focus your marketing efforts and dollars on the audiences that are most likely to invest in your products or services. Once you have a target audience in mind, start putting your ideas into action and building a strong digital presence for your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, content reach, and donor response. As the founder of The International Social Impact Institute® , Liz empowers institutions to build ecosystems of like-minded stakeholders through impactful storytelling and engagement strategies powered by emerging tech.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With high levels of inflation , high interest rates, and a volatile stock market, many families backed off of charitable giving to ensure they could afford the essentials. Despite organizations recieving more bequests, they provided less in terms of goods and services for those nonprofits served. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Consulting services. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020. Personal training sessions.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In fact, one of my two biggest challenges as nonprofit CEO involved convincing boards that their service demanded accountability. In contrast is the middle third, who are typically helpful and service-minded—but with a caveat. Board service is actually the opposite of pay. Reality 2: It’s all work and no pay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features. For nonprofits that have invested years in growing their MailChimp or ConstantContact list, starting an additional newsletter service can be a deal-breaker.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Instead of charging organizations, the platform asks donors to add an additional 10-20% to their donation as a “tip” to support their services—not the nonprofit’s work. This eliminates any surprises at checkout, leading to a better giving experience for donors and no impact on conversion rate for nonprofits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. Particularly, I think of an image of a certain well-worn Public Allies hooded sweatshirt — our unspoken uniform of service. Every service day, there it would be. Because I'm lost.".

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

No longer just inherent to explicitly tech-based conglomerates, tech fuels everything from banks and financial services to food-delivery services and traditional retail as it facilitates the rapid migration online to meet the needs of a world spending more time at home than ever before.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Keep monitoring the growth with metrics (for example, decreased number of duplicates, increase in completion rate of certain fields.). Keep in mind the delicate balance of your need for data without asking people for too much information. Measure Progress: Stay on top of your data. Be creative on how you capture data. Be creative.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2020

Nimble AMS Advanced Taxation integrates smoothly with third party taxation services specially developed to deal with a variety of tax scenarios. It means associations can serve members with the peace of mind that tax processing is compliant with the latest legislation, minimizing the risk of a costly audit.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. According to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention rates for new donors and donors who give small gifts are some of the most important trends for nonprofits to prioritize during campaigns both during year-end and in the next year.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Food banks provide essential services, but many logistical headaches stand in the way of making the true impact they seek to make. Does your organization offer food bank delivery services? Check out our services service solution by clicking here. We have a solution that can help you manage the entire process.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

In the donor’s mind, they can’t close the loop on the gift until they receive a receipt. Subject lines with questions have higher open rates. Then add the following sentence, assuming 100% of the gift was a donation: “No goods or services were given in exchange for this donation.” The donor knows you received their gift.

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