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. Though recommendations from third parties may help you narrow down the wide selection of nonprofit CRMs available, only you and your team know what’s best for your organization. 2) Training.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Membership retention rates for nonprofits vary widely. But, regardless of your mission or industry, member retention is vital. If you want to improve your membership retention rates, you need to nurture and build your member relationships consistently. What’s Affecting Your Membership Retention Rate?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. . The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. whereas the new donor retention rate was 19.3%.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2022

The good part about an annual society or membership fee is that it is repeated, so there is donor and value retention. We have trained the donor to give your society or membership gift and you have done all that is needed this year. The bad part about it is that the donor is not asked to increase giving or give again in the same year.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The high rate of nonprofit staff turnover is a hot topic in the industry. Findings from Nonprofit HR’s 2021 Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices survey showed that 42% of responding nonprofit leaders expected their employee turnover to increase in the coming year. Turn to your software platform vendors.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you’re not only concerned with your own learning journey, but the professional development of your employees as well. You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. You can find the presentation here and accompanying blog post, How To Think Like A Nonprofit Instructional Designer. 8 Reasons Why Bad Trainings Happen to Good Nonprofits by Salsa Labs. Right audience. Wrong message.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. At the same time, nonprofits are struggling to retain fundraisers and crucial development staff. Let’s take a look!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM? What is a nonprofit CRM?

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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. It is an issue in both large and small organizations because no matter the size, nonprofits rely on volunteers to carry out their mission.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. To improve your nonprofit email marketing, focus on sending relevant messages to your donors at the appropriate times. Check out nine nonprofit email marketing examples every nonprofit should have.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well. And the retention of those new donors was a leading cause of the decline. Monitor your donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Plain Language Resources: Big Duck’s Plain Language for Nonprofits. They focus your nonprofit on tracking and reporting impact which is essential for fundraising success. Resource: How to Write a Nonprofit Impact Report. For every 1,000 fundraising messages sent, nonprofits raised $78. The Center for Plain Language.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. Follow-up questions might ask about specific aspects of the service or clients’ interactions with the nonprofit. Yet it’s also the step that nonprofits often skip. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.”

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. Donorbox defines KPIs as “a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a nonprofit (or another type of organization) is achieving its key organizational objectives.”

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, keeping track of your supporters and donors and managing member relationships is an essential part of how you fulfill your mission. In a nutshell, nonprofits should have a database because it is the central hub for recording and keeping information about their members, donors and supporters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

posted by Kelsey Duman Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. However, small nonprofits face complex challenges in accessing and implementing SHRM. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

posted by Azra Hussain Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. An important factor that several nonprofits fail to initially consider is how they can sustain programming beyond the initial stages. An essential part of creating an effective and sustainable nonprofit is recruiting the right people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The constant grind to find new funds is the challenge of every nonprofit. Many other CRMs require extensive training and webinars to really be able to use it to the best of its functionality, but Bloomerang saves you a lot of this time. SalesForce was built for for-profit ventures, but their nonprofit arm is just as robust.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

In the digital era, adopting an all-in-one giving platform that integrates CRM, volunteer management, and fundraising tools isn’t just a tech upgrade; it’s a strategic necessity for nonprofits that want to thrive. Automation helps nonprofits use the data in a personal way, keeping staff efficient.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Build your fundraising program around retention.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Burk shows you what it takes to hire, train, and retain top people and build healthy fully functioning nonprofits. Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. These are the books that line my bookcase.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. We recommend determining exactly how much funding your nonprofit needs, and then setting a realistic goal that will be attainable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

Designing and facilitating training (not matter the topic) is one of my passions and why I blog about it on a regular basis. I also love sharing techniques and tips with other trainers and often do “train the trainers” sessions as part of my practice. Moving around is better than sitting still to enhance learning.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. However, finding the right employees is a multi-step process and can sometimes lead your nonprofit to the wrong answer. The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. Improves volunteer engagement and retention.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

For example, let’s say you run a pet training business. Retention: You then use email marketing to invite them to explore your other services, events, and volunteer opportunities. Create training resources. Creating training documents and video tutorials.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Besides being an industry-leading provider of volunteer management software , VolunteerHub is also a thought leader for nonprofit organizations all over the world. The VolunteerHub blog is a go-to resource for everything nonprofit. 7 Elements to a Successful Volunteer Training Program. Is Your Nonprofit Setting SMART Goals? .

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Conduct staff training. Conduct staff training. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Encourage experimentation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Employees choose specific nonprofit organizations because they have a personal connection or emotional attachment to the nonprofits mission. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Development.

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