Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling. A unique and compelling brand story helps set your organization apart from your competitors.

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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. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Preferred skills.

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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. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Preferred skills.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Equip your new board members with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to succeed from day one. Offer mentorship and resources that help them grow into their roles.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

In contrast, a fixed mindset is grounded in the belief that talents and skills are fixed traits. In the context of this column, growth is not about structured acquisition of new knowledge or skills but focused on learning to apply knowledge in unexpected ways and stretching boundaries of comfort. What Is Growth?

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Board members and event committee members often have a significant influence on strategic planning and resource allocation. Meaningful Volunteer Roles: By understanding volunteer skill sets and motivations, leadership can advocate for the creation of impactful volunteer roles.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Frequently looking to strike the balance between larger team building events, deeper level skills-based opportunities, options for individual volunteer activities and a mixture of in-person and virtual engagements to accommodate an increasingly hybrid or remote-first workforce.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Your organization can use gamification to challenge volunteers, reward them for opportunities served, and create incentives for retention.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

Intrapreneurship encourages individuals within organizations to leverage their creativity, resourcefulness, and passion to develop innovative solutions from within. It also emphasizes recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. Brooks’ nonprofit management course at the Harvard Kennedy School.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

We are highlighting an excerpt from the Skills UP Webinar Series where Deb Taft, CEO of Lindauer Global, will be talking about the dynamics of hiring and how you can achieve success in effective retention. Listen Now: Resources: Deb Taft. Skills Up FREE Webinar Series. Expect disruptions and plan interventions.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. So what can nonprofit leaders do to combat staff turnover and improve donor retention rates at the same time? No professional — no matter how talented and skilled — will be able to turn around the advancement environment by themselves.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating successful corporate partnerships can help your nonprofit access skills, funding, and resources that increase impact. Depending on your strategy, you could use corporate partnerships as a way to generate donations, grow your volunteer program, increase community visibility, and access resources. Additional resources.

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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. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Acknowledging volunteers maximizes retention.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should provide all volunteers with information about their mission, vision, and impact, along with access to training resources, documented expectations, available channels for on-site and off-site communication, and ways to provide feedback about their overall experience. Nonprofits need to understand that.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

You might even notice your member retention numbers are slipping, as individuals choose other associations with better technology to provide a superior member experience. . Consider staff resources and skills. Perhaps you’ve lost staff because of broken digital processes and slow technology.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 18, 2022

Without focusing on maintaining positive morale, volunteers can quickly become burned out and unmotivated, leading to low retention rates. Below are a few resources that we have created to help you develop a reward and recognition program that keeps volunteers engaged and boosts morale. Promote & Build Skills.

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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. This is how you show what success looks like.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources. Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Using Blackbaud CRM and Microsoft Power BI predictors, they’ll describe using AI to identify new prospects and improve the retention of existing program members. Skills UP: Shoring Up Tech Skills in Your Organization. Join them to learn the strategy, techniques, and usage of this new generation of innovation.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These can include recurring giving options; crowdfunding or peer-to-peer fundraising ; seasonal campaigns or giving day appeals, like Giving Tuesday ; mission-driven fundraising events; and retention- and upgrade-driven incentives, like an invitation to join a donor club. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Establishing a volunteer engagement playbook Spectacular volunteer engagement strategies Additional volunteer engagement resources Volunteer engagement: What is it and why does it matter? When considering who your volunteers are, you need to collect necessary information from them like demographic information, skills, and qualifications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

“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.” Clarify each team member’s goals with a deep understanding of how their unique skills and strengths can contribute to the company’s long-term goals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Leaders who wish to successfully run a nonprofit and continue to positively impact society in the future will need to focus their energy in three key areas: staff recruitment, fundraising, and donor and staff retention. Recruiting. An essential part of creating an effective and sustainable nonprofit is recruiting the right people.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

” During this free webinar on 9/23 @ 2 pm ET you will learn: How to meet people who don’t know you, attract them, start a relationship with them, and turn them into donors The 6 steps you can take to turn this into a repeatable process How this process is a natural extension of your mission and can also further your donor retention.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding expectations and providing volunteers with a great experience can positively impact retention. A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Some high-tech resources are available to help you grow and empower your membership. Association Management Resources. You can sometimes find self-directed resources, like professional association guides and online communities, or more formal workshops and educational sessions from the software provider.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

Additionally, we’ll cover GA4 retention considerations that may impact your decision. Breaking down the loss of access to UA data and GA4 data retention Universal Analytics (UA, sometimes called GA3) was the previous version of Google Analytics, with GA4 introduced as the latest version in 2022.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Training employees on AI best practices will keep their tech skills current and improve their ability to use the technology effectively. With the right training and resources, your nonprofit will thrive in a future where AI is the norm.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But managing those financial resources is equally crucial. This includes creating a realistic budget , allocating your resources efficiently, and ensuring financial transparency for your members. By nurturing a skilled and motivated team today, you’ll be setting yourself up to achieve your long-term goals tomorrow.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Provide training resources . However, many employers list required skills and experiences but still fall short of fully describing the position. Some skills, like how to use a certain kind of software, are nice to have ahead of time but can be taught on the job without issue. Build an inclusive work environment .

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Additionally, managing cooperative relationships is a necessary skill for any leader, who must be adept at uniting staff and stakeholders around a common goal.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

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. What specific skills or expertise are you looking to contribute? Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills. Let’s take a look at some of the different volunteer types to give you a better understanding of where volunteers come from and what types of skills they bring to the table.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Your year-end donor retention plan is an ongoing, cyclical process that starts as soon as the donor makes their contribution. Often, your organization will spend more time and funds on donor acquisition than on donor cultivation or retention. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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