Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Donor retention is important. All that is true, but the fact remains that donor retention is a struggle. Can Tech Tools Solve Donor Retention? Donor retention is, at its heart, about building relationships. Nonprofit Tech Tools Won’t Solve Donor Retention, but They Can Help Retaining donors is hard.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Does this sound familiar? We’ve all been there. A purchase that seemed like a good idea at the time but with such terrible follow up, we’ve vowed never to shop or visit again. Here is the hard truth, unfortunately. Is this how our donors feel? Unsatisfied and regretting their gift to our organizations almost as soon as they make it?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Sounds ideal, right? Implement donor retention strategies: Uncover insights on retention rates to strengthen donor loyalty and reduce donor attrition. Key reporting features The most impactful reports encompass a variety of aspects, from donation trends to donor retention.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sounds complicated, how would we do that? In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment. The more valued you make them feel, the more they will give and the better your retention. Do I have the technology to segment? Good news—you do!)

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2014

To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————. Plus, he adds, the retention rate skyrockets once you secure the second donation. The post Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 15, 2017

Monthly giving almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? As we all know, the key with improving donor retention rates is to get that important second gift as soon as possible, preferably within the first 3 months. 4 Ways to Improve Donor Retention Rates with Monthly Giving. Send a Special Invitation to Give Monthly.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

Does the following situation sound familiar? Build member retention and loyalty with Nimble Communities, all while providing a safe space for members to network and socialize. If not, look for software that supports the technological training of all staff, as it helps with retention and recruitment efforts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. But there was agreement that membership retention and loyalty problems might be symptomatic of declining confidence. Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? Trust was not a concern for most participants in the past.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Increase Donor Retention: Creating an intentional, documented plan outlines next steps to be taken with a donor. Creating consistent outreach and movement through the donor life cycle (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) promotes donor retention. Step 7: Track and Review Your Metrics.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

We impact over 10,000 lives each year, and in 2013 we had a donor retention rate of 43% ( compared to 27% ). I’m not writing this post to tell you the ‘5 Sure Fire Ways to Increase Your Donor Retention’. So, what led to our above industry average donor retention rates? Sound like you? Our database is healthy .

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Nonprofit Fundraising | Making Your First 100 Days Count Prioritizing Donor Retention: 4 Tips for Small Nonprofits Crafting a Fundraising Letter That Gets Results: The… Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing… The post New to Fundraising?

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Candid

JULY 6, 2021

For example, adding a personal touch is a key aspect of nonprofit donor retention, which is necessary to help nonprofits continue to grow and develop. These relationships are key for your organization’s donor retention rate. . Automation technology is designed to support your nonprofit’s team, but it’s not a replacement for people.

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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. Phone Calls.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

If the answer’s no to any or all of these questions, you may want to start thinking about ways to boost your volunteer retention rates. Sounds simple enough. Why retaining volunteers is critical. Click Here! Learn how to better manage your volunteers. Say thank you. And maybe you already do.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Align Your Mission and Vision Statements It doesn’t matter how many sound strategic principles you put into place: If you can’t clearly explain what your association’s mission is, it’s all going to be for naught. Here are seven different elements that any association strategy—including yours—should include.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS. Does this sound like the solution your fast-growing nonprofit needs? Patrick Bryden helps drive iWave’s target market awareness as well as increase both new customer acquisition and client retention. And it’s only Tuesday! About the Author.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

If one or more of those terms sounds unfamiliar, make time for some thorough data hygiene. 5 – Donor retention. Improving your donor retention metrics even a few percentage points can make a world of difference in your long term fundraising success … and stability. Your 8-step fundraising data checklist. #1

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s an important part of a good donor retention strategy. That might sound a little silly, right? You’re planning to send a GivingTuesday thank-you letter, right? We hope so! Your GivingTuesday thank-you letter does more than simply thank your donors. Why would they get a thank-you letter that wasn’t meant for them?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sound familiar? Looking for more donor retention strategies? As nonprofit professionals, we wait and hope all day that this is the year our campaign will go viral and bring in millions of dollars in donations. If you are feeling the post-GivingTuesday blues and seeking to drive even more donations to your organization, don’t fret.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Admittedly, for many of us in the sector, the very mention of ‘data analytics’ sounds intimidating. Sounds worthwhile, right? And we wonder why retention rates are falling, and why donor acquisition efforts fail too often. This is starting to sound complicated and laborious, I know. It’s a show-stopper.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

The big sound bite from this year’s Benchmarks Report is that total online revenue grew by only 1% in 2018. And honestly, 1% growth is not as scary as it sounds. Retention was 25% for donors who made their first gift in 2017, and 59% for repeat donors.” Online revenue growth has plateaued. So, jump right in and get busy.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Rather than trying to create a smaller or lighter CD player, or one that held multiple discs, or one with longer battery life, or one with slightly better sound quality (see also: a faster horse) Jobs gave us the ability to hold our entire music library literally in the palm of our hands!

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Though recurring giving isn’t perhaps as magical as that title sounds, it really is an incredible tool that is widely underutilized in nonprofit fundraising. Donor retention continues to be a challenge for many organizations, so simply growing the number of recurring donors can dramatically impact donor attrition.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

If this sounds like your organization, you are not alone. In doing so, your organization will better understand the intrinsic value of your volunteer workforce and why volunteer retention is so important. Chances are, volunteers play an important role in your organization. According to a 2018 Volunteering in America report , 77.34

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. While the terms sound similar, text-to-donate and text-to-give are distinct categories of mobile fundraising. Retention has always been a challenge for nonprofits, especially when it comes to top fundraising talent.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This means the language you use in your elevator pitch, on your website, and in your communications materials should sound like it comes from one organization. What is your donor retention rate? . In order to build trust with supporters, your branding needs to be consistent. The same goes for your visuals. Your nonprofit’s history .

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it’s to improve member retention with greater personalization or target areas to improve in your member experience , understanding the habits of your members and supporters is vital. In today’s world, data drives so much for nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

They can drive upgrades and retention . Can you recreate the sights, sounds and smells of your work? You get to mingle with donors and ask great discovery questions. Donors and prospects can experience your mission up close in an immersive way . They can bring in new prospects.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 14, 2021

At one point, artificial intelligence (AI) sounded like something from a science fiction novel. to increase member retention by identifying individuals likely to lapse. But today, it’s changing the way we interact with organizations in our everyday lives. A real-world example: Another article about AI on this blog?explains

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Do you have funds to treat your staff fairly, give them raises when deserved, and send them to trainings that will improve staff retention and boost your nonprofit’s morale and bottom line? . Gather proof that building a rainy day fund is a sound idea. And if it hasn’t, I recommend you keep reading anyway! Here are two I recommend: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2014

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Increasing retention: Increases in retention can come from better engagement and improved abilities to track those that are in danger of leaving your organization. Categorizing your donors may sound impersonal but it’s actually a great way to understand what’s important to them.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2017

With ample experience under her belt, Strathy has figured out a key to successful donor retention strategies in the nonprofit sector. With that in mind, Strathy shared some helpful tips with us on how to give donors priority when developing an effective retention strategy. Add Some Personality.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a result, a database and CRM like Salesforce is a powerful tool for optimizing the experience of donors and supporters, delivering greater personalization and boosting retention rates. fusionSpan worked to update antiquated data systems with a new nonprofit Salesforce implementation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

Study your retention rate in keeping donors to make repeat and hopefully larger gifts each year. Keep in mind sound fundraising principles and best practices, but take full advantage to adjust strategies as circumstances warrant. Never underestimate the power of donors personally interacting with the beneficiaries of their generosity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

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