Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2023

To meet this goal, your association could consider adopting innovative association management software (AMS) to enhance member engagement and boost retention. Boost member retention with Nimble AMS’ powerful AI by identifying at-risk members and intervening to increase membership renewal. K eep ing up with emerging trends.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Be Aggressive About Learning If proactive skill-building isn’t part of your culture, it is time to consider a more aggressive approach to learning, development, and employee retention. Retention rates are 34% higher among organizations that offer employee development opportunities. Digital markets don’t allow room to languish.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Storytelling Email As in all donor comms — including your emails — let storytelling guide you. What you can learn about solid, empathetic storytelling from an email shows how. For more, check out master storyteller Vanessa Chase Lockshin’s 30 minute training. A clean list yields better supporter interactions.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Build your fundraising program around retention. Better storytelling/more humanity Whether told face-to-face with a major donor, in a thank you video, or in your fundraising emails, stories are the most powerful tool in your fundraising and marketing arsenal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Keeping donors connected with the mission ensures the best possible donor retention rate for an organization. Leverage the power of storytelling to add extra personal detail to your supporters’ donations and foster a deeper bond with your sustaining level donors.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2017

Blackbaud’s 2016 Charitable Giving Report shows us that donor retention for first time donors is still remarkably low – 29% for offline donors and 21% for online donors. But if donors are retained passed that first year, the retention rate jumps significantly to 60% for offline donors and 58% for online donors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How This Nonprofit Retains 46% of Their Donors with Amy Gibson Nonprofit Nation The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, increased their donor retention rate from 26% to 46%. Discover the importance of selecting diverse stories and storytellers to drive systemic cultural change, and learn how to measure the impact of messaging.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 29, 2023

Storytelling as a Trust Builder: Unveil the profound impact of real-life testimonials and narratives on donor engagement. This webinar promises insights and ideas to enhance your donor relationships, engagement, and retention. Digital Transformation in Giving: Explore the latest trends in payment methods and how to capitalize on them.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Visual storytelling through images and videos from the field helps make the crisis tangible and show donors their dollars at work. Why Monthly Donations Matter Monthly donations are key to long-term donor retention and providing sustainable support for non-profits.

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Elevation

AUGUST 11, 2022

It’s no secret that websites are one of the main tools that nonprofits use to attract prospects, converting casual users into new supporters.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lastly, factor in your donor retention rate so you can anticipate the number of new donors you’ll need to acquire in order to meet or exceed this year’s revenue total. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Be specific in your storytelling. 13 Donor Retention Email Templates. Keep these elements in mind when drafting your next follow-up email: Include their name in the subject line. Prove to your donor that they weren’t part of a mass email chain and that you truly value their involvement. Provide campaign updates.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2014

To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. ————————————————. From nationally recognized master storyteller and culture change expert Lori Jacobwith , here are five tips for using storytelling in your marketing plan. Keep these front and center as you strategize for 2015.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

This level of personalization not only enhances donor satisfaction but also boosts retention rates by encouraging your donors to stay engaged with your cause! Master the art of nonprofit storytelling Storytelling is an essential tool for nonprofits, and its importance continues to grow year after year.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It’s part graphic design, part design-thinking, part storytelling, part strategic thinking and part love note to you amazing humans who work so hard for your causes, your donors, your mission, and your desire to contribute and make positive change in our world.” Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employee retention is crucial for the long-term stability and success of any organization. Those fundamental drivers behind your fundraising, like storytelling, a strong case for support, and donor communication. That’s because stability and consistency in leadership at Costco rules. Including your nonprofit.

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Charity Village

APRIL 5, 2023

Common interview methods don’t highlight the right person for the job; they highlight the best and most enthusiastic storyteller, and storytelling isn’t always the job employers are looking to fill. This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Include Plans for Member Engagement and Retention Building a strong membership base starts with recruiting new members, but it doesn’t stop there. If you don’t have plans in place for member engagement and retention, all those new members you brought in are going to churn right back out again.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Keep in mind that 72% of all charitable giving comes from individuals , make your mission resonate with them through storytelling. Prioritize donor retention. Prioritize finding a healthy balance between donor acquisition and retention. There is a great resource on NpEngage that provides 6 tactics for increasing donor retention.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By focusing on powerful storytelling, donor centrality, and impactful communication, you can create letters that not only avoid embarrassment but also inspire action and make a genuine difference. Related Posts: What’s in My Inbox | Thanking Your Monthly Donors Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

A few years back, I asked donor retention expert and copywriter Lisa Sargent for her advice on stewarding monthly donors, and here is what she said: Some “best practices” I’d recommend based on direct experience and personal research: 1.) In other words, what does your donor care look like? Related Posts: Make it Monthly! |

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Related Posts: Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient? 5 Virtual Fundraising Ideas Any Nonprofit Can Plan Prioritizing Donor Retention: 4 Tips for Small Nonprofits Lessons from MotivateMonday | Creative Deviations… What Early Job Prepared You for a Fundraising Career?

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Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors due to their higher annual giving levels and retention rates. . Discover tips on goal-setting, a launch plan, campaign branding, donor retention, and more. 4 Storytelling Tips to Boost Recurring Donations. Download the Guide Now.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Storytelling is also a powerful tool to engage your stakeholders, especially with compelling images and graphics. What is your membership retention rate? . Contributed to your fundraising campaigns? . Think about creative ways to feature member achievements. Ask if any will submit a story or picture to showcase their success.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT. Effective storytelling was just the way to do it. Clairification .

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Related Posts: Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient? 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. Source: Waggener Edstrom. Source: Waggener Edstrom.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2016

But from the looks of the data and the declining retention rates for walks and 5Ks, we all need a refresher on what matters when it comes to people coming back year after year. This year’s Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study shows retention rates declining for Walks and 5Ks. Focus on staff retention. Train them well.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Not only does this deter donors from making a donation to your organization, but it could also negatively impact your donor retention rates. Focus on storytelling. The best way to grab and keep your donors’ attention is by focusing on storytelling in your emails. Pick a compelling call-to-action.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Building an email welcome series requires storytelling and mapping upfront, but will ultimately help supporters feel more connected to your mission and understand the organization’s challenges. Start thanking your donors today using our thank you email template. Another option for automatic emails is to create a welcome series.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This can lead to higher user satisfaction and retention. This can lead to increased donor retention and revenue. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Therefore, it’s necessary to keep your donors happy and engaged through year-round retention efforts. In the end, it all boils down to investing in your donor’s experience for both retention and referral purposes. 5: Collaborative Storytelling Sells. 4: An Even Playing Field. But this isn’t a bad thing, I swear!

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

This ultimately results in better donor acquisition as well as stronger, more genuine partnerships with greater retention. Donor Persona Examples (credit: Kindful ) The more we understand about our donors, the better we can communicate with them in a way that resonates. How to Create a Donor Persona So how do you create a donor persona?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. Donor retention is an on-going conversation in our sector and any time it comes up, people start to panic. We all know what we have donor retention troubles. Host a storytelling time event.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2017

During day one, we got our fundraising fix, as John Rood, John Haydon, Steven Shattuck and Tom Ahern discussed everything from storytelling to donor fatigue, donor retention and getting your board on board with fundraising. Storytelling is a key part of fundraising. It comes in many forms and obviously changes per organization.

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