Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Employee Engagement Employee Retention' Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, awhile back completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. You can learn more about how to do that in his book, Re-Engage.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

Here are three tips to embrace a modern association management software and increase staff recruitment and retention at your organization. . Technology significantly contributes to employee satisfaction and retention. You can increase staff recruitment and retention at your association by creating a data-driven work culture.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Matthew Ewing—Vice President for Advancement at Boise State University. Carrie White—Vice President of Technology, Information, and Philanthropic Strategy at the University of Cincinnati Foundation. These sector leaders will bring Blackbaud’s Skills UP training for managers to bbcon: Wesley Waters—Wake Forest University.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 18, 2017

Here are 3 major lessons for colleges and universities from this year’s Charitable Giving Report: 1. Giving to Colleges and Universities is Up, But Growing Slowly. The increase in giving to colleges and universities was slightly higher, at 1.5%. Year-End Giving is Essential for University Fundraising. year over year.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. Her university highlighted the ways she could connect with other commuter students and even alums via social media, in-person events, and university eNewsletters. What changed?

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteer Retention. These tips can apply to any type of organization looking to manage volunteers, whether you’re working with a business, nonprofit, school or university, or other community organization. Volunteer Retention. As a volunteer coordinator, volunteer retention is your ultimate goal. Volunteer Engagement.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. Check out this great lapsed donor thank you card from the University of Tennessee: Re-engaging lapsed donors is more than a task; it’s an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our nonprofit community. How lapsed is “lapsed”?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Accordingly, many college and university graduate programs have grown significantly over the last few decades. This has led even the most sought-after graduate programs at prestigious universities to reexamine their graduate student recruitment operations. Get together: Communicate across your college or university.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% 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 on a year-over-year basis in 2020 (3.8%

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 24, 2020

Lindsay Piper is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Piper has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University, her Master’s of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University.

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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. Azra Hussain is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) , another Nimble AMS customer, presented during an engaging session for organization leaders. Our demo highlighted how you can provide personalized content feeds, profile badges, and missions to drive engagement and boost retention.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

You may have a large universe of constituents who contribute to your association, for example, engaged non-members. And you might find retention rates increase. Find new individuals and organizations to expand the scope of your prospect base. Reimagine what you mean when you say “customers” and expand that definition. Get Started!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Educational institutions are another place where traditional operations have been turned upside down since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the University of California is leading the way on how higher education is redefining the student experience. Education Cloud is Going From Experiences to Lifelong Relationships.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Create a New Donor Welcome Series It’s crucial to start cultivating positive relationships with donors right from the start of their involvement with your nonprofit—after all, the average retention rate of first-time donors is under 20%.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Building relationships with all of your supporters can strengthen your donor retention rate and help your nonprofit raise more funds over time. Research shows that a 10% improvement in your donor retention can lead to an up to 200% increase in donors’ lifetime value. He is a graduate of Butler University with a B.S.

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APRIL 19, 2012

How do you, as a college or university, keep up with me? Ensure that you have up-to-date data on each of your alumni. Think about how many times you have moved since you graduated? For me, I can say that my address has changes 8 times. The key here is to ensure that you are on top of your donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

Providing a strong sense of welcome, development, and recognition can lower the risk of retention and will foster healthy working conditions, giving organizations a better opportunity at reaching their goals and focusing on their mission. She received a dual undergraduate degree in psychology and justice studies from Grand Canyon University.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. ASU became the first university to adopt Slack campus-wide, launching it across five campuses and more than 200,000 users, including students, faculty, and administrators.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

According to Classy’s Donor Retention Handbook , monthly donors were five times more valuable to nonprofits as they gave 440% more throughout their lives than one-time donors. David Ross is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

This issue can lead to a lack of recruitment and retention techniques. There are two main areas that nonprofit organizations should be focusing on to improve their HR departments – recruitment and retention. Nonprofit organizations must create development programs within the company as a retention technique. Recruitment.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue. Hartsook professor of fundraising at Indiana University. As a result, he says he has a negative outlook on the way organizations currently view donor retention because it isn’t a priority. It Starts at the Top. Be More British.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2017

5 Ideas for University Fundraising Campaigns at Year-End. The more recent a donor is, the better a candidate they are for retention. Make sure you’re asking new donors to give in early 2018, but don’t forget to thank them first!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

In a 2020 paper , Philip and Arrowsmith identify that the lack of intentional HR management systems leads to added challenges in employee retention. Reallocate financial resources to emphasize the critical nature of SHRM and its value when applied to employee retention and satisfaction.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding expectations and providing volunteers with a great experience can positively impact retention. According to a recruiting and training resource found on the University of Kansas website, effective volunteer training will try and impact four things for new volunteers: What to do. How to do it. What not to do.

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M+R

MARCH 19, 2021

We’ve been experimenting with using advanced analytics combined with creative testing to deliver the right message to the right audiences in the right channel—resulting in higher donor retention, cheaper acquisition, and a pretty excellent return on investment. Find the Hidden Markets that will expand your donor universe.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. Eighty schools responded, many of which had similar initiatives at their universities, and students from all corners of the country came together at Purdue.

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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. Click on this image to take the quiz!

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students. At least 45 colleges and universities have closed or consolidated since 2019. Colleges and universities offer good-paying jobs, produce new talent for the area, and attract other businesses.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A statement can also aid in recruitment and retention of board members. Jen Nation is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Jen earned a bachelor’s of recreation management from University of Northern Iowa.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate. Track your organization’s retention rate. Focus on building relationships. Offer recurring donation options. Provide suggested giving amounts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2022

Hybrid Work Emerged as a Staff Retention and Development Tool. Some of the biggest ideas borne out of necessity revolved around fundraising and donor retention. The acquisition is harder, much harder, but retention becomes better.”. It’s no secret that workers want these work arrangements to stay. “One John Jensen.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

As undergraduate enrollment continues to decline—one million fewer students enrolled in 2022 than in 2020*—colleges and universities must consider new ways to attract and retain students.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2022

Many universities find giving days to be a useful way to raise money for their programs and various funds. These kinds of communications will help your donors trust your organization and increase your donor retention rates. For examples of successful, self-planned giving days, simply look to higher education institutions. Pick a date.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. Research at the University of California at Irvine found that employees check their email an average of 74 times a day. Why are people leaving their jobs?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The compromising of these interconnected pieces has led fundraiser retention to become a growing issue for missions. Christopher Cordes is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2004.

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