Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle with low donor retention rates, yet the reasons supporters lapse arent always obvious. We surveyed 1,000+ donors and 380+ fundraisers to uncover the hidden challenges impacting donor retention and the small but powerful changes that can make a difference. See the full findings in our latest report.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To address this pressing issue, The Generosity Commission recently released its capstone report, “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The Generosity Commission’s report highlights the importance of making research more accessible and actionable.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 18, 2023

The post Turning Your Static iMIS Reports into Actionable Insights – 8/31/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Association Analytics

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should -- calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders. Retention rates aren’t one dimensional.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By tailoring content and interactions, associations can enhance member satisfaction, increase retention, and boost event participation, leading to a more vibrant and active membership. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like member retention rates, event participation, and engagement levels.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

At.orgSource, we specialize in helping associations turn vision into action by creating practical, future-ready roadmaps that empower organizations to thrive. Set Clear, Measurable Goals: Define success metrics that are specific, actionable, and adaptable as your association grows and evolves.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this free webinar , you’ll learn two strategies that will allow you to maximize donor retention and raise more: With Social Impact Solutions, you’ll learn how to leverage storytelling to advance your cause. Every nonprofit should nurture and call their donors to action and in this section, we’ll walk you through how you can tackle this.

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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. 10) Inspiring Call to Action: Effective storytelling captivates and inspires action.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Key Actions : Build with Members in Mind : Develop a strategy that aligns with your members needs and preferences. Set Clear Goals and Metrics : Define what success looks like in terms of member engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Conduct surveys, gather feedback, and use data insights to understand what matters most to them.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If youre wondering if corporate matching gifts can boost donor retention levels, the answer is yes. Matching gifts and donor retention share a positive correlation, with each variable increasing alongside the other. An organizations retention rate is typically determined year over year. Want to dig deeper?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Whats driving this retention gap? The message is clear: Retention grows when fundraisers focus on connection, consistency, and systems that ease their workload. More importantly, how can nonprofits close it?

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should — calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 18, 2023

Whether you’ve used iMIS for years, are just getting started or considering making the switch, you will likely have similar struggles and questions. Some in.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Bloomerang released a report exploring the challenges and opportunities nonprofits face, the future of donor retention and more.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) : Define and track KPIs that align with your strategic goals, such as member engagement, retention, and satisfaction metrics. How.orgSource Can Help: We empower associations with data analytics tools and dashboards that provide actionable insights.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement. Without real-time insights, nonprofits may engage donors too late or overlook key giving opportunities, resulting in lower donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When you combine this higher annual giving level with the fact that monthly donors have much higher retention rates, you can begin to see why monthly donations are important. Of course, you’ll need a retention strategy to encourage continued engagement, but the costs of maintaining recurring donors are generally lower than annual givers.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donor Negative ACTIONS. For as long as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has measured nonprofit donor retention it has been abysmal. Donor and dollar retention rates have averaged well below 50% for over a decade, and it’s been getting worse over time.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Employee retention is critical for the health of any organization, particularly for nonprofits. High retention leads to better outcomes all around as the organization saves money and develops stronger performers internally. Plus, as a manager in a nonprofit, retention is a key component of your job.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 26, 2021

The post How to Turn Your Association’s Analytics into Action appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

1) Action Button :: actionbutton.org. Built for publishers that produce a lot of content, Action Button is a widget that features “Donate” buttons (as well as Tweet, Call, Pledge buttons) directly inside trending articles published by their partners. 2) Bots for Charity :: botsforcharity.com. 5) RallyUp :: rallyup.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

In business, customer retention is “big business.” ” High customer retention rates can help a company spend less on marketing, improve the overall lifetime value of a customer, and earn more referrals. We’ve borrowed basic business principles to help you steward your partners like a boss !

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The post How to Capture Fresh Member Profile Data and Make It Actionable appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

At the end of the day though, making small changes to your forms or calls-to-action can drive big gains. 5) Retention. The average donor retention rate will vary depending on which survey you read, however, all the surveys we’ve seen put it at less than 50%.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This free resource includes: A simple 3-step process for creating an actionable measurement plan The top 4 metrics crucial for nonprofit digital success Practical tips for aligning KPIs with organizational goals Whether you’re looking to boost engagement, increase conversions, improve retention, or demonstrate real-world impact, this guide provides (..)

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Sure, you can look at historical or yearly trends on a graph to identify patterns, but by drilling deeper into the analytics you can uncover insights to help put your data into action. In our previous blog posts on retention and product value , we illustrated how data isn’t one dimensional. Do you know where your drop off point is?).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 27, 2023

These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. More Loyal Donors While new donor retention rates average less than 20% , monthly giving programs typically enjoy retention rates of over 80% after the first year and over 95% after year five.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection. Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Actions Speak Loudest… I have talked with many membership professionals who have all but eliminated surveys from their efforts to track member sentiment. Actions may be loud, but people do have something to say. So when you have to increase retention by 3 points, you can plan for that. Their reasoning?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

Nonprofits that embrace flexible work movement experience many benefits , such as increased productivity and retention and decreased expenses and pollution contribution. Idealist connect Idealists—people who want to do good—with employment and volunteer opportunities for action all over the world. Bookmark your browsers!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

This email is a key piece in your donor retention strategy. . You should always show gratitude to your supporters, that’s the heart of donor retention. By drawing on emotions, this email sends a memorable message and inspires action for the coming year. . 2) Update email on the impact made. Why it matters: . 5) Email survey.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 5, 2020

Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Embrace Artificial Intelligence today. Keep reading to learn how the Marine Corp Association & Foundation (MCA&F) used Nimble AMS Predictions and Salesforce Einstein AI to boost member retention. Are you looking to get started with AI? These factors made retention extremely difficult. Download now. Gain more data.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 31, 2024

Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Videos of your organization in action, statistics of how youre making an impact in your community, and constituent testimonials are just a few ways to bring your mission to life. The retention rate for a donor giving $100 or less is half that of those giving more. Personalized outreach makes a defining impact on donor retention rates.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The following email uses eye-catching red button calls to action (CTAs) to inspire recipients to sign up. Donation thank-you emails Expressing gratitude after donors give is widely accepted as one of the most effective ways to increase donor retention. Clarify your calls to action. Adopt a consistent communication cadence.

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