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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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

Nonprofits cant afford to overlook the power of re-engaging lapsed donorsstrengthening donor retention practices is now more critical than ever. Last year marked the fourth consecutive year that retention rates declined year over year in Q3, with only 13.8 Active donors: Supporters who have given within the same set time period.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Build Donor Trust Sharing data with your supporters demonstrates transparency and accountability. Donor Retention Rate What It Is : This metric tracks the percentage of donors who continue to give to your organization year after year. When donors see their impact clearly, theyre more likely to stay engaged.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Businesses will continue to grow and improve with this continuation of employee performance and satisfaction. Key Metrics to Measure Training Effectiveness Activity pass/fail rates : Examining pass/fail rates for activities can be helpful for understanding the difficulty of a learning activity. Do they find it useful?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Key Post-Event Follow-Up Messages Before you worry about any other potential stewardship activities, there are a few messages that your organization should send out after any event. This deeper level of engagement not only increases retention but also helps transform one-time donors into lifelong advocates for your cause.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

Demonstrate interest in people’s lives outside of the office. Retention rates are 34% higher among organizations that offer employee development opportunities. 58% of employees (62% of Millennials and GenX) say professional development contributes to their job satisfaction, a major factor in retention.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

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 Per the FEP , donor retention rates (which have been falling at least since 2006, the first year of the FEP) continued to fall last year. drop from the 2019 rate of 45.4%. .

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

Behavioral Science relates to the interactions and activities of human beings. Year one donor retention rates for a monthly giving program can be as high as 80% due in part to this theory. Here’s what you need to know. What is Behavioral Science? Play to Emotions With Identifiable Victim Effect.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 1, 2022

Here are six effective ways to demonstrate greater member value and keep members around longer. What association isn’t focused on increasing membership and improving member retention? . It can be tempting to offer membership discounts to drive more new memberships and improve member retention. Be member-centric.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Key fundraising metrics like donor retention rate, donation frequency, and fundraising return on investment (ROI). For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus more time and resources on donor stewardship in the months leading up to GivingTuesday to boost retention.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

The secret to unlocking the full potential of volunteers lies in their active participation. Step 1: Identify and group your most engaged volunteers Identify volunteers who consistently demonstrate commitment and active involvement. Provide them with personalized communication , exclusive updates and special recognition.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 2, 2022

For example: Give non-members limited access to your online community to demonstrate the benefits of becoming a member of your association. This way, you’ll know if you need to take steps to encourage more discussions and activity or if you’re driving just the right amount. Metrics that give you insights into member engagement levels.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Member community and customer relationships Build trust and create meaningful connections by demonstrating that you are knowledgeable about audience preferences. When we view data through the lens of empathy it becomes a powerful magnet for retention and growth. Listen Actively Solicit feedback whenever and wherever possible.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. Donor retention is a core component of a responsive fundraising strategy. That’s why tailoring your retention strategies to the different types of donors is essential.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Although each startup’s will funnel will look different, at the core, it consists of three major pillars: acquisition, activation, and retention. These are not actual results and are purely for demonstration purposes.) What does a growth funnel look like? Acquiring the right users. Image Credits: Jonathan Martinez.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 1, 2025

At Whole Whale, we see too many nonprofits apply urgent appeals and one-time campaigns that activate new donors without the infrastructure to nurture long-term donor relationships. COMMITTED: Building Donor Loyalty Your goal: Increase donor retention, recurring giving, and long-term impact. The result? What happens next?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From running ticket tables and emceeing raffles to providing snacks and water along a charity 5K, there are several activities involved where you would need volunteers. Technology is your partner in volunteer retention success Managing a group of volunteers or a volunteer program comes with a myriad of challenges.

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

However, with the average donor retention rate sitting around 45%, many nonprofits struggle to sustain newly acquired donors’ support. In this guide, we’ll cover four best practices to increase your donor retention rate with text messaging. Donor retention is a key piece of any successful fundraising strategy.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

Assessments Facilitates preparation for regulatory audits by offering robust assessment tools to gather evidence of employee knowledge retention and compliance. Leverages modular training content aligned with specific job roles to simplify compliance reporting by demonstrating who has been trained on what.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

A troubling trend I see is the tendency to deprioritize the CRM for seemingly more pressing fundraising activities. Personalization leads to deeper connections, donor retention, and increased lifetime contribution value. This efficiency frees up resources, allowing your team to focus more on mission-critical activities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Retention is the key to maximizing your fundraising strategy, and appreciation is at the root of that strategy. Plus, a good recurring donation program provides consistent funding for organizations and increases the retention rate. Analyze Your Audience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Retention is the key to maximizing your fundraising strategy, and appreciation is at the root of that strategy. Plus, a good recurring donation program provides consistent funding for organizations and increases the retention rate. Analyze Your Audience.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

One way to demonstrate to your Gen Z donors that your organization is able to be trusted is by maintaining transparency in your finances and communications. Another way to demonstrate transparency is to make sure your financial records are accessible and easy to understand like in an annual report.

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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. Outcomes : The effect of an activity on your mission.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

Here are 5 strategies to incorporate into your retention plan this year. According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, the average volunteer retention rate in 2019 was 65%. According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, the average volunteer retention rate in 2019 was 65%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2014

Recently, I had an opportunity to take a deep dive into survey data that appended actual social media activity of respondents as part of a presentation I gave at SXSW with Alex Samuels from Vision Critical who developed the research and the methodology. Demonstrate impact. 28% of donors are repeat donors. Here’s an example ).

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. While its always great to try and encourage active volunteers to sign up to join new opportunities, its also a fantastic idea to do that same thing for your inactive volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here are 5 strategies to incorporate into your retention plan going into the new year. According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, the average volunteer retention rate in 2019 was 65%. According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, the average volunteer retention rate in 2019 was 65%.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Thanking volunteers has also been shown to improve retention rates through the process of engagement. If your organization is not actively thanking volunteers in a variety of ways consider deploying a few of the following. Demonstrate flexibility to volunteers by making scheduling a streamlined process.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To create the best donor retention strategies for your organization, understanding the donor cycle is crucial for transforming your efforts into success. It’s crucial to your nonprofit’s success because the donor cycle can help you increase your donor retention rates which saves your organization time and money.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Applicants are primarily responsible to demonstrate proper financial stewardship while simultaneously showcasing how grant funds are used to support their beneficiaries and advance federal program priorities and objectives. All new awards should be reviewed for retention requirements outside of your established retention policy.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. Donors who’ve contributed to your cause or interacted with your organization recently have demonstrated their connection to your nonprofit and are likely to give again.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

For retention-minded fundraisers with a strong donor cultivation plan in place, the early days of a new calendar year might even be busier than any day in November and December. With first-time donor retention rates hovering around 20%, securing a second gift from new donors may be more important than securing a first gift.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Since so many great nonprofits compete for the same donor funds, regular communication reminds donors that your nonprofit is active and doing important work—and that they make it possible! Show photos of impacted communities and videos that demonstrate real strides toward your mission. Never made a video before?

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

It also emphasizes recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. One example is the American Heart Association’s Alliance for Healthier Generation , which has increased access to nutritious food, high-quality physical activity, social-emotional support, and tobacco-free environments for tens of millions of children.

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Google Research AI blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Mixture-of-experts (MoE), a type of conditional computation where parts of the network are activated on a per-example basis, has been proposed as a way of dramatically increasing model capacity without a proportional increase in computation. In sparsely-activated variants of MoE models (e.g., Expert Gate ). Expert Choice Routing.

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