sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Katie Farkas, View Arts Center Expiry Dates Can Be a Retention Touchpoint “We run a report at the beginning of each month of credit cards that are expiring so donors can get a personal call, thank you, and ask for a new card. Since we have started that, our retention is so much better, and many have upped their giving.”—

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CauseVox

MAY 28, 2023

Join us for the highly anticipated, free, major gifts workshop, “The Art of the Big Ask.” At this half-day workshop (12pm – 4:30pm ET), you’ll walk away with: Nail the art of the “big ask”, unlocking major gift acquisitions like never before.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Donor retention continued to decline (4.6%), marking the fourth consecutive year of year-over-year negative activity. The ongoing decline in donor numbers and retention signals an urgent need for strategic recalibration. New donor retention declined significantly (9%) year-over-year, with only 13.8%

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This means that your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. . There are several reasons donor retention is so important for nonprofits: First, it’s much less expensive to ask a donor to give again than to perform enough outreach to acquire a new donor. . However, it doesn’t come without hard work!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The post Zen and the Art of the Nonprofit Donation Receipt appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Check out these best practices for your donation forms. Ready to take a look at our redesigned forms? These interactive templates are full of stats and tips!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Recurring Donation Options Many online platforms, such as Blackbaud’s Donation Forms, allow donors to set up recurring gifts, turning one-time contributors into ongoing supporters, thus improving donor retention. This can include anything from merchandise, art pieces, restaurant meals, golf outings, and gift cards.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. Incorporate flexibility, recognition, a clear path for impact, and a foundational focus on retention into your program from the outset.

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Candid

MAY 22, 2024

The Q4 2023 Quarterly Fundraising Report , released in April, found significant year-over-year declines across all metrics for 2023, including the number of donors, total dollars raised, and retention rates. The retention rate, by contrast, fell 2.5% The retention rate, by contrast, fell 2.5% from the previous year.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Arts, culture, and humanities fell 7.5% (-8.6% 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.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 16, 2014

As we like to say … When it comes to data, quality is enhanced when we learn the art of subtraction. Donor retention. To develop better donor retention strategies, nonprofits must develop better relationships with their donors … and “better relationships” means that nonprofits need higher quality data.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 21, 2017

You likely have something set up already (if you don’t, start today), but we’re here to help you master the art of donor communication emails after someone’s first donation. The post Donor Retention 101: Master Donor Email Marketing appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Your first touch.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Research and assessment is rare in the arts, and it tends to focus on "proving" our value. Studies of how arts participation affects student test scores. And given what I''ve seen on micro and macro-levels in arts funding and power, I don''t think this strategy is working. Economic impact studies.

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Candid

MAY 14, 2021

percent) donors, donor retention rates declined across all donor categories, with only the largest nonprofits ($5 million to $25 million) seeing an increase. percent for arts, culture, and humanities organizations. And while the overall number of donors rose 1.3 percent, driven by an increase in new small (10.7

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Let’s take member retention as an example. These could be member retention, recruitment, products & services and event registrations. Communicate the Art of the Possible Visualize the Future: Before diving into something new, it’s natural to want a glimpse of the end result. .” 3.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Every tactic here is as much about retention and appreciation as it is about perks.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In fact, studies have shown that nonprofits who 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. The emotional impact lingers, making them more likely to stay engaged and contribute over time.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

The benefits vary a discount to your local art museum, a branded T-shirt, a gift card. With both donor acquisition and retention becoming more challenging, your organization must aspire to forge relationships with donors that go beyond a single transaction in order to deepen your donors affinity for your cause.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Having a donor retention strategy in place to retain year-end donors is the best way to get a good return on the investment you put into acquiring them. 114 ÷ 367) x 100 = 31, so they had a 31% donor retention rate. Let’s take a look.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

All of a sudden, employee safety, well-being, and retention at all costs were part of HRs already heavy workload. Luckily, smart business leaders now realize that it takes a mix of art and science to get it right. For the first time, HR had a real seat at the table.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

During COVID-19 and in the wake of early teacher retirements, Matt Walker, Director of IT, explained that MSTA’s retention rate was declining. Thankfully, with the help of auto-renewing memberships, the retention rate is back on the rise. Customer success story: Increasing member retention with IACP.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . It is difficult to report fundraising success and donor retention to staff and board. You will then be sent an invoice for $20 that can be paid with a credit card. Once paid, you will be given access to the recording. Thank you and Happy New Year! Your CRM offers very little automation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. So what can nonprofit leaders do to combat staff turnover and improve donor retention rates at the same time? And when you retain fundraisers, that directly translates to stronger donor retention and more gift income for your nonprofit.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2013

Pamela Grow talks about how nonprofits can improve donor retention. - Jim Hackney with Alexander Haas shares his perspective on giving in the arts and culture sector. Research & Trends Arts & Cultural donor retention fundraising npVOICES overhead retention'

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Opening Keynote Ignite the Power: How Associations Create Irresistible Trends Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey You can count on award-winning PR strategist, Adele Gambardella for a unique take on the art and science of getting noticed. But there’s a new player in town.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spent a day facilitating leadership workshops for arts leaders attending the Art House Convergence Conference near Park City, Utah. on personal and organizational resilience based on the ideas in my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

Because, despite all the research showing such calls increase donor retention and the size of future gifts , most nonprofits still aren’t doing it. Performing arts organizations call subscribers. Visual arts and recreation organizations call members. Your prompt, personal touch will be appreciated. There’s no downside.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. Stewardship is often discussed as it relates to university advancement and is more rarely discussed in terms of arts and cultural organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010 Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" David Shaners compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Word of mouth has gone digital, and you basically have to master the art of selling online.”. Optimizing customer retention will be a priority in 2020. “The number of channels has increased, which means customers are talking to you, expressing their feedback and what they think in multiple places,” he added.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Boards continue to adopt conflict-of-interest policies, whistleblower, and document-retention policies. Conflict-of-interest, whistleblower, and document-retention policies are all available on the Fiesta Bowl website. Example conflict of interest policies, whistle-blower, and document retention policies: Conflict of interest.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 17, 2013

Virtual badges, points or other gamified activities on your site tend to increase user retention and time on site. Building the right UX is more an art than a science. When there are opportunities to gamify your site, it’s a piece of best practice that’s ideal to adopt because users love the sense of competition and achievement.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 18, 2022

A state-of-the-art AMS system like Nimble AMS, which is built on Salesforce and offers extensive online training, can help you attract and retain a top-notch workforce. Attract and retain staff. Provide a great member experience. Nimble AMS gives you tools to provide a modern digital member experience.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 15, 2013

In this episode… - Roger Craver with The Agitator and DonorTrends discusses donor retention and loyalty. Will Cary with the Portland Museum of Art shares how the organization invested and innovated to grow. - Research & Trends Arts & Cultural donor retention event fundraising npVOICES Peer to Peer Fundraising retention'

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. By practicing the gentle art of fundraising. ACTIONS: Take stock now of the RETENTION strategies you currently employ. People Yearn to Express their Love . Your job is to help them do so. Philanthropically.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2018

Members are the catalyst of your arts or cultural organization. It’s easier to keep a member than to acquire a new one, so focus on communication and experiences for a successful membership retention rate. They believe in your staff, your mission and support your goals.

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sgEngage

APRIL 29, 2021

The seventh annual donorCentrics® Sustainer Summit brought together, via webinar, 31 of the nation’s largest national fundraising organizations to share results and discuss sustainer growth and retention strategies against the backdrop of the pandemic and other significant events that impacted donors and giving in 2020. Sustainer Retention.

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