Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Once someone signs up for an account, all they have to do is choose a nonprofit, link a credit or debit card, and select a monthly minimum goal. The average RoundUp App user donates $15 – $20 a month and has an 80% retention rate. The process is just as simple for users. But for the nonprofit, those nickels and dimes add up.

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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. 2) Easy and Effective For Nonprofits and Donors. 5) Cost-Effective. There’s no need for repeat solicitation with recurring gifts.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 12, 2022

The start of a new year is a time many organizations revisit their strategic goals to make sure their teams’ initiatives for the year are aligned with those goals. Identify the key metrics you’ll use to measure your goals. Most likely, you’ll have more than one metric for each goal.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2025

Plus, when the board decides its time for a new strategic plan, having a proper data-informed organization means the goals are achievable, targets are trackable, and successes are obvious. So when you have to increase retention by 3 points, you can plan for that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. By taking the time to acknowledge donor generosity, your nonprofit can increase donor retention and encourage recurring giving. Simply put, the closer we get to completing a goal, the better we feel.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Our latest guide, “Essential Digital KPIs for Nonprofits,” offers a roadmap for organizations seeking to optimize their digital strategy through effective measurement.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. How to Start: Create a time-limited campaign with a unique theme, challenge, or match goal.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The key is to align your associations goals with your pricing discount strategy. Are you looking to increase membership numbers, improve retention, or grow non-dues revenue? Ultimately, your goals should guide the types of pricing discounts you offer. Start small, track your results, and refine your approach over time.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. This creates a sense of distrust and unease—a barrier to genuine connection—and makes our asks less effective. Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But what makes this communication channel so effective? High ROI: Email marketing is a cost-effective way to stay in touch with supporters. Brand awareness: Marketers consistently say that email marketing is one of the most effective ways to build brand awareness and connect with current and prospective audience members.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day. It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are six best practices for creating an effective digital impact report that truly reflects your organization’s mission and accomplishments, with a goal of increasing donor engagement. This will help build trust between your organization and your stakeholders, promoting donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They are moving to more efficient and effective fundraising. This many-sided approach lets charities operate more efficiently and effectively. This unlocks new efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. They are key for maximizing fundraising effectiveness and achieving goals. AI tools and predictive analytics are new.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

A monthly giving program is the most effective and effortless way to retain #GivingTuesday donor support beyond the 24-hour social media buzz. 2)Set a goal of monthly donors on Giving Tuesday. . Instead of a traditional dollar goal, let your donors know the desired number of monthly pledges you’d like to achieve in a single day.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

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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. Set a collective goal and encourage friendly competition by featuring a leaderboard or highlighting top donor pages.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many organizations are experts at driving traffic to their online donation forms, but plenty struggle to actually secure donations and reach their fundraising goals. Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Include benchmarks in goals and KPIs. When you prioritize people and their needs, you create a more effective and sustainable data governance framework. When employees throughout the organization become effective stewards, data transcends its status as information. Make data governance an organizational priority.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Thankfully, there are plenty of effective and thoughtful ways that nonprofits can show donors the impact of their donations: 1) Give thanks. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. Effective learning experiences are dynamic and should evolve based on ongoing assessment and feedback.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Remember, your goal ( why you do what you do ) must encompass building community, facilitating human connection, and creating opportunities for people to find meaning. Donor retention on steroids – Make it monthly I implore you to make soliciting recurring donations a priority. Or maybe you thought this was a presumptuous ask.

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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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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explain how to develop a segmentation strategy so you can personalize your messaging and reach your target audience more effectively. Define your segmentation goals. Any strong strategy starts with goal-setting. Based on your goals, choose the segmentation criteria you’ll rely on to group your supporters.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Your donation letters wont have the desired effect if theyre unreadable. Explain your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

1) Creating Custom Donation Appeals in Minutes Use ChatGPT to craft a sequence of donation appeals with the goal of encouraging your stakeholders to make a donation. 4) Stewarding and Engaging Donors One of the best things about ChatGPT is its ability to assist with donor stewardship, which is critical to boost donor retention.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s competitive business landscape, Learning and Development (L&D) programs are key drivers of employee growth, retention, and overall business success. Align learning initiatives with broader business goals.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

In our previous blog posts on retention and product value , we illustrated how data isn’t one dimensional. Situation : We’ve looked at the trend analysis and it indicates that we are not projecting to make our registration goal. Similarly, analyzing your event data from many angles can lead to a major impact on revenue.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Fundraisers have the opportunity to offer several ways people can support the work and the organization’s goals. This develops the relationship between the nonprofit and supporter and plays a big role in donor retention. It’s important to remember that there are many ways to donate to a cause. Make it personal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. This guide offers a comprehensive look at fundraising for nonprofit organizations and covers everything from choosing the best title for your fundraiser to increasing donor retention to other fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. Providing such access not only demonstrates your appreciation but also strengthens their confidence in your organizations operations and goals.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Why Metrics Matter for Your Nonprofit Measure Success Metrics reveal whether your fundraising campaigns and strategies are achieving the goals youve set. Donor Retention Rate What It Is : This metric tracks the percentage of donors who continue to give to your organization year after year. The 5 Key Fundraising Metrics 1.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Learning how to manage volunteers effectively will help bridge the gap between recruitment and retention, ensuring more supporters stick around long-term. Volunteer management is the process of working with volunteers throughout their engagement with your organization, from recruitment to ongoing engagement and retention.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2024

As we near the end of the year, we’re entering a critical period where strategic planning and execution can make or break your annual fundraising goals. Given these statistics, you need to prioritize effective year-end fundraising. Set clear goals, communicate effectively, and ensure everyone is aligned and motivated.

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