Allegiance Group

JUNE 4, 2024

To truly understand the health of your organization, there are seven key metrics you should track in your database: Year-on-year revenue Donor file growth Donor retention Gifts per donor Average gift Revenue per donor Cost to acquire Data can be overwhelming. One piece of data taken alone doesn’t tell the whole story.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

If your membership numbers are marching into the red, you and your team are probably focused on trying to identify the cause of the bleeding. The problem might be something you’ve never considered. Our goal was to provide a great forum for networking and meaningful conversations. Is technology tying your audience in knots?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds. Learn More Paige and the team at United Way of Midland, Inc.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The more accurate and insightful that executive directors and finance teams can be when predicting revenue, cost, and ROI, the better equipped their organization will be to sustain and grow its mission. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year. You want to take your nonprofit to the next level?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors. Start with benchmark data.

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TechImpact

JULY 24, 2014

A CRM can help your nonprofit segment donors, boost fundraising, and help with volunteer retention, but those are all long term goals. The see if these goal have been achieved it takes several months, an implementation , and a lot of hard work. Make sure your IT staff is prepped and available for quickly problem solving.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We’ve outlined four of the main reasons why nonprofit organizations, big and small alike, should focus on diversity and inclusion as part of their volunteer recruitment, outreach, and retention process, and the importance of having volunteers that feel recognized , included, and able to express opinions and thoughts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Planning ahead ensures you’ll stay organized and keeps you on track with your goals. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a nonprofit, your organization requires an HR department that can support your team members as you continue to grow. That means their driving purpose is to achieve ongoing goals related to improving society in some way. Fostering culture: HR teams also play a major role in building your organization’s culture.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

I’m a product manager, so I have the privilege of being on a team producing software every day. Low-code platforms can give your team great power to improve their day-to-day workflows and increase their productivity. However, this is also one of the glaring problems with low-code development.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. Realistic fundraising goal. Let’s begin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Or could your next event benefit from a bigger team? Set goals for your volunteer program. Create a leadership team. With enough volunteers, you might even have the team necessary to expand your work to new locations and better serve your community. Set goals for your volunteer program. Craft a mission statement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This is the time of year when fundraising teams are pouring their available time, energy and talents into perhaps the most important task of the year. If you focus first on the data, then on how it is used, you will be better prepared to delivery on your fundraising goals this year. 5 – Donor retention. Are you ready?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 14, 2021

Here are three ways to get going with your association’s AI and predictive analytics journey: Think about your organization’s goals. Preparing for artificial intelligence means thinking about what problems you’re trying to solve and what questions you’re trying to answer. So, how do you get started with AI? Why are renewals down?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If no one on your team combines the skills of a hand-holder, diplomate, ambassador, influencer, and adept translator of member-speak, it may be time to consider hiring a chief experience officer. Unlike many businesses, we have always been focused on member retention. Intention, education, and training give teams a broader perspective.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2016

But from the looks of the data and the declining retention rates for walks and 5Ks, we all need a refresher on what matters when it comes to people coming back year after year. This year’s Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study shows retention rates declining for Walks and 5Ks. Focus on staff retention. Train them well.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The podcast, which is done in collaboration with iHeartRadio, is hosted by bestselling author Baratunde Thurston and spotlights leaders across the nonprofit, for-profit, and education sectors in their work to tackle some of the biggest problems facing the world.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

S – Serotonin: mood, feeling pride that they can solve this problem. Did you know that monthly giving boosts donor retention as high as 90% and a whopping 57% of U.S. It’s loaded with free tools, from a monthly donor roadmap to a monthly donor retention checkup, and so much more! Why Should I Give to You?

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Salesforce’s predictive AI capabilities Salesforce’s predictive AI, known as discriminative AI to the data scientists out there, can draw on your data to provide: Predictive analysis of member outcomes – for instance, whether a member is likely to renew their membership for another year, and how likely that is to change if your team intervenes.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. But CEOs who head exceptional teams reject an egocentric attitude. They understand that when you commit to making your team successful, they will live up to your expectations. What chemistry creates an exceptional team? Others take their cues from your behavior.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Team up with local news. You can solve this problem by choosing a more sustainable Giving Tuesday campaign idea—a recurring giving campaign. Set a clear goal.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

But, if you don’t know how to describe to your extended family how your work and company is awesome, the problem and blame may fall on your boss. Three keys to engage and empower your employees: 1) Empowered Management First off, does your team know your company’s values and mission? Is your team engaged?

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Be Realistic When it Comes to Goal-Setting Setting clear and realistic fundraising goals can also give nonprofits a strong predictor of upcoming campaigns. Whether revenue comes from a previous campaign, a particular audience, or a giving package, leverage clean data so you can know where you’re going and eliminate potential problems.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. Let’s walk through some practical ways that you and your team can use data, content, and technology to attract new supporters (and I’ll even toss in some pro tips to help you with execution).

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Qgiv

JANUARY 28, 2022

How is our peer-to-peer campaign solving a problem? How can participants help us reach our fundraising goals? Easy to convey: You might be solving a complicated problem, but your message should be simple enough for your supporters to explain to others. What photos or images best reflect our impact on our mission?

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

So in light of these (admittedly somewhat harrowing) tangible realities of board service, I want to take a look at a particular case study to see how we might redefine board accountability away from abstraction and towards tangible goals for what an effective board can look like.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Your plan should include a timeline, a list of the tactics you plan to implement, and a summary of your goals broken down by how they will be achieved. While hitting your fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday is important, the work doesn't stop there. Download our. Start by downloading a. Keep donors around for the long haul.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. The greater the diversity of lived experiences at your workplace, the more problem-solving strategies and creative solutions you’ll have.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor. Use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Capitalize on the power of email marketing to recruit individuals or teams to raise money for your organization and to stay in touch with these supporters throughout the campaign. Looking for technology custom-designed for your fundraising goals? Peer to peer. Unsubscribe options. Explore Raiser’s Edge NXT.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

My two favorite learnings from Stephen Denning ’s book, The Age of Agile: How Smart Companies Are Transforming theWay Work Gets Done , are the following: First, where Denning explains the 10 elements of an organization/company that is passionate about, and driven by, the goal of delighting customers.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Our team at GivingMail has written guides and tips for nonprofits starting their research on nonprofit databases and other software solutions. Remember that the software you choose will affect your entire team, so make the investment once you’ve decided it makes sense for your organization. . It can help make data-driven decisions.

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