Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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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

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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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” Matching gifts and donor retention share a positive correlation, with each variable increasing alongside the other. What to Know About Donor Retention. The Correlation Between Matching Gifts and Retention Rates.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. This is why focusing on impact is one of the best ways to increase donor retention.

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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.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Back in 2017, McKenzie reported that: “By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. Retention rates are 34% higher among organizations that offer employee development opportunities. But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story.

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EveryAction

MARCH 22, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Conduct surveys, organize focus groups, and invite feedback.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Campaign monitor reports that personalized subject lines are 26% more likely to be open and this is the most basic of personalization available. You can do this with a survey that makes this question optional. Try this: Instead of just putting [First Name] tags in the body of an email, try adding it to the subject line.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fundraisers at nonprofit hospitals have three major priorities: major donor development, retention and upgrade of donors, and fueling growth of the donor pipeline. The data was included in the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report for Hospitals. Nonprofit hospitals had an average retention rate of 38%, a 19% increase from the 2022.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MARCH 5, 2019

Unfortunately, across the nonprofit sector, donor retention rates are low and getting worse. According to the 2 018 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report , the average donor retention rate was 45.5% What should nonprofits do to rise above the retention slump? Track your retention rates.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Volunteer engagement surveys are an invaluable tool for nonprofits. Explore how these surveys can provide crucial insights, elevate the experience for volunteers, and optimize processes, to help nonprofits better achieve their mission. Conducting a satisfaction survey can help a nonprofit identify areas where improvements can be made.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Even if not directly monetized, data products can enhance member benefits, fostering loyalty and retention within your association. By providing valuable industry insights, like surveys or industry data and training, associations enhance the perceived value of membership, encouraging retention and engagement.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

Statista reports that Generation Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in US history. In the Global Millennial and Gen Z Survey , 40% of Gen Z respondents volunteered or have been a member of a community organization, non-profit, or charity. Boost your knowledge with these latest Gen Z trends: 1.

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

A newly released executive survey revealed that 99% of major American companies invested last year in data and analytics, and 91.9% of firms report that the pace of investment in these projects is accelerating. In the 2021 survey, 92.2% Reexamine ways that you think about data as a business asset for your organizations.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. As a result of your thought leadership efforts, you’ll see an increase in member engagement and retention. Increase organization awareness.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

Here are three tips to embrace a modern association management software and increase staff recruitment and retention at your organization. . Next, consider the following: Survey your staff to learn how much time they spend on various company-wide processes. Technology significantly contributes to employee satisfaction and retention.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that 90% of association professionals seek to enhance engagement opportunities for their members. Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service. Register now.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

More than four in 10 (46%) who were surveyed said their overall revenue had increased during the past 12 months, while just more than one-third (34%) said their revenue had remained the same. In contrast, only 29% had increased their retention efforts, while nearly half (46%) said they had cut back on retention marketing.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 9, 2023

3 ways innovative technology can help you drive revenue By leveraging an innovative AMS, your association can drive membership growth and retention, ultimately increasing your overall revenue. Foster this trust by sending out surveys with your AMS and reporting on how you will use the feedback to make lasting changes.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

The latest Community Brands Association Trends Research also found that of the surveyed association professionals, 49% say their IT budget will increase, indicating that organizations understand the value and imperative of adopting new technology to survive in the future. However, only 47% of employees received such training opportunities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

A few months ago, Salesforce.org released the fourth edition of its Nonprofit Trends Report , which revealed how nonprofits in North America, Europe, and Australia are struggling, but also succeeding and learning from the past two years. Here are some of the report’s insights into these ongoing shifts in the nonprofit workplace.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This data-driven approach ensures that learners receive the best possible educational experience, with high-quality instructors driving engagement and knowledge retention. Proxy measures and surveys can help gather this data and gain insights into the overall impact your education courses have on learners’ professional growth.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In the Salesforce State of Marketing report, 84% of marketers surveyed said customer expectations were changing their digital strategies. . According to Salesforce Customer Success Metrics , organizations that adopt Marketing Cloud report a 27% decrease in costs to acquire new constituents.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. A renewed focus on wellbeing and retention for volunteer re-engagement.

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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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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

While finding new members is always a priority, member retention is often overlooked—even though it’s less expensive to retain members than to find completely new ones. If you’re interested in building a thriving base of highly engaged members, retention should be a priority. Retention isn’t a once-a-year event.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When you hear directly from clients, you can better tailor services to their needs and preferences, which, in turn, helps increase client retention and impact. To collect a representative sample, we recommend administering surveys using multiple methods—in person, via text, by email, etc.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Spring into Action: Best Practices for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Spring is the season of growth and renewal—a perfect time to rejuvenate your organization’s volunteer force! Discover how to blossom your volunteer roster with our guide on the best practices for recruitment and retention.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When you think about member retention, you might not think about the state of your member data. In a recent association trends study from Community Brands, only 36 percent of association professionals who responded to the study’s survey say the state of their member data is very good or excellent. But maybe it’s time to start. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Per the FEP’s report, in 2020: The overall number of donors grew by 7.3%.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

To provide a data-backed guide for sustainable growth and address the common challenges fundraisers are facing, Qgiv has released a new research report—the Sustainable Giving Report. Cuts to charitable giving were ranked as the first area of spending someone would cut among only 7% of surveyed donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

Why donor retention is a big deal. This statistic comes from the Major Gift Fundraising Report , which looks at major gift fundraising at smaller organizations with an income of $10 million or less. Sending out brief surveys to your existing donors can help you tailor your communications and outreach. If not, you should be!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To drive member engagement, you’ll want to ensure your events are aligned with current member interest s and values. C onsider conducting routi ne surveys to guarantee your programs are delivering what your members want and to determine whether your events meet your members’ needs.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In the last week, I’ve interviewed three different volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer retention as their organizations are in various stages of reopening and recovery from the pandemic-related restrictions on volunteer engagement. Level 2: Research and report. But results? That should be a negotiated agreement (e.g.,

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