NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention. With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

There is strength in numbers, and that means your association needs to do everything it can to increase member retention. This is where establishing strong member retention strategies comes into play. Here are some member retention best practices to help you hold onto your members.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Across industries, companies are having trouble filling jobs. Here are five areas nonprofits should focus their efforts to help retain staff.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Donor retention isnt just a numberits the pulse of a nonprofits long-term impact. Whats driving this retention gap? Check out the insights below to discover how nonprofits can bridge this gapthrough better strategies, stronger relationships, and technology that works for them, not against them.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You can’t work in the social good sector without being very familiar with the concept of paying it forward. If you’re looking for fundraising ideas that really work, put our experts’ advice to good use. Best Fundraising Tips for Donor Engagement What works for one supporter does not necessarily resonate with another.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2025

The retention metrics that matter Retention is your single most important metricthe easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to raise more money. Use this handy retention calculator to get started. Measure your retention in three ways: 1. Then, you can dig a bit deeper. Where do I go from here?

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Continue reading to learn how AOSSM is leveraging Nimble AMS, AI, and predictive analytics tools to boost membership retention and exceed its goals. Using Nimble AMS, predictive analytics, and AI tools, AOSSM staff worked to improve its membership retention and engagement rates. What did you miss at 2024 Solutions Day?

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The way we work is rapidly evolving amid societal and industry changes in a post-pandemic world. One shift I’m seeing is the rise of those I call the “Autonomists”—highly skilled professionals who are opting out of traditional employment structures in favor of independent, project-based work.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 13, 2025

Donor retention rates are low. them involved in your work. Fundraising can feel like a never-ending series of evolving challenges. Individual engagement is down. Keeping up with the constantly changing landscape of best practices and donor expectations is overwhelming. How can you adapt?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

How.orgSource Can Help: We work with associations to create actionable, future-focused strategies that align with industry trends and member needs, ensuring your vision is resilient and achievable. They provide clarity on whats working, what isnt, and where adjustments are needed.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2025

Are we focusing on retention as much as acquisition ? Case Study Example: HRMAC (Human Resources Management Association of Chicago) developed leadership training programs to ensure that association executives had the skills necessary for the future of work. Can we personalize the member experience through data-driven insights ?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Set Clear Goals and Metrics : Define what success looks like in terms of member engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Empower Cross-Functional Collaboration : Create opportunities for different teams to work together on shared goals. Experimenting with small-scale innovations allows you to discover what works before scaling it up.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

According to a recent study conducted by MissionSquare Research Institute, the debt thats carried by one in four Americans under 40 affects job-acceptance decisions for 56% of public-sector employees and 62% of those working in the private sector. When they choose to accept.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

Tens of millions are out of work worldwide due to the COVID-19 crisis. Nonprofits that embrace flexible work movement experience many benefits , such as increased productivity and retention and decreased expenses and pollution contribution. 1) Work for Good :: workforgood.org. The good news? Bookmark your browsers!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Encourage Data Literacy Across Teams : Provide training on data interpretation so that all teams feel comfortable using insights to guide their work. Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) : Define and track KPIs that align with your strategic goals, such as member engagement, retention, and satisfaction metrics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

By Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer — a strategic advisor who has worked in nonprofits for 30+ years and served as an executive director for five organizations in the past 20 years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has shifted their orientation to work. Where we work has changed. How we work has changed.

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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. Of course, you’ll need a retention strategy to encourage continued engagement, but the costs of maintaining recurring donors are generally lower than annual givers.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

But like the rest of the nonprofit world, you face unique challenges when it comes to retaining employees, ranging from tight compensation budgets to work-balance issues. In this guide, we’ll explore four ideas to help you boost employee retention at your organization. Encourage work-life balance. Offer competitive compensation.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection. Over my last eight years working in marketing in the nonprofit sector, its become clear to me community isnt just about stewarding your donors.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Working Students Success Network was designed to provide wraparound support—such as job placement, access to public benefits and financial coaching—to improve community college student retention and credential completion. Ensure community members lead and benefit from the research.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Past Is Not Always Prologue On its face, it can make a lot of sense to look at what has worked, and continue doing that. What worked last year will likely be relevant to the interests of your members next year. Data can tell you what works much more than just the whims and musings of a longtime executive or board member.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Embrace Artificial Intelligence today. Keep reading to learn how the Marine Corp Association & Foundation (MCA&F) used Nimble AMS Predictions and Salesforce Einstein AI to boost member retention. Are you looking to get started with AI? These factors made retention extremely difficult. Download now. Gain more data.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Donor retention on steroids – Make it monthly I implore you to make soliciting recurring donations a priority. Retention is a phenomenal 80 – 90% compared with under 20% for new one-time donors and just 45% when ongoing donors are added to the mix. Yes, it’s work. Or maybe you thought this was a presumptuous ask. years to 8.08

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

With competition for skilled professionals rising and work environments shifting, finding and keeping great talent takes more than just passion. Crafting a Compelling Employer Brand People want to work where they know theyll make a difference. When candidates see the real-world impact of your work, theyll want to be part of it.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. Volunteers are an integral part of the work nonprofits do, not only supporting their day-to-day operations but driving their core missions. How can nonprofits improve volunteer engagement and retention?

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. The problem wasn’t the mission or the work we were doing; it was the way we were engaging with our donors. Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2019

They also stick around longer with most programs enjoying donor retention rates north of 85%. Our understanding of giving habits is based primarily upon the intuitions of fundraisers based on what they think works well, rather than what they know works well. What if there was a better way?

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

A new report by the online marketplace Care.com indicates that while the vast majority of companies surveyed84%know that burnout can noticeably impact retention, they dont fully understand the scope of the issue. Even so, it seems that employers may be underestimating just how widespread burnout really is among the workforce.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 8, 2025

The following tax credits range from employee retention to healthcare credits, all of which are designed to give small business owners a leg up come tax season. Work Opportunity Tax Credit The Work Opportunity Tax Credit was first announced in 2021 but has since been extended to the end of 2025 by the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

This email is a key piece in your donor retention strategy. . You should always show gratitude to your supporters, that’s the heart of donor retention. For example, the Great Ormond Street Hospital’s newsletter not only includes news about their work, but also upcoming fundraising events, and an inspiring spotlight story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

She’s worked with Movember, Dress for Success, USTA, American Idol, The Gary Sinise Foundation, Hashtag Lunchbag, and many more. . Your average audience retention rate and engagement is substantially higher. With in-person events postponed for the foreseeable future, digital opportunities own the stage. .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Unlock growth opportunities Having a more diverse and flexible revenue portfolio may enable your organization to grow faster or find funding opportunities for previously underfunded work. It’s about having good data, getting creative, starting small, testing options, and scaling what works—while keeping finance front and center.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. Flexibility and organization go hand in hand when working on user adoption. Doing this can help close any gaps between those who are well-versed and those who might be new to working closely with your data or organization. It takes time. It takes effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Openly sharing stories about your work, outcomes, and financial stewardship fosters trust and demonstrates accountability.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If the toxic behaviour that caused the resignation remains unaddressed , remaining employees may become disengaged, leading to a decline in work quality. Employees want to work for companies that respect their individuality and value their contributions. Finally, revenge quitting can have lasting consequences on workplace culture.

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