The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 10, 2023
By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent. There are plenty of ways to ethically reward hard-working fundraisers — the Association of Fundraising Professionals, for example, endorses bonuses delivered as flat…
re:Charity
JULY 16, 2024
88% of fundraising revenue comes from 12% of donors, meaning a small percentage of dedicated major. The post How to Retain Your Nonprofit’s Major Donors: 4 Strategies appeared first on re: charity. It’s a well-known fact that major donors play a significant role in driving nonprofit missions forward.
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Clairification
JUNE 5, 2023
I can’t get no… Oh, I can’t get no… satisfaction… Fundraisers report money is the number one reason they leave their jobs [See Part I of this two-part series here ]. The real reason fundraisers leave their jobs, and the sector, is very similar to why donors leave you. I gave you a hint in the title.
Clairification
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Your goal with any fundraising strategy is to retain and, ultimately, upgrade these transactional donors. The name of the game in the business of sustainable fundraising is lifetime donor value. Here’s a great book on the topic: Building Donor Loyalty: The Fundraiser’s Guide to Increasing Lifetime Value.].
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills. If you’re ready to make a plan to retain your volunteers, start with these six tips. Ciconte and Jeanne Jacob propose TheVolunteer Bill of Rights in Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide.
Clairification
JANUARY 4, 2024
Now… you should be devoting at least as much time to thanking the donors who responded to your appeals, with the goal of retaining and upgrading them over time. To Retain Donors, Stand Out from the ‘Get Go’ Believe me, most donors aren’t sticking around. it sounded like another fundraising appeal).
Blackbaud
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. Retain and Set the Stage for Next Year Turning a one-time donation into ongoing support can significantly boost your organization’s impact. While they may yet be known to you, you are likely already on their radar.
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