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Some very interesting findings in BDO USA's 8th annual Nonprofit Standards benchmarking survey of higher education leaders/executives -- including observations related to board and donor engagement, program reviews and key institutional challenges. Several of these observations are consistent with data/findings from NACUBO... #highereducation

Learn how colleges are managing board and donor relations effectively. Explore key findings from the higher ed snapshot of BDO’s 2024 Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey. https://bit.ly/3DuXDlp

Learn how colleges are managing board and donor relations effectively. Explore key findings from the higher ed snapshot of BDO’s 2024 Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey. https://bit.ly/3Zite1R

Learn how colleges are managing board and donor relations effectively. Explore key findings from the higher ed snapshot of BDO’s 2024 Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey. https://bit.ly/4fR7Mal

Learn how colleges are managing board and donor relations effectively. Explore key findings from the higher ed snapshot of BDO’s 2024 Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey. https://dy.si/DTVj6t

🤝 Building trust with donors is key to long-term support. This blog explores four effective ways to make donors believe in your nonprofit's work. Let's inspire belief together! #DonorBelief https://lnkd.in/eMdZtgZt

Nonprofit transparency is the intentional action of being open and honest about a nonprofit's finances, policies, staff, board members, and impact. Transparency builds trust with donors, community, and staff. https://buff.ly/4i7zFfT

I was recently asked by a client “As a nonprofit dealing with organizational change, how do you maintain donor confidence while staying transparent?” My response to them was that transparency and confidence go hand in hand. I advised them to focus on clear, proactive communication: acknowledge the change, share the ‘why,’ and emphasize the mission’s continuity. Show donors how their impact remains vital despite the shift. Better yet, highlight how the change enhances it. Trust grows when you invite them into the journey, not just the results. Henry Hagedorn III, CPA www.hagedorncpa.com

Strong donor communication isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the foundation of a thriving nonprofit. Here are 7 practical strategies to engage your supporters, boost retention, and build lasting relationships: