Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

After reviewing the user-generated content (UGC), two winners would emerge: one picked by HSUS and the other by members. Next time, we’re thinking of having a celebrity judge so that we can collaborate with them and generate more excitement about submissions. March 4, 2008 | Carie This girl is on the ball!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2023

They have a charitable and philanthropic mindset, and yet, many nonprofits say millennials aren’t showing up treasure-wise in the same way as previous generations. Still, that’s around 34% less than Generation X and 60% less than Baby Boomers in terms of average annual gift size. Why Do Younger Donors Donate Less?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

» Friday Jul 14 2006 Best day to send an e-mail - is there a seasonality factor? Have you been sending your e-mails on a Monday? Perhaps its worth revisiting the topic: which day of the week results in highest e-mail click through rates? Thats what I thought. Friday, July 14, 2006 at 02:15PM | by Agata K.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Regardless of whether you believe direct mail is on its way out -- and many smart people seem to disagree with each other on this point – nearly everyone agrees that the role of online giving is only becoming more important over time. The total amount of money raised online increased by 26 percent from 2007 to 2008.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The "Fall Festival" advertised on their homepage is for 2008, and the "events" link opens up to a May 2009 calendar. Long overdue, the IRS finally pulled the trigger.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Stay@Home was conducted as a traditional nonevent fund-raising activity: CC mailed invitations to its prospects and donors asking them to stay at home. CC launched Red House@Your House with a mail and e-mail campaign. In 2008, the event netted about $18,000. In 2009, Red House 2009 generated $23,000 in donations.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

It may be mean rethinking multi-channel campaigns, particularly use of direct mail as Allyson Kapin writes on the Frog Loop blog. The Pew and American Life project also released another report in January called " Generations Online " that speaks to the different ways that generations use the Internet in general.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

60) Search « Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released | Main | LOLseals: Flickr API Contest Gets HSUS Over 3,000 Entries » Tuesday Mar 25 2008 Whats an Email Address Worth? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot.

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Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2008

The webinar, hosted by Care2s own Eric Rardin, features two highly successful online fundraisers, Madeline Stanionis , CEO and founder of the Watershed Company and online fundraising guru, and Elise Fullerton, direct mail manager and online fundraising maestro for Alley Cat Allies. All rights reserved.

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Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

60) Search « Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released | Main | LOLseals: Flickr API Contest Gets HSUS Over 3,000 Entries » Tuesday Mar 25 2008 Whats an Email Address Worth? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot.

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Care2

APRIL 24, 2008

Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

MAY 1, 2008

Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008. On one of the pages, amid all the charts on who volunteers and what they do, is a big banner depicting the following result: "33 percent of Arizona adults volunteered in 2008." One in three. But is it right? One in four.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2008

Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

2013 was a strong year for fundraising, with charities posting their best increase since before the economy plunged in 2008, according to the 2013 Charitable Giving Report. Among them are attention to major donors, the use of direct mail, online communications and the use of telephone communications to support those appeals.

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Communication Results Disaster Fundraising 38

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

A 2008 study shows that the nonprofit sector employs approximately 13 million people in the United States. [1] Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. We welcome your comments and feedback. 1] In the past few decades, the nonprofit workforce has become increasingly professionalized. Pollak, T. & Blackwood, A.

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Care2

OCTOBER 24, 2008

October 23, 2008 | Marinel James-this is great. October 28, 2008 | Hatef Really like this post on video conference information. November 20, 2008 | Video Conferencing Really like this post November 20, 2008 | Video Conferencing Thanks James for sharing such a useful information. Thanks for sharing the news.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

And this at an organization that has an extremely successful, longstanding premium program in their direct mail. Online environmental donors (as opposed to direct-mail respondents) may not be as swayed by swag. Old-line direct mail programs can work online. At least, it did in late 2008. What gives? Could be the audience.

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Giving San Francisco Fundraising Test 44

Care2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Bigger and better next February :) September 12, 2008 | Steve Bridger Its always wonderful to see successful individuals who have dedicated their careers to nonprofit management. Melanie Guin MNM www.charitynetusa.com/blog September 16, 2008 | melanie Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Gives me hope! All rights reserved.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Bigger and better next February :) September 12, 2008 | Steve Bridger Its always wonderful to see successful individuals who have dedicated their careers to nonprofit management. Melanie Guin MNM www.charitynetusa.com/blog September 16, 2008 | melanie Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Gives me hope! All rights reserved.

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Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2008

link] Regards, Mark South December 5, 2008 | Mark South Copyright © 2008, Care2.com If youre looking for some last minute help with your year-end fundraising, make sure you check out our Procrastinator’s Guide to Year End Fundraising. All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

» Friday Mar 28 2008 Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:53AM | by James OMalley Convio recently released their second annual nonprofit online marketing benchmarks study. April 15, 2008 | Jordan V Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

» Friday Mar 28 2008 Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:53AM | by James OMalley Convio recently released their second annual nonprofit online marketing benchmarks study. April 15, 2008 | Jordan V Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2008

60) Search « Webinar: Using Email to Engage Activists, Cultivate Donors | Main | Three Tips: How to Harness the Power of Video for Nonprofits » Wednesday Jul 16 2008 Bring Your Idea to Life at Social Actions Wiki Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 10:00AM | by Hatef Yamini Got ideas? Contribute your ideas here.

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Care2

JULY 16, 2008

60) Search « Webinar: Using Email to Engage Activists, Cultivate Donors | Main | Three Tips: How to Harness the Power of Video for Nonprofits » Wednesday Jul 16 2008 Bring Your Idea to Life at Social Actions Wiki Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 10:00AM | by Hatef Yamini Got ideas? Contribute your ideas here.

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Care2

DECEMBER 28, 2008

December 28, 2008 | David Kinard Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Here are just some of the ideas found there. All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

Dig Into Your Data: Look at your statistics and find out which subject lines are generating the highest open rates, and which articles and subjects are generating the most clicks. January 22, 2009 | Jill Foster Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? All rights reserved.

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Care2

MAY 22, 2008

May 22, 2008 | Melissa Tooley Copyright © 2008, Care2.com You can download the report here. Thanks for spreading the word! All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

MAY 22, 2008

May 22, 2008 | Melissa Tooley Copyright © 2008, Care2.com You can download the report here. Thanks for spreading the word! All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

Other interesting findings include: For email newsletters, open rates and click-through rates fell slightly (1-2%) in 2008, though the changes were not strictly statistically significant. Email lists are continuing to grow, though the rate of growth was 17% in 2008. Average gift size across organizations was $71 in 2008.

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

I was speaking with a fundraising consultant the other day (admittedly she is more oriented toward major donors and direct mail) who was aghast that wed be soliciting new activists as soon as we are for a donation. June 16, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Cheers, Dave February 20, 2008 | Dave Delaney Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 1 Comment | by Share Article in Cause Marketing , Email Marketing Reader Comments (1) Thank you so much for the kind shout out to Emma, shes blushing you know? All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Cheers, Dave February 20, 2008 | Dave Delaney Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 1 Comment | by Share Article in Cause Marketing , Email Marketing Reader Comments (1) Thank you so much for the kind shout out to Emma, shes blushing you know? All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

MAY 9, 2008

May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com If you know of a non-profit that could use some kitchen equipment, go to [link] for more information. With all the fancy stuff out there now, its always good to remind people about the basics -- like using email effectively!

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