Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

2019 marks 20 years since online giving first began in any significant way. In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. Fast forward 20 years to today and online giving now represents tens of billions of dollars in charitable giving each year.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital fundraising, specifically on social media channels, provides a way for nonprofits to connect to younger generations who do not have the time nor desire to receive lengthy appeal letters or printed newsletters. Social media and online giving both increased six percent between 2010 and 2018. Facebook alone has 2.41

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Care2

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Review Your Online Strategy. In 2010 nonprofits heavily invested in Facebook. They thought email was dying and that social networks like Facebook would be the new channel to raise money and inspire activism. In terms of donations, direct mail is still the number one way most nonprofits raise money. Are You Diversified?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. Session: That's Not Funny: Using Humor in Online Communications . Session: That's Not Funny: Using Humor in Online Communications .

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

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) billion in 2013.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. How to make the most of a crisis situation with cross channel integration. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010?

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. How to make the most of a crisis situation with cross channel integration. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

For the past few years, nonprofits have been raising 40% to 60% of their money online during the month of December. How did the nonprofit community fare in 2010? In a report outlining results from the 2010 year-end fundraising, M&R analyzed thirteen of their clients results and shared some great data. Bottom line?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2010

And with the publishing of the 2010 Nonprofit Resolutions Guide , 5 main lessons learned in the way of multi-channel marketing were evident in 2009. Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2009: Multi-Channel Engagement. Yet over the holidays, I received a fancy direct mail piece from you. Coordinate your efforts. Share them here!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 8, 2010

The New Year has officially begun, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year past, or for most people, look forward to see what resolutions and initiatives can be planned to make the new 2010 better than 2009. Increase fundraising for participant-led events. Use social media to reach the next generation of supporters.

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Care2

DECEMBER 1, 2010

We are pouring over hundreds of mail pieces and gift catalogs we’ve stored up over the past few months. According to 2010 Holiday Giving: Research and Insights into the Most Charitable Time of the Year by Convio and Edge Research, 74% of adults plan to give this holiday season a total of $48 billion in donations. Repeat after me.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

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) Consider this.

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NTEN

MARCH 2, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010? Where can people follow you online (twitter, blog, etc.)? Blog: [link].

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

"I don’t have enough resources to do online fundraising and marketing", and. "I’m not sure I can afford to invest in online fundraising." Last year, Convio clients raised more than $777 million online and 2009 looks to be even better. Do these statements sound familiar? You can’t afford to wait any longer!

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

A fundraising strategy should be integrated across many channels, but with a slightly different emphasis by generation: Gen Y (b. They are truly multi-channel donors, and they want to hear about the impact of their donation. Direct mail is still incredibly important, far from dead, but it won’t last forever. Matures (b.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

The online survey asked 1,058 adults about their use of social media sites in emergency situations. It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2012

Our new research paper, Insights into Integrated Marketing Constituent Behavior , is based on the results of a study Convio conducted with CARE and it reveals that high income, married donors that like dual channels (online and offline) are, indeed, really valuable. It seems pretty clear to me why you should care.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2011

Guest blog alert: Donna from Charity Dynamics (a Convio Solution Provider ) is sharing an real-life example of how integrated marketing and fundraising helped a nonprofit increase online revenue by more than 100%. A couple of weeks ago I shared some insights on integrating online and offline fundraising channels for strong results.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

I’ll send off queries to the right mailing lists and forums, and probably eventually get it all worked out. Someone in an IRC channel last night who was trying to help me as I tore my hair out said “why does xorg suck so bad? But plugging in a new monitor just should not be this hard. Be Helpful.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

And, social media isn’t viewed as an appropriate fundraising channel for any age group. Direct mail is far from dead, but it also won’t last forever. Generations Y and X are far more likely to give online, and as many Baby Boomers say they give online as via direct mail. The value of some channels (e.g.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

When PID is kept in different buckets, it’s harder to manage and create customized communication -- like when mailing addresses and emails are kept in separate systems, due to legacy databases or department requests. . An organization that owns its data and manages it correctly owns its distribution channels. During his 4.5

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2010

If they can't find it online, it doesn't exist. Matures: - Actually like to be called and reached out to personally - Pre-plan their giving - Still send everything through mail for donations - Want to guard their investments - Will self identify with organizations and want to feel like their dollars are being given to support the mission.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2013

And perhaps your next tweet or mailing. While nonprofits often personalize direct mail campaigns—based on giving history, interests and past actions—that approach isn’t always carried over to their email campaigns. Helps data integrity (verify mailing address; find out interests). #3 I’m then more likely to read your next email.

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Care2

MARCH 23, 2009

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) All rights reserved.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Whether it be live and in-person at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE or via our state-of-the-art, live online stream, reserve your spot today and get ready to make major change. He is a regular contributor to Philanthropy News Digest and the Huffington Post IMPACT Channel. AhernComm.com.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Unfortunately, in March and November of 2010, two of the big stars of the films passed away ( Peter Graves and Leslie Neilsen ). I was inviting friends to join me at the theater via e-mail. ” evangelism on multiple channels. Make sure you are advertising your events, actions and donation asks online.

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See3

OCTOBER 25, 2007

What this means is that if you are in the program, viewers will see a “Donate&# button both on your channel page and when your video is playing in a standard page. Check out the channel for the 92nd Street Y at [link]. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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See3

OCTOBER 25, 2007

What this means is that if you are in the program, viewers will see a “Donate&# button both on your channel page and when your video is playing in a standard page. Check out the channel for the 92nd Street Y at [link]. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I recommend that nonprofits mail out “no ask” holiday cards, give donors a gift by dropping off holiday plants such as poinsettias or even branded nonprofit organization swag, or even send a holiday greeting video or personalized text message. Can they use their personal channels to uplift your organization’s event or message?

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NetWits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline. Smartphones are in everyone’s hands and social networking online has become an everyday activity for millions of people. Simply put, the world is going online. Offline still rules ….

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2010

Technology to allow participants to accept donations online? I had to use both email and regular mail, contacting every person in my address book. Now, participants have access to the tools they need to raise money online. There are so many opportunities to put this channel to good use. In my dreams!

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2011

Care2 held a terrific webinar on Multi-Channel Fundraising. During the webinar Jocelyn Harmon, Director of Nonprofit Services for Care2 posed the question "is fundraising via multiple channels magic or myth?" Online giving in 2010 was more then $20 billion. Online giving grew 16% in 2010.

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

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) nonprofits in 2008.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Online giving is increasing; remember $6 billion was estimated to have been donated online during the 2010 holiday season. With that great online success, does direct mail still have a future in fundraising? Research shows that direct mail is alive and well and has an important fundraising future.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Myths about Online Giving Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 1st, 2010 There are so many myths about online giving. Older donors don’t give online Wrong. Major donors don’t give online Wrong.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Frank Barry is a digital and online marketing strategist at Blackbaud. effective online (fundraising, email communications, social media, technology solutions). If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2011

I tell them, “Yes, I would like to make a gift this year, however I would prefer you save the stamp and I’ll go online to make my gift. Non-profits are reaching supporters in a variety of channels, just as Donna discussed in her recent post on integrated fundraising. In short, what prompts an online gift?

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