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JULY 9, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. No matter how well an organization is doing with its online fundraising, it will eventually hit plateaus and declines.

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MAY 10, 2010

On mothers day 2010 they set out to raise money for Mama Lucy - a change maker who’s dedicated her life to helping kids in Arusha, Tanzania. We can learn some things from this online fundraising project. The folks at Epic Change continue to do great things using the web as their medium.

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Tanzania Online Fundraising Tips 102

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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Blackbaud has just released the 2010 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry Survey results for the Asia Pacific. I’ve just completed a quick review of this, and I believe there are some interesting statistics that can help give us a picture of what online priorities Asia-Pacific organisations have. Picture of feedback form.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

This is the time of year that your organization should be raising up to 40% of its donations online. In 2010 an estimated $291 billion was raised. While a large majority of donations are still made by check (79 percent), online fundraising is the fastest growing donation channel. – Year-end fundraising is here. Blackbaud.

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Fundraising Blackbaud Benchmark Charity 234

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JUNE 9, 2011

Hey online fundraisers! For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year. The median expected change for nonprofits in 2010 was supposed to be an increase of 1.4%. Guest post by David J.

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Trend Attitude Stats Charity 219

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APRIL 10, 2011

By comparison only 70% of small businesses use Facebook as part of their online strategy. It would seem that non-profits are eager to figure out how to utilize social networking as part of their online strategy, but only 2.4% of non-profits were able to raise over 10k through Facebook in 2010. Fundraising via Social Networking.

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Facebook Fundraising Work Comparison 260

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MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. Key Findings: The majority of giving still comes from offline channels, but online continues to be a significant source of giving and new donors. This is in line with the 2010 Online Giving Report.

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Benchmark Internet Report Giving 144

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Cause Minded is a new online community that brings together thought leaders in the philanthropic industry to offer expertise and opinion on top industry issues. If you are having trouble with the fact that 2009 is indeed over, then you may need a MindStart. Courtesy of Cause Minded.)

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Industry Free Strategy Mind 100

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JANUARY 11, 2011

All this innovation birthed a new type of website – one that’s not driven by a specific non-profit, but is focused on individual people and their online networks. Crowdrise came on the scene with a big splash in 2010. Jumo is another social media for social good platform that entered the mix in 2010.

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Social Media Social Media Site 272

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Said another way – what works offline also works online. MailerMailer’s 2010 Email Marketing Metrics Report, MarketingSherpa “Email Marketing Benchmark Guide” 2008. Delivering relevant content to your audiences, though, can significantly increase email click-through rates. *. Examples and practical tips to live by.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2010

As I’m writing this there’s over 2000 items on the list – can we get it to 5,000 by the time Thanksgiving 2010 is over? Tweetsgiving 2010 – #EpicThanks. The folks at Epic Change, creators of Tweetsgiving and To Mama with Love , are the ones behind Tweetsgiving 2010 – Epic Thanks. Let’s do this!

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Social Media Canada Lesson Profit 164

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

At the beginning of 2010 they no longer needed volunteers for that task because of staff efficiencies – which was great news! I think they could have done a better job with communication, particularly online communication, to help keep me a loyal supporter. You won’t know unless you ask!

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Websites Donor Tips Retention 152

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JULY 12, 2011

In 2010, 78% of nonprofits surveyed by NTEN who had raised money on Facebook raised $1K or less in 12 months. It’s much easier for people to click a button and sign a petition online than it is to take time out of their busy schedules to attend an event. of the organizations fundraising on Facebook, raised $10K or more.

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Facebook Time Social Network Advocacy 250

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Susan G Komen Chicago made a great effort to renew the Survivor Parade associated with its Race for the Cure in 2010. So in 2010 event organizers reformed the notion, starting with a program to allow family and friends to nominate a Survivor to win an award (Hope, Strength, Faith, Courage, Love, Believe).

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Fundraising Team Blackbaud Chicago 186

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APRIL 23, 2010

Both online and off? If you are going to do one new thing in 2010 to help get the word out about your organization’s mission, it should be to create a video. Neff, creator and co-founder of Lights. What's the top thing you can do this year to engage your constituents? Quick, what springs to mind?

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Open Camera Video Mind 102

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Make sure you start 2010 off right by adopting the latest best practices for online advocacy as a proven strategy to recruit and retain donors, while advancing your mission. Did you know that activists on your nonprofit’s email list are seven times more likely to donate money to your organization than non-activists are?

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Advocacy Free Adopt Fundraising 100

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JANUARY 27, 2011

It’s all about shedding light on how non-profits use online social networks (time, money, resources, etc). What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey?

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Social Network Survey Profit Network 200

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JUNE 23, 2011

In 2010, Komen Maryland strategically sent 103 email messages to constituents over 140 days. The results were astounding – the 2010 Race for the Cure® brought in more than $3 million through an evaluation by a third-party returned positive feedback on the frequency and quality of messaging.

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Campaign Fundraising Maryland Channel 253

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JUNE 15, 2011

According to the BBC in 2010 “In many regions, penetration exceeds 100%, where there is more than one connection per person in the country. This way you can determine whether the product is worth your money and you’re getting a good deal by buying in the store or by shopping online. 2) Consumer Reports Mobile Shopper.

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Mobile Marketing Phone Austin 207

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Non-Profits approaches this October 21-22, 2010 in Washington, DC, I’m working with colleagues to put the finishing touches on my sessions, and one in particular — one of my favorite topics — is simply too much fun to not share here: Targeted Content*. What is Targeted Content? Be Creative.

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Relationship Personal Build Time 108

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Fundraisers raised an average of $32 more in 2010. Raising More Money Online with Independent Fundraising Events. Check out the results …. With 2,500 fewer participants registered, the Global Race has brought in $150,000 more in donations to date. Power fundraisers brought in over $25,000 more than last year.

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Raise Money Fundraising Contest 226

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Have you ever thought about creating a game or using game mechanics as part of your online strategy? What role do games play in PETA’s online strategy and how has that role evolved over the years? Over the years, our online gaming strategy has become more complex—there’s more to it than just creating a fun game.

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Game Austin Pledge Measure 126

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Building your online presence can be difficult. At Blackbaud we saw our non-profit customers send over 1 Billion emails in 2010. Make sure you’re actively looking for ways to incorporate social media into your online strategy. It takes patience, diligence, perseverance, some technical know-how and a lot of time.

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email Social Social Media Search 246

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APRIL 19, 2012

We are seeing that programs and alumni giving have both grown from 2010 and that loyal donors are continuing to give, and giving more. Overall, like other fundraising areas, Higher Education fundraising is bouncing back to pre-recession levels.

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Education Report Retention Fundraising 189

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

million in 2010. Top fundraisers have become important members of their event planning teams, often taking leadership roles in logistics, marketing and fundraising committees. Their energy and passion has helped fuel an incredible growth from $330,000 raised in 2003 to $2.8 Involve Team Captains.

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Fundraising Raise Gift Registration 170

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

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. All these elements (and many others) lead one to believe that “going online” is a must. Online fundraising continues to grow by leaps and bounds. It’s grown 34.5%

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Offline Results Fundraising Blackbaud 279

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AUGUST 31, 2012

million or 2.46% from 2010 levels.”. 3 Unique Ways to get Friends Asking Friends so you can Raise More Money Online. According to the Run Walk Ride fundraising council “The top thirty “thon” event fundraising programs generated $1.69 billion in gross revenue for charity last year, up $40.8 That’s right, $1.69

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Results Fundraising Social Media Contest 220

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MARCH 29, 2011

billion subscriptions), from 53 per cent of total mobile subscriptions at the end of 2005 to an estimated 73 per cent at the end of 2010. More than half of cell phone internet users go online daily from their mobile device [ Pew Internet Report ]. Pew Internet Report ] [ Chronicle of Philanthropy thoughts ]. Pew Internet Report ].

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