Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nonprofits have been pushing especially hard to get their online fundraising strategies up to par over the last several years. Not only have the past several years forced everyone to interact more virtually, but technology also changes quickly, making it essential to stay up-to-date with online fundraising trends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine where I have written a quarterly column throughout 2011. A quick Google search of “social media stats 2011″ pulls up a wide range of stats to share with unaware executive staff. Perhaps even ask for a raise — it never hurts to ask.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

Although the findings of the recently released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report haven’t changed much since the last edition three years ago, its release has (re)fueled the conversation fire in the #nptech community. It shows that where we fail to engage donors, we also fail to raise funds.

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NTEN

JANUARY 18, 2011

Then the 2011 NTC Scholarship Silent Auction is for you! Every year, we raise up to $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the NTC. You tell me your hand measurements and favorite color(s) (or pick a specific yarn from their store), and I will knit you your very own pair and deliver them at NTC or mail to you in March.

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Care2

MARCH 27, 2012

Did you know that in 2011, 16% of new donors gave via online gifts up from 9% in 2007? Getting Started with Multi-Channel Fundraising ” In addition to the terrific stats and resources the panelists shared, Gulseth also discussed Earth Justice’s online fundraising success in raising $1.2 Bring It On!

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2012

So how did you do in 2011? Is it time to make some resolutions for 2012, so you can raise more money in 2012? Encourage those who respond to your postal mail, telephone appeals, and special events to sign up for your email list – offer incentives like special content, matching gifts, and online premiums. Build Your List.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Raising more money makes you better looking. Having a pulse on the current giving environment is critical for any nonprofit organization that is looking to raise more money and spend less money doing so. percent in 2011 through October. percent from April 2011. percent better than September 2011. Well, maybe not.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 5, 2014

posted by David Clain Founder Camelot Campaigns More and more nonprofits are shifting their fundraising focus online—and for good reason. Online fundraising platforms are making it easier than ever for donors to contribute when and how they want to, and they eliminate some of the costs of direct mail solicitations and in-person events.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

Before you take your next step, it's important to remember that these new and repeat donors present an opportunity to start building more meaningful connections with an engaged group of people who have just raised their hand. They've raised their hand to voice their support for your mission through their donation.

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

Raising money to make a difference is prioritized over increasing the salaries of your top-level leadership. Such is the life of a nonprofit fundraising professional! Planning an auction can seem more stressful than other fundraising events, because there are. This could involve email, direct mail, video, social media, and more.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 19, 2011

I’m really happy to be part of the 11NTC Scholarship fundraising campaign this year. And, as you may know, every year, NTEN tries to raise $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the conference who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. Then you can view all the items donated to the 2011 NTC campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

And for that event, Facebook Causes helped us raise the most money we’ve ever raised on social media. We were able to get more than a million fans and raise more than $100,000 on our oil spill cause. We include everything from industry trends to fundraising numbers based on web analytics.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

" Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest? To truly raise your nonprofit’s profile (aka increase brand awareness), grow your constituency, and raise even more money in 2011 and beyond, organizations need to also focus on innovating."

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. You can send them free merchandise through the mail or connect them with virtual networking opportunities to help them feel more connected to your organization. Let’s get started!

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Many thought the meme was connected to raising breast cancer awareness, but that was not the intention behind it. Forward this to all the girls online” By 2011 the meme evolved a couple of times. Could they have leveraged this opportunity to build their email list, and raise money? ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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NTEN

MAY 5, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from a feature article that first appeared in the March 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. By Katya Andresen, COO, Network for Good When we think about giving online, we tend to focus on the latest new bell, whistle or widget for fundraising. Work hard to win them over.

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Care2

JANUARY 20, 2015

According to the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , by NonprofitMarketingGuide.com, nonprofits are becoming more confident and more intentional about reaching out to target audiences, raising money, and retaining donors through engagement. 36% will send direct mail appeals at least quarterly in 2015, up from 28% in 2014.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

While all nonprofits recognize the value of cultivating donors over the long-term, they feel an incredible amount of pressure to implement short-term strategies that will raise money today. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the commercial business customer retention rate is 94%. That is an attrition rate of 59%.

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Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

While multi-channel outreach such as action alerts, microsites, social media, fundraising appeals, direct mail and telemarketing are good strategies to have in your toolbox to fundraise and market your organization; it’s simply not enough anymore. About 300 have CIO’s.

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Care2

JANUARY 20, 2011

A new study called, 2011 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report: And What it All Means for Your Good Cause shows that small and mid-sized nonprofits are clearly moving online when it comes to organizational communication and fundraising.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

In this webinar, learn how to build a writing culture at your organization, and how you can use writing to shape images, raise money, inspire people, and influence opinion. September 20, 2011 2:00 p.m. October 18, 2011 2:00 p.m. One-On-One Fundraising - Why Personal Matters. November 8, 2011 2:00 p.m.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2011

It features multiple, matching, and honoraria donation tracking, SmartLists, mail merging, and QuickBooks compatibility. GiftWorks has always provided slots for critical donor information such as name, address, phone, email, salutation, addressee, groups and mailing lists. One-On-One Fundraising - Why Personal Matters.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of a case study in the March 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. But when it comes to running a big fundraising campaign, good planning doesn’t just improve your quality of life – it improves the bottom line. In 2010, we started preparing months in advance for end-of-year fundraising.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Current Shifts and Tips in Online Marketing & Fundraising Thursday, 6/27 at 2pm ET. Elizabeth Nielsen — Director of Interactive Marketing, Feeding America Liz Nielsen co-leads Feeding America''s national direct marketing program — including digital media, email/web fundraising, direct mail and telemarketing.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Non-profit direct mail fundraisers know that one of the worst times to send a fundraising letter for a charity is in the couple of weeks before a major election. Better to send the fundraising letter before or after election season. The Truth about Social Media Fundraising.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Early last year, mobile giving evolved from an emerging technology to mainstream awareness with Haiti earthquake relief, raising approximately $45 million for victims of that natural disaster. have further validated the effectiveness of text-to-give fundraising. 48 percent were interested in a "tally of funds raised".

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Congratulations to United Way of Lake County (UWLC) for receiving the 2011 Innovator Award in the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising category! Check out what Valerie Petersen, Marketing Communications Associate at UWLC, has to say about their Page It Forward personal fundraising campaign and how they exceeded their goal by more than 50 percent.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 10, 2014

During that discussion, there’s one question that’s always raised: How can we raise more money? There is no perfect answer, but we all know there are two basic ways to raise more money: Ask your existing donors to give more. Online is relatively cheap : Email and websites are much cheaper than direct mail and billboards.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Overall fundraising revenue for 334 churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations representing nearly $1.2 target="_blank">The Blackbaud Index that tracks fundraising revenue for congregations and other faith-based organizations. Among 3,097 charities that raised nearly $1.7 billion in annual revenue grew 3.5

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NetWits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Are you searching for ways to raise more money? 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. 90%+ of fundraising revenue comes from offline sources. Online fundraising continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2012

A little known fact is that, before starting Convio, I was exploring three very different concepts: yield management for airlines; supply chain management for the automotive parts industry; and nonprofit fundraising after participating in a PBS pledge drive. In 1999, less than $100 million was raised online.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

Between Barack Obama’s much discussed use of texting to mobilize supporters during the campaign to the most recent successes charitable organizations had in raising money via “text to donate” campaigns after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, text messaging is now seen as the “new” must have in any marketing plan for nonprofits.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

Between Barack Obama’s much discussed use of texting to mobilize supporters during the campaign to the most recent successes charitable organizations had in raising money via “text to donate” campaigns after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, text messaging is now seen as the “new” must have in any marketing plan for nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. 56% want information about fundraising events and about activities for your professionals. Multichannel approach: direct mail still works, with a life of about 4-6 weeks. Another example is Team Fox, with it’s peer to peer fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Volunteer recruitment, fundraising, campaigns, all are overwhelming nonprofits in this period. Online donations seem to be on the raise, according to The 2012 Charitable Giving Report made by Blackbaud, “online giving grew 10.7% in 2012 compared to 2011”. in 2012 compared to 2011”. 3. End blind mailing .

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NetWits

MAY 30, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. But understanding the power of a multichannel fundraising approach is critical to Online Fundraising Success. i.e. Direct Mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2011

Written for the March 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine , where I am writing a quarterly column throughout 2011. * * * * * * * * * * *. It was a fiscal project of the Tides Center , and I was able to operate and fundraise like any other 501(c)(3). And so it goes with social media.

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