The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Use existing sources of information to complement your primary research This may include academic studies, reports from other nonprofits, government data, or articles and publications relevant to your cause. For example, you might label a segment “Young Environmental Activists” or “High-Income Arts Patrons.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. Research isnt just the science of collecting data, it is also the art of interpreting, within the context of all other available information, what that data actually mean. Ashcraft, Ph.D. Central Ave.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Furthermore, many people view direct mail as “junk mail.”

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

A handful of donation appeals per year might work for Direct Mail, but if you''re going to develop any significant revenue from a primarily email-based fundraising program, then quarterly email appeals aren''t enough. The Art of Fundraising. Now of course, in addition to the numbers game, there’s an art to fundraising, as well.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. Leading the vertical view, Arts and Education organizations set the highest amount for what counts as a major gift with 50% of them stating their minimum major gift at $4,999. No matter the reason, we’re generous! . per person.

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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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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Now that I run a museum, I read this mail with particular interest. I loved this article by Talia Gibas about effective altruism and the relative value of giving to cultural organizations versus other causes. It is sparking conversation in the arts blogosphere and my own kitchen. Does it matter?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

Arts Council of Silicon Valley Staff. “ Here’s a few answers: To disseminate short stories that are unique to the fan page, as well as to link to articles on our websites. NutShell Mail is an software that aggregates comments and likes on your fan page and delivers it in one email.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Please read my article linked above; let’s then explore further. . In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). Here are several questions for your consideration.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Direct mail is no longer the only game in town when it comes to raising money in December. For clients in the Public Media and Arts & Culture spaces, a “behind the curtain” peek at your organization is a particularly compelling touchpoint. Tips for Success A handwritten note can go a long way: pop one in the mail today!

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Care2

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

60) Search « Lean, Mean Blogging Machines | Main | Crowd-sourcing to Clean up Elections and Foil Chad » Friday Nov 10 2006 Featured Article from Care2 News Network (our own little digg) Friday, November 10, 2006 at 01:37PM | by Mark Source: Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. By: Simon Jackson.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2009

Encourage them to create "mail art" and decorate the paper and envelopes. Find programs that help young people make a difference like Common Cents' Penny Harvests or Do Something. Write letters to your government officials (federal, state and local) together. Have fun with it.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 18, 2017

Relationship building with donors is an art. 48% of these donors made their first gift through direct mail. Will nearly half of your donors be acquired through direct mail and almost a quarter of them make a $1,000 gift in their eight year of giving? A version of this article was originally published on Huffington Post.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

For more advice, we recommend exploring our dedicated article. Separate those who will receive email invites from those who will receive direct mail invites. Remember, your supporters may have a communication preference or you might want to send physical mail (perhaps even a handwritten note) to your major gift donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. We sent e-mails to our personal contacts and the GOH database. Finding the right balance of using Twitter, e-mail, and newsletters is important,” she notes. Photo: Jim Harrison. Here's my analysis.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Try using Gamefly to rent games for the tournament for participants — it works just like the old Netflix (where they send you the game via mail and you mail it back). For more inspiration, check out our article: 4 Top Live Streaming Tips For Nonprofit Virtual Fundraising + 7 Real Livestream Examples. Zoom to the rescue!

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Add a link to your newsletter or other mailings, let your donors know about the page at events, and include share buttons on all your electronic communications, your blog, and other networking sites. Like this article? In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, playing piano, and working with origami. Get another!

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Care2

MAY 17, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Once upon a time, pledges had to be made through the mail, in person, or over the phone. Arts and culture. Many of the arts and culture events that happen in your community have been funded primarily by donations. You can make appeals through email. You can invite your donors to give through text. Make pledges more simple.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Members of a museum may be motivated by the fact that they’re supporting the arts and that they get discounted tickets to events. Reminders sent through direct mail can include remit slips, QR codes that take the recipient to the form, or a web address (or all three!). Make it easy for people to renew their membership!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Expensive to produce and mail, but it has no value to me. Even though we can assume every org has a range of target audiences, members have to be a priority for every arts and culture organization. Flickr photo: al binami , View CC license This article was originally posted on Getting Attention at [link] by Nancy Schwartz: Nancy E.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 25, 2014

There are plenty of articles out there that tell you that millennials tend to be entitled and selfish (TIME magazine labeled them the “me me me generation”), but World Vision found just the opposite. Stick to telling that story in your campaign mailings, and stay away from the pictures of galas and promises of program recognition.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Conference Blog Posts and Articles. PEW Center for Arts & Heritage NTC Blog Posts , Nicole Steinberg. The Dangers of an Inactive E-Mail List , Nicole Wallace. Why Fundraisers are Failing at Storytelling -- and What They Need to Change , Lori Jacobwith. ntcfail , Holly Ross. ntcwinning , Anna Richter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The potential for being overwhelmed by technology is magnified in the workplace by something called “ Collaborative Overload ” Rob Cross and Adam Grant in a recent Harvard Business Review article. Learn the Art of Saying No Effectively. While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Also, those nonprofits that excel today on Facebook and Twitter, like The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation and PETA, they all started their social media campaigns on MySpace at a time when only those with a.edu e-mail address could join Facebook. Music and arts organizations, probably.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 25, 2014

There are plenty of articles out there that tell you that millennials tend to be entitled and selfish (TIME magazine labeled them the “me me me generation”), but World Vision found just the opposite. Stick to telling that story in your campaign mailings, and stay away from the pictures of galas and promises of program recognition.

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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. The e-mail is updated with a new story each month to keep the content and news fresh. Tell a friend.

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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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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. Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. Click here to read the full article: [link] 1 Comment | by Share Article in Technology Reader Comments (1) Hi Hatef - thanks for the link to this very useful article! 60) Search « Get a Google Earth Pro License for Free!

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. Click here to read the full article: [link] 1 Comment | by Share Article in Technology Reader Comments (1) Hi Hatef - thanks for the link to this very useful article! 60) Search « Get a Google Earth Pro License for Free!

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Social Media Internet Advocacy Case Study 28

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

So, I was immediately interested when a link to an article, titled " Good Intentions vs. Good Results ," popped up on my Twitter feed. The article is actually a blog post published last week on Sean Stannard-Stocktons Tactical Philanthropy Blog. I just saw another interesting article that is loosely related to this topic.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2018

In addition to face-to-face connections, appeals can be sent via email, promoted on social media, introduced by phone and mailed directly to donors. . Direct mail appeals should include a return envelope. Tanya Fitzgeral d breaks down the steps to ready your year-end-appeal in this article.

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Care2

OCTOBER 7, 2008

From the article : "For example, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency) partnered with Care2 ,an activist social network of over 8 million Americans, to promoteawareness of the deterioration of coral reefs. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Care2 News , Misc. I wrote the article.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

So, you're thinking that these small organizations didn't have to communicate with the IRS for however many years, and the PO box or other mailing address may have changed any number of times. Yeah, seems like I recall reading a quote from the IRS saying that a lot of their mail came back unreturned. Central Ave.

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