The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Well, okay, not totally for free – instead, try giving something away in return for a person’s name and e-mail address. You are collecting e-mail addresses on your website, aren’t you? What are you doing with your current e-mail contact list? Take a look at The Fundraising Authority website. Ask for (Just a Little) Action.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . You must have your founding Board of Directors and officers selected prior to filing your Articles of Formation or Articles of Incorporation with the state.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called Prospect. An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. The same is true for a non-profit organization. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. This means that your year-end giving effort should have a theme, a look and feel, and its own mini-case for support. Introduce the campaign to your board and any other donor clubs, committees or affinity groups at your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. It’s amazing what your supporters will do for you if you just ask.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

That’s why it’s important for fundraisers to stay up to date on nonprofit organization statistics and use metrics to inform their fundraising strategies and decisions. Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. 37 Million U.S.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization. Personalize all appeals .

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Designing your emails to be mobile responsive or mobile first will help them make the most impact when opened by your supporters. In addition to emailing your supporters when promoting a campaign, email them with helpful tips, industry-related updates, inspiring stories, and recaps of successful events and volunteering efforts.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? We can’t ignore them: that’s why much of our article archive is dedicated to writing your plan, tweaking your strategy, and implementing tactics that work. They’ll be a supporter for as long as you continue communicating with them. Guess what?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Your loyal supporters love to hear from you. Provided you’re offering up content that’s relevant, useful, hopeful, and inspiring , mail as often as you can afford to do so (taking into account both human and financial resources). Layering on social media to reinforce the message in your mailing is generally a good idea.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

Apple’s latest privacy updates will affect data sources commonly used by mission-driven organizations. Let’s explore how your organization can adapt to the changes. For organizations running ad campaigns, these changes could impact results and data in numerous ways.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail! Maintain control.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Our partnership model is simple and innovative: in exchange for promoting the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey to donors and supporters of nonprofit organizations in your country from March 1 through May 31, 2020 , our partners receive the anonymized survey data for their country or cause. Benefits of Partnership.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Donor engagement is what your organization does to build and strengthen donor relationships and the methods you use to keep donors active and involved.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter. 34% were only sending out 2-3 appeals (direct mail and email). Let’s dive into the poll data.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, once your event concludes, you realize that you could benefit from retaining your corporate partner’s support for future events and campaigns. But how can you get them to stick around for an evergreen partnership? In today’s socially-conscious age, businesses want to support charities and their missions.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

Meeting your GivingTuesday fundraising goal means you’ve run a successful campaign; meeting your GivingTuesday fundraising goal and adding new donors to your base of loyal supporters is even better. And Will Make Your Organization More Sustainable This is especially important as the nonprofit industry wrestles with current donor trends.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . Does that ring true for your organization? Read the article for Shana’s insights. . .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where does the mail go first? Everything” includes a prompt expression of gratitude when someone makes a philanthropic gift to your organization. Because if they keep losing supporters along the way, pretty soon they won’t have time — or resources — for anything, including their mission.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Your loyal supporters love to hear from you. Provided you’re offering up content that’s relevant, useful, hopeful, and inspiring , mail as often as you can afford to do so (taking into account both human and financial resources). Layering on social media to reinforce the message in your mailing is generally a good idea.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes).

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Define your mission and goals Begin by clearly outlining your organization’s mission and the specific goals you aim to achieve. This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

If you want to know how to run an amazing year-end fundraising campaign (both online and offline) for your organization, check out our three part series How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way. The articles in that (free) series present a clear, step-by-step plan you can use to raise more money during the final weeks of the year.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Gone are the days when a nonprofit could put up any old website for their organization and check that task off their to-do list. In this article, we’ll catalog ten nonprofit website best practices your organization can use to maximize your investment. In today’s ever-expanding online world, that’s important.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Once we decided to go with Office 365 to simplify our IT support and make our data more secure, our next step was to plan for our email migration by signing up for Tech Impact's DIY Office 365 Setup and Email for Small Organizations workshop. per user per month, whereas the simpler E1 licensing is free for qualified organizations.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Use your CRM to track relationships with supporters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 31, 2012

The word marketing is usually associated with profit generating tactics; however, inbound marketing is focused on organic growth. Such an economical move would benefit nonprofit organizations and help focus their budget on their causes instead of their marketing strategies. Convert your Audience to Support Your Cause.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Too often nonprofit organizations will simply tap out an email, or a series of emails, and send it off into space without fully understanding with it looks like. The most important thing for you to understand when typing up emails in 2014 is to understand how it will appear on mobile devices before sending it out to your mailing list.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. In this article, we’ll explain what email automation is and explore three strategies you can use to leverage it. Let’s dive in! What is Email Automation?

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

One way to encourage people to fundraise online for your organization is to launch a text-to-give fundraising campaign. When supporters text that short code to the dedicated number, they’ll receive a link to your custom donation page, where they can put in their payment information and contribute a gift. Don’t complicate the process.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. Doing event fundraisers puts a strain on small organizations and teams working with tighter budgets. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Hiring a VA can be a perfect solution when your organization does not yet have the financial resources and stability to hire staff. Your nonprofit needs you working in your strengths , not setting up your newsletter in Mail Chimp or scheduling your next Facebook post. Nor should you. So, if you need help (and I know you do!)

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. In the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

1) Forget about organic, focus on ads. Organic reach on Facebook declines year on year, but there are still so many charities spending valuable time every week trying to make it work. The strongest recommendation in this article is that you invest in building skills in using Facebook Ads inside your organisation. .

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

First, we’d recommend considering what’s worked for your organization in the past. In this year’s spring fundraising campaigns, expect to see organizations: Emphasizing mobile giving. From anywhere in the world, a donor can tap a button on their smartphone and contribute to your organization. Appealing to younger donors.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this article we’ll explore the differences between hosting a Fundraiser and Friendraiser, so you can choose which is right for you! A Friendraiser is an intimate event where you personally introduce your friends to the mission of the organization. How much time and energy are available within your organization?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Today, this font size and large quantity of content would visually overwhelm supporters and donors. e-Newsletter :: By 2008 nonprofits were beginning to understand and harness the power of e-mail marketing for online fundraising, branding, and cause awareness. World Wildlife Fund :: March 15, 2010.

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