Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). And she publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that I never miss (and never fail to learn a thing or two from). Very Good Copy.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. If you’ve got a regular email newsletter, it sets the stage — the tone — for the rest of the emails you’ll send. See how one newsletter enjoys a 51% open rate with supporter-generated content. Here’s a terrific example.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you’re just looking for simple newsletter sends and database management, you might need one thing. Essential functions: Figure out what the tool can do for you, with special attention to the features that get unlocked at each paid tier. The good news is that the longer the contract, the better the rate.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Send regular newsletters. If you have the right staff or volunteer assistance, you should send out monthly e-newsletters and quarterly print mailers for non-email folks. Another important habit you should add is making sure your supporters stay informed about where their dollars are going.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2011

We at the ASU Lodestar Center have been wanting to do a major overhaul of our newsletter for quite a while. As many of you are undoubtedly aware, the Lodestar Center Nonprofit News is a hugely useful newsletter with gobs and gobs of valuable information. Don't subscribe to our newsletter? ASU Lodestar Center. You should!

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Actually, they are triplets because Microsoft has a bot named Bing, who receives less attention. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. Develop an interactive onboarding chatbot to help new members navigate the offerings. You’ve probably had a conversation with the bot twins, ChatGPT and Bard.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How do you capture their attention in the almost grotesque distraction of the online space? The fact that, more and more, propaganda disguised as “news” offered by Fox, Breitbart, and the like, is free and readily accessible, while fact-based journalism is often behind a paywall, should scare us all. We’ve had enough.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2009

"Blogs are great because you can re-purpose some of the content from your posts in your e-newsletter," I told a large group at a recent social media training. How many of you have an e-newsletter?". It is amazing to me how many organizations and entrepreneurs don't have an e-newsletter, or if they do, it is deathly boring.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 25, 2010

Let’s face it: most nonprofit newsletters are boring. They’re full of jargon and insider news that leave donors feeling less than connected. To make your donors read your newsletter from start to finish, it must include info that donors find interesting. Tags: Newsletter nonprofit fundraising. Client story.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

In a YouTube world thought leaders command attention. They will guide your audiences down new paths of discovery and build bridges to member engagement. And, don’t rely on information that’s several years old. These days favorite playlists change quickly! To sort your options, try creating a matrix like this.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Or are many of them subscribed to your email newsletter? If you don’t already have one, consider launching a recurring email newsletter that allows you to supply your subscribers with the latest news about your nonprofit, upcoming event details, and volunteer opportunities. Communication preferences. Demographics.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

You really need to pick and choose what to pay close attention to, especially if you are already burning out due to your workload! Where to learn more: Pay close attention to the work and research from Peak Grantmaking and The Nonprofit Alliance. For an easy way to stay up-to-date, sign up for Candid’s newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

The average Internet user today is barraged with a constant stream of messages in the form of tweets, status updates, shouts, bulletins, e-mail, and “Breaking News!&# Social media is not only changing how we communicate online, but it’s also changing how our brains process information.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Accept that people have short attention spans these days. David, I have unexpected news to share. Especially newsletters. They just go on and on with one news item after the next, each one less interesting than the one before. Leave those bits and other news for social media posts, your blog, or your newsletter.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Courtesy of Nancy Schwartz, publisher of Getting Attention. We have a family membership at an upstate New York sculpture center featuring outside exhibitions. So I emailed requesting to be put on the e-news list (didn't see where to subscribe online). But there's no e-news! e-news vs. Facebook fan page).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. For example, Alley Cat Allies’ Cat-alyst Society – Monthly Giving Program : This page should have a URL that can be easily promoted in print newsletters and postcard campaigns, such as alleycat.org/givemonthly.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Initially, they piloted and experimented with new formats, ultimately figuring out the lead times and outside resources necessary to produce a monthly email and short data story, with longer pieces scheduled quarterly. Attract attention with “Snackable” content. Design your data storytelling products. Contextualize with Data Insights.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Donors know they can expect to receive regular communications from you, sharing impact stories, staff stories, project updates, and news from your organization — and they don’t have to worry about remembering to send in a check each month. Monthly newsletters on the difference your dollars are making. Unless you want to.)

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2020

This year, you’re not just competing for attention against your donors’ holiday plans, other nonprofits, and consumer marketing campaigns – you’re competing against the November election! Like it or not, election news will likely dominate the airspace through the end of the year. Start Early (Right Now).

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Because you have such a small amount of time to grab your reader’s attention, you need to catch their eye immediately. Like the donation button, the newsletter opt-in box should be present on every page. Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news about our fight to end hunger in our community.”). Offer an easy opt-in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

Diversify your news sources. The best social media managers have a voracious appetite for news and current affairs. However, as I learned from spending two weeks in Asia this past December , the news sources you watch and consume can dramatically effect your consciousness and ultimately your social media voice. e-Newsletter.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2016

. • If you’ve kept track of the most important aspects of running a commerce website, you’ve no doubt heard about the importance of conversion rates—getting a visitor to your site to take a definitive action such as fill our a form, subscribe to your e-newsletter and, most hopefully, make a purchase.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Sometimes, methods of fundraising that worked in previous years don’t work as well when the economy shifts or a big news event pulls people’s attention away. Build trust at every turn by learning their name and a little about them and by following up on their gift with news about how you put their money to great use.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, I’m on the board of a local theater group, and the executive director’s most recent emailed newsletter was titled “ Theater Nurtures Democracy.” This made the mission relevant in a new and inspiring way. Told well, stories will grab people’s attention and compel them to take action. . Stand out by being useful.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It will trigger questions in the recipient’s mind like “Do I believe this email is urgent and deserving of my immediate attention?” Important news. I have great news! Newsletter Subject Lines . Important news. Important news. Note that NONE of these use the word “newsletter” in the subject line.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 9, 2015

There are a number of ways businesses can find themselves being blacklisted: if someone in your company is sending out monthly newsletters to a large number of recipients and not being attentive to those recipients that want to “unsubscribe” or “opt out” from said newsletter, getting blacklisted is a common occurrence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Pitch to Your Website, E-newsletter, Blog, and Print Materials. This new page should then be linked near the e-newsletter subscribe option on your website and blog. page in your e-newsletter (80 percent of new group text subscribers come from email lists!) Add a “Subscribe to Receive Text Alerts!”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 10, 2010

If you want to be able to add “Donate Now&# buttons, e-Newsletter and text alert sign-up boxes, and/or call-to-action images to your social media profiles, you need to know HTML. And my e-Newsletter list has grown faster in the last 8 months than it has in the previous four years combined. Launch a blog. Be creative.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 19, 2022

Would you try again, or quickly get distracted and forget as soon as something else on your phone caught your attention? However, our research indicates that the vast majority of nonprofits simply offer to send news or updates. Imagine that you made the decision to give, but your online donation failed. What would you do?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If your nonprofit has important news or an event to share, promote it via email and social media. At the same time, remind your followers and website visitors to check out your traditional media, whether that’s a magazine, a newsletter or something else. Most of your content should be available both online and in print.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

CBS News reported that in November 2022, Giving Tuesday raised an incredible $3.1 Explore advertising opportunities such as: Your email newsletter. You likely send a weekly or monthly newsletter to update supporters on your current projects, fundraising progress, and any upcoming events. billion for charitable causes.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The bad news: It’s never over. The good news: You can take steps right now to ensure the next campaign is less stressful and even more successful. You’ll wow them with the attention. . Include similar information in newsletters and websites. . NEVER THINK DONORS KNOW WHAT YOU DO WITH THEIR MONEY. well-told story.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Include the opportunity as a call to action in a newsletter and/or stand-alone email, or even make personal asks of your board of directors, young professionals group, or other engaged volunteers who you know are passionate about your mission. Using an interesting number will get donors’ attention!). Start now, you’ll be glad you did!

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Your donors, through no fault of their own, have inboxes that are constantly bogged down with messages from various organizations, businesses, stores, news outlets, and bloggers. In other words, don’t combine the invitation to join the peer-to-peer campaign with a program announcement and sign off with a donation request to fund a new roof.

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