Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% As we’ll talk about below, donor acquisition is a long-term investment to grow your donor file and revenue over time, and you need a multi-year view of the outcome. This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Direct mail is too often associated with the past. Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. Here’s why!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). M+R Benchmarks ] Online Giving The average gift made on desktop devices is $194; for mobile users, the average gift is $94. [ Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The final 4-6 six weeks of the year is a great time for all of the seeds you have planted during the year to bloom with year-end gifts. This applies to things like #GivingTuesday , of course, but also to the pleas that so many organizations make for “30 gifts – just 30 gifts! – communicate) through direct mail.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

What marketing channels will you use? If you’re thinking about taking a one-channel marketing approach, there’s a good chance some donors will miss your messaging. Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. What is multi-channel marketing? Here are some tips!

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Choosing Your Time-Frame. In my mind, the optimal time-frame for your year-end fundraising strategy is about 6 weeks – you spend the final two weeks in November laying the groundwork (building on the cultivation work you did all year) and then make your asks during the month of December. Ask your board for a year-end gift.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . Some of the most notable advantages to nonprofits from employer matching gifts include: Added fundraising revenue. Improved donor retention.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile. You are 8 times more likely to get a response from a text message than a voicemail or email. They tell you how your gift made a difference.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

Tools like iWave streamline our prospect research by automatically aggregating and analyzing publicly available data to create rich (pun intended) donor profiles for our major gift officers. Donor prospects in Salesforce with an iWave Score of 4 get added to the major gift portfolio. An ask too high and you might miss a gift entirely.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. This could be done annually or just one time. Then help implement these tools. your neighbors.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’re proud to support our customers in their accomplishments throughout the last week of the year-end fundraising season —here’s a first look at just three of their achievements during that time! Over 1,000 participating customer organizations received over half a million online donations.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

on the NTEN Blog , NTEN’s Holly Ross writes: “For those of you waiting for the direct-mail death toll, it looks like you’ll be waiting a while longer. The study confirms what we already know: online donors are younger, have higher incomes and give larger initial gifts than offline-acquired donors. Where to go from here.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. In fact, 60–80% of all fundraising revenue is raised through direct mail. It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

While the end of the year can be a time to relax and unwind, it’s also a season for nonprofits to ramp up fundraising. Giving and receiving gifts extends to others. In a season when many people are participating in gift-giving holidays, they’re inspired to give back to a worthy cause. Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals S.M.A.R.T.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

The numbers are down, but you’ve still got plenty of time to end the year ahead — far ahead — of your goals. And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. What channels did you use last year?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

Myth 1: Getting to know prospects is manual work Tools like iWave streamline our prospect research by automatically aggregating and analyzing publicly available data to create rich (pun intended) donor profiles for our major gift officers. Donor prospects in Salesforce with an iWave Score of 4 get added to the major gift portfolio.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

The process takes time, effort, and patience—but the prospect of n ew technology can be one of the most exciting opportunities for your association. Learn how to set the stage for a successful AMS implementation and software launch. Take time to develop contingency plans to address unplanned challenges during your AMS implementation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. 2) Increased Efficiency and Saved Time Online giving options aren’t just about making donors happy – they’re also about getting things done faster.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If email or mail appeals are a part of your GivingTuesday strategy, segmenting your audience could make a big difference for return on investment (ROI.) Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify! Segment your audience. Don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be complicated.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter? For example, Neon CRM users can create groups based on gift size, initial donation type (online, direct mail, or in person), their level of engagement (one-time donation versus recurring donors, for example), or the campaign that prompted their gift.

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M+R

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Mainly this comes in the form of Urchin Tracking Modules (UTM) parameters, which allow us to add broader tracking details, like channel, source, or campaign. Anyone using Apple’s iMessage, Apple Mail, or Private Browsing Mode in Safari (with the option to enable it outside of Private Browsing). Apple Mail is Apple’s email client.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Read time: 7 minutes If you’re a professional fundraiser, every day is giving day. Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

Once you’ve done this, it’s time to prioritize your list and rank the things you think are most important. Now that you have a clear picture of who these people are, it’s time to become an “acquisition detective” and find the people who match your “sketch.” . Options could include: Direct mail. Tip #2: Locate. Tip #3: Plus One.

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NetWits

JUNE 14, 2012

to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. The paradox is that online givers, in aggregate, have much higher cumulative value over the long term than traditional mail-acquired donors. Donor Movement Across Channels. Download Now!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It’s awesome to see a full room when it’s such a busy time of year. That’s right.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. It’s also worth sending a postcard campaign to your one-time donors asking them to become monthly donors.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. We wanted to see if this was a channel that our community responded well to. Identify prospects and close challenge gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. The truth is, immediately following a donation is one of the best times for another call-to-action (CTA) of ways donors can continue to support your organization. 4) Add to Mailing List.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2012

to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. All this glitter tends to temporarily blind nonprofits to the value of renewals – and the fact that there are hardly any renewals from first time online donors. Download Now!

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Which strategies were most effective at attracting first-time donors? the timing of their donation)?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Consider your communication channels. Consider which types of communications result in higher engagement and which channels these communications take place through. Ask your donors which channels they would prefer your nonprofit use to reach out to them. Phone call. Social media. How frequently does the donor give?

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