Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

In the wake of the huge number of donations given to Haiti earthquake relief via text mesage, MobileActive has published Texting for Charitable Dollars: The Definitive Guide. It describes the process of raising funds via SMS from the donors' and the nonprofits' perspectives, including costs and tips for getting started.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In the wake of the huge number of donations given to Haiti earthquake relief via text mesage, MobileActive has published Texting for Charitable Dollars: The Definitive Guide. It describes the process of raising funds via SMS from the donors' and the nonprofits' perspectives, including costs and tips for getting started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Not to be confused with Text-to-Give campaigns (Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross), text alert campaigns are when individuals opt-in to be alerted of breaking news or calls to action via text message. Definitely a best practice! Check out their “Donate Now&# page on their mobile website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

They found that: “Personal solicitations to pre-existing networks of donors and friends through multiple channels were rated as the most effective methods for fundraising. In light of that, I personally met only 4 of the 12 donors (excluding myself). Two donors were former colleagues who also have Twitter accounts. Technology.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

moment in January, 2010, when an outpouring of donations followed the devastating Haiti quake. million messages valued at ten dollars each, 95% of which were from first-time donors. Where did all of these donors come from? Text message donations. Text to voice donations. This, you expected. You breathed in.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

There are definitely some benefits to having your Executive Director or CEO being present on social media channels. Joanne Fritz of About.com, takes a look at how donors are relying more on microgiving than ever before. Because a big chunk of donations were raised via mobile which only allows between $5 and $10 donations.

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