Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Be Informed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. In its infancy, texting was how people communicated with close friends and family members, not businesses and organizations. Donor Follow Up. But times are changing.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Your online giving form is the primary instrument you use to process a donation, and it’s also the key tool you use for collecting valuable information about your donors. On the giving side, donors also are expecting a lot from your donation form. You’re expecting a lot from your donation form.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Sending donors a third-party payment site, such as PayPal, is problematic if that is the only way that donors can give. Monthly donors give $35.46

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

Whether it’s sending out an ask, an update on a project, or a thank you letter, a nonprofit’s message isn’t effective unless it reaches the right donor at the right time. Reaching out to a selected group of donors can sometimes miss the mark and not make it to the intended audience. What is Donor Segmentation?

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

4 Habits to Retain Donors. Donor relationships are just that: relationships. Retaining donors requires intentionality. Here are four habits your organization can develop to build stronger relationships with donors and retain them: #1: Communication is the key. . This is also true with donors.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Or an invitation to your organization’s latest event. 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). Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Ann Handley.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. Ramp up communications.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. Kate is passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Many nonprofits don’t know their donor data. If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Combat the challenges of donor retention? So, how do we know that nonprofits don’t know their donor data? Because donors are people, and people’s lives change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Every fundraising appeal sent should also include a pitch to become a monthly donor.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Here’s what three of our expert partners said! Segment your audience.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Audience questions from our fundraising friends who attended the webinar. Let’s dive into the poll data.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

If you’re looking for your donors, they’re probably on the internet. With so much time on the world wide web, bombarded by advertisements, most people have become increasingly immune to and skeptical of even the most innocent donor outreach campaign. Keep track of your online donors. . Incentivize donors to give more.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 30, 2010

September is a busy month for just about everyone – a new school year for many, harvest time for both fundraisers and farmers - and a whole new crop of free nonprofit webinars is here. Have a look – you’re sure to find an online learning opportunity that’s of interest to folks in your organization. read more ).

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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. How to Apply.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Free Webinar On February 23: How to Host a Successful Virtual or Hybrid Golf Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit. Fundraisers and event organizers have more on their plates than ever. Capture crucial donor and sponsor data. Your event website is the key to collecting this valuable information for future asks and donor stewardship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

80% of my ROI (Return on Investment = webinar registrations, new clients, speaking engagements) comes from my e-Newsletter, and thanks to blogging my e-Newsletter list has jumped from 3,000 subscribers (which took 4 years to build) to almost 8,000 in 10 months! Blogging only about your organization and its work is a mistake.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 25, 2010

I get a lot of emails like the following from small nonprofits: We desperately need to get a new donor database and most of them are totally unaffordable!! I'd need to spend time learning about your organization to make any kind of informed recommendation. For instance, you might need the ability to target direct mail (and email?)

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M+R

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the last year, dozens of nonprofit organizations have participated in Scout Quest, M+R’s data co-op. Updating your mailing list following a Scout Quest analysis is like discovering a little bit of treasure — or a lot, depending on your list size. It can be concerning. And demoralizing.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the last year, dozens of nonprofit organizations have participated in Scout Quest, M+R’s data co-op. Updating your mailing list following a Scout Quest analysis is like discovering a little bit of treasure — or a lot, depending on your list size. It can be concerning. And demoralizing.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. Successful mid-level donor programs are all about providing donors with a personal touch while maintaining the analytic discipline that allows you to scale your programming.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing? Types of nonprofit marketing Nonprofit market plan Marketing best practices What is nonprofit marketing?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

If you are feeling the post-GivingTuesday blues and seeking to drive even more donations to your organization, don’t fret. So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

But to sustain that influx of new prospects, organizations need to master the art and science of converting those supporters into donors – and that means multichannel. Multichannel Strategies to Convert Online-Acquired Supporters into Donors Tuesday, 9/10 at 3pm ET. Direct Mail + Online)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

“A survey of 200 charity and foundation professionals revealed that nonprofits are finding it difficult to determine how valuable social media tools are for their organizations. Make sure you are tracking your “unique visitors&# to your organization’s website from month-to-month. Website Traffic.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As donor retention and engagement continue to challenge the space, virtual events are a viable tool you can explore to enhance these efforts. There’s no shortage of creative ideas your organization can try to engage your donors in this new era, whether you try galas, cooking classes, endurance rides , or comedy events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2009

After someone makes a donation on your website or signs an online petition, how about asking them to “Share&# with their friends on Facebook that they donated to your organization or signed your petition? At the very least, prompt donors and signatores to become fans. and then links to your organization’s Facebook Page.

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Leads acquired online are often best nurtured through social networks and converted in the mail, or over the phone if you're after monthly donors. Direct mail donors give more if they are hearing from you via email and social networks. In this webinar you'll learn about: Building social media into your email and website.

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Care2

JANUARY 8, 2014

Direct mail acquisition costs continue to rise and while most organizations have a social media presence, most aren’t using it to fundraise. You will learn simple strategies and tools that will help you to: Recruit more donors and super activists. Join Justin Perkins of Care2 and Roz Lemieux of Attentive.ly

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you’ve likely heard that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year. Thanking Donors. Managing Your Donors. Gift matching programs are designed to drive support for your organization without even asking your donors for more of their own dollars.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Easy for your donors. It’s donor-centric and donors want to help. And the more donors you will keep. What’s not to like about monthly donors who provide sustainable unrestricted funds for your mission? I’ve never heard of a donor who complained that you asked them why they give monthly. Easy for you!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Your receipts should be practical, including all necessary information about your organization and the donor’s contribution. It’s an opportunity to thank donors for their contributions immediately, while reminding them about your mission and why their help is so valuable. . So what goes into the nonprofit donation receipt?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

When it comes to receiving communication from nonprofits, donors have a clear favorite: Email! Our latest research uncovered that 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of communication from nonprofit organizations. There’s a lot your organization can do with a small email list full of engaged contacts.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

It’s no secret that donor behavior and event hosting options have changed in 2021. Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. In 2020, donors gave over $2.47

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