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MARCH 25, 2013

by Beth Kanter, Social Media Expert and Author of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Nonprofits + Internet = People Inspiring People. by Ted Hart , ACFRE and Host of The Nonprofit Coach on Blog Talk Radio. Convert Peer-to-Peer Donors into Recurring Online Donors. 3 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Next Campaign.

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MAY 15, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Fundraising Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Online donors contributed significant amounts, too. Is it easy for a website visitor to find ways to support my nonprofits work?

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

When you hear ‘retention’ in the nonprofit industry, you often think about “donor&# retention. Nonprofits work hard to bring volunteers in and train them, but all too often the training and retaining ends there. For many organizations, volunteers are the life blood of the cause because of budget cuts, small staffs, etc.

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MAY 8, 2012

Nor could I see how the nonprofits I work with would have time for yet another social network to their already hard enough social media struggle. Really, Pinterest for Nonprofits ? This – and some of these other ideas – may set a blueprint for how other nonprofits can use this exploding technology. Pin a thank you page.

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JULY 13, 2011

Although Google+ has been all the talk amongst techies the past couple weeks, Google has asked that non-personal accounts not be created , leaving Nonprofits and businesses in the dark. Fret not, however, as the number of nonprofits using Twitter continues to grow. Part 2 – 20 Tips for Nonprofits Using Twitter.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Making a difference, a positive impact in the world, is the entire reason your nonprofit organizations exists. Your Social Media Intern can engage from their personal profile with supporters, volunteers, donors and the like. Your Development Staff can cultivate donors and let the world know how funds are making a difference.

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MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. >> Understanding the data and where the nonprofit industry is headed can be useful, but without action it’s purely academic.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

You may have noticed: Social media seems to be the talk of nonprofits for the past few years. A quick scan of nonprofit-focused publications and websites, as well as the session topics at nonprofit conferences, will confirm that organizations are interested in how to use social media. Nonprofits and Social Media?

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Donors represent one of the most important (if not the most important) segments of many nonprofit organizations. These donors are essentially the investors of your organization, and as such, they deserve full accountability from you to ensure their money is being spent wisely.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

This interactive panel will showcase nonprofit case studies about advanced social media campaigns with multi-channel marketing strategies linked to CRM services. Leading nonprofits practitioners will share all about how they use measurement to improve strategy and prove results. Change Makers: How Nonprofits Create Change Online.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Nonprofits – small … A few years ago, Cause Marketing was all the rage.

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MARCH 8, 2012

Most nonprofits need to raise money to survive. And because fundraising continues to shift from offline to online nonprofits are faced with a growing need to find new and innovative ways to do fundraising through online sources. 1,200 Participating nonprofits. 1,200 Participating nonprofits. 17,838 individual donations.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

First Year Donor Retention is 29.3%. 67% of donors plan to eliminate or reduce support to nonprofits that over?solicit. Only 26% of Nonprofits Rated their Websites Very Effective. Recurring Gift Donors only accounted for 10% of all US Donors. [Troublesome] Fundraising Stats.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The top driver of online donations to email to current donors, followed by direct mail promotion of online giving.&#. 53% indicated that email to current donors is the top driver of online donations. 53% indicated that email to current donors is the top driver of online donations. 69% use email to drive donations.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

You’d probably agree that, along with looking to increase the lifetime value of donors, many nonprofits (possibly yours) are striving to do more with less while also looking for new ways to secure consistent funding. Donors commit to a donation amount that is paid regularly—most often monthly. Incredible, I know!

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JULY 9, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Turn One-Time Donors Into Regulars. During slow months, increase the ask slightly to give your nonprofit a boost.

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JUNE 26, 2012

We don’t want to miss out on opportunities that help us reach our goals so we watch the industry, what other nonprofits are doing, and even the for profit world to get new and fresh ideas. It’s not surprising that one of the questions I get asked most from the nonprofits I work with is “ what’s next in fundraising ?”

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JUNE 7, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. For a large portion of the nonprofit sector December is a critical time of year. Download the report now! . Key takeaway.

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MAY 31, 2011

Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, has released the third edition of it’s groundbreaking research into multichannel giving trends among nonprofit organizations. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. They get worse over time.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The lifetime value of an online acquired donor is roughly $128 dollars to your organization. Online fundraising research suggests that if you move an online acquired donor to on offline channel (i.e. The catch is that only 32% of online acquired donors make the switch. Recurring gifts are convenient and easy for donors.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Neff – Author of The Future of Nonprofits: Thrive and Innovate in the Digital Age. Predicting the future can be a scary thing for nonprofits and the scariest part of it can be thinking about where, who and how they will receive funding in the future to continue their mission. 3) The Shift in Donor Attitudes.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Guest post by the one and only Allyson Kapin - co-founder of Rad Campaign and blogger at frogloop – Care2′s nonprofit marketing blog. Yes, that’s right – up to 40% of donations come in at the end of the year for many nonprofits that have a solid year-end fundraising plan in place and an engaged list of supporters.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Did you know that activists on your nonprofit’s email list are seven times more likely to donate money to your organization than non-activists are? Make sure you start 2010 off right by adopting the latest best practices for online advocacy as a proven strategy to recruit and retain donors, while advancing your mission.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

How do your supporters want you to show your thanks?

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JULY 12, 2011

—. How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook? Or will nonprofit campaigners who spend eight hours a week on their FB fanpage see better results such as more actions taken on campaigns and increased donations? Facebook Is Not a Good Tool for Donor Acquisition or Volunteerism.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With that in mind 35 influential leaders from across the nonprofit industry came together at the Growing Philanthropy Summit to develop an action-oriented agenda on growing philanthropy. Key themes that emerged include: Enhancing the quality of donor relationships. Encourage nonprofits to develop complaints schemes.

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JUNE 24, 2011

So I’ve been extremely gratified to see the buzz surrounding Blackbaud’s 2011 donor Centrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmark Report. million donors and more than $1.16 million donors and more than $1.16 The report, which covers 15.6 The report, which covers 15.6 Register today!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

A huge portion of fundraising revenue comes in during the last two months of the year, which means those who are hoping for great results will get exactly that, but some will not because nonprofits are competing for the same donors and the same dollars. How to use social media for engagement and to reach potential donors.

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JUNE 13, 2011

The data clearly shows that integrated direct marketing is essential for maximizing the long-term value of online-acquired donors. I don’t know whether it’s sloth, incompetence, lunch with printers, or just fear that the income from a donor won’t end in ‘my’ bucket. In MultiChannel Donors: Real? Where to go from here.

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JULY 28, 2011

Or, do you work for a nonprofit and need to find ways to equip those who fundraise on your behalf? potential donors). Most supporters will set their personal fundraising goal very high to inspire themselves and their donors (i.e. This is an invaluable resource, not just for your donors (i.e. Register Now ! Form a List.

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JULY 11, 2011

With all the buzz around Google+ in the #nptech world, I wonder how long it will take for nonprofit supporters to join the party? And while us techies will enjoy watching the steeplechase that is sure to be Google vs. Facebook in the coming years, it may be a while before your donors place their bets.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

— Maybe you’re satisfied with your communications strategy.Perhaps your nonprofit was recently featured on TV or saluted in the local newspaper. There’s a communications medium far too many nonprofits neglect: Gaming. “Games have clearly arrived as a mass medium,”. If so, then you probably won’t like what I’m about to say.

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JUNE 19, 2012

My presentation covered how nonprofits can learn from what the corporate world is doing. Corporate email programs often have the resources to run more sophisticated email programs than nonprofits. Nonprofits are, unfortunately, often handcuffed by limited staff, budget and/or time. How can your nonprofit stand out?

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AUGUST 30, 2010

Are you thinking about the future of communication as it relates to reaching and connecting with your supporters, donors, volunteers and members? I’m thinking about how the nonprofit industry should be adapting to the ever changing landscape of internet use and how mobile devices fit in. Here’s a few interesting points to consider.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Some nonprofits are even figuring out how to connect with their supporters, donors, volunteers and advocates in new and unique ways. Taking it one step further is a small percentage of nonprofits using Facebook to successfully raise money. How ever you slice it Facebook has potential.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I got to thinking the other day about how many times I’ve been asked for my opinion or assistance from the nonprofit organizations I support. I’m a loyal supporter, donor, and volunteer to various organizations but rarely am I asked for much more than my money.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

The seven event fundraising techniques or “best practices&# described here emerged from analyzing data and interviewing nonprofit event and development staff. The average event should have at least four email templates: one for the team leader, one for general participants, one for team members, and one donor thank you message.

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