Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

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. This is an excellent time to ensure donors have seen all the great content on your website. 4) Add to Mailing List. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Many lack access to information about how create their own websites, publish an email newsletter, accept online donations, and use social media effectively. 2) Launch an e-newsletter. Many NGOs do send e-newsletters, but via BCC. Of course, being based in the U.S., 1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2009

There are thousands of Apps in the Facebook App Directory that Nonprofit Admins could experiment with on your organization’s Facebook Page, but below I have highlighted my five favorite Apps to get you started: 1. The Static FMBL App is the most important App on Facebook for Nonprofit Admins to master. Causes App.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Would it be appropriate to post a blanket thank you on our Facebook page? Would a mention in our quarterly newsletter be appropriate? You may want to set a threshold over which you also mail a card if the gift is $100+, $500+, or whatever amount seems above average for your organization. Would a page on our website be enough?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

That’s a little over two workdays a week—plenty of time to interact with your organization. Thanks to social media, spending quality time with your members doesn’t always have to happen face to face. Try hosting a Twitter (now known as X) Q&A relevant to your mission or service or a livestream on Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

These best practices serve as a foundation for your online fundraising campaigns, but much of your nonprofit’s success also depends upon the service you choose to process your online donations and the design and frequency of your e-newsletter. Include Your Mailing Address on Your Donate Now Landing Page for Check Donations.

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Donation Practice Mail Newsletter 238

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

In 2008, the WWF was on Myspace and likely utilizing a Facebook Group and YouTube Channel, but those tools had not yet become integrated into their website design. e-Newsletter :: By 2008 nonprofits were beginning to understand and harness the power of e-mail marketing for online fundraising, branding, and cause awareness.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Prioritizing donor stewardship efforts will help you retain more donors so your time, effort, and money spent acquiring donors isn’t wasted. Which strategies were most effective at attracting first-time donors? the timing of their donation)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

This very long post has been a long-time coming for so many reasons. Some of the opinions I express below I have had for a while and speak to them in my webinars and trainings, but some are so recent that I am still in the stage of “Seriously Facebook? That said, people love Facebook. on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Whether you’ve been using social media for years, months, or days or you have yet to get started, the information and strategies in this chapter can save you a lot of time and frustration. If your nonprofit is on the right track with social media, then you’ll notice an increase in the metrics from month to month over time.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Mail stats. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Mail stats. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.47. Giving to all nine major categories of recipient organizations grew, making 2016 just the sixth time in the past 40 years that this has occurred.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Fundraising 5 Nonprofit Newsletter Ideas to Engage and Inspire Your Supporters 8 min read Read Now How to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List Increasing email signups for nonprofits is a reachable and worthwhile goal. Use Blog Content to Drive Newsletter Signups Does your nonprofit have a blog? Find a place on your homepage to express that.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

With the growth of technology, many resources can help your organization be more efficient while saving time and money. The AI can’t distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources and takes time to learn new data. They can: Save time. Writing from scratch is time consuming, but ChatGPT starts the process for you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

If not, it may be time to get some training. e-Newsletter Subscribers. The number 1 answer is always my e-Newsletter. Though subscription rates are dropping by an average of 1% each year, e-Newsletters are still a powerhouse of ROI. In fact, social media has increased the consumption of e-mail. Website Traffic.

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Social Media Metrics Track Myspace 253

Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Is your staff prepared to make the asks, attend the events, mail the collateral and try some Facebook fundraising ads? In 2020, U.S. nonprofits raised $2.47 billion dollars. What was your piece of that ‘pumpkin’ pie? Let’s talk 2021! What about your board members… are they fired up for fundraising season?

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s time to shift gears and give email the attention it truly deserves. When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). A study by Edgerank Checker found that Facebook posts from nonprofit Pages only reached an average of 7.7% But what about reach?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This year, GivingTuesday 2023 falls on November 28, 2023, and there’s no better time to gear up for a successful online fundraising campaign. The movement leverages the power of social media and collaboration to inspire generosity, making it an opportune time for nonprofits and charitable organizations to engage with their supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

13% Check/snail mail. 5% A social networking site (like Facebook). 5% Yes… they donate on our website after reading something in our e-newsletter. 1% Yes… they donate on our website after reading something on Facebook, Twitter, etc. 2% Our organization does not publish an e-mail newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2010

Worldometers : Provides world statistics updated in real-time. They get lots of Thumbs Up on Facebook too. IconsPedia : A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. tweeting powerful stats is guaranteed to get your organization ReTweeted!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2010

as follows: Web 1.0 = Websites, e-mail newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons. is one person or organization pushing content out to many people via websites and e-mail newsletters. Group text campaigns function like e-mail newsletters in Web 1.0… and Web 3.0 The donation process is not interactive or public.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. A good quote is certain to garner your nonprofit Retweets and thumbs up on Facebook any day of the week. CheckFacebook :: checkfacebook.com. Dipity :: dipity.com. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. Once you have a clear mission, set both short-term and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This purpose should be the core of your mission statement.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Newsletter. Taking the time to craft powerful stories will go a long way in your communications. Chances are good your audience members are not hanging out on all of your available platforms, so it is likely you will be reaching fresh eyes each time. This is a marketing truth as old as time itself. Social Media.

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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! Timely, relevant breaking news is basis of a good social media campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These best practices serve as a foundation for upgrading your website to be compatible with the Social Web and are then elaborated upon in the upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters. Use the Arial, Times New Roman, Verdana, or Georgia font. Include Social Media Icons or Graphics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

They move with you to The Next Big Thing i.e., from MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Foursquare. Social media skeptics often say that it’s a waste of time to utilize social networking sites because they are here today, and then gone tomorrow. This is when the MySpace vs. Facebook debate began to rage in the blogoshphere.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Facebook is a leader in social media, with approximately 500 million users across various demographics. By using Facebook, nonprofits can connect with other organizations and reach supporters. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of Facebook: Create a Page, Not a Group. Don't let your Facebook page languish!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

The time is ripe for the early adopters in the nonprofit sector to embrace m-Advocacy, otherwise known as mobile advocacy. Odds are a year from now pitches to subscribe or join “Mobile Action Networks&# will be commonly seen in Facebook Status Updates, Tweets, blogs posts, homepages, and e-newsletter subject lines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

It is illegal to buy, sell, or trade mobile phone numbers, unlike e-mail and snail mail addresses. As a result, it takes time to build a list, so the sooner you start, the better. Pitch to Your Website, E-newsletter, Blog, and Print Materials. and your “Thank You” landing pages and e-mails.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. A good quote is certain to garner your nonprofit Retweets and thumbs up on Facebook any day of the week. CheckFacebook :: checkfacebook.com. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/thenatureconservancy. My guess would be either MySpace, YouTube, or Facebook Causes. We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Facebook and Flickr have been two of the most useful social media sites. Are they paid, full-time, part-time?

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

For a large portion of the nonprofit sector December is a critical time of year. Think about your events, campaigns, holidays, times of year, etc… and start planning how you can incorporate online fundraising into the mix. It’s going to take time, patience and dedication. Staggering, but not news. Key takeaway.

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Online Fundraising Benchmark Report 221

Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Thank them in your email or print newsletter. One way you can recognize your donors on social media is to consider making room for a “donor of the week” and/or a “volunteer of the week” post on Facebook or Instagram. Thank them in your email or print newsletter. Host a live streamed event.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend time strengthening donor relationships. When you put in the work ahead of time, you will have solid strategies already in place and ready to go. When you put in the work ahead of time, you will have solid strategies already in place and ready to go. Explore advertising opportunities such as: Your email newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

They also Tweet and post on Facebook: Text SEIU to 787753 for mobile updates! Not only that, after you subscribe from their website you are sent to a page that prompts subscribers to then follow the ASPCA on Twitter, fan them on Facebook, make a donation, etc. They also feature their text alert campaign on their homepage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

There are more than 65 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices and that number grows daily. Many of those texts are being sent via Tweets on Twitter and Status Updates on Facebook. The Web and how people use it is transforming quickly. In 2008, over two trillion text messages were sent worldwide.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

People are hardwired to give and be charitable during this time of the year. The weeks leading up to Giving Tuesday is a time to educate your donors about your nonprofit’s causes, mission, and programs. Do not waste a potential donor’s time with words that add fluff and no meat to your message. Educate Your Donors.

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