Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2010

IconsPedia : A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. Google Internet Stats : A collection of economic and media trends and stats. Very useful to social media practitioners and bloggers. oneforty : A gallery of over 2,500 (and counting) Twitter Apps.

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M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

This year, 225 wonderful nonprofits partners joined in the fun, contributing data on fundraising, advocacy, engagement, mobilization, and marketing. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll find: Average online revenue declined by 1% in 2023, while direct mail revenue fell by 6%. Sign up now!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Go all out with good, competitive fun! Whether you do it in person or on Zoom, offer fun prizes. Some examples: the person who made the most calls, the person who left the most voice mails, or the person who had the longest call. Your voice mail or email? If you do it in person, serve snacks and drinks. Much lower!

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. And, while I may not have been thrilled with some of the direct mail packs I’ve received from St.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses). your neighbors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

. “Let’s make the process of experimenting fun – let’s start with a Facebook Friday.&# Their experiment is going to be focused on deepening and improving their Facebook presence for the Arts Council and getting everyone on staff to participate. Stay tuned for more … Sharing Some Facebook Friday Insights.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Call before sending Immediately after dropping an appeal letter in the mail to top-tier and second-tier donors, call them to announce that an appeal will be coming in the mail. Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. Leave a voicemail if they don’t answer. Keep the call cordial, upbeat, and 15 seconds or less.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 7, 2011

Here are 5 have fun, do good letter writing ideas: 1. For inspiration, check out the book Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art , and its corresponding Good Mail Day Flickr group. Make your own cards! I love Strathmore's collection of blank cards. Watercolor postcard with collage 2.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 25, 2022

QR codes are fun and interactive. EXAMPLE: Links for Life added a scannable QR code to mailed invitations so guests could quickly go to their event site to purchase tickets and make donations without having to mail back a check or RSVP. QR code can take them straight to your webpage with just one click. How do QR codes work?

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Father’s Day is a great day to plan a fun fundraising campaign to honor the Dads in our community. You can also donate an amount based on the Father’s age to personalize the gift more, and even have a little fun as a joke. You can accept donations online, through mail, in cryptocurrency or in person.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 6, 2011 Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona nonprofit sector! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. posted by Stephanie La Loggia, M.A. All You Need is Love.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Send participants a themed puzzle to solve in advance or a styled invitation in the mail with the information about how to join. Think of fun things people will have fun sharing that won’t put anyone at a security risk; some guests won’t want to share pictures of their children publicly, for example, but might be happy to snap a pet selfie.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Welcome series Direct mail and email/video reinforce donor impact with messaging that appeals to both fast and slow systems of thinking. Month 6 Donors are invited to try out a fun, interactive online quiz.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Use social media for quick updates and fun content. You can even add a QR code to direct mail that leads to your organization’s account. Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Fun challenges.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The incredible (and fun) Year-End Fundraising Fair had 16 awesome sessions designed to help you raise more online this year-end. Now, you can access: All 16 curated, impact-filled sessions covering topics like direct mail, email marketing, digital fundraising, social strategy, year-end planning tips, retention + more.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Consider how you can create a fun event exclusively for your volunteers. It’s a cheap and fun way to go the extra “mile.”. Send them a Certificate of Appreciation. . Have an appreciation party. Send them a handwritten card.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Before kicking off your #GivingTuesday (on November 28 th this year) and year-end giving campaign, send fun social media posts, emails, or postcards thanking your supporters and sharing an impact story to remind them what their contributions made possible. Prep thank you cards, so you can easily put them in the mail when donations come in.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Create a challenge that will be an exciting lead up to the virtual gala, such as a virtual walk or fun run, a meditation challenge, or a themed challenge that would benefit your nonprofit’s mission, such as a day-long beach cleaning challenge. If you plan on mailing the package, check with your post office to find out the shipping details.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. They’re excellent engagement tools with a fun event component, such as a 5k or fun run.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Direct mail. Traditional mail isn’t dead by a long shot. Market Your Gala Through Multiple Platforms. Marketing specialists.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers of those members? Be creative – Make it fun to collect data as you’re interacting with people. Be specific about what data you keep and why. You’re unlikely to need to contact those folks, so that information is not as necessary to save.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing. Or maybe you’re planning for a fun theme your bidders can dress up for. Dress code.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This is an ideal format because it balances the competitive element that makes golf fun without the pressure to be a great golfer or play a consistently impressive round. 2) Choose the right venue and format. Most charity golf outings are four-person scrambles.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. Take revenue generation as an example.

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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? Make it easy and fun for them, touch their hearts, and give them some love. In 2020, U.S. nonprofits raised $2.47 billion dollars. What was your piece of that ‘pumpkin’ pie? Let’s talk 2021!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

When donor information is lost in the mail, buried in an inbox, or incorrectly added to a spreadsheet, organizations risk substantial logistical challenges the day of the event that can offend donors and make for an unpleasant experience. 5) Limited Sponsorship Opportunities that are Difficult to Sell.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

Have more fun while doing good, which gives me pause. In that spirit, I'm making only three 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions Write each month to the woman from Sudan who I am sponsoring through Women for Women International. In February, they'll mail me an Indie Resolution Journal and information about how to find local businesses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Maybe you’re hoping to raise awareness or funds, show some supporter appreciation, do some community building, or maybe you just want to have a little fun. But, in reality, nonprofits have many reasons for hosting an event. 2) Choose the audience for your event. 4) Sell tickets online — in more than one variety.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

For example, rather than needing to spend money printing out endless flyers for a direct mail campaign, you can easily plan and execute an email campaign instead for far less money and with a more sizeable return on your investment. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

One fun way to organize this in this transitional year (with not everyone ready to join others inside) is via a Zoom call with volunteers. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun. An exclusively online campaign can be executed much faster than a traditional direct mail campaign. Send an email targeting lapsed donors. .

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Direct mail. Use direct mail to work alongside digital marketing and include enticing printed materials and compelling narratives that showcase your event’s value. Direct mail can be especially effective for reaching audience demographics who are not actively engaged online. Clear photos and descriptions.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We see nonprofits around the world adding QR codes to their direct mail appeals or posters at onsite events to drive online giving. It means more dollars raised, faster met results, and hopefully, more fun for you and your community in the process. Crowdfund your way to a smashing success: Concentrate your focus.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 16, 2008

Hello Have Fun * Do Good readers! I wanted to say thanks to all of you for reading Have Fun * Do Good for the past 2 1/2 years by giving away three copies of the book I've enjoyed reading the most so far this year, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace.One School At a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Mail them a handwritten card. Even in an increasingly digital-first world, getting something in the mail is refreshing and can be heartwarming. Mail them swag or merch. . Then, add your logo, your mission statement, or a fun saying that’s relative to your mission. Some things never go out of style.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

In some cases, your mailings may not reach people because their mailing address has changed or has a typo. This is fun and easy and could become an ongoing activity. Keep membership data clean Board members can help you keep your donor data clean. They can make sure member records are spelled correctly.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Text, email, direct mail? It’s fun to create easily scannable QR codes that lead people to your donation form. This can help you make targeted asks in the future. Communication preferences: This strikes at the heart of making giving easy. Where are your donors most responsive? Make your ask in the way they want to be approached.

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