M+R

APRIL 8, 2022

And, good news, we’ve got answers! Scout Quest is M+R’s new data co-op where participants share email deliverability indicators, fundraising data, and advertising audiences. If your organization is spending money on acquisition online or in direct mail, yes. Or because you lost the link? It’s right here.)

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Time flies when you are having fun right? Or maybe time flies when your not having fun in light of the recent economic woes? For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year.

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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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M+R

APRIL 5, 2022

And, good news, we’ve got answers! Scout Quest is M+R’s new data co-op where participants share email deliverability indicators, fundraising data, and advertising audiences. If your organization is spending money on acquisition online or in direct mail, yes. Or because you lost the link? It’s right here.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. Post Calls to Action.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

A well-designed direct mail piece sent to several local area codes or a radio or tv slot can also be great methods, depending on the budget allocated to the event. Also existing nonprofit mail channels, newsletters or PS in mailed donor communications or letters.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

mailing address; phone number; tax identification number). People like to engage, and when you enter them into a raffle for a prize (preferably one that is donated), they’re more likely to join the fun. When you add some fun to a donor’s life, they think of you positively. Include multiple ways to give (e.g.,

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Hello Have Fun, Do Gooders! You can learn more about the class on my website, brittbravo.com , and read 13 blogging success stories from past students in the September 2012 issue of the Juicy Blogging News. I'll email the gift certificate to you as a PDF so you can mail, or email it to them.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Who organizes the events that members have so much fun attending? Announce Exciting Updates Did your organization hire a new Executive Director? Have you added a new member benefit?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2020

Unsubscribes are no fun because it leaves you wondering if you’re doing something wrong and if you could have retained those people. . The good news is there are some actions you can take to reduce the rate of email unsubscribes. But if your list gets smaller and smaller all the time, you need to stop and rethink what you’re doing.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 6, 2009

NEWS I started a new blogging gig this week for Do Good, Feel Good , the blog of WE tv's We Volunteer Campaign. This week's posts were: 5 Tips to Help You Find Time to Volunteer and Do Good with Ladies Home Journal.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The election is getting close and a whopping 40 million Americans have already voted early in person or by a mail. Not only can this be a fun process for your staff and colleagues, but political candidates take notice when nonprofits engage. There may be news stories about legal battles contesting ballots. It’s good for us, too.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Printing and mailing thank-you letters with tax deductible information. You may also want a sub-committee just for creating “Save the Date” notices and formal invitations to your event, who will design the invitation, curate the list of those who will receive invitations, and mailing them out to potential guests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. Post Calls to Action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

The good news is that I have found using Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc. I tend to lose more followers, fans and friends on weekends than during the week, and my stats show that there is very little ROI [Return on Investment] in terms of traffic, e-mail newsletter and mobile subscribers, event sign ups, etc. This an important one.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign. Plus, you’ll get free publicity for your campaign and tap into a whole new group of supporters—the news station’s audience.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2021

Your direct mail appeal is written and approved. Mail and email are, to state the obvious, different. So how can you leverage the good work you’ve done for the mail channel? . We’re not here to besmirch the good name of Direct Mail. The data is clear: Mail remains a vital source of revenue for most nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. Who doesn’t like a fun bowling event ? Bowl-a-thon.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here’s how Fiver told their story for their relay: “The Fiver Relay is a longtime tradition at Camp Fiver, where cabins compete in a series of fun, timed activities that are similar to the TV Game Show “Minute to Win It”. Here’s a few ways to get your major donors on board with your year-end campaign: Send them mail.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

As usual, there were lots of fun nonprofit technology surprises, and some that just keep rolling along year after year. This year kicked off with the launch of the new United Nations agenda for global philanthropy, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will take us through 2030. See what you think on how well we predicted.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 8, 2018

Gone are the days of just sending out pledge forms in interoffice mail and expecting people to respond. The great news is that if done well, an employee campaign has many benefits beyond the funds raised for your programs. Make it Fun! Attendance prizes can lend some fun and encouragement. Hold an inspiring kickoff.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

The good news is that data reveals that you’ve got a lot to work with at every level of giving. . direct mail, email, social media, text, phone, advertising, website), targeting different donor audiences. If you pay attention only to fueling up, leaving the leaking hole in your gas tank unattended, you’ll run dry.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

The good news? For example, Parkinson’s Nebraska exceeded their fundraising goal by asking their supporters to participate in a fun and engaging challenge to walk the total distance of Nebraska. Make sure you are communicating with all channels – social media, email, direct mail, even phone calls!

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2009

Have fun with it. Encourage them to create "mail art" and decorate the paper and envelopes. They can also read and listen to news as reported by young people on the UNICEF podcast and TIME for Kids. Write letters to your government officials (federal, state and local) together.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Cultivate them through peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities (like fun runs) and workplace philanthropy. Though not as evangelical as Gen Y, large numbers of Gen X use social media for news and updates and to show their support for organizations. Direct mail is still incredibly important, far from dead, but it won’t last forever.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

It also pulls in a feed of most recent Facebook news and illuminates in real-time the fastest growing countries using Facebook. This iPhone/iPad app that allows you to easily flip through your favorite news sources and magazines. A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2017

Mid-year – Typically distributed in June or July, the Mid-year appeal is best sent via direct mail and electronic delivery. Season of Giving – Promote your end-of-year throughout the month of December , electronically and through direct mail. Direct mail appeals should include a return envelope.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Check out Bitdefender's blog, Hot for Security , for the latest security news and tips. Comodo also has its own TV channel with video how-tos and security topics and news. Red Earth provides a suite of enterprise-level email filtering software called Policy Patrol Mail Security through the TechSoup donation program.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

A handful of donation appeals per year might work for Direct Mail, but if you''re going to develop any significant revenue from a primarily email-based fundraising program, then quarterly email appeals aren''t enough. Good timing (riding news cycles, sending urgent appeals tied to a deadline, piggy-backing on related moments of opportunity).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

For Thunderbird, the two I’ve been trying out include XNote , which is kinda fun, it allows you to add sticky notes to email messages. Mail to, and my absolute favorite Photo Compass. The other Firefox extension that I use a lot is Google Toolbar. It’s great to have easy Google tools at my fingertips. Be Helpful.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! This is great news. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? All You Need is Love.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

For families with school-age children, where do parents get their news about community opportunities? Share how much you appreciate your new volunteers and their time, telling them how they’re making a difference. Make it a fun, social gathering, and again, tell them how this task supports the mission.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 10, 2015

Making It Fun. Though your organization’s mission may be serious, there are many ways to add fun to your P2P campaign. And, fun is important for keeping your fundraisers engaged and motivated. Today, I’m sharing some ideas for launching your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. But, why stop there? Kicking Off Your Campaign.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The very good news is HR collects and manages employee data and can provide distribution lists and insights to help your targeted communications efforts. When just at the office, employees are inundated with important company news, updates from leadership, product, software system, changing employee benefits, the pending acquisition.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! It was also fun for me to meet some other students who attended. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! In each of these relationships we are different, new in some way." [1] The answer?

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