Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 6, 2020

The 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey closed June 1 and the full results will be released September 14 in the third edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report. 1) The top three preferred methods of giving are online (80.5%), bank/wire transfer (18.6%), and direct mail/post (14.4%).

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. That’s a lot of pressure on you to have a good website! You just drag-and-drop.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In our first post , we took a look at why so many donors give during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. Today, we’re going to look at a step-by-step plan for increasing year-end giving at your non-profit. This means that your year-end giving effort should have a theme, a look and feel, and its own mini-case for support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008. In 2008 (and years previous) websites were aligned left and more narrow since computer screens were smaller.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

It went from something that you almost never heard about just a few years ago, to the topic of numerous books , websites and conferences today. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. According to the 2019 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report , online giving grew 6.8% Having a mobile-compatible website is now a standard best practice and that is especially true for your nonprofit’s donation pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists. Consider these options when thinking about how to acquire donors for our nonprofit organization: 1) Use Google Analytics to determine how many visitors you have to your website. The question is, do most fundraisers know their website analytics ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information.

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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. You can view their website at defenders.org. Simplicity is key. are no longer applicable.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. Legacy giving is a committed donation a donor plans to leave to a nonprofit organization as part of their estate after they’ve passed away. The benefits of legacy giving For nonprofits There are quite a few benefits for nonprofits receiving legacy gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

She advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. Here are four great ideas for ‘Confirmation Page’ calls-to-action: 1) Send to Website. This is an excellent time to ensure donors have seen all the great content on your website.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While major donors could give to your organization in a number of ways, one of the most useful but most overlooked is planned giving. In planned giving, a major donor arranges to give now, but the nonprofit receives the gift after death, usually after the donor’s passing. Planned giving benefits donors as well.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You could also share that volunteer’s story (with their permission) with your supporters on your social media platforms, on your website, and in your newsletter. You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . For example, you shouldn’t give gift cards to volunteers!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Deep relationships require a give and take, and a greater association than simply writing checks. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. And that strong connection is what motivates people to give. They want to give to support the cause. Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. Give the priceless gift of education .

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Gone are the days when a nonprofit could put up any old website for their organization and check that task off their to-do list. As more and more of our lives move online, nonprofits need an optimized, well-designed website in order to stand out and engage donors—and to justify the expense of maintaining one!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. 1) Website. Purchase.org domain name for website and e-mail addresses. Purchase website hosting package. Select a website vendor. Write content and secure photos for website pages. 2) e-Newsletter.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Would a page on our website be enough? 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. We’re wondering how we can publicly recognize the donations.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Auto-Subscribe Donors While it’s not always a bad thing to add people to your email list automatically (such as people who download something from your website or sign up for an event), it’s still a best practice to have those people opt into receiving emails from you. Find a place on your homepage to express that.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Create a dedicated campaign page Although peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns utilize personalized donation pages for your supporters, your nonprofit’s website is still the go-to source for all information about your cause and fundraising goals. That way, all visitors to your website can easily find key information about your initiative.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Despite uncertainty in 2020 due to the pandemic, giving went up last year. In fact, giving predictions continue to follow an increasing trend across the next five years. When the pandemic took hold in March, it took giving with it. Total US Giving : Total: $379.89 Foundation giving was $58.46 Mail stats.

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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. It’s true that Web 2.0 The process can be a little tedious, but it’s necessary.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

Is one of the richest men in the world—a philanthropist who has spent the last few decades giving billions of dollars to causes like yours around the world—about to tell us that he thinks our collective fears are going to come true? The next tweets give some context for the news he’s about the share. Sign up for their email newsletter.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

If you’re a website designer, social media hawk or just a tuned in, living-on-line techie, chances are you’ve heard of and subscribe to the old adage that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website. So is your website up to snuff?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. Promote monthly giving.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Your website serves as the central hub for your digital strategy, followed closely by the ways you drive folks to your website, including email, blog posts, newsletters, social media, text messaging, QR codes in print media, and advertising. Your website’s homepage presents an opportunity to make a first impression. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes).

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. There are several communication channels your nonprofit can use to target and acquire new donors, from your website to paid avenues. Enter your email address to receive our monthly newsletter!”). Prioritize SEO.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail! Guaranteed!

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. This is because Giving Tuesday gets nonprofits real results. Giving Tuesday began in 2012, raising an estimated $10 million in its first year, according to Nonprofits Source.

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NetWits

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. This communication can be done via email, newsletter, direct mail or social media. 2011 Online Giving Report.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

The digital age represents an opportunity for nonprofits to increase giving. Digital fundraising, specifically on social media channels, provides a way for nonprofits to connect to younger generations who do not have the time nor desire to receive lengthy appeal letters or printed newsletters. To date, the fund has raised more than $1.8

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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. Web 3.0 = Mobile Websites, Text Campaigns and Smartphone Apps. to drive traffic to your mobile website. and Web 3.0

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Charitable giving increased significantly during the last two years, primarily driven by a spur of generosity triggered by the Covid pandemic and stimulus money. Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization. Why do donors continue to give? The psychology behind charitable giving is complicated.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

You can make this request in an email, or you can highlight social media accounts in your newsletter. You can even add a QR code to direct mail that leads to your organization’s account. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. Just like.

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