Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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. It’s amazing the results that are possible from phones and other smart devices. You receive plenty of form letters and email, but how many handwritten notes do you receive through the mail?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. Predictive analytics helps organizations expect donor behavior. AI tools help organizations find the best fundraising targets.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Most of your donors are located in that thin brim of the sombrero; they represent the largest pool of donors you have but also the least substantial in terms of support.

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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. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By Denise Dunbar , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, Paul’s Place has been focused on providing support to the community for over 39 years. In order to reach mission, Paul’s Place utilizes the support of thousands of volunteers per year, assisting across all programs and services. Founded in 1982 by two volunteers from St. A Strong Focus on the Future.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The wellness of your team can affect your fundraising efforts, so taking some stress off your team’s shoulders by automating tasks can be a huge help! When you’re able to automate parts of your fundraising campaigns, like an email drip or text series campaign, you can ask donors for support automatically.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

.” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? This will give your biggest supporters the opportunity to meet your nonprofit’s board, executives, and most involved staff members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now you want to know, is it appropriate to ask your supporters to take further action? Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. This helps you monitor your progress with various campaigns, your donor retention rate, and other metrics that are important to your fundraising success.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. A well-written letter can inspire them to renew their support. This will help you achieve a few ends.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile. It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). Two weeks later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

Growing your base of supporters is essential for growing revenue at your nonprofit organization. You’ll have received their contact information at this phase, so reach out via email, give them the occasional phone call, or send a piece of direct mail. Not sure what your donor pipeline should look like? Making another ask is key.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. However, it can be easy to get lost if you don’t know which information is helpful to your nonprofit. To help, we’ve put together this guide to break down your donor data management into actionable items.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? Tell your supporters clearly and directly what your goal is, the why behind your goal, and how you need your volunteers to take action. Don’t assume!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other AI solutions nonprofits commonly use include chatbots or virtual assistants to help streamline manual work. Some of the most helpful solutions for fundraising are data processors like IBM Watson or Google Cloud AI. These solutions leverage predictive analytics to help anticipate future donor actions.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. The process of creating donor personas is important because it helps you truly understand and connect with your supporters on a personal level.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of picking up the phone to call a friend, we might text them an address or a date and time to meet up for lunch or a volunteer shift. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. How can my nonprofit get the most out of mobile messaging?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

These highly interactive experiences allow your nonprofit ample time to engage with supporters face-to-face. This guide covers the following tips and steps to help you run a successful silent auction: What is a silent auction? In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. electronically or via regular mail). Therefore, find out which businesses have the capacity to contribute and present the auction as an opportunity to support a great cause and reach a new customer base.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Both online and in-person events have the potential to engage a wide range of supporters. However, virtual galas are entirely possible with the right planning and technical support, as many nonprofits have demonstrated in the past. Many of these strategies also apply to in-person galas. Let’s get started. Marketing specialists.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. The subject line is like the envelope for a direct mail letter; it’s a critical part of your appeal “package” as 47% of email recipients open an email based on the subject line alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

She also writes about digital marketing with helpful and actionable advice on Wired Impact’s nonprofit marketing blog and for their online guides. Are you getting that sinking feeling that your nonprofit’s website isn’t helping your mission as much as it could? 2) It doesn’t display well on phones or tablets. Give it a try!

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. No matter how they support your mission, one thing all of these volunteers have in common is that they deserve your gratitude. . Have an appreciation party.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

How you SHOULD NOT communicate with lapsed donors Stop sending reinstatement and member renewal mailings to lapsed donors on auto-pilot. Of course, if you wanted to help us, we would greatly appreciate it and put your gift to immediate work helping [insert target beneficiary here]). Joy in knowing that you matter.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A strong year-end appeal increases the odds that your supporters will pay attention and respond. Potential supporters are much more likely to take your nonprofit seriously if your branding is consistent. Potential supporters are much more likely to take your nonprofit seriously if your branding is consistent.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Your nonprofit needs compelling marketing to engage new and existing supporters to boost brand awareness, cultivate donors, motivate them to volunteer, and more. As a result, the advocacy campaign collected 5,300 youth names and rallied the support of more than 67,000 young people. Your supporters. Cohesion across your team.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

I also received articles in the mail. You can lead up to a face-to-face visit or phone or video call by asking for feedback via email or mail. . As soon as the survey is returned (electronically or via mail), send an immediate thank you with a suggestion of a few dates and times for a visit. So far, so good. .

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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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

As a small nonprofit, you have limited resources to connect with donors but adding a few personal touches to messages is a low-cost and easy way to strengthen your supporter relationships. By personalizing communications, you show supporters that you genuinely care about them, which can lead to more donations to help further your mission.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to move S. People who receive services often send texts or Facebook messages expressing appreciation and you can capture their essence to show donors how their support is changing lives. Here is an example: We recently met S., a mother of three who works in childcare.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support. Lean into the spirit of gratitude by thanking your donors and volunteers for what their support made possible before you start asking for money. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Hosting a virtual event can help keep food, space, and materials costs from getting out of control and allows for a lower registration fee.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? They’ll be a supporter for as long as you continue communicating with them. As fundraisers, we know just how much energy it takes to get on the phone, again and again… to do the meetings… write the letters… make the presentations.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

This mobile engagement makes it easy to reach your supporters quickly and keep them connected to your nonprofit between appeals. How to opt supporters in to text messages. You can’t begin to engage your supporters on mobile without their phone numbers and permission to text them.

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