EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Here’s what three of our expert partners said! Contact them here!

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. And what are some of the ways technology can help support those efforts? Divide your mid-level donors into segments based on giving history, their personal interests in your organization, and engagement level.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

That fresh-start feeling is also palpable at social good organizations. To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Actually learn to play that harmonica!)

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I’m not exaggerating: while organizations and their RFPs vary widely across industries, almost everyone has a distaste for RFPs, and usually for the same reasons. Talking about your ideal outcome helps you and the reader better understand your goals and how you measure success if this project goes according to plan.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers. Even the incumbents are in new districts.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

billion raised by 37 million donors for organizations and causes across the United States. Our participating customers—1,050 organizations—received nearly 146,000 online donations on GivingTuesday 2022. . These organizations raised over $14.4 million to power their purposes. million in donations. Key takeaways.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Learn more at MESG.marketing !

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

from our friend Maureen Wallbeoff Lisa pinged me the other day—she’s the development director for a social justice organization. It’s a great opportunity to get everyone inside your organization on the same page about your requirements , goals, and timeline. I recommend organizations include these four key pieces of information.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

Over 1,000 participating customer organizations received over half a million online donations. These organizations raised over $77 million to power their purposes. Although organizations spend months preparing for it, year-end can pass by in a flash—and it’s important to be ready for what comes next. Key takeaways.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. on the Mobilize platform for the 2022 cycle.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

One of the biggest mistakes that organizations make is ending their volunteer engagement soon after the state legislature declares sine die or adjourns indefinitely. If your organization conducts federal advocacy, be sure to transition volunteers into your federal campaigns.

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient. Send and track your advocacy calls!

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. It’s easy to see “advocacy” and think “oh, advocacy means elections—my organization doesn’t do that.” Even though 2021 is considered by many to be an off-year, we helped advocates send 16.7

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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? Being persistent but respectful in seeking a clear answer will ultimately help you bring on more committed support. Here’s what our expert partners said.

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EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

EveryAction, which is becoming Bonterra, is excited to announce two new ways our platform enables nonprofit organizations to maximize fundraising through matching gift programs. We invested in these initiatives to drive more revenue for nonprofit organizations and ultimately help social good organizations do more to power their purpose.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Corporate philanthropy encompasses mutually beneficial relationships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. More and more organizations are beginning to emphasize corporate fundraising efforts in their overall nonprofit strategies. Sounds like a win-win situation, right? The Solution.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Given this trend, we asked some of our partners, what are some messaging and communications best practices to help nonprofit fundraising and engagement staff recruit and retain more recurring donors? This is your monthly reminder that you are helping us support/accomplish XXXX.” Alras Digital.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The end of the campaign trail is in sight and while it’s hard to think much about anything besides GOTV stats and your campaign team’s eventual glory on November 4th, you can’t help but think: What’s next? Many nonprofits are looking for individuals with an organizer’s skills and mindset.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fundraisers at mission-driven organizations know that relying on only one avenue for funding the mission isn’t sustainable—the key to successfully raising the money your organization needs to operate programs and advance your mission is to diversify your fundraising programs. Showcase the impact of a donor’s specific gift.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In this six-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. As digital fundraising continues to grow , texting can help you contact the right supporters, with the right messages, at precisely the right times. What is mobile messaging? Fundraising.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Could your organization use some help in making the most out of its marketing resources? If the huge success of #GivingTuesday teaches us anything, it''s that good marketing is a nonprofit''s best friend. Are you looking to brush up on your skills or just curious about what your colleagues around the country are up to?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

For over 30 years, FINCA has remained steadfast in its mission: alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets, create jobs, and raise their standard of living. Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 4, 2016

The best fundraising strategic plan tells a complete, organized, and analytics-based story that your team can actually use to help your campaign be more successful. We created this guide to help you build just that.

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EveryAction

APRIL 6, 2017

Marcella Vitulli: Short answer: because, with the right preparation, automation will take hours of work off of your to-do list and help you reach more supporters across channels automatically. Think of it like a crockpot waiting for the right combination of ingredients to help you create a delicious meal with minimum effort.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Each year, our staff marks the occasion by dressing up as some of our favorite nonprofit organizations as a way to recognize their incredible work and the start of end-of-year fundraising push with some fun. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection and advocacy organization.

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EveryAction

MAY 1, 2017

The real benefit of leading your supporters through this process is that you can start a dialogue from which organizing and action can spring forth. The seemingly constant stream of difficult news and stories these days is proving to be a challenge for many organizations. She’s worked with organizations throughout the U.S.

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EveryAction

JULY 8, 2015

As a Phoenician and member of team EveryAction, I'm thrilled to share that EveryAction is hosting this year's closing party , and am excited to see this fantastic city and the incredible work being done by progressive organizers on display for the entire community to see.

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EveryAction

JUNE 15, 2017

Businesses and organizations are increasingly finding new ways to engage supporters on Facebook, and one key way is through the use of targeted advertising through Facebook Ads Manager. This helps nonprofits monitor in real time their return on investment in a given campaign.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue. Many nonprofits receive anywhere from 10-90% of their revenue from foundation grants.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Once you know what qualifies as success, Amy suggests setting your goals based on benchmarks you've established for your organization, although this is a good place to start. To help boost engagement rates, Amy suggests using rich media like graphics and video, asking questions, and creating content that's just begging to be shared.

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EveryAction

MARCH 18, 2016

To find out more about how nonprofits are using (or not using) their data to do more good, we asked over 460 nonprofit professionals about their habits, culture, and outlook on the state of data at their organizations. Most of the nonprofit pros we surveyed work at small organizations, and about half believe they're taking advantage of data.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 18, 2016

While many of you have a background in politics or organizing, there’s likely some of you scratching your head and wondering just what the heck this “GOTV” business is all about. Not to worry! Where does it happen? Literally everywhere.

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