Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute giving can help an organization reach its fundraising goal because tribute gifts come from a strong belief in the organization’s mission and are generally given from a place of pain, heartache, healing, and love, and the donor wishes to give back in a meaningful way. Maximize the Impact of Tribute Gifts.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. By automating these tasks, you save your nonprofit time that would normally take a person hours to complete, allowing your personnel to engage in more meaningful work at your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). your neighbors. Cultivation.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they should hire a development consultant: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a one-person development shop, wondering if I should hire a consultant to help with some of the work that’s not getting done. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Can you help?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! These solutions can also help you develop personalized strategies that speak to each donor’s unique needs and interests based on their past interactions with your organization.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Look across silos: Another place folks miss is not looking for advocates in obvious places. Board members, donors, coalitions partners, and folks who have signed a national list but have not taken a local action are all good places to find some of your best volunteers. If your training is in-person, provide childcare.

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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. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them. And not just any people!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place. Having these elements in place not only positions you to capitalize on the increased attention during emergencies but also provides a clear pathway for donors to continue their support. This creates a more meaningful ask.

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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. Many of these strategies also apply to in-person galas. This is because much of what ultimately makes a gala a success is the same whether it’s in-person or online. Direct mail. Traditional mail isn’t dead by a long shot.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

The process of creating donor personas is important because it helps you truly understand and connect with your supporters on a personal level. Event participation data: helps track donor attendance, engagement, and feedback from both online and in-person events. Maybe pick up the phone and call a few of your donors!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Personalize your thank-you. This is not the place to use ‘ Dear friend.’ A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Maybe they don’t remember giving to you in the first place. By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. How you SHOULD NOT communicate with lapsed donors Stop sending reinstatement and member renewal mailings to lapsed donors on auto-pilot. But how do we make it memorable?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And I, like you, feel the imperative of a prompt, personal thank you that’s powerfully indicative of the impact of the donor’s gift. But first, some data to impress on your boss how critically important prompt, personal gratitude is to retaining and upgrading donors. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where do checks go first?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In considering your question, it’s safe to say that one of the similarities between your organization and the spirit of the season, is that both aim to make the world a better place. It’s important that you infuse a warm, personal touch in your year-end appeals. Use a personal touch: Tailor your year-end appeals to individual donors.

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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. BE PERSONAL and INFORMAL.

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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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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here are the key pieces of information we suggest gathering: Contact details: Gather donors’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses. Now, you need a place to put all of your data.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

They should be placed back in the acquisition funnel and treated as prospective donors. Integrate an email campaign with your direct mail appeal and follow up with a phone call based on donor value, if warranted. A phone call is more personal and could help donors feel their support will make a big difference.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The cost of an in-person event can increase steadily as the number of attendees goes up. Some popular ideas are holding a virtual event, in-person event, silent auction, raffle, concert, performance, raffle tickets, games, text-a-thon, speakers, the list goes on and on. Draw up an entire marketing plan for the event.

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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. One place to start is by looking at the demographics of your donors and supporters. Direct mail marketing.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

From emails to videos to phone calls and beyond, do whatever you can to personally connect with each of your donors and make sure that they know how much you value them and the incredible impact their giving has already had for those you serve. You can even send a postcard in the mail with the same copy as your social media post.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

This is the type of person who might leave their home to you in their Will. You’ll need to put strategies in place to do this; then monitor their engagement. Follow up with an immediate automated, personalized thank you email. If they made an offline gift, mail a personalized thank you letter within 48 hours.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! In fact, consumers are likely to spend 25% more when you use direct mail and email together. Or, share compelling personal testimonials from your ambassadors. Your organization’s website. Volunteer activity.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

She reached out to me at least quarterly, we had phone calls, Zoom calls, and even met in person for coffee. This year they’ve sent me some expensive mailings, and a couple of appeals asking me via letter to renew my gift or consider increasing it to $7,500. I started at $1,000, because I truly believe in their mission.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.” Those running the program discount the importance of face-to-face meetings and phone calls believing a strong social media presence and e-mail marketing push is all it takes for success.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

But what if you’re the ONLY person on the team and there’s really no one else to help? How to Avoid Fundraising Burnout The best way to stay clear of fundraising burnout and compassion fatigue is to maintain balance in your life so you can stay in front of them and prevent them from occurring in the first place. And PUT DOWN THE PHONE.

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2023

The Forum One team is excited to be back in person at the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) , which is taking place this year at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. We are counting down the days until April 12-14 when we can connect with you in Denver at #23NTC! We’d love to connect with you while we’re there.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Responsive Framework is a repeatable four-step process that nonprofits use to treat every donor with the same personalized attention that they deserve. Connect Giving, and even attending events, are deeply personal acts your supporters make. Listening to and Reading Donor Signals Key Takeaways What Is The Responsive Framework?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you prioritize donor retention when planning and executing your overall fundraising efforts, you gain opportunities to reactivate lapsed donors and build lasting relationships with new donors through direct mail and digital campaigns. Was it your warm and personal thank-you email? What is donor retention?

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Every organization and donor base is unique, so though these aren’t universally the best for every organization, if you aren’t segmenting at all, this is a good place to start. Major Donors: All major donors should have an individualized cultivation and solicitation plan in place. Monthly/Recurring Donors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Just sitting by the phone waiting for your donor to figure it out—and do all the work—is simply not going to cut it. Not only does this increase personal giving, but also inclines them to advocate on your behalf for other types of corporate philanthropy, such as foundation grants, in-kind donations, or marketing support.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. Components of a successful fundraising landing page Most people don’t think of a fundraising landing page as anything other than a place to send people to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits that have the resources or connections to tap into media, celebrity or large e-mail lists have done well, but many others are simply breaking even (or not). Personally, I am not convinced that text-only text-to-give pitches are enough to inspire donors to give. 5) During check-ins on Facebook Places, Foursquare, and Gowalla.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

Your invitation on Twitter will look different from a direct mail postcard. . Your invitation on Twitter will look different from a direct mail postcard. . No matter if your event is taking place in-person, virtually , or it’s a hybrid event , the foundation to a great fundraising event invitation is the same.

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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. is all of the above except that the Web experience is no longer limited to desktop and laptop computers while stationary in one place.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

Who could know your donor community better than those who were drawn to the mission in the first place? Interactions delivered during the solicitation phase come in many shapes and forms and through many different communication methods, like the phone, social media, direct mail, text message, etc. Getting your team involved.

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