Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Selecting compelling items that appeal to your audience can significantly impact your fundraising results.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2022

Donors are engaged in multiple ways, frequently with different appeals and solicitation amounts. This fragmented donor communications experience is a pernicious problem in the nonprofit industry. Donor engagement can be complicated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Excellent year-end campaigns need to strike a balance between hitting uplifting emotional beats that are relevant to your mission and delivering a compelling case for why people should support your nonprofit. Include inspiring stories and testimonials. About the Author.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In 2022, we asked foundations, charitable trusts, and corporate giving programs what all nonprofits want to know: how do funders make funding decisions? Their decision-making, we discovered, is driven mainly by how nonprofits develop and create reports. Explore the eBook to evolve your reporting and appeal to more funders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With a focus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for nonprofits, attendees of this two-hour webinar will learn how to integrate content marketing into their social media strategy and current best practices to increase engagement on social media.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

Every nonprofit wants to attract younger donors. That’s why it’s very exciting that monthly giving is so appealing to these younger donors. Because they can support those organizations, they care about in a very easy way with a small amount that absolutely fits their budget.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

However, by understanding the multitude of reasons why a person may donate to a nonprofit organization, you can start connecting with more of your supporters on a deeper level – and transform your fundraising results in the process. On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. Don’t send your fundraising appeal to people who don’t want to hear from you anymore. Planning out your appeal can help you get it done in a short period of time. Set goals for your fundraising appeal. Don’t write an appeal that’s all about you.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. Level up your annual fund appeals Are you sending an annual fundraising appeal at the end of the year? So is almost every other nonprofit. Make sure that your appeal stands out by reading these four titles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Moreover, nonprofits can expand their reach and engage with a wider audience by improving the overall user experience with accessible communications. Key criteria for nonprofits to consider when designing emails for accessibility include: Ensure that your brand colors pass ADA contrast ratio guidelines of 4.5:1

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2021

A nonprofit's annual appeal is a critical campaign to sustain its good work. Here are six techniques you can consider that have led to improved results in recent campaigns.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Email fundraising has become increasingly difficult, but many of the organizations in our sample of 24 nonprofits saw strong results this December. Not putting all our eggs into the the 12/31 basket Even for nonprofits that saw steady year-over-year December totals, the timing of that giving shifted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With a focus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for nonprofits, attendees of this two-hour webinar will learn how to integrate content marketing into their social media strategy and current best practices to increase engagement on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sponsored by C ollidescope – an online platform that connects influencers, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies to create positive change and amplify impact. In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Even if you’ve crafted the world’s best appeal, it’s possible some donors won’t engage.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You’re probably working hard on your annual appeal, which will hopefully bring in lots of cash both by mail and online. But there’s a new opportunity for nonprofits to bring in that much-needed year-end money and promote the importance of the nonprofit sector: Giving Tuesday.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. DonorDirect ] 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of hearing updates and appeals from the organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, This is especially true for mass marketing messages and broad fundraising appeals for monumental events like hurricanes or earthquakes.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2023

In these uncertain times, nonprofits are forced to consider how they will maintain the capital necessary to drive impact. Givzey and Yearly’s partnership is designed to give nonprofit leaders a place to recognize emerging trends and impacts early, so they can effectively appeal to everyone from donors to board members.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On January 31, the Eleventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals began hearing oral arguments in a case that holds significant implications for U.S. philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. When the district judge denied a preliminary injunction against the program, AAER appealed the decision. Following the U.S.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The art of soliciting donations is essential for the long-term success of a nonprofit. Donors expect appeals from nonprofits and look forward to the opportunity to support causes they hold dear. While many people are uncomfortable asking for donations, it remains a necessary part of fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. 5) Center Equity and Inclusion. But it can also be applied to the words you’re using, too.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Developing a case for support is vital for every nonprofit that wants to create fundraising appeals that resonate with donors and bring results. You can then draw on your “donor approved” case for support, its arguments and its language, every time you craft an appeal, making the process strategic and efficient.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. One important yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit fundraising auctions is the auction item description. Communicate expertise (proven, reliable, noted, etc.)

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 11, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The Language of a Successful Donation Appeal. The wording and language used in your donation appeal are key. A well-crafted donation appeal can be the edge your nonprofit needs to acquire new donors, retain your existing ones, and raise funds for your campaign. Compassionate.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As the season of giving approaches, I couldn’t help but think of the similarities between year-end appeals and the seasonal focus of spreading joy and granting wishes. As we’re preparing for our year-end appeals, can you offer some advice on how we can infuse our year-end appeals with the magic of the season?

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Donorbox

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Year-end appeals can bring in one-third of a nonprofit’s revenue. Organizations that hope to raise that and more must plan for a successful appeal and use as many fundraising tools as possible to reach a larger audience and raise more money.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. These services help lower the cost of events and projects, which means your nonprofit doesn’t have to rely on fundraising to hit your goals.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I’ve offered you checklists , FAQs and e-guides with templates for writing donor-centric annual appeals. They offer an outline of all the elements an effective appeal should include. The fundamentals of a fundraising appeal. When you sit down to write an appeal, there are fundamentals you must consider and include.

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The rise of generative AI – that is, artificial intelligence that is capable of creating text, images, and other media – can offer fundraisers and nonprofits a much needed assist during the busy year-end giving season. appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Calling up a donor to thank them for their gift will keep your nonprofit top-of-mind when the next appeal comes around. This can include those served by the nonprofit, organizational staff, and even the board. You can put a thank-a-thon into action for your nonprofit in five easy steps: 1.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

For most nonprofit professionals, AI seems like a far-off fictional concept, bound to sci-fi adventures that we watch or read. The text AI is quickly growing, and nonprofits can benefit from ChatGPT’s features. The best way to use ChatGPT for fundraising appeals is to input as many details as you can regarding your appeal.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started. They want to give. The simplest trick I know is use of the word “you.”

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Key Donor Segments for a Better Year-End Appeal. Do you want to craft a more effective year-end fundraising appeal? Segmenting your outreach lets you personalize your appeals to inspire new supporters to make their first contribution—and motivate existing donors to give again. recurring donors.

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