NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

Many summer peer-to-peer fundraising events will be opening registration in the upcoming months (hopefully, yours included). Overall average donations increased by $8 per registrant. Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Register Now !

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NetWits

JUNE 6, 2011

Personalized offers – In addition to content specific to your activities, we could even provide specific offers–such as discounted event tickets to everyone who visited the event registration form, but didn’t register, or a store discount to your most active web visitors.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Capture more info during event registrations. My answer would be start finding out more. Ask for interests during the email signup process. Give current subscribers the opportunity to tell you what they like. The point is to get creative in how you capture info about your supporters. Analyze the stats of previous emails.

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NetWits

AUGUST 11, 2009

Today, Blackbaud is announcing that registration for NetWits Summer Camp is now open. NetWits Summer Camp is a free five-day series of web seminars covering what every nonprofit needs to know about its website, email marketing, online fundraising, social media, and related metrics. The “Camp” will be held August 24 to 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.

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NetWits

MARCH 9, 2011

Or, you could offer subscribers early-bird registration to a popular event. For example, perhaps a corporate sponsor could provide a product discount or make a donation up to a certain amount for each email sign-up. While it’s a good place to start, setting expectations doesn’t end at the email sign-up form.

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NetWits

JANUARY 31, 2011

You just received a donation, event registration, membership sign-up or product purchase and all you do is send an automatic acknowledgement email saying “thank you”. So why are you failing to take advantage of this incredible opportunity? Well, it shouldn’t be. Here are five acknowledgement tips most non-profits are forgetting about.

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NetWits

MAY 18, 2009

The article quotes registration results from the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge , a two-day bike trip that requires a $4,200 fund-raising commitment, showing a drop by 10 percent from the same time last year.

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NetWits

JULY 18, 2011

Besides adding new registrants, your participants may begin to read your communications more closely. Encourage a timely action. For example, announce in your event newsletter and on social media that the first team to add 10 new members wins a free pizza party. Hold quirky and offbeat contests that show a little personality.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

Among this report data, consider the following: Ensure the most viewed pages include clear calls to action, particularly on pages with the highest exit rates: subscribe, register, donate, event registration, surveys and other constituent touch points.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Consider holding a team captain kickoff meeting before registration opens to explain what’s new, what concerns you have addressed and why donations are needed more than ever. You may also try waiving their registration fee and pre-registering their team to make things easier.

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NetWits

MAY 20, 2008

Registration options offers constituents the convenience of online event registration , volunteer opportunities , and a variety of donation options, all with enhanced security. Not only does it capture and create a record of the new constituent in The Raiser’s Edge®, but it allows returning visitors and donors to update their profiles.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2012

For information sought by our major gifts prospects. The research repeatedly shows that constituent age has little bearing anymore for online usage and further shows that higher income constituents—our major gifts prospects—are most likely to be online and take advantage of information available on the internet.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Try to keep your asks, such as donations/event registrations/sales/requests for information online, and pointing back to your website. In particular, ensure that at least one call to action sits above the page fold, so that your supporters can act immediately if they desire. Use multiple calls to action.

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Get early registration for a semester. Class photos. Teacher photos (meet the faculty). Students in memorable locations. Sporting events. Alumni success shots. Offer “Specials”. Get 10% off your books. Get half off your first 10 meals in the cafeteria.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Next I need to ensure those registrants are able to raise money on behalf of my organization. Think about it this way … If I’m responsible for putting on the Heartwalk in San Diego I need to: Make sure I secure a location, date, time, etc. Then I need to make sure people can register to participate in the event. Those are the basics.

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NetWits

JANUARY 29, 2009

Online event registration – 49% of nonprofits allow prospective attendees to register for events online. Right away there is an obvious opportunity for the organizations who are emailing without sending enewsletters to better steward supporters by adding a newsletter to the marketing mix.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Using either a Constituent Attribute (to collect information during New User Registration or on a Profile Form) or a Poll on the Return User Landing Page (ensuring the user is signed in when taking), let’s ask: Which activity do you most enjoy?

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Ensure the registration form is concise and easy to complete. Family Legacy has one of the simplest forms I’ve seen. Spotlight a new fundraiser on your website each month. It provides recognition and encourages others to start fundraising. This makes it simple for anyone to get started and prevents frustration during the initial steps.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Acknowledgment – this type of e-mail is sent to confirm or acknowledge an action or transaction such as a thank you letter or receipt for a donation or event registration. This type of communication must provide the most value such as a regularly sent eNewsletter. First, Create a Plan.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Should non-profits be doing a better job of figuring out how to tie social media activities to hard ROI like fundraising revenue, house file growth, email list growth, volunteer hours, event registrants, etc?

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NetWits

MAY 16, 2012

Donation forms, volunteer forms, event registration forms. Say why you need it, when you need it and how it’s going to make a difference. Don’t beat around the bush. Mobilize any form accessed from email campaigns. Try tapping your home page donation button from your smartphone to see what it looks like. Hopefully it’s simple to use.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

How many extra early registrations do you need to get 5-10X your money back on the prize investment? For example, for a “registering by X date” contest, use the following to determine the prize value: How much more does a participant who registers early raise than one who signs up at the last minute? 5 Proven Tips for Success.

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