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Raise More By Avoiding “One Size Fits All” Email Appeals

NetWits

Several of our Blackbaud nonprofit customers have recently had incredible success using a personalized approach to email: 1) An animal rights organization doubled click-through rates by personalizing an event email invitation with: The last year people attended. Said another way – what works offline also works online. Personalize or die.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, the best practices below are based on Nonprofit Tech for Good’s experience using Twitter almost daily since 2008. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs.

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Research on Gender Pay Gap in Nonprofit Sector

Top Nonprofits

With the issue gaining more visibility through an Oscar acceptance speech by Patricia Arquette or in President Obama’s State of the Union Speech , and on the 2016 Presdential Campaign trail, the topic is gaining more attention. Since 2008, extensive research and conversations have revealed the state of women in nonprofit careers.

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Gathering: looking back

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Most Successful Ever! Jim stewarded the Alliance during our CEO search, and I think turned over our association well positioned for future expansion and success. The funny story about Jim that illustrates who he is was related the last evening after Jonathan Greenblatt's speech. Maybe I'll see you there!

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Invest in the 3 Cs for Strong Fundraising Results: Capacity, Cultivation and Communication

Connection Cafe

2013 was a strong year for fundraising, with charities posting their best increase since before the economy plunged in 2008, according to the 2013 Charitable Giving Report. Among them are attention to major donors, the use of direct mail, online communications and the use of telephone communications to support those appeals.

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How Nonprofits can Use Analytics with Advocacy

Connection Cafe

A Twitter trending hashtag or viral video can put a topic on the media agenda, creating a spiral of attention that spreads your message far beyond its traditional audience. Successful movement tactics from years past were successful because of how well they fit a media environment that no longer exists!

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7 Ways to Create Highly Committed Donors

BoardAssist

I was lucky to hear from some of world’s the smartest fundraisers, talking about the most successful fundraising strategies in the world. But I see many nonprofits who are lazy at telling their story. It says you are paying attention. It’s time for some phone calls to donors to hear their stories. You appreciate it.

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