Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

People are often surprised when I say that if given the choice, I would choose 10,000 e-Newsletter subscribers over 10,000 Followers on Twitter, 10,000 Fans on Facebook, or 10,000 Friends on Foursquare… combined. Reports and predictions of the death of e-mail fluctuate seemingly on a quarterly basis. Consequently, so has my ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g. your neighbors. your family members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. Add a pop-up!

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

In 2021, we found that the majority of nonprofits used social media campaigns to connect and engage with their donors (73% of those surveyed). While 72% of nonprofits used personal phone calls, 69% said they relied on email newsletters to get the word out. Conduct your next publicity campaign on a local radio station.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Not to be confused with Text-to-Give campaigns (Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross), text alert campaigns are when individuals opt-in to be alerted of breaking news or calls to action via text message. When researching this post, I was fairly stunned by how few nonprofits have launched text alert campaigns.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

While working for various nonprofits throughout the past twenty years, I always had such high aspirations for having our End Of Year (Annual Campaign) strategized by May, planned by August and ready to deliver by October. . We all know how hard it is to complete the endless task list for your Annual Campaign in November. Keep it tight.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. Learn about how to run an effective and sustainable campaign by reading from the top or jumping to the sections that most interest you: . Timeline for the campaign.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

This is what many nonprofit fundraisers and donation campaigners are banking on. Here are a few tips to help you make the most out of your fundraising campaigns this holiday season, as according to Entrepreneur. Listening and researching are the most effective tools we can employ as a nonprofit seeking successful donation campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

You may have an e-newsletter list that includes all donors and supporters, another list specifically for repeat donors, and another list for supporters who have not yet donated. Promote an online contest and offer free giveaways where signing up for your e-newsletter is required to enter. Not all email lists are the same.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. You can text message donors information about fundraising campaigns, events, emergencies, and volunteer opportunities – just to name a few. 9) Create a compelling, action-oriented “Thank You for Your donation” page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Using the Wayback Machine – a website that allows you to view archived screenshots of your website all the way back to 1996, below is an exploration of how the World Wildlife Fund’s website and online fundraising campaigns have evolved since 2008.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Select communication channels and advertising platforms for the campaign. Launch your campaign. Enter your email address to receive our monthly newsletter!”).

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Feature them on your website, in newsletters, on social media, in grant applications, and during fundraising campaigns. Commencing A Testimonial Collection Campaign Launching a campaign to gather testimonials requires thoughtful planning and execution. Engaging Your Community: Involve your community in this campaign.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

But when it comes to fundraising campaigns, the average small nonprofit raised $6.15 Fundraising 5 Nonprofit Newsletter Ideas to Engage and Inspire Your Supporters 8 min read Read Now How to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List Increasing email signups for nonprofits is a reachable and worthwhile goal. per email contact.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Create a Hashtag Campaign: Hashtag campaigns are a great way to get members near and far involved in something that brings them closer. Before you send out invites to your next member event, try putting these tips into action: Give choices: Instead of telling members what you’re planning, ask them what they’d like to see planned.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

So much time, effort and hope goes into a nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign that when it’s over, staff scramble to use all their remaining vacation days. The good news: You can take steps right now to ensure the next campaign is less stressful and even more successful. If you’d like to talk about your next campaign, contact us.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Those insights should drive messaging and campaigns. Apply those lessons.

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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. Renewal letters or emails are less expensive than acquisition campaigns.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Even when the body goes to sleep, the mind stays up all night, telling itself stories – Jonathan Gottschall, The Storytelling Animal Stories act like a lock-and-key mechanism to get attention, ignite motivation, and invite action. Nonprofit storytelling is the foundation of every successful marketing and fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

Odds are a year from now pitches to subscribe or join “Mobile Action Networks&# will be commonly seen in Facebook Status Updates, Tweets, blogs posts, homepages, and e-newsletter subject lines. sign a petition and send an e-mail) to help prevent animal cruelty. At least I hope so. Because it is useful!

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

You can make this request in an email, or you can highlight social media accounts in your newsletter. You can even add a QR code to direct mail that leads to your organization’s account. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. Just like.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Personalize these email campaigns to make donors feel appreciated and connected to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

The average Internet user today is barraged with a constant stream of messages in the form of tweets, status updates, shouts, bulletins, e-mail, and “Breaking News!&# Not For Sale Campaign :: www.notforsalecampaign.org. Here are 11 excellent examples from the nonprofit sector: 1. Institute of Noetic Sciences :: www.noetic.org.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Prompt action from your audience . Now that we know storytelling is crucial to your next campaign, here is a simple, yet effective step-by-step guide to nonprofit storytelling – broken down for even the busiest of fundraisers like yourself! This is where the rising action occurs. Step 5: Call readers to action.

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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. Web 3.0 = Mobile Websites, Text Campaigns and Smartphone Apps. Group text campaigns function like e-mail newsletters in Web 1.0…

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Fundraising expert Steve MacLaughlin says developing a multichannel strategy is like baking a delicious dessert: It’s the combination of every “ingredient” that makes a campaign work — just like your grandma’s apple pie recipe. It’s worth spending some time here, because segmented campaigns get 14% more opens. Newsletters.

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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. Create an entire campaign.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

According to a recent study by Campaign Monitor , email marketing has an astonishing ROI of 4400%! That means for every dollar you invest in email campaigns, you can expect an average return of $44. When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course).

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

He then uses that announcement to call others to action : I have an obligation to return my resources to society in ways that have the greatest impact for reducing suffering and improving lives. billion to nonprofits and social good organizations over the last few years—this is a call to action many are capable of acting on.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

This will help you create a stronger connection with your target audience and inspire them to take action. Include clear calls-to-action (CTAs) Encourage your audience to take action by including clear and specific calls-to-action in your messaging.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising expert Steve MacLaughlin says developing a multichannel strategy is like baking a delicious dessert: It’s the combination of every “ingredient” that makes a campaign work — just like your grandma’s apple pie recipe. It’s worth spending some time here, because segmented campaigns get 14% more opens. Newsletters.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications .

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

Imagine a series of emails that are automatically sent to subscribers based on specific triggers, actions, or timelines. Whether someone just joined your mailing list or made a donation, your email system sends personalized messages automatically. For example: Newsletter: Share stories about the lives your organization has touched.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

To learn more about how your nonprofit can launch a text messaging campaign, utilize text-to-give and mobile wallet technology, and launch a mobile website, please see my upcoming webinar on mobile technology and mobile fundraising for nonprofits. Pitch to Your Website, E-newsletter, Blog, and Print Materials.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Leverage Multiple Communication Channels Using audience preferences as a starting point, you’ll need to launch a multi-channel marketing campaign. Social media. Feature your silent auction event information in your email newsletter in addition to sending out dedicated email marketing blasts. Direct mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. Finally, remember that blog posts make great content for e-newsletters. Definitely integrate your blog posts with your e-newsletter. Post Calls to Action. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times , for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times. Post Calls to Action.

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