Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships. How to keep your relationships with your donors healthy and authentic. The donor list health check. The donor contact list will likely be the backbone of your end-of-year fundraising.

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Classy

MAY 25, 2021

A strong conversion rate for your nonprofit donation page depends on a number of factors, including a clear call to action, mobile-responsive software , customized visuals, and a streamlined checkout process. Focusing on just one element can detract from your overall user experience and leave donors feeling unmotivated to give.

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Donation Tips Rate Mobile 67

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Every nonprofit website visitor is a potential donor. And we all want more donors, right? By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. Then you need to design your site to lead your nonprofit website visitor to your donation page.

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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. This is the specific donor you’re appealing to. . You want to inspire them to take action and feel a certain way after they make their donation. . Have you written to one specific donor? .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It’s important to understand both the tasks that someone needs to do on a site—for example, donate, find resources—and the mindset they are in when visiting your site. In practice: 1) The Brain Donor Project. Most people probably have never thought about donating their brains to science. 2) SOS Violence Conjugale.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

One of the basic tenants of successful fundraising is donor stewardship. Donors who have shown your organization some love through their gifts are at risk of walking away if not shown some love in return. Romancing your donors should be a top priority! Tactics: Encourage a first-time donor to follow your social media.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

First I’ll show you how the Environmental Defense Fund used their email list in a creative way to increase online donations by 63%. Result: 63% more donations, 55% higher conversion rate and a 2X ROI. This means you can target Facebook ads to appear on the feeds of people who have donated to your nonprofit.

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Ideas Donation Online Strategy 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. However, I still plan to make my year-end gifts (during Giving Tuesday), but I couldn’t help but wonder about donor fatigue and if there will be any impact on year-end campaigns. . It will surprise you.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As such, consider showcasing your mission statement as a sub-headline on your nonprofit’s homepage, appearing just after your nonprofit’s tagline or name, to immediately grab your audience’s attention. Offer a call-to-action. This makes it simple for supporters to take action to support your cause, regardless of the page they visit.

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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. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Craft a minimum of three different headlines and use a tool like Advanced Marketing Institute’s Headline Analyzer to gauge the most effective subject line. Call to Action: What are you requesting of the reader? Subject Line: Your subject line determines if your email gets opened or not. Test your subject lines. Engagement?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 11, 2023

Identify Prospective Donors 3. With its ability to generate catchy headlines, persuasive messages, and call-to-action statements, ChatGPT can help fundraiser professionals quickly create content that resonates with potential donors. Provide Personalized Communication 4. Assist with Event Planning 5.

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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. . This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? Here we share Candid’s processes, the data’s uses and limitations, and a call to action. . Candid’s real-time data is skewed toward large donors from English-speaking nations who publicize their giving. Call to action .

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

What does that mean for you as a nonprofit fundraiser/donor communications professional? Lots of great takeaways, including… Short, compelling headlines and article leads directing the reader to their website (for online, endeavor to keep your writing to a 5th-grade level or below. Hemingwayapp can help!). Take a look.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

In the Simple Development Systems’ donor communications model, we’ve always recommended both a print and an e-newsletter. Your print newsletter serves as a stewardship device, one where you share your donor’s impact and simply make them feel good about their support. Call to Action. And there’s a reason for that.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Without further ado, let’s dive into how you can reach the hearts—and the wallets—of your site visitors and convert them into loyal donors. Use calls-to-action. You should make the donation process as simple as possible so that your donors don’t think twice about their choice. Some classic examples include “Donate Now!”

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Websites Fundraising Calendar Social Media 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When you book a headliner act or keynote speaker, feature them in a sneak preview of your lineup. Allow event headliners or speakers to do an Instagram takeover. Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Share that your event is over and thank all attendees, donors, and sponsors.

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Contest Headline Social Media Survey 88

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There are, and always will be, other headlines, but your supporters are your supporters because they care about your work. Instead of saying, “In these dire times…,” clarify ‘why’ that action is both important and timely. Power comes from specificity. change post-November strategies? Then, rinse and repeat.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2013

. — It’s very easy to become paralyzed by the variety of opinions about how to optimize donation forms. There’s no magic answer to the ideal calibration of layout, copy, images, fields, offer and headline that drive the highest possible levels of donor acquisition. Make donor acquisition more important than legacy fields!

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Donation Online Donor Blackbaud 53

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Donation page layout Only about 1 in 5 users who navigate to your donation page will actually complete a donation, so your work isn’t done once a supporter has clicked the donate button. Testing several versions of your donation page will help you ensure the maximum amount of conversions.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. What Causes Do Donors Support?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

A blog template with a body column width of 600 pixels and a call-to-action column of 300 pixels in width is ideal. Second, the call-to-action column provides ample space to feature your nonprofit’s most important calls-to-action. Think of your call-to-action column as free advertising space. Mercy Corps Blog.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Email may test different “Donate” calls to action to improve click-through rates. Now that they’re one step closer to becoming a donor, event participant, or email subscriber, do you stop testing? If you’re testing important calls to action like Donate, Register and Subscribe, then you are sure. Are you sure?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Lately, it seems like everyone including your grandma, Bill Gates, and the Dalai Lama are talking about increasing online donations. Voices are constantly peppering you with how to simplify your donation form, employ stronger calls to action, and use headlines that even a 15-year-old playing a video game wouldn't be able to ignore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2013

Taryn Degnan picks up on this them of using social media to save lives to share her observations about the use of social media to find organ donors and her own personal story. Pasadena mom uses social media to find organ donor for daughter. Facebook Organ Donor Initiative Prompts 100,000 Users To Select New Option.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Salesforce.org’s second annual Nonprofit Summit, held earlier this month, attracted over 6,500 attendees from 100 countries.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

This powerful combination of targeting and effectiveness makes Google Ads extremely valuable for organizations looking to drum up more donors, increase site traffic, and expand their reach. You want the ads to be shown during the optimal time for awareness (typically before a call-to-action or after). But I think it makes sense.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving digital world, it’s essential that nonprofit websites are visually appealing and functional to engage with their audience effectively, convert visitors to donors, and achieve their goals. Add landing pages. Landing pages are an excellent opportunity to employ A/B testing to optimize conversions. Let’s Talk.

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Websites Alternative Nonprofit Conversation 52

Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

Actionable tips for getting the most of our your investment in mobile giving. Last year’s 23% growth in overall online fundraising shows a clear trend in how donors prefer to give. Leading the pack is mobile giving, which accounts for 25% of all online donations made. Text-to-give donations. Online donation pages.

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Mobile Goal Puerto Rico Fundraising 94

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

While the big names like The Red Cross and Make a Wish have the headlines and the brand recognition, most nonprofits are bootstrapped organizations filled with passionate workers and volunteers doing what they can with limited resources. The CRM is the single source of truth for the organization, tracking all engagement for each donor.

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Marketing Fundraising Test Nonprofit 193

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. A good story resonates with the donor, connects them to your vision, creates a sense of urgency, and gives donors an outlet to take action. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Email marketing is an essential piece of any nonprofit communication strategy, especially if it's going to be used as a tool for donor engagement and fundraising campaigns. However, how can you ensure that your donors will even read your email? To ensure that your email reaches your donor , you have to take extra measures.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

Over the weekend, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) received $24,164,691 from 356,306 online donations. To put this surge of donations into perspective, the ACLU raised a typically raises $4M in online giving annually. The Call to Action Was Clear. They Amplified their Voice. Influencers Were Mobilized.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The upper right-hand corner is the most valuable section of your website—use it to plug your e-newsletter and group text messaging campaigns, donate now functionality, and social networking communities. Use bold for headlines. Have a Donate Now Button on Every Page. Navigation should be bold, bright, and obvious.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

2017 is a great time to re-envision and reboot your efforts to keep in touch via email with your constituents, volunteers, and donors. They might be people who attended an event, downloaded a PDF from your website, donated a one-time gift, or signed up as monthly donors. Write less lengthy copy and better headlines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In the sheer volume of donors, about 90% contribute online, however our largest donations still come by check. million dollar budget, around $16,000 has been generated via YouTube’s Google Checkout and other donations via PayPal. Have you been able to use these tools to raise money online?

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