Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here are the key pieces of information we suggest gathering: Contact details: Gather donors’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses. Use your mailing list effectively.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can you connect with your donors despite all the other ads, social messages, texts, and emails that are vying for their attention? But communicating with your supporters can be intimidating. Those factors can make it hard to communicate authentically and effectively. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away. This transformation requires thoughtful preparation, empathy, education, and strategic communication. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Focus on the essential elements of a year-end appeal to catch your donors’ attention during this season. A strong year-end appeal increases the odds that your supporters will pay attention and respond. Your donors access multiple communication channels throughout the course of any given day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

Those interruptions come from e-mail alerts, instant messages, cell phones and handheld devices that constantly buzz. The typical employee also checks e-mail dozens and dozens of times a day. Each time, the employee gets sidetracked, and their attention span suffers. Check e-mail at designated times during the day.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Refine donor segments to align with the communication as much as possible. When I asked him about the ultimate point of paying attention to the donor thank you process, he said, “ Retention. I asked Aaron about Feeding America’s current commitment to direct mail. Include specifics about the program that their donation funds.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. Brands, nonprofits, and personal connections all clamor for their attention. When email works together with your social media, direct mail, in-person activities, phone calls, and website, your supporters have many more opportunities to hear your message.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dive into this classic to set yourself up for success with its proven approaches for compelling direct mail or online fundraising appeals. If people can’t engage with your organization on their phones, tablets, and through social media, you could be at a serious disadvantage.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

Why Your Nonprofit Should Invest in Video As Part Its Communications Strategy – Guest Post by Michael Hoffman, CEO of See3. It is the dominant form of content we all engage with – on our desktops, our tablets and now our phones. It’s obvious to anyone who spends time online that video is taking over the internet.

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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. Thanks Gail! Maintain control.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Collaborative overload is the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other online collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. Is it habit or are you addicted to getting the notice that you have mail? Next, focus on training your attention.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Because you’ve had direct communications with the freelancer through e-mail, phone or a video call, you know who the individual is that has assumed responsibility for the work you need done. Working solo doesn’t allow them to collaborate with a team member to make sure your project is getting the time and attention it deserves.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. Communicate clearly and consistently on what’s being achieved with gift dollars. It’s amazing the results that are possible from phones and other smart devices. Send handwritten notes.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Here are 10 different ways your nonprofit can segment its donors to improve communication for your next email donation campaign. Communication frequency. Communication method. Direct mail. Phone calls. Chances are good, your nonprofit has employed an array of communication techniques. Types of communication.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

When trained properly, data processing AI tools can improve your nonprofit’s fundraising effectiveness by allowing you to focus more of your attention on donors with a high giving capacity and likelihood of long-term involvement. You’ll further test and refine the tool over time the more you use it to support your fundraising.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is why it’s so important to keep a sponsor’s attention, even after your silent auction , run/walk/ride, or other event concludes. In this article, we’ll cover the top strategies to retain your nonprofit’s corporate partner and earn much-needed support for your organization year-round. They’ll be sure to return the favor!

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Your marketing specialists get the word out about your gala to your supporters through email, social media, direct mail, and any other communication channels your nonprofit uses. Multi-channel marketing allows your nonprofit to reach more supporters by expanding your overall communication channels. Direct mail.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2011

Those interruptions come from e-mail alerts, instant messages, cell phones and handheld devices that constantly buzz. The typical employee also checks e-mail 50 times a day. Each time, the employee gets sidetracked, and their attention span suffers. Check e-mail at designated times during the day.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communication, communication, communication. We can’t emphasize enough how important communication is when it comes to building a positive relationship with your donors. How, when, and your style of communication matters. Not all communication needs to, or should, include an ask. New Donors.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Ask successful couples what their secret is and you’ll often year that effective communication and attention play an important role. Here are some great ways to communicate with and shower attention on donors for a long, happy relationship. Consider a hand-written note or even a phone call to give it a personal touch. .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing. Social media marketing. Text messaging marketing. Design your announcement.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Pay attention: Every donor deserves thoughtful responsiveness. If you pay attention only to fueling up, leaving the leaking hole in your gas tank unattended, you’ll run dry. If you pay attention only to fueling up, leaving the leaking hole in your gas tank unattended, you’ll run dry. Gifts of less than $250 grew by 15.3%.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters. Pay attention to these options, whether it is a one-time event or an opportunity for ongoing interaction. Follow up with a phone call. Ask these candidates what they are interested in about your cause.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For schools that manage their own billing processes, this means giving rigorous attention to payment due dates and quickly contacting the family to investigate the reason. These communications are handled by trained professionals with the utmost compassion and respect. Understanding the need for flexibility. Engaging quickly.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This question needs our attention. New donors are found through special events, acquisition mailings, and online giving or peer-to-peer campaigns. Are you communicating with them in a way that makes them want to support you year after year? So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits? And rightly so. Strawhecker, Inc. ,

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

Check out Greater Giving’s latest webinar for more information about working with your donor community. Dan Campbell from Raising Paddles takes a look at how you can communicate better with your donors by understanding their motives in “The ‘Why’ of Giving” with Raising Paddles. Ask—then ask again.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2022

If you’re not looking to compete for attention with other nonprofits during a major giving day, a great way to support your own nonprofit is by hosting your own giving day. You can increase your organization’s visibility without needing to grab potential donors’ attention amongst a crowd of other organizations trying to do the same.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

In membership programs , it’s all about the details—and there might be one seemingly small detail that your organization isn’t devoting enough attention to: The all-important membership renewal letter! A membership renewal letter is a piece of communication nonprofits send to their current members prior to their membership renewal date.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention. Your invitation on Twitter will look different from a direct mail postcard. . What To Include In A Fundraising Event Invitation?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Because of its pivotal role in communicating your vision, mission, and values, your website should be well designed, informative, useful, and fully integrated with your online fundraising and CRM platforms whenever possible. . Is it easy to join your mailing list?

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Responsive Framework is a repeatable four-step process that nonprofits use to treat every donor with the same personalized attention that they deserve. Donor signals that create direct feedback from your donors are typically communications that you actively solicit. Your engagement should reflect that.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Pay attention to communication preferences. If a supporter indicates that there is a specific communication channel they would prefer to be contacted on, make note of it and use that channel as the primary mode of communication moving forward. Here are a few channels you can use to communicate with your supporters : .

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Mid-level donors are well-worth your time and attention. A distinct brand signals to donors that they command the respect and the attention of the organization. As you communicate with these donors, continue to center the donor in your messaging. For this group, make between two and eight solicitations a year, mostly via mail.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Most Millennial and Gen Z donors think of checkbooks and mailing as outdated. reveal that only 6% of Millennials are inspired to give via direct mail compared to 18% of Boomers. . Donors will see your nonprofit’s app every time they unlock their phones and you can send notifications to remind them to donate. . If you want to.

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