sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Check out DonorPerfect’s monthly giving fundraising templates to grow your monthly giving program.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.” How can your nonprofit’s next email campaign avoid the trash bin, and improve its open and click-through rates?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Enlarge this image 1. When a donor first lands on this donation page, they’ll only see an impact statement, a compelling image, and options for choosing your donation amount and frequency. High-Impact Image Not everyone who lands on a nonprofit donation form is ready to make a gift. Enlarge this image 6.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Are you using video and/or compelling images to tell relevant stories? . If you do, you can actually hurt your fundraising potential. . You can read part one here.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. acronym to guide your team through setting the right objectives for your fundraiser.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. Be Realistic When it Comes to Goal-Setting Setting clear and realistic fundraising goals can also give nonprofits a strong predictor of upcoming campaigns. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Ideally, your website and blog content display a large default image when shared on Twitter (and all social media).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. What’s a fundraiser to do when you feel like you’re all out of ideas? A smart online donation form is more likely to retain potential donors’ attention and encourage them to complete the process.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Let’s get started! Contact Us!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working. or the fundraising letter you hoped would generate $7,000 barely nets $3,000…. …or or your online fundraiser barely brings in $2,500 when you were counting on at least $4,000. Fundraising is about relationships. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! Adding a banner image to your landing page. Add a background image. Use this space!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2014

It’s an important page because it is one of the few times you have the hyperfocused attention of your donors as they wait for their credit card payment to be processed and confirmed. That’s a 26% failure rate! Use images to bring attention to calls-to-action. Fundraising Social Media Websites'

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s time to shift gears and give email the attention it truly deserves. When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). And while those numbers might seem modest, when you compare them to social media engagement rates, they become truly impressive.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

A second matching grant offer enabled leaders to extend the giving via two more fundraising emails the next day. Average 2023 clickthrough rates were nearly identical to what they were in 2022 for GivingTuesday. Fundraisers have other metrics available. Supporters took advantage of the second chance.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

Did you know that the average open rate for the nonprofit organization is around 25.17%, much higher than the industry average open rate, which is just 21.33%? That’s why we bring you a list of mistakes that you should avoid in your next fundraising campaign. Make the image size and text compatible with each other.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. Widening your audience reach provides your organization with more opportunities to expand your fundraising campaigns and raise more money for your cause. Knowing the best times to post ads throughout the year will increase your chance to gain new donors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A bad subject line will tank your fundraising appeal. So, I recruited my fundraising friends, like Julie Cooper , Rachel Clemens , John Lepp , Julia Campbell , Alice Ferris , Jim Anderson , Tom Ahern , and Julie Edwards to send me theirs too. This gem was shared with me by my fundraising bestie copywriting dynamo Julie Cooper.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Luckily, there are some simple actions you can take to boost your nonprofit’s revenue without planning extra fundraisers or dramatically changing your approach. In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Written by Findjoo , this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. Source: Go-Gulf. on Twitter and $5.26 Conclusion.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away.

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TechImpact

MARCH 20, 2014

Image courtesy of CopyEditing.com. Another fad that did not warrant garnering a lot of attention or energy. Because of its high turnover rate, staying active on Twitter 5 days per week is imperative to increasing engagement. These social media feedfs are potentially more pervaisve, but have smaller turnover rates.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. The livelihood of any nonprofit usually rests on receiving donations from individual and corporate giving, legacy planning, and fundraising events. Types of Online Fundraising Events. What is Digital Marketing?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Studies have shown websites that include a video message are 53 times more likely ( Insivia ) to reach Google’s front page than those who don’t, and video can boost conversion rates by up to 80% ( Unbounce ). Learn more about video messages for fundraising from our latest webinar: Virtual Gala 2.0-Going The Brand Story.

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Candid

JULY 6, 2021

From developing email streams to scheduling social media posts to importing new data on donors, automation in fundraising and communications has become very advanced indeed. . Bloomerang’s guide to strategic planning discusses a few nonprofit marketing strategies, such as how you should lean on donor-centric fundraising.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Sometimes a surprise donation request has value A study of around 6,000 participants from the Journal of Public Economics found that alerting the participants to the upcoming ask for a donation decreased click-through rates. An empty fundraising thermometer inspires no one! GivingTuesday is such a day to surprise your donors.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Here are two different examples for the same fundraising Ask. We have a 74% success rate helping these families find permanent housing, and 62% of the women in our program end up being able to go to school. Studies show that fundraising campaigns with regular updates can raise up to 138% more funds than those without updates!

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

Image courtesy of Google User Content. You’ve undoubtedly targeted a specific audience or demographic with a fundraising push, or with a specific message. Make sure you’re paying attention to what devices are being used to scroll your site. Google Analytics, where would I be without you?”. Create custom audience segments.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The fundamentals of a fundraising appeal. Their attention spans are short. There are only two headlines which, if read alone, give the following message: Bar pass rate continues to climb. This isn’t compelling as a fundraising appeal. There’s nothing else to break up the text or draw attention to important points.

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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. Explicitly state if you want each person to donate, fundraise, purchase a ticket, or show support for your organization in another way.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership. The conference presents a great opportunity for fundraisers across the nonprofit industry to hear from thought leaders and Neon One experts, network with other nonprofit professionals, and hone their fundraising skills!

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