Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

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. For example, the Nature Conservancy offers both honor gifts and memorial gifts – each with their own donation page.

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Kindful

APRIL 19, 2021

Writing an annual report is an important component of doing business as a nonprofit organization. Whether you are new to writing annual reports or would like to improve the reports you already send out each year, we have created a step-by-step guide to help you write an annual report that is full of inspiration and a vision for the future.

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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!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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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? The Donor Engagement Cycle The donor engagement cycle is a process that every donor goes through and includes four steps: Ask, Thank, Report, and Repeat. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy?

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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. In this guide, we’ll cover some key information about how you can find your organization’s major donors and determine the right ways to engage them to solicit major gifts. Let’s get started. Who are your major donors?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Giving USA 2023 report revealed that giving by individuals dropped 6.4% Boost program participation and engagement with the following strategies: Optimize your recurring gift calls to action (CTAs) A recurring gift or donation CTA is a button or form field that encourages donors to become recurring supporters.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Per the FEP’s report, in 2020: The overall number of donors grew by 7.3%.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

For all things major gift fundraising, follow Jeff Schreifels and Richard Perry at the PassionateGiving blog. My own site, where I regularly publish the best examples in nonprofit storytelling and donor communications (including both email and direct mail). Sign up for The Grow Report here. Talk about no BS. Blogs Veritus Group.

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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. Having these elements in place not only positions you to capitalize on the increased attention during emergencies but also provides a clear pathway for donors to continue their support.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Additionally, the organization valued Nimble AMS’ dynamic reports and dashboards and member management features. You should also pay attention to your AMS implementation schedule to not delay your launch. For example, consider entering your staff who attend AMS trainings into gift card raffles or offering an extra PTO day.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year. Think of it like your organization’s own Giving Tuesday — on your schedule, and on your terms!

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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 I can tell you is that you’ll be thinking differently about every aspect of your next mailing.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In fact, the value of volunteer hours is at an all-time high, according to a recent report by Independent Sector. Their report released in April 2023 states that one volunteer hour is worth $31.80. They give their time freely, often with no expectation of recognition or attention. Say “Thank you!”

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. This question needs our attention. New donors are found through special events, acquisition mailings, and online giving or peer-to-peer campaigns. In 2016, he received the CFRE designation.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

While nonprofits often deliver highly relevant content in direct mail appeals – based on giving history, interests and past actions – that approach isn’t always carried over to their email appeals. Including last year’s gift amount. Relevant content may be what catches their attention, establishes a connection and keeps them reading.

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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. Donors who have shown your organization some love through their gifts are at risk of walking away if not shown some love in return. Tell stories of the impact of their gift. Receive gifts?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. Direct mail, emails, and events will make up the foundation of your fundraising campaigns. An email appeal to Michelle might ask for a gift of $50.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

While someone traveling to the future from the 1950s might be disappointed to realize we don’t send mail by rocket or have flying houses , what I am sure they’d be impressed by is the degree of social impact we’ve driven as a collective society and the steps we’re taking to continue to evolve. 55% reported often feeling unappreciated.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, up to 31% of online year-end giving happens in December, and according to Giving USA , charitable giving is at an all-time high—reporting that in 2021, Americans gave $484.85 While acquiring new donors is important, consider focusing more attention on retaining the ones you already have. increase over 2020. This is good news.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. Many organizations are embracing these coming-of-age fundraising strategies, but it may be to the detriment of what we’ve traditionally called “major gifts”. Benchmarking Major Gifts. The term “major gift” isn’t new.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If they donate by check, you should send them a hard copy thank-you letter with tax information by regular postal mail, sent within two business days of when you receive their check. Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. You can include a mail option and a QR code linking to an electronic survey.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

HAVE THEM AT HELLO Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Pursuing a multichannel marketing strategy using a variety of channels, from social media and email to direct mail, will allow you to expand your reach and promote your cause to the widest possible audience. Matching gift database.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

For a nonprofit organization, the primary goal for sending an email is to grab donors’ attention, and if that’s true for you, too, segmenting should be the first thing you should work upon. An eye-opening report authored by Brett Schenker states, . Buying mailing lists. Link to a mobile-friendly landing page. Poor segmentation.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Data-driven fundraising strategies are always the smartest move, so make sure you have the necessary constituent relationship management software (CRM) integrations and reporting tools. By using a CRM’s fundraising reporting tools, you can compile effective reports that help you understand and document your research into your donor base.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have something to say that lands somewhere between an observation and a complaint and a call to arms: Not enough attention is paid to mid-level donors. In all likelihood, you are able to reach these donors via direct mail and/or telephone outreach. Sample impact report from Oxfam America. . . Read time: 9 minutes.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. It can help secure major gifts. Along with email, nonprofit databases can also accomplish this with direct mail, addressing each supporter by their name in a personalized message. It can help make data-driven decisions.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. It is imperative to engage them immediately following their donation. Build Up to The Ask.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Analytics can be an extremely powerful tool for generating reports. Missing the Big Picture: The database coding is set-up for one-off events, reports, or initiatives rather than considering the long-term strategy. What about your prospect and major gift portfolios? What type of clean-up is common when you pull mailing lists?

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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. One place to start is by looking at the demographics of your donors and supporters.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Types of fundraising software to consider When you think about fundraising software, you probably first think of online donation platforms that allow nonprofits to facilitate online gifts. In peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, supporters create personalized fundraising pages and collect gifts on behalf of a nonprofit. Donor profiles.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You should also be able to integrate with your email marketing tools so you can easily share your event registration page with your mailing lists! Double the Donation | Matching Gift Software Many organizations are unaware of their matching gift potential, but you don’t need to miss out anymore!

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Click for strategies on revamping your direct mail program , practical tips on improving your email program , and an in-depth look at reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). Working in major gifts means tracking relationships, points of contact, and data with multiple high-level donors.

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