Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. Step 2 : Meet once per month or as regularly as needed for your event’s fundraising timeline.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising. That being said, it’s really never too late to begin your year-end fundraising strategy. First, Prepare Your Campaign. How much do you need?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. And it got me thinking… there are really only three things that separate super-successful fundraising letters from ones that are just mediocre.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

For nonprofits, this means millennials are a key demographic to craft fundraising campaigns around. . direct mail campaigns. benefits of direct mail. direct mail and digital marketing. Benefits of Direct Mail. Direct mail can obviously be interacted with physically in ways digital materials can’t.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. Why is this fundraising formula important? A lot of people shy away from fundraising. A lot of people shy away from fundraising. Even our fundraising shows it. Well, here it is: 12141.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

The pandemic presented unique challenges for fundraisers everywhere, but this difficult time has also led schools and other organizations to come up with more creative fundraising ideas than ever before. Get specific fundraising asks. Take advantage of the increased flexibility of online fundraising tools.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If your donors don’t open your fundraising appeal letter it doesn’t even matter what’s inside it. So, how do you get donors to open your fundraising appeal envelopes? The additions of a handwritten address and first-class stamp make it look like a letter (remember those?) — not junk mail. Probably not. Probably not.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team. Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? Your donors support you and feel like part of your team.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Breaking the rules can be one of the very best things you can do to increase response for your next nonprofit direct mail appeal. Subscribe to The Grow Report now to be notified of the next MotivateMonday flash training.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As fundraisers, we often focus on planning and tactics: what five things are we going to do to raise $200,000 this year? How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? What’s our social media fundraising plan ? How does this effect your fundraising? Tactics are important.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

If any of this sounds like you, and you’re tired of being so stressed, check out this webinar, led by fundraising and leadership expert, Mazarine Treyz (Wild Woman Fundraising). Fundraising planning 101. How NOT to make a fundraising plan. Your One-Page Fundraising Road-map. About Author. Space is limited!

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Achieve

JANUARY 6, 2021

Did year-end fundraising have you feeling stressed? This is the month you should spend cultivating the creative theme, messaging and imagery that will comprise your year-end fundraising campaign. You have “donors” – not “email donors,” “direct mail donors” or “online donors.”. About the Author. 5 Things to Remember: .

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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. Is it easy to join your mailing list? As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

End-of-year fundraising can feel like a noisy cash grab. Two weeks later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail. About the author: Rachel Muir, CFRE Rachel has worked every side of the Rubik’s cube that is the nonprofit sector. or “MAKE YOUR DONATION BEFORE MIDNIGHT.”. Think you’ll make a gift?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Community fundraising and events were abruptly redirected online. Fundraising Requirements and Donor Needs: Revolution or Evolution. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

One of the most challenging parts of fundraising is the coveted ask. Maybe you’ve hosted a couple of events already or have launched a fundraising campaign, but have found that your messaging hasn’t resulted in many donations. Your fundraising ask is equivalent to a sales pitch. designing the perfect fundraising event.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Using newsletters, e-mails , videos, podcasts, websites, non-ask events , etc. Get them moving on behalf of your charity with participatory fundraising. Get them involved.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If your organization struggles to boost fundraising each year (or is seeing a decline in overall donations), it can be hard to know how to improve your fundraising strategy. For most nonprofits, it helps to go back to the starting point: your fundraising appeal. Do donors prefer giving by mail, phone, or online?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. If you rely on contributed income, fundraising and marketing are essential.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If your fundraising event or the end of a specific fundraising campaign is quickly approaching and you haven’t quite hit your goal, try not to stress. In peer-to-peer fundraising, nonprofits essentially ask their volunteers and supporters to reach out to their individual networks to raise money on their behalf.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Engaging, consistent donor communications provide the engine behind your fundraising program. SOFII The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration. Ann Handley.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Special thanks to Brian Winters at Adcieo for authoring this guest post. — When creating any fundraising campaign there are two items that should always be on your short list list. So, what are the 2 key elements of successful fundraising campaigns? Oh, and improved fundraising results. Learn how Susan G.

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

In today’s media-overloaded world, your message could easily be drowned out by competing emails, social posts, and direct mail. Fish and Wildlife Service The post Why Volunteers Make Amazing Donors first appeared on The Fundraising Authority. This is especially true when engaging prospective donors who are new to your cause.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thank you letters have long been seen by many fundraisers as “gottados” – one of those things you just “gotta do” to get to the real work of fundraising, like writing newsletters and having lunches with major donors at great restaurants downtown. As I sat here this morning opening the mail, I came across your generous donation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. This year, commit to customizing and offering options (email, direct mail, text, etc.). Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Most fundraisers I know have done their share of mental gymnastics worrying about this possibility. Let’s say you had a mail merge snafu that messed up your donors’ names and addresses. This just happened to one of my favorite fundraising professionals. Have you ever worried about offending a donor? If so, you’re not alone.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Guest post by Bill Connors , author of Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge: A Non-Technical Guide. — Recurring Giving - The #1 way to create steady fundraising revenue. One of the ways nonprofit organizations are meeting this demand is by placing some of their focus on building successful online fundraising programs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By: Piper Sullivan, Product Marketing Manager, Fundraising and Lori Borg, Senior Product Marketing Manager. Does the transaction process successfully in your nonprofit’s fundraising platform? You can also try connecting your donation page to your campaign, be it by email or direct mail communication. About the Author.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Why should you host a read-a-thon?

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Network for Good

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Check out our suggestions below: Welcome Kit – Want to say thank you with direct mail? Consider rotating the author and sending one from the Executive Director, one from a board member, and one from a programmatic staffer. The post Subscription Giving: A New Era of Fundraising is Here appeared first on Network for Good.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

As well they should… a very high percentage of all charitable gifts are made during the year-end fundraising cycle. If you want to know how to run an amazing year-end fundraising campaign (both online and offline) for your organization, check out our three part series How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way.

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