Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report observed that for certain nonprofit sectors the impact has been “dramatic,” and for health nonprofits, in particular, it appeared “nothing short of transformative.”. The focus for year-round promotion is making sure your supporters get a nudge to create a Fundraiser whenever they happen to be ready.

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M+R

JULY 27, 2023

Read time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits, even the smallest ones, include supporter cultivation in their messaging mix — the occasional thank-you email, an annual impact report, maybe a robocall at year end. That assumption was also backed by years of UCS’s email fundraising metrics consistently beating M+R benchmarks.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding expectations and providing volunteers with a great experience can positively impact retention. A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4% So, the real question is: what will online fundraising look like moving forward?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

If your video connects powerfully with your supporters they’ll like, comment on and share the video with their friends. We studied 778 nonprofit organizations’ video posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 to establish benchmarks, identify trends, and uncover insights.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Organisations across the world are responding to the devastating pandemic by using everything at their disposal to make lasting change in their communities, and Giving Tuesday offers a significant fundraising opportunity for the sector to recruit new supporters and volunteers. Last year , in the U.K. Set Achievable Goals. Try Something New.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

When it comes to fundraising, though, one of the areas of most interest is motivation – this can help fundraisers and organizations align their message and delivery with the points of interest and the channels that are the most influential to the target audience. Yep, only 2% said celebrities were motivating their actions!

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. Table of Contents The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Types of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit Digital Marketing Breakdown What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face? billion emails in that year alone.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of the most valuable assets that any nonprofit can have is consistent marketing and paid advertising data—this is especially true in the midst of a major crisis or shift that deeply impacts society, like tough financial times or global events. Based on the data, shifting funds away from acquisition spend may become a reality.

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Forum One

JANUARY 20, 2022

Over the past year, you and your team devoted time and resources to optimize your digital platforms, social media and email marketing to support your organization’s goals and overall mission. Overall online revenue (versus other non-digital channels). Total revenue by channel. So the big question is: how did you do?

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

Your supporters create personal and team fundraising pages and then connect with their social networks to collect donations from friends and family. Running a peer to peer campaign will connect you with new contacts who are receptive to your mission because they know and trust someone who supports your organization.

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The right structure and leadership for your digital/online team will impact your performance online more than any other initiative you will undertake. What are the different models for how organizations manage digital, and which are the most effective for today's multi-channel world?

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

June 24, 2–3:30pm ET: “2021 M+R Benchmarks: A Deep Dive” with The Nonprofit Alliance. This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. .

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. Trends Reports First, let’s look at reports that focus on large scale trends impacting the entire sector. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through extensive donor and market research, along with insights from supporters’ actual behaviors, she identifies ways fundraisers can leverage trends into enhanced programs and performance. Communicating need is paramount to responsive generosity, with the most efficient channels being the news and press. Follow the Leaders.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Additionally, the 2021 M+R Benchmark Report cites “The increase in overall giving was largely driven by more people giving rather than people giving more.” It looks like you untapping the potential of new donor pools, unlocking stronger supporter engagement, hosting a little more friendly competition, and bravely diversifying your approach.

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

But what if you don’t have the budget or staff to focus on eight (or eighteen) different giving channels? Join us on Wednesday, June 29 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET for Multi-Channel Fundraising: Magic or Myth? And, what if you are “firing on all cylinders&# but you’re still not seeing magical multichannel results?

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Donors are still eager to support the organizations and causes they care about, yet they expect to be engaged differently — often through digital channels. As noted in the 2021 M+R Benchmarks Study , nonprofits enjoyed a 32% bump in revenue from online sources from 2019 to 2020. Host online fundraising events.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Understand donors’ giving behaviors. Prospective monthly donors.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ET, making the morning and early afternoon the best time to schedule appeals on your different marketing channels. According to MR Benchmarks 2023 , both Giving Tuesday and December 31 saw a 13% decline in overall revenue compared to 2021. On Giving Tuesday 2022, Qgiv’s platform saw the largest amount of donations occur between 10 a.m.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. Storytelling is a tool that supports various fundraising and communications strategies and goals. Start by narrowing down what you’re using storytelling for.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Diversify fundraising channel s: The report documents shifts in donor behavior and preferences. Therefore, be sure to diversify your fundraising channels to reach donors through multiple platforms, events, and initiatives.

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Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

You should take a broad look at your company to understand its mission and values – including what causes and charities it currently supports. Do you want to support local community issues or global issues? Ask yourself some questions: what are you doing today philanthropically? What do you want your giving program to look like?

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. Ensure staff support is personal and friendly, possibly even proving fundraisers with a direct person or people they can reach out to for fundraising support.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Other organizations bring in $3,000 to $5,000 each month to support their operations and make a bigger impact in communities. .

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

The study looked at the following: What are the preferred giving channels for Generation Y (18-32); Generation X (33-48); Baby Boomers (49-67); and Civics (68+) ? What are the preferred communications and engagement channels? What kinds of charities do people support? Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Fundraising Trends'

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. Offers accountability. Strategic partnerships.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It should be noted that direct mail is just one channel to acquire new donors. A robust fundraising program should use all available channels to acquire, renew and retain donors. Whether you purchase a compiled list or a more expensive response acquisition list, how you process your list can impact the success of your mailing.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

If your organization is on the front lines, whether providing social services or health care, tell your donors and the world loudly and proudly what you are doing and engage them for their support. Perhaps they ask for their monthly gift support to be put on pause for 3 months. Donors are looking for a way to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. Let your supporters know year-round that tribute gifts make great birthday gifts too. They promote the campaign to their supporters and donors and aim to reach a fundraising goal.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion.

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. But you need a strong email list to support that kind of targeted social engagement.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Your digital ecosystem , which encompasses all of your digital properties, including your website(s), engagement channels, and technical support platforms, allows for a number of entry points through which your target audiences think and feel about your organization. Think beyond the website. The importance of a change management plan.

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. But you need a strong email list to support that kind of targeted social engagement.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Multi-channel marketing is the practice of communicating and marketing across many channels. By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. Why is it important for nonprofits?

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks study , online giving increased 10% in 2019 and has been steadily on the rise, while monthly online giving has increased by 22%. Choose a day and actively encourage donations and sharing through all your social media channels, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

In my experience, the biggest difference in the varying payback on a Care2 multi-channel donor acquisition campaign (or any online acquisition) tends to be the total number of fundraising appeals that an organization sends to its supporters. In short, more good emails = more revenue. Email marketing is mainly a numbers game.

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