Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Donor segmentation can be an effective tool to use throughout your fundraising efforts, including in your text fundraising appeals. Creating separate text appeals for different donor segments allows your organization to send more engaging messages to your supporters, which can increase the money you raise for your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. According to the M+R Benchmarks 2023 report , 62% of nonprofits used text messaging for fundraising purposes in 2022. Plus, text messaging subscriber list size grew by 11%. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? Continue reading to learn how to determine what type of posts you should write, how long your post should be, how to edit your own work, strategies for getting past the dreaded writer’s block when writing your blog, and more. Find topics for your blog Make your blog work for you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2013

For my next book due to be released in the Spring of 2014, I’m currently researching nonprofits that utilize text alert campaigns to mobilize supporters and donors. I’m looking for nonprofits that excel in their use of group text messaging to be featured on this blog and in the book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. The Rainforest Alliance takes it a step further with $75 set as the default and a message of “Most people are giving $75 right now. in 2019 and accounts for 8.7%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. M+R Benchmarks Report. Email #2

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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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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Text fundraising is a great tool for your organization to increase fundraising and expand your audience reach by allowing supporters to donate through a simple text message. This can be an easy addition to any campaign, or you can host a campaign specifically for text donations!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology. 11 Group Text Messaging Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Read time: 4 minutes Are you done running reports for your 2023 year-end fundraising? Good, it’s time to start planning for 2024 year-end fundraising! Email fundraising has become increasingly difficult, but many of the organizations in our sample of 24 nonprofits saw strong results this December.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

This typically involves sending outbound text messages to donors and even encouraging donors to sign up to receive alerts via text. How to opt supporters in to text messages. You can’t begin to engage your supporters on mobile without their phone numbers and permission to text them. Incentivize signing up.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

There’s a lot of fundraising software available to nonprofits, but how do you know what your nonprofit needs? And what’s the difference between a fundraising CRM and a fundraising platform? This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them.

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Donorbox

JUNE 25, 2021

trillion text messages. That’s an increase of 52 billion messages from 2019. That’s why more and more organizations are turning to text-to-donate to help pump up their fundraising numbers by using a mode of communication almost everyone is comfortable with. In 2020 alone, we all sent 2.1 It’s […].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. As technology continues to advance, new fundraising techniques and trends are emerging. What are the most exciting new nonprofit fundraising trends to appear in 2020, and how can you utilize these for your organization? The Power of Fundraising Technology.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2014, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website, email communications, blogs, and social media content on smartphones and tablets. Texting is a tool still not mastered.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot has been made on this blog, and many similar blogs, about how important prioritizing the mobile platform is to your nonprofit’s future. However, of all the capabilities mobile devices offer nonprofits, perhaps the most under utilized tool is text messaging. Infographic courtesy of Mobile Commons, LLC.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Check out these 5 tips from VolunteerMatch.com , on engaging volunteers and supporters via a mobile device: Text Reminders. Once you have accumulated volunteers–either past, present, or future–keep them in the loop via text message updates, reminders, and volunteer opportunities. Check-In at Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. And while the outputs may appear to be smarter than humans, they won’t replace humans.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Less than one in five new donors who donated on GivingTuesday will give a second gift, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. By taking this step you’re infusing data-driven strategic thinking into your fundraising program. Make phone calls or send text messages that solely express your thanks.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In fact, in 2013 for every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raised $17. That was a 21% decrease from the previous year, but the decrease is mostly likely due to poor online fundraising practices , such as not having a mobile-optimized donate page and e-newsletter design. Prioritize mobile design.

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M+R

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits and campaigns relied on text messaging as a big way to get out the vote—sending more than 13 billion political text messages in the lead up to the election. In 2020 this helped get tons of voters registered and out to vote…but it also led to consumer complaints about being spammed with too many texts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2013

This blog post officially launches the research stage of writing my second book which will be published and shipped in Spring 2014. A follow-up to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this book will place much more emphasis on using social media and mobile technology for fundraising. How was the donation made?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

. “Donate Now” buttons were launched in the late 1990′s and since then the nonprofit sector has learned through trial and error the basics of successful online fundraising: 1. The vast majority of “Thank You” landing pages are text-only and lacking in interesting content. Prioritize year-end fundraising.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 8, 2023

Successful Follow-Up is the First Step to Planning Next Year’s Event As a fundraising event planner, your ultimate goal is to create a successful and memorable event that not only raises funds but also leaves a lasting impact on your attendees and donors. social media, word of mouth, email marketing).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Analyze, Clean, and Segment Your Donor Data A donor database cleanup steadies and directs your strategy so that you reach the right donors with the right message and the correct personalization. Don’t let this moment pass you by.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

What happens when we combine a near-universal dependence on texting with the desire to do some good? Text fundraising! More specifically, text-to-donate for small nonprofits can be extremely beneficial. In this guide, you’ll learn: How Text Fundraising Can Be Used For Small Nonprofits?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

From knowing your target audiences to getting them to donate, there’s a lot you need to know as a fundraiser. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization. Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. Create an eye-catching donation form.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

As a result, more organizations are looking for ways to implement an omnichannel fundraising and marketing strategy. Consider incorporating this approach into your annual fundraising plan , you might need help knowing where to start. Let’s get started. And above all, always include your nonprofit’s name and logo prominently.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But the past is close behind, and there is plenty we can learn from the 2020 end-of-year fundraising season that will help improve our fundraising efforts in the year ahead. That was wholly evident in our 2020 EOY fundraising numbers: supporters stepped up when nonprofits asked for help. . EOY was up, up, up! .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign. Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign. Choose one, a few, or all to spread your campaign messaging.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Is it worth it to spend the money?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2013

My blog posts on mobile technology are always the least trafficked, least retweeted, least liked and my regularly scheduled webinar on mobile communications and fundraising is the least attended of the entire series of ten webinars. Group Texting is a Tool Still Unmastered. View CDC Text , CDC Mobile Website ).

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