Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Your contributions have allowed us to make significant strides in addressing pressing needs, supporting vital programs, and fostering positive change. 70% of people agree that direct mail feels more personal than digital methods.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Your nonprofit needs you working in your strengths , not setting up your newsletter in Mail Chimp or scheduling your next Facebook post. Nor should you.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You start the week with a manageable laundry list of to-dos and priority projects and then suddenly they’re overtaken by one-off requests, delays, and sudden changes in plans. It’s like ergonomics for the mind. 1) Save Time Using A Calendar App For Meetings. It happens. It happens to all of us.” Short on time?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Ideally, mail callers stationery in advance (or send them copy they can print on their own stationery) so they can follow up with a thank you note or a letter with a remit envelope, as appropriate.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Organizations must also be community centered, working to enact long-term sustainable change at the community level and focused on social justice actions.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

With that in mind, let’s take a look at seven different steps you can take to retain your GivingTuesday donors. Through direct mail?) You start building a relationship with them while your nonprofit is still top of mind, which makes them more likely to read and absorb any information you send them. After reading a Facebook post?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. According to the calendar, we’re supposed to start counting our blessings around Thanksgiving and work our way up to total and complete joy by New Year’s Eve.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

Because wherever you are with your fundraising, no matter how far behind you think you are, with six months remaining in the year, you have plenty of time to make changes and raise more money. If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Or do you push it out of your mind?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

It really only requires two changes. ” Gregory’s not talking about subject lines exactly, but about how the ubquitous, “E-mail not displaying correctly? And the code changes are easy. The Preview. We were spurred into action by Gregory Heller at CivicActions. The Content. What’s Next?

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

I tested PocketMirror, CompanionLink, Go Contacts Sync, gSyncIt, Google Calendar Sync, and Evernote. Calendar: Google Calendar Sync. gSyncIt would probably be fine, but I already had Google Calendar Sync working before I found gSyncIt. That's not ideal -- it doesn't respect the manual mail sync frequency I had set up.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. This information can give you a clearer picture of how your fundraising efforts have grown or changed over the years. Direct mail. Online fundraising.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And yet the most charitable giving that happens in all of the calendar year is December 31st. So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. Momentary discomfort is worth the life change that, that gift will create, isn’t it? Does the calendar year matter to you? That’s right, courage.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

She is passionate about fundraising, especially direct mail, and loves helping nonprofits start their giving programs. By focusing on the impact, you’ll be able to connect with donors’ hearts and minds. If you have not seen a change, don’t be afraid to be the first donor. with a BA in history and a minor in nonprofit management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2011

Providing super transparency into action on the ground through viscerally engaging media (email/video/photography) while providing opportunities for me to act and also socialize with other like-minded folks, are the attraction and loyalty factors. This is troubling given the changing media landscape.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. What are you expecting to change in the upcoming year? How has COVID impacted your organization?

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2021

Your direct mail appeal is written and approved. Mail and email are, to state the obvious, different. So how can you leverage the good work you’ve done for the mail channel? . We’re not here to besmirch the good name of Direct Mail. The data is clear: Mail remains a vital source of revenue for most nonprofits.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

The first thing that comes to mind for many people when they consider how nonprofits make money is fundraising. Direct mail, email, social media, and text fundraising are all marketing channels through which nonprofits make donation asks to their network of supporters. Year-round donations. Fundraising events. What to consider.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

While online fundraising is still a drop in the bucket compared to snail mail, it grows exponentially each year. Check out The Wired Wealthy: Using the Internet to Connect with Your Middle and Major Donors by Convio, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research for more information on how to connect with big dollar donors online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You can dramatically change that perception. If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey. Remember, Human Resources is a dynamic and dramatically changing industry, particularly in the past decade, now with very specialized divisions and service areas.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 17, 2016

A year-end fundraising campaign often involves: direct mail, email, social media, websites, landing pages, stewardship, and more. Be sure to keep your audience in mind and choose messages that will resonate with them. Put all of the campaign milestones on your calendar. Plan for Fundraising Success.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

With a clear goal in mind, you will be able to see which donors need to see your messaging. Segmenting your target audience will also dictate whether your organization should appeal through mobile, snail mail, email, social media, or phone calls. One snail mail letter to a long-time donor for a year-end gift may be enough.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2014

In many cases organizations without an IT staff can make the change, but depending on your comfort level, your size, and your complexity, you might need a little help. Today I'd like to help you decide if your organization is ready to make the change. Email, Calendars, and Contacts (Exchange Online). General Office 365.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Much like the term “community service” once thought to be voluntary, altruistic service to others in the community has changed and is now used as a term for forced service hours for breaking a law in lieu of or in combination with fines. We need an intern to work a few hours a week to help with mailings and data entry, the sooner the better.”

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You might even offer a small branded item, like a t-shirt or calendar for the coming year, to motivate your supporters to give. Credit card changes are one of the biggest challenges for nonprofits running a recurring gift program. Make sure to send out a save-the-date email far in advance to secure a spot on their calendars!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2015

You want people to converse about your event, ask questions and talk up how life changing it will be. As always, keep in mind that Facebook is just one vehicle to get you to destination exposure. Let it play right into direct mail, flyers and any other creative way you decide to advertise your event. Click Export.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

The "Fall Festival" advertised on their homepage is for 2008, and the "events" link opens up to a May 2009 calendar. Only one of these four raises questions in mind about whether charitable assets might have gotten distributed in questionable ways. A webpage doesnt always mean much, though. June 10, 2011 4:07 PM Heather Carpenter said.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And when you are kicking off your fiscal year or your calendar year, set those expectations high so people know what they can do to be helpful. We’ll craft talking points and you know, do you have an event calendar or prospect list? Here’s our event calendar. I like to use the calendar. I always like to set.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

Was the recent direct mail you sent worth the investment? In a rapidly changing media landscape it can be overwhelming for organizations to know how to properly measure the various types of impact being made, especially when it comes to social media efforts. How much is your online fundraising augmenting offline efforts?

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Remember, a multichannel strategy requires considering every channel at your disposal — including direct mail. While direct mail is often thought of as an old-school outreach technique, it can also appeal to younger audiences like. millennials. That’s why it’s valuable to improve engagement. surrounding. your events.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By thinking through your fundraising strategy before October 1, you can collect your stories and integrate your efforts, keeping your messaging and images consistent through mail, email, social media, events, and any other channels you may use. This helps tie things together in the donor’s mind. You may be surprised at what you find.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

The possibilities are plentiful and the point is to give your donors the inside scoop on how you’re changing lives. Once you have your Asks planned out for the Fall, lay out your content calendar. If you’re doing mailings in house, plan out the production schedule and start lining up volunteers to help fold and stuff letters.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Likely Questions Anticipate questions that will come up in people’s minds. He talked about how cancer treatment is constantly changing and he emphasized that I should never give up. I’ve scheduled some time in my calendar for us to talk on the phone about this opportunity: [INSERT CALENDAR LINK]. He was right.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

For example, your organization could use a graphic design tool to create fundraising appeals for social media, a marketing calendar to schedule the posts, and a donation tool to host your donation form and accept contributions. To narrow down your options, make sure to have a specific budget in mind and create lists of “must-have” features.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

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. Many nonprofits have experienced drastic changes in the digital fundraising landscape. Why is it important for nonprofits?

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