Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists. They are not places where individuals go first to seek out information about a cause or to make a donation. For example: 4) Begin cultivating your new donor prospects. Today, there are much more effective and cost-efficient strategies with higher returns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Our partnership model is simple and innovative: in exchange for promoting the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey to donors and supporters of nonprofit organizations in your country from March 1 through May 31, 2020 , our partners receive the anonymized survey data for their country or cause. Benefits of Partnership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Thanks to technology, there’s no need to spend hours processing mailed registration forms, checks, receipts, and entering information in endless spreadsheets. The good news is regardless of these changes, the primary focus of the event remains the same—golf and your cause. 2) Upgrade to online registration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Collecting registrations online means there’s no need to track down and manage mailed registration forms, checks, and receipts; search for information in multiple spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes; or enter and re-enter registrant information. You’ll want to get on the radar of your supporters as early as possible.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This is good news. But how do you make sure to put this positive news into action for your nonprofit? So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report is an annual research project that examines how donors prefer to give and engage with their favorite causes and charitable organizations. 2) The rise in online giving is directly correlated to the rise in social media. Australia & Oceania.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In terms of fundraising, Pisapia mentions that cultivating an online presence, particularly in social media, allows nonprofits to see their audience in a new way and directly interact on an individual level to create a community. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., direct mail and email).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These donors are most likely to support the causes of children and youth (15%) , health and wellness (11%) , and animals and wildlife (11%). Baby Boomers are the generation most likely to give as a result of direct mail/post (18%) , but overall, all generations are becoming more homogeneous and tech-based in their giving habits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Right now, we’re seeing lots of lackluster results from a variety of causes in a variety of areas. Worries about the economy and rising gas prices can cause people to pull back on their giving. That’s too many Asks in a short period of time which can cause the appeal to fall flat. Is the letter full of jargon ?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

It’s also likely not news to you that people are discouraged and that so many of us are wondering whether it’s worth it to work toward and hope for a better future. The next tweets give some context for the news he’s about the share. That the work you do as nonprofit professionals is important but ultimately futile? That’s not all.

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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. Donor-Advised Funds.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Every day, Millennials like me are turning to social media on their mobile devices, tablets, and desktops for information on the latest tools, news, resources, gadgets and opportunities to make our lives easier and better. That’s millions of us becoming more established in our careers with greater means to give generously to causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2010

Network for Good has partnered with Give a Tweet , Change.org , Razoo and Facebook Causes (just to name a few!). Therefore, all nonprofits inside the GuideStar database also have profiles on Network for Good, Give a Tweet, Change.org, Razoo and Facebook Causes. The good news is you only have to update GuideStar once a year!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. AhernComm.com.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

If you’re using direct mail, include a website URL at the bottom of your letter that takes them to your donation page and a pre-addressed return envelope to allow donors to send in a check or cash if they’d prefer to give that way. . Here are six things you can do to reach your donors and encourage them to support your cause: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Why are Americans donating more to charitable causes more than ever before despite the severe economic climate of 2013? Direct mail. Whether a volunteer opportunity, registrations for special events, general updates and news, or calls-to-action. Is this the product of Americans having more disposable income? Phone calls.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

You can start by sending an immediate email acknowledgment and then follow up with direct mail for your larger supporters. On top of that, people tend to trust traditional mail more than email. In the for-profit sector, direct mail can have a response rate as high as 37%. That can be used as the database for your mail merge.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. A well-designed direct mail piece sent to several local area codes or a radio or tv slot can also be great methods, depending on the budget allocated to the event. But they can also consume resources.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They understand the research showing consumers/people will buy more products, or even switch brands, if a brand supports a cause they care about. They may be pursuing affiliation with values they believe will attract new staff. How many people are on your mailing lists? Consider the value you have to offer. BOTTOM LINE 1.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2010

My DIOSA Communications e-mail address is attached to the Page]. Whether Facebook approves my authentification request really is going to come down to whether or not Facebook considers “Nonprofit Organizations&# a brand, or a “cause or topic&#. Their Pages were obviously causes [like Save the Whales], not brands.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Donor Segmentation and Personalization The “one size fits all” approach is yesterday’s news. Optimizing Channels of Communication Each communication medium—be it Email, Social media, Direct mail—has a unique potential to engage your audience and facilitate fundraising. Wrapping Up Your September today defines your December tomorrow.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

As mentioned earlier, both Network for Good and JustGive.org use GuideStar to empower their giving portals as well as the online donation processing technology of their partners, such as Facebook Causes, Crowdrise, and Jumo. Include Your Mailing Address on Your Donate Now Landing Page for Check Donations. Launch a Sustainer Program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2009

At the very least, Nonprofit Admins that spend a couple of hours teaching themselves the basics of HTML should be able to use this App to add a “Donate Now&# button to their page [ Example: Amazon CARES ] and/or an e-mail newsletter sign up box, mobile sign up box, and Web 2.0 Causes App. icons [ Example: World Wildlife Fund ].

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M+R

APRIL 8, 2022

Which means… a great pool of data that allows everyone to do that much better in reaching and inspiring people to give to good causes. And, good news, we’ve got answers! If your organization is spending money on acquisition online or in direct mail, yes. Or because you lost the link? It’s right here.) per record to $0.15

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Print: Direct mail is far from dead. Take time to add regular news items, showcase sponsors, volunteers and donors, and make sure contact information is easy to locate and accurate. Timing: Time your emails and print mailings to go out in a consistent manner. Email: No one can deny that email is an effective way to reach donors.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

So how about some good news: the steps you can take today to get ahead of recession are the same steps that will shore up your organization against any number of challenges. It’s tempting to eliminate direct mail in favor of a more budget-friendly, digital-first approach. Your communications shouldn’t be “one-size-fits-all.”

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Those big donors will be interested in meeting like-minded individuals who also support your cause–it’s an opportunity for them to make connections and learn more about your organization. email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Also, exclusively invite some of your top donors to pre and post-event gatherings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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