Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Golf fundraisers are a huge opportunity for outreach, stewardship, and certainly for fundraising. Is fundraising your key priority? Here are ten tips to consider ahead of your 2020 event.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Any nonprofit organization dreams of having successful fundraising campaigns. Of course, managing a fundraising campaign can have a lot of parts and pieces. Let me walk you through some steps that you can follow for your organization, and be able to really plan a successful fundraising campaign!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Free Webinar On February 23: How to Host a Successful Virtual or Hybrid Golf Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit. Here are six ways an event website helps maximize your golf fundraiser, and how you can get one at no cost.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

What marketing channels will you use? If you’re thinking about taking a one-channel marketing approach, there’s a good chance some donors will miss your messaging. Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. What is multi-channel marketing? Here are some tips!

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. acronym to guide your team through setting the right objectives for your fundraiser.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

Of course, no two donors are exactly alike, which means your nonprofit has to account for lots of different supporters with different motivations and different ways to reach them. Instead, you can support and build upon your current efforts with marketing on new channels. Online fundraising is a powerful tool when used alone.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 25, 2022

EveryAction is a robust constituent relationship management (CRM) system that provides organizations representing a variety of causes with fundraising, outreach, and advocacy tools. EveryAction’s labor union CRM can provide your organization with a variety of essential features, including: Multi-channel organizing.

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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. The experience for the user should be seamless, of course, but this is the bare minimum. Is it easy to join your mailing list? You can read part one here. If so, how?

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. It’s important to have an effective event fundraising marketing plan to save time and execute flawless fundraisers. What should my team consider when developing an event fundraising marketing plan?

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The new year is off and running, and many nonprofits are starting to plan for this year’s fundraisers. It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your fundraising strategies, leaving the less effective approaches in the past, and considering the addition of (or emphasis on) some new ones. Let’s get started! Emphasizing Mobile Giving.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

What Is A Fundraising Appeal? A year-end fundraising appeal is the persuasive content a nonprofit organization uses to ask for financial support for at the end of the year (aka during the height of the giving season). 3 Benefits Of A Great Fundraising Appeal. Great Fundraising Appeals Increase Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. CauseVox’s Year-End Fundraising Fair was a mini-conference featuring 16+curated sessions with a big impact on year-end fundraising. You Can Incorporate #GivingTuesday Into Your Year-End Fundraising Plans For Optimal Results!

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NetWits

JUNE 14, 2012

Download the full Internet & Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Donor Movement Across Channels. Download Now! However, they also take more work to retain. But that simply isn’t true.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. You see, a good fundraising plan isn’t something you knock out in an afternoon. Your answers will give your fundraising plan structure and allow you to move forward with this important task.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You know the drill everyone: it’s time to rev those fundraising machines for the lucrative end-of-year donor cycle. Most nonprofits should instead consider their usual channels of direct mail, email campaigns and social media and experiment in some new areas like Livestreaming. More on that later).

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Consistency between your direct mail, social media posts, and your donation page creates a cohesive message and reinforces your donor’s choice to give. 2) Broaden Your Appeal By Using Multiple Channels. Your donors access multiple communication channels throughout the course of any given day.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Facebook fundraising makes it easy for supporters to show their support of your mission with a quick donation. Facebook fundraising tools are designed to keep people on the site rather than send them to a crowdfunding platform or other website. Despite the downsides, Facebook can be a powerful fundraising tool.

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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. Since it’s impossible to know which communication channels your supporters prefer simply by guessing, it’s prudent to ask them. This is part three in a six-part series.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! What other ways can you get more eyes on your fundraiser? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. Direct mail appeals are most successful with Baby Boomers.

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2023

That’s how I felt the first time I got a demo for Scout Quest, the dashboard my M+R colleagues developed to leverage data to enhance mail programs and help with things like deliverability , reactivation, and mid-level donor upgrades. So when I spot a tool that has real, honest-to-goodness usefulness, it’s irresistible. A lovely interface.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to many reports , email marketing is the best channel for return on investment. The two working in conjunction can greatly increase the success of your fundraising efforts. Make it convenient to opt-in to your mailing list. Despite the rise of social media , it has not been replacing email.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Select communication channels and advertising platforms for the campaign. These should be channels and platforms that your audience regularly engages with.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Galas have strong fundraising potential and are a staple of many nonprofits’ event season. Your marketing specialists get the word out about your gala to your supporters through email, social media, direct mail, and any other communication channels your nonprofit uses. Direct mail. Marketing specialists. Tech experts.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Fundraising data analytics is becoming more popular – and more necessary in today’s philanthropy marketplace. ” What is fundraising data analytics? Why is fundraising data analytics important? Fundraising data analytics is VERY important. Think about your current fundraising plans and campaigns.

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard that multichannel fundraising, i.e. enabling your donors to give via postal mail, your website, telemarketing, social media, etc. is the answer to all of your fundraising woes. How can I leverage online and offline giving for better fundraising results?

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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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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

When it comes to fundraising for Mother’s Day, let’s start with some facts. And yet, Mother’s Day is often an untapped day of giving when it comes to annual fundraising. We recognize that in the age of coronavirus, many traditional fundraisers and in-person events are difficult to execute safely. Jewelry for a Cause.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. Those values are the basis for what companies today aim to integrate into their cultures and across their business channels. How many people are on your mailing lists?

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Well, I’ve got some eye-opening stats that might make you reconsider where to channel your communication efforts. When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). Are you tired of feeling like a wee fish in the vast ocean of social media?

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

And so, too often, the magic of mid-level giving is lost, especially in digital channels. That’s not to discount the value of the small-dollar fundraising program. Finding your audience part 2: matching to digital marketing channels. In all likelihood, you are able to reach these donors via direct mail and/or telephone outreach.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

The best way to market any fundraiser is by using a multi-channel approach. While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing.

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