The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. Digital engagement is now the norm for political and nonprofit communications. Most individual email metrics have continued to decline. Digital ad budgets grew by a whopping 144% in 2018.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

An event website also gives sponsors premium digital exposure every time someone visits the site to learn more about the fundraiser. Leverage digital channels. Best of all, digital marketing is low or no cost, saving precious dollars (and time) on printed flyers and mailers, plus postage.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Does your nonprofit have a digital marketing plan ? Creating a digital plan does that by aligning strategies to support your marketing goals. Digital Marketing Plan Chapters. Chapter 3: Digital Promotions. Why Nonprofits Need A Digital Marketing Plan. How To Build A Nonprofit Digital Marketing Plan (That works).

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. It’s clear to us from this year’s report, that digital engagement has taken some important leaps forward for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. This is where EveryAction comes in!

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers. This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind. Lean into what works.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

How much effort are your social media channels really worth? Larry Swiader, Senior Director of Digital Media at The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Tammi Marcoullier, Lead Strategist at the GSA’s Center for Excellence in Digital Government Engagement & Outreach. By Sacha Evans. Government.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

” given by Rory MacPherson, principal, Trudel | MacPherson and Jai Sen,digital media strategist, Sen Associates. Most of us have no idea how to participate optimally in this unique channel – we are doing TV on Twitter (breaks my heart). We have IT-minded people engaging in massive data puking (one report with 30 metrics anyone?)

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Take your online fundraising beyond email by leveraging other channels like texting, digital ads, and DRTV (direct response TV). Ensure you have access to accurate email metrics including click, action, and conversion tracking so that you can determine the success of content, messages, and segmentation. Optimize Online Giving.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

For instance, you might group supporters based on their engagement level, recency and frequency of giving, or preferred communication channel. Conduct A/B testing. You can use A/B testing to assess any element of your year-end appeal, from your email subject lines to your body text, images, and calls to action.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or a digital novice, SSEO (social search engine optimization) holds the keys to a more visible and influential online presence for your nonprofit. A new wave of digital marketing is coming through, and adaptation is important for your nonprofit to stay relevant. That’s Social SEO at work.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Team DNL provides Digital Nonprofit Leadership to mid-sized and large nonprofit organizations. Data Analytics for Nonprofits: 13 Key Nonprofit Metrics. For example, you can understand what impact, if any, a new communication channel had on fundraising outcomes. This includes assisting with nonprofit analytics! Web Analytics.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Registrants: Classy aims to increase the total number of registrants for the Collaborative year over year, so Alexa’s team reviews this metric first. The Classy team focuses on engagement metrics during the virtual event to encourage continued participation and see how invested the virtual audience is. Have an Emcee.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

reviewing email and e-newsletter metrics. A/B testing the layout of our fundraising forms. engaging in digital storytelling. and testing testing testing. Online Testing. I also attended a session on online testing, which made me very excited. Always test everything. Email Matters.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2022, nonprofits of every size allocated roughly one-third of all spending to search ads—as a result, these organizations saw the highest return on ad spend (ROAS) of any channel. Note what both of these communication channels have in common: they’re digital. What are the benefits of digital marketing for nonprofits?

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

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. . Where did nonprofits invest their digital ads budgets? Register here.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

As digital marketing experts ourselves, we’ve seen the potential search engine marketing holds. By developing a smart Google Grants management strategy, you can reach new heights with your digital marketing. For one, digital giving is on the rise. A/B testing. Ad copy development.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

When you use a multi-channel approach to marketing, you probably point your audience back to specific landing pages on your website. However, if these engagement metrics are chronically low, your nonprofit may need more than routine maintenance—you may need an overhaul. Your website isn’t mobile-responsive.

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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. Test your subject lines. Your open rate is, of course, one of the most important metrics you’ll want to track. Are you tired of feeling like a wee fish in the vast ocean of social media? Something like this.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Pursuing a multichannel marketing strategy using a variety of channels, from social media and email to direct mail, will allow you to expand your reach and promote your cause to the widest possible audience. Also, review your fundraising metrics and data from previous campaigns. Online fundraising. Email marketing software.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Shifting to the digital space will allow you to connect with supporters where they are, rather than relying on them to show up in person to support your cause. . As far as event technology is concerned, the possibilities are endless regarding what a nonprofit fundraiser can accomplish via digital means. Test your giving page.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

This versatile software helps you consolidate donor data, centralize assets, enable the creation of integrated campaigns across various channels, and provides analytics on donor engagement. What we love about OnceHub OnceHub’s comprehensive analytics provide insights into your scheduling metrics. Test and launch your event page.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

It’s important to test out different online event platforms before you make the move. You should be able to test out the features and see how it works with your needs. Here are the top features that you really want in a digital event planning platform. They can even support hybrid events and sales funnels. Integrations.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

It’s important to test out different online event platforms before you make the move. You should be able to test out the features and see how it works with your needs. Here are the top features that you really want in a digital event planning platform. They can even support hybrid events and sales funnels. Integrations.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

This quick adoption of digital event technology by event marketers allowed many events to carry on and helped brands and event marketers reach their target audiences even with stay-at-home orders in place. Despite the inherent separation that comes with digital events, the opportunities for personalization and connectivity are everywhere.

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Care2

MAY 16, 2011

During Care2's latest webinar Your Website Doesn't Matter , Why Email Still Rules Online Fundraising panelists Lauren Miller of Blue State Digital and Dionna Humphrey of Greenpeace USA discussed tactics they have used to engage their email list and turn prospects into donors. Then make adjustments based on your own metrics.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

To help with consistency, a good first step is to take inventory of your social channels: Which social channels is your nonprofit on? How often are you posting on each channel? Hint: I typically recommend posting 3-4x per week per channel as a starting point. Is it too often? Too infrequent? pencilsofpromise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We use Hootsuite and Sprout Social to manage our accounts and track metrics. Finally, we are beginning to measure how many volunteer applications come by way of our social media channels as well as using marketing sites like Klout to measure our influence online. Dupe: Taproot is hub for new ideas and collaboration.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Test, test, and test more. Using A/B testing to understand what subject lines resonate with your specific audience can help you shape your subject lines in the future for the greatest possible engagement. Avoid all caps and exclamation points. Use our powerful tools to find and capture your target audience.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

How you can use it: With Trello, you can better organize your team’s work with features like task assignment, timelines, productivity metrics, and calendars. Create channels, use direct messages, and video chat to make it easier for your stakeholders to collaborate on programs, upcoming events, fundraising campaigns, and more.

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M+R

JANUARY 31, 2023

The averages we report for each metric are medians — they represent the middle nonprofit out of all those that provided data. Digital Revenue Unplugged The median nonprofit saw their overall online giving decline by 4.0%. Let’s dig in! Email revenue decreased by an average of 11.9% The median nonprofit reported 17.7% Invest in SMS.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

How to create an online fundraising strategy Tips for a successful online fundraiser 10 effective online fundraising ideas 8 online fundraising metrics to track Use the tips and ideas in this guide to create your own online fundraising plan and to determine the fundraising tools you’ll need to accomplish your ultimate goals.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As virtual fundraising and the broader shift towards digital strategies intensify across the sector, these numbers will continue to increase. Specifically, define the metrics that are most interesting and useful for your organization. Provide an in-app feedback channel. Conduct beta testing. Ask for help.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Launch and promote fundraisers Before you launch your fundraisers, test your donation buttons by donating to the campaign yourself. Track key metrics To determine how successful your strategy is and see if you’re reaching your goals, you need to know which metrics to track.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 26, 2017

If you want to drive a successful digital marketing campaign than a digital promotion strategy is the best way to get your message heard. In chapter 3, we’re going to share examples of digital promotion strategies we use to: Rank on the first page of Google for a competitive keyword. Digital Marketing Plan Chapters.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

For more interesting industry metrics, check out these 50 fascinating philanthropy stats —Danielle . The content is the same (it’s just written differently for the channel): 1. Next, I’ll make a 2 page version that we’ll use for lapsed donors, maybe to test in the acquisition stream against our control package.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

This can occur through various channels such as social media, word of mouth, or advertising. The 4 Primary Donor Communications Channels There are several different ways you can communicate with your donors. The more you understand each communication channel you’re using to engage your donors, the more effective your messaging will be.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 30, 2021

” Far from being cost centers, events are viable channels for growing and building your brand, business, or organization. I just try and create graphics and other digital assets that really profile the speakers themselves and showcase them. You can never have too many metrics but, it is easy to become overwhelmed by so much data.

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