M+R

APRIL 29, 2021

There’s no wrong way to dig into our annual Benchmarks Study, covering digital programs from marketing to fundraising to advocacy. This year’s big headlines are: . Audiences grew across all digital channels. Read time: 2 minutes. If you’re interested in joining us next time around, sign up at mrbenchmarks.com. ).

Benchmark 73

Benchmark Hunger Headline FAQ 73

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? But what about reach?

email 52

email Rate ROI Social Media 52

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. There are, and always will be, other headlines, but your supporters are your supporters because they care about your work.

Communication 59

Communication Support Calendar Advocacy 59

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Let’s look at ways to make your event stand out from the crowd and grab some headlines. They gave Dozer a ceremonial finisher medal and set up a fundraising webpage for Dozer. Dozer’s fundraising page raised over $25,000 for cancer research that first year. Social media channels are essential tools for extending your reach.

Headline 39

Headline News Maryland Cancer 39

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has crippled the East Coast is this morning’s New York Time’s headline. But the story is personal for me. We have no idea about the damage to the house, but coming through social channels, I found photos of my hometown , including the one above of the CVS near their house.

Hurricane 114

Hurricane Donation Headline New York 114

Classy

MAY 25, 2021

Explicitly state if you want each person to donate, fundraise, purchase a ticket, or show support for your organization in another way. Explain what your motivation is for fundraising, why the campaign effort is timely, and how easy it is to get involved. Get Your Free Fundraising Campaign Checklists.

Donation 67

Donation Tips Rate Mobile 67

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels. Where Do Donors Give?

Lesson 52

Lesson North America New York Kentucky 52

TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

Your newsletter is your most intimate communication channel with your constituents. Come up with some snappy titles and headlines that will attract clicks. Fundraising General Tech email marketing enewsletter nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech' Stock images. Too serious of a tone. Try using funny images or memes.

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Newsletter email Meme Images 246

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, if your nonprofit lacks the canvassing tools necessary for traditional advocacy outreach, you can still reach supporters through multi-channel fundraising. CharityEngine’s guide to multi-channel fundraising advises nonprofits to get in touch with supporters on a variety of platforms, including: Email.

Advocacy 59

Advocacy Strategy Nonprofit Volunteer 59

Care2

MAY 18, 2012

Many of Frogloop's readers are professional nonprofit fundraisers who watch trends like a hawk -- at least when those trends affect fundraising results across sectors and channels. Channels covered included online, direct mail, telemarketing and canvassing. So what was the big picture "headline?"

Donation 72

Donation Studies Headline Washington 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

As nonprofits prepare for the upcoming giving season, many fundraisers are understandably concerned about donor fatigue. Dreadful disaster stories are still making headlines; isn’t the public tired of giving? Rather than seeing a decline over time, we’re seeing disaster fundraising closely correlating to media coverage of the disaster.

Puerto Rico 108

Puerto Rico Sierra Leone Disaster Donor 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Tailor your most compelling narratives for different channels to share them widely. Share uplifting narratives optimized for your channels.

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Channel Sierra Leone Story Digital 247

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. As each fundraiser shares their campaign with their personal network via word of mouth and online, the number of people who know about charity: water quickly multiplies.

Charity 128

Charity Lesson Marketing Digital 128

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The 2017 Luminate Online Benchmark Report , just released by Blackbaud, shows donation and email trends based on online fundraising and email campaigns by 707 Luminate Online customers. While overall fundraising increased by 10.2%, sustainer revenue grew by 20.4%. Email still works really well. With a caveat. Online giving grew 10.2%.

Time 33

Time Fundraising Benchmark Trend 33

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 12, 2019

Keep in mind, however, that popup headlines are best when they’re clever and specific to your organization. You should also be promoting your newsletter on all possible channels. When you host events or fundraisers, place a newsletter signup beside your check-in sheet. “Sign up and get…”. Receive weekly tips on…”.

Newsletter 67

Newsletter Digital Captivate Headline 67

Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

Whether you call it an annual fundraising plan or a communications road map, now is your chance to push the envelope on your ongoing digital efforts to engage constituents, grow your list, and raise money. Email is re-emerging as a communications channel that is new and powerful again. Write less lengthy copy and better headlines.

Digital 36

Digital Marketing Game Headline 36

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. .

Benchmark 52

Benchmark Studies Digital Analysis 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

Create Once, Publish Everywhere: This tip is a nod to the need to use multiple channels – email, web site, offline, mobile and social. Fundraising' Gamify : The best tip for nonprofits is to identify a donor who might issue a challenge match for your organization. Is your nonprofit planning to participate in a Giving Day?

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Guide Giving Free Remix 108

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. Don’t lead with a photo from your latest fundraiser. The video should not be about your organization’s history or recent fundraising event.

Websites 98

Websites Donor Photo Nonprofit 98

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

No matter where we fall in the political spectrum, it’s important for us as fundraisers to keep an eye on the issues and the news so that we’re ready to act when the issues we are passionate about become national news. In one weekend, the ACLU raised 6x what they typically raise online in a given year. They Amplified their Voice.

Headline 20

Headline Lesson Time Influence 20

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

The same trends that are changing the world around us at a rapidly accelerating rate are impacting the fundraising profession in new and exciting ways. In 2016, fundraisers will need to focus on tying the impact of gifts to the cause itself in order to retain and gain supporters. Exceed Donor Expectations. Focus on Impact.

Fundraising 20

Fundraising Blackbaud Philanthropy Analytics 20

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Convene online marketing meetings with key department representatives (Fundraising, Programs, etc) twice each month to plan out upcoming initiatives in the annual online marketing calendar, divide up tasks, and review progress. topic, draft headline, and bulleted ideas to expand on.

Online 71

Online Tips Calendar Test 71

M+R

JANUARY 5, 2024

Read time: 5 minutes Waking up on New Year’s Day is for two things: taking stock of whether you already regret your new year’s resolutions, and immediately refreshing your end of year fundraising data to see if anyone gave that final gift at midnight on 12/31. Strategic choices sparked success for other top performers.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising New York City Ukraine Channel 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Ask for your raise first, and then ask for a budget for graphic design work (avatar, Twitter background, YouTube Channel background, Facebook banners, etc.), Ask for your raise first, and then ask for a budget for graphic design work (avatar, Twitter background, YouTube Channel background, Facebook banners, etc.),

Social Media 241

Social Media Management Media Social 241

Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Voices are constantly peppering you with how to simplify your donation form, employ stronger calls to action, and use headlines that even a 15-year-old playing a video game wouldn't be able to ignore. Create a team-based fundraising campaign. Subscribe to your channel. Sign up for an event or class. Listen to a podcast.

Build 36

Build Online Donor Newsletter 36

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Draft your pitch as an email with the subject as the headline you would like to see. Start with a headline that summarizes your news. For the subject line, write the headline you want to see.

Story 122

Story News Press Local 122

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. So like you said, the four-step plan to get more donors to grow your fundraising results. I’m Steven.

Results 83

Results Video Donation Fundraising 83

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re looking at email marketing strategies for year end fundraising success! 2 Grassroots Campaigning: How To Use Online Channels To Build Offline Support. 3 Fall Fundraisers Planning: Tips And Ideas To Get Ready For Fall Planning is key to a successful marketing campaign.

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email Marketing Strategy Fundraising 89

Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2009

Fundraisers in the worst economic era since the Great Depression continue to struggle according to a study out this week from the Giving USA Foundation. While an estimated $307 billion dollars was given to charitable causes in 2008; total fundraising declined an inflation adjusted of 5.7% from 2007 levels.

Giving 20

Giving Convio Benchmark Reflection 20

Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the nonprofit fundraising world into the digital-only space almost immediately. While some organizations have had the capacity and savviness to hop onto this trend early, others are still trying to figure out where to start with online fundraising. Though we can’t promise $39 million).

Ideas 95

Ideas Fundraising Online Virtual 95

Classy

AUGUST 23, 2021

Optimize your campaign, boost your organization’s visibility, and take a sizable step toward your year-end fundraising goals with this list of quick tips. . Step 1: Upload a custom image to use as your headline. . Keep your progress bar hidden until you’ve reached one-third of your fundraising goal. Try It on Classy .

National 71

National Raise Headline Campaign 71

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

If you are ready to ride an epic wave of generosity with an airtight end-of-year fundraising strategy join our special guest Rachel Muir. If you’re watching the recording, I hope you’re having a good day no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about end-of-year fundraising. Rachel: Absolutely. .

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Video Fundraising Guide Test 79

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Compare the following nonprofit year-end fundraising appeals: Our year-end fundraising campaign is right around the corner. The main headline is “Help Save Lives in Times of Emergency!” Let’s complete an exercise to help you get your creativity flowing. We need your help to save more stray dogs in the community.

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Tips Storytelling Images Camera 59

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In this link roundup, we’re looking at email marketing strategies for year-end fundraising success! 2 Grassroots Campaigning: How To Use Online Channels To Build Offline Support. When you’re planning your fundraising strategies , consider how your emails channels may be affecting offline campaigns.

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email Marketing Strategy Fundraising 45

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Over the years these terms have evolved to fit the adoption of new marketing channels. One nonprofit used online channels to surpass their year-end fundraising goals. First, let’s define the fields: Title: Defines which headline should appear in results. 34% of nonprofits have paid for advertising on social media.

Beginner 91

Beginner Digital Marketing Guide 91

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

Meaningful numbers will show the donor you’re doing your job and that builds trust which is the backbone of donor-based fundraising. Include your most popular social media channels at the bottom of your newsletter. Check out the Fundraiser’s Paradox from Bluefrog Fundraising. Thanks to you. Social media links.

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Newsletter email Create Template 124

Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

However, Google has a separate Google for Education program you can check out if you’re fundraising for a school. Google lets you write three headlines and two descriptions for each ad. However, each headline can only be up to 30 characters, and each description is only up to 90 characters. The Basics. The Bidding Process.

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Google Grant Rate Headline 52