Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

When you bring the Internet, online social tools, mobile technologies, and all the rest into the equation, you do not fundamentally change how communities organize or make change. In the most basic sense, online organizing gives figurative legs to impact and reach. You do, though, change the scale and the opportunity.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

With over 500 minutes (that’s 10 hrs) of free event fundraising consulting you’ll learn everything from how to get started with your first event to running effective multi-channel communications programs that increase fundraising performance. Increase Communication Effectiveness Through Multi-channel Marketing.

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Consultant Free Strategy Slides 196

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

This will help you create highly relevant and impactful messages that will excite your supporters and inspire generosity. Make sure your registration page is simple to fill out and mobile-friendly. You can even pair your golf tournament with an auction fundraiser to maximize impact and bring in even more support for your cause.

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Marketing Fundraising Tips Registration 52

Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

Let me also suggest that we need to stop placing a wall between offline and online giving strategies and tactics. And donors that are 55-years and older have the highest retention rates for both online and offline giving. This online versus offline wall is mostly in our own heads. Mobile is the New Normal. of total sales.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

31% of offline-only first-time donors are retained for over a year , versus 25% of online-only first-time donors. These statistics illuminate the importance of starting your year-end fundraising planning early and creating impactful written appeals to resonate with your supporters. Wrap it up with a call to action.

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Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 109

DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, learning to properly market online and offline is an important opportunity for organizations. With the right strategy, you can engage with your supporters, raise brand awareness, and make a lasting impact. Channel preference (social media vs. email). Gather past content from a specified time period and channel.

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Marketing Social Media Nonprofit Integration 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We are looking at number of followers, ‘Likes’ and members but are now beginning to tie these numbers to those which directly impact our organization’s new strategic plan which rolled out months ago. If you are a smaller organization, have a few people work together to keep the channels updated and have fun with it.

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Social Media Foundation Examples Media 189

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Maximize Your Digital Marketing Channels Even if your event is taking place in-person, your marketing efforts should be primarily happening online. With everyone spending hours a day glued to their phones and computers, digital channels will be the best way to reach them. And in order to do that, you’re going to have to go old school.

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Tips Fundraising Local Channel 52

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Such resources should include sample solicitation letters for mail and email, quick stats and impact statements for social media, sample scripts for phone calls, and thank you letters for follow-up communications. And finally, thank everyone (often) – In emails, on websites, through social media channels, in person, and at the event.

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Raise Relationship Tips Fundraising 208

Everyaction

APRIL 23, 2018

Here are five of our favorite CRM-based tools that you might not know about, but definitely should be using to save time and maximize the impact of your work! Utilize A/B testing for more impactful emails. Track supporters' engagement across channels. Activate & organize supporters on and offline.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

By applying this approach to any program development or strategy and even your organization’s dashboard, your nonprofit can more innovative and get more impactful results. Tracking for Impact and Learning. Next staff identified key impact metrics by creating a paper prototype of the dashboard on the wall, with sticky notes.

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Design Marketing Metrics Measure 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

My co-presenter for the plenary was the amazing Marcelo Iniarra , who is a digital mobilization pioneer and fantastic presenter/facilitator. The challenges: Explosion of online media channels. Positive Impact. A multi-screen world. Every organization, individual has the opportunity to be a media organization. Stories are social.

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Learning Donor Online Fundraising 86

Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Other important features to consider are communication tools and mobile accessibility tools. What we love about the Charity Miles app Charity Miles provides a unique way for people to make a positive impact while pursuing their fitness goals. These tools help you reach your supporters no matter where they are.

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Software Tools Management Registration 52

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

For example, you can understand what impact, if any, a new communication channel had on fundraising outcomes. That way, you can assess which pages are most popular for users who come via each traffic channel. Email remains one of the most valuable channels for nonprofit marketing and supporter engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Organizations’ communications strategies have more impact individually and collectively. Grantees get better results integrating Facebook, Twitter, and other social media channels best practices and measurement. So, for these organizations, their content pyramid also includes integrating offline w/online channels.

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Social Media Training Train Network 97

Everyaction

APRIL 9, 2018

Multi-Channel Engagement for Diverse Audiences. Environmentalist donors are a diverse group of people, who require multi-channel communication to reach effectively. This means looking for easy-to-use event attendee management tools, and donation forms that are optimized for desktop and mobile access.

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Organization Contact Channel Volunteer 43

Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2017

Direct mail and other traditional fundraising channels are. And most of the growth in online is just simply cannibalization from other channels. And yes, you should post regular updates to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media channels. Ensure it works on mobile phones and tablets. Make thank you calls to ALL donors.

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Online Giving Mail Channel 41

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Start with their past preferred communication channels. It enables you to reach potential supporters who you never would’ve crossed paths with offline. You’ll want a page that has the following: A speedy interface ( especially for mobile users). Mobile Giving. Personalized Outreach. The share button is a powerful tool.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Multi-channel marketing is the practice of communicating and marketing across many channels. 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. Why is it important for nonprofits?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Yesterday I went along to the Mobile and Digital Conference in London , organised by Fundraising magazine, to hear first-hand about how, in a fast-changing world, charities are using social, mobile and digital media to reach new audiences and raise more money. Don't measure success of mobile Apps just by the £s raised.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Yesterday, I spent most of the day offline at the Wisdom 2.0 a slowing down, making mindful choices about what channels are truly effective and slowing down and being intentional about practice – so good practice becomes a habit. There was applause from the audience. Yesterday, I spent most of the day offline at the Wisdom 2.0

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Brain Mind Offline South Africa 104

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

2) Mobile technology. Nonprofits of all sizes are able to reach millions of donors while simultaneously sharing the need and impact of a donors support. . In 2009, Convio's clients alone used the online channel to raise more than $921 million (up from $777M in '08), send more than 3.8

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Online Giving Convio Mobile 74

NTEN

JUNE 19, 2014

Along with the input of four judges (who, ahead of time, narrowed the applicant pool down to these three competitors), the Case Foundation and Millennial Impact have asked the audience to vote online until 4:45pm Central time today. Among people ages 12-29, 50% say they primarily access online with mobile devices. . In the U.S.,

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Education Mentoring Virginia Mobile 71

Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The discussion featured guest speakers Jen Burton , community director at Causes ; Tom Dawkins , co-founder of StartSomeGood ; and Miles Orkin , national director for mobile and web at the American Cancer Society. Causes allows donors to take control of their donated dollars and choose exactly how their money will make an impact.

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Interaction Fundraising Cancer Causes 62

Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

The new gadgets and channels that are available today don’t just change how we do marketing, or where a product or service might be offered (online vs. offline vs. mobile device). Did you know that more than 50% of constituents receive email on their mobile devices? Position the Ask.

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Technology Leadership Offline Demographics 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

Putting your strategy on the grid can only help you design a measurement strategy, but more importantly help your strategy have more impact. The grid itself can be customized to your organization’s way of thinking about its marketing funnel, target audiences, and tactics. Use the “ Valid Measurement Grid &#.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Free agents use social-media channels like Facebook and Twitter and can create social movements in the palms of their hands. Its true impact has yet to be measured, but Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and every other social media platform have already caused a revelation in how people want to communicate. They want to connect.

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Comment Artist Social Media Hype 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The Giving USA Foundation , which estimates national charitable giving over a 50-year span, reports that campaign fundraising has historically had no apparent impact on overall individual giving. Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to have a significant impact on this trend. billion in yearly giving on a monthly basis, both offline and online.

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Data Hurricane Fundraising Disaster 118

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. Power : lastly, and very importantly, we see our contributions making an impact. That’s why the Atlanta councilman used twitter!

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission. Common channels include email, direct mail, social media, phone calls, your website, etc.

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Raise Strategy Help Fundraising 98

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

It's not enough to just share stories about your impact — how do you mobilize and engage people who are passionate about issues you're working on? For example, a story that begins with a big emotional impact will leave the reader asking questions and wanting more information. Engage Offline.

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Support Netsquared Influence DC 36

Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2012

I secretly hoped that at least those other 95% recycled… And I couldn't help but draw parallels in my mind about marketing channel mix and energy. In my mind, the comparison works this way: DM=oil TM=coal DRTV=Nuclear Email= Natural gas Mobile, social, geolocation= solar, wind, geothermal. Starting to sound pretty familiar?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Beth is an expert in facilitating online and offline peer learning, curriculum development based on traditional adult learning theory and other instructional approaches. Not matter what we call them, we are only just beginning to understand Gen Z and their impact on society as well as the implications for nonprofits.

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Social Nigeria Student Cancer 28

sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2022

charities, this single day can (and does) drive a big impact for nonprofits across the globe. Donation forms should be simple, intuitive, and most importantly mobile-friendly! In 2021, a 49% of Holland Bloorview’s GivingTuesday donors gave through mobile. And 43% of our total revenue came in through mobile.

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Channel Offline Calendar Gift 72

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 264

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This digital marketing content directly impacts the success of your online fundraising strategies. Offline goals and campaigns. Consider any other moving pieces that could possibly impact your ability to carry out a new project, even those that don’t necessarily fit into one of the categories listed above.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

Social Media 210

Social Media Social Chapter Media 210