Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. Because in today’s world, a worthy mission is not enough. Learn more and register !

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

Instead, you can support and build upon your current efforts with marketing on new channels. Digital marketing can reach new heights when it’s supported by a direct mail marketing campaign that works in tandem with your online strategy. To explain how this works, this article will discuss how direct mail can: Build Momentum.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . A prevailing myth in the nonprofit sector is that traditional mail has been phased out by the internet. Tip #1: Personalize all appeals .

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In my mind, the optimal time-frame for your year-end fundraising strategy is about 6 weeks – you spend the final two weeks in November laying the groundwork (building on the cultivation work you did all year) and then make your asks during the month of December. Send out an e-mail fundraising letter. Choosing Your Time-Frame.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. We recommend implementing a multi-channel engagement strategy that meets donors where they are. One solution is to initiate proactive matching gift marketing efforts early⁠—i.e.,

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Select communication channels and advertising platforms for the campaign. These should be channels and platforms that your audience regularly engages with. You’ll want to be present and meet potential donors where they are in their journey.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

This is the step where you determine which channel you will use to acquire donors. While some advice may suggest starting with determining a channel, the reality is, if you want the best results, you need to know who your audience is FIRST—and let that drive your decision about which channel you think they will respond to. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Regardless of your call to action, the key to maximizing your reach is to be as visible and intentional as possible in the channels where your audience lives. Your most passionate volunteers have a lot of useful data floating around in spreadsheets, e-mails, texts, and minds.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. It’s a channel that functions as part of your larger digital strategy. When email works together with your social media, direct mail, in-person activities, phone calls, and website, your supporters have many more opportunities to hear your message.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Consider your communication channels. Consider which types of communications result in higher engagement and which channels these communications take place through. Ask your donors which channels they would prefer your nonprofit use to reach out to them. Phone call. Social media. Implement donor segmentation.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

In this short guide, we’ll walk through the four basic steps for marketing your next silent auction: Understand Your Audience Leverage Multiple Communication Channels Incorporate Your Nonprofit’s Branding Feature Your Auction Items in Marketing Materials It can be helpful to turn to previous auction data to inform your marketing strategy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

Email marketing is one of the most cost-effective marketing channels, enabling you to talk directly to your past, current, and potential donors. The stories of Riley kids, Caiden, Caroline and Harry (featured above) were shared across digital channels, resulting in a 19% increase in campaign performance. Share their why.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The message you call emotional might be your best bet for a more targeted mailing that speaks to those who share the values the successful campaign will allow to come to fruition. It also channels fear of missing out (FOMO). You might even try a series of email appeals or mailings, each targeting a different social benefit.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Fundraising and building a robust and active email list is critical to nonprofits who want to thrive in a multi-channel world. For example, your fundraising email list versus your Facebook page versus your direct mail—three different channels translates to three different communication tactics.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or nonprofit curious, there are some key numbers to keep in mind related to nonprofits, giving, and the growing giving landscape. Mail stats. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Mail stats.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Fundraising and building a robust and active email list is critical to nonprofits who want to thrive in a multi-channel world. For example, your fundraising email list versus your Facebook page versus your direct mail—three different channels translates to three different communication tactics.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

choose appropriate channels Ensure you’re using the communication channels preferred by each audience segment. This may include email , direct mail, social media , phone calls, or in-person events. Optimize content for each channel: Tailor your messaging and content to suit the format and style of each channel.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

This includes the cost to design, mail, print, and create the appeals, as well as the time that your staff spent working on the campaign. Response rates for each channel used . Schedule it within a couple of weeks after the end of the year so the details are still fresh in your mind. . Were you under budget or over? .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Obviously, use your judgment about the number, but if you vary the channels you use, you shouldn’t worry too much about exhausting your donors. Before you get overwhelmed at that thought, keep in mind that these additional communications don’t need to be complex. Ask your donors to give monthly.

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There could be issues with the appeal itself keeping your organization from reaching key donors—maybe you’re sending your direct mail campaigns to donors who prefer email campaigns. Target the right communication channels. Do donors prefer giving by mail, phone, or online? Target the right communication channels.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

We wanted to see if this was a channel that our community responded well to. Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round. Plan to use multiple channels to reach your target audiences and make sure that messaging is consistent across all channels. Start with a direct mail campaign during your quiet phase to special groups.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Leverage digital channels. Simply share a link to the site on all of your nonprofit’s digital channels—email campaigns, organic and/or paid social media, your organization’s event website, personal emails, even your email signature. Alternatively, you could ask it to brainstorm outreach channels and digital campaign ideas.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

When speaking with Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z people about direct mail, you often hear, “I just throw that out.” Although they’ll often go to their computer and do it—which is a discussion for another day about the power of multi-channel marketing.) Let’s go back to direct mail fundraising, for example. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

3) Promote the event intentionally and across all digital channels. You might consider mailing save-the-dates, formal invites, or a packet or tangible reminder ahead of the event, but be sure to also take full advantage of digital channels —emails, your organization’s newsletter, social media channels, and the like.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Is it easy to join your mailing list? Keep in mind that a digital-first strategy doesn’t mean you give up on personal touches. Online giving is the fastest growing giving channel per research by M+R. Keep in mind when optimizing for screen size that more opens happen on iPhones than other devices. If so, how?

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Targeted information about the event should continue to be released up until several days before the event to remain top of mind with potential guests as well as those already confirmed. What marketing channels should we use?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2011

On Sunday the cost of sending mail via the US Postal System goes up ( see exactly how much ). Certainly for those of us mailing things, this is a bummer but it doesn't mean we should stop our mailing efforts. Direct Mail + Internet = Integrated Success. Consider designing your direct mail with the following in mind: 1.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This is probably a question on your mind, as well as something your board might be asking you every chance they get. . The channel they prefer. If you acquire donors through different channels, you’ll want to tag the method through which the donor gave to your nonprofit. But what happens next?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

Let’s break down the elements of a great fundraising event invitation and show it in practice with some top examples: Use A Multi Channel Approach. The most effective way to increase the number of touches you have is to share your invitation in a wide variety of channels , both online and offline.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

Keep in mind, however, that what’s small for Bill Gates may be major for “Bill Generous.” If they made an offline gift, mail a personalized thank you letter within 48 hours. Some organizations send this to their entire mailing list annually or biannually. Do we know which communication channels these donors prefer?

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Communication preferences: Know which channels donors prefer being contacted on. Respect their preferences by understanding if they prefer email, direct mail, phone calls, or social media outreach. Use your mailing list effectively. Put a note in supporters’ records indicating if they’re included in a mailing or email list.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Diversify fundraising channel s: The report documents shifts in donor behavior and preferences. Therefore, be sure to diversify your fundraising channels to reach donors through multiple platforms, events, and initiatives. What next steps can you take to communicate more effectively by email, postal mail, and online?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Collaborative overload is the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other online collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. Is it habit or are you addicted to getting the notice that you have mail? ” Individual Techniques.

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