Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The discussion about the recent changes on Facebook has focused mostly around what it means for individuals, particularly the tension between openness and privacy. Many people are wondering what it means for nonprofit brands using Facebook as one of their marketing channels. And, that is how they measure success.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2020

The result is relevant innovations and improvements that include people-focused and technology-focused solutions. Real-World Results. With the implementation of new fundraising and email software , they improved the experience of grateful giving online resulting in a lower donor attrition rate. First Step: Do your research.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Making your giving form simple and easy to fill out is an important part of creating a pleasant donor experience that will result in more donations down the road. Use these best practices to impress your donors and drive even greater results. Design and brand the donation page. Ensure the form is mobile-optimized.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 28, 2022

The overarching goal of this next phase is to humanize the customer experience with new AI-powered conversational intelligence, mobile offline access, and innovations to the Customer Data Platform. . As a result, many commonly used Salesforce products have been rebranded with name changes. Par-dot or Par-dough? Embracing Evolution.

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NetWits

JUNE 24, 2011

At these times I can really relate to direct mail specialists, who’ve dealt with their channel being out of vogue for a decade. For example, while online is far and away the giving channel of choice for new donors under age 65, those same donors renew via offline channels 40% of the time. The report, which covers 15.6

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

In fact, without the two we’ll cover in this post you’re guaranteed to finish your campaign, review the results, and be left wanting. 1) A multi-channel approach to engagement. Oh, and improved fundraising results. Multi-Channel Engagement. Increase YOUR Fundraising Results by 10%. Learn how Susan G.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

From email to your website , your nonprofit’s digital presence spans multiple communication channels, each with its own unwritten rules for success. Managing several of these channels can easily monopolize your marketing team’s time and resources. Also ensure that your web design is optimized for mobile devices.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

The equipment is mostly analog: the index cards and colored dots pictured below, plus a place to record the results. To view the results, I use a shared Google spreadsheet, but you could make a grid on a whiteboard or even just a piece of paper. Here's how it works: 1. Stage Setting. Brief everyone on what is going to happen.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 24, 2024

Additionally, you may append different types of contact information—such as phone numbers and email addresses—to reach as many customers as possible through these channels. Once you obtain this data, you can activate it across online and offline channels , including direct mail, email, and social media.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

While you might want to imagine your organization sending out one or two emails resulting in a widely successful year-end, all the research shows the unlikelihood of that happening. And even digital fundraising powerhouse NextAfter has conducted studies that reveal that multichannel has 212% more revenue than offline only. By segment?

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

But what if you don’t have the budget or staff to focus on eight (or eighteen) different giving channels? And, what if you are “firing on all cylinders&# but you’re still not seeing magical multichannel results? Join us on Wednesday, June 29 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET for Multi-Channel Fundraising: Magic or Myth?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

By offering many ways to get involved with your work, you’ll see better results overall. If you don’t see the results you want, you can try something new next year. Since its inception in 2012, GivingTuesday has relied on digital channels to build a global community. Join the conversation! gave over $1 billion online.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

You can create and run an online campaign to support an offline appeal or an event. You’ll need to write several versions of your Ask for several different channels, and you’ll need to write several different posts. Post the results of what was raised on social media. Write your copy. Remind them why they should give NOW.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 27, 2012

Multi-channel! Multi-channel! Multi-channel! Not financially committed to a second channel. Second channel constitutes 5-20% direct response revenue. Separate databases for online/offline. Thematically integrated, some consolidation of data across channels. Take the multi-channel quiz here!

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Say good bye to "online fundraising" and "offline fundraising," there is only fundraising. Join Paul Habig of SankyNet, Sarah Alexander of Food & Water Watch, and Eric Rardin of Care2 as they outline the critical and often easy ways you can boost your fundraising results in 2013. Make 2013 the year your fundraising comes of age.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The responses lean towards a reality in which our online presence is just as diverse as our offline personalities – people are connecting with a mix of others on difference platforms. You don’t have to mix your channels! Are you mixing your personal and professional self online? Be a social recommender!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There are many reasons why direct mail donor acquisition can be a compelling fundraising tool that produces results that digital methods simply cannot. However, according to a study by Giving USA , Millennials are the generation most likely to give as a result of direct mail strategies. ABC (Always Be Consistent!)

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Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2011

A couple of weeks ago I shared some insights on integrating online and offline fundraising channels for strong results. In 2009 Volunteers of America looked to get more out of their online fundraising program by tapping into the power of integrated online and offline fundraising. What were the results?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

If they made an offline gift, mail a personalized thank you letter within 48 hours. Do we know which communication channels these donors prefer? If it’s an offline gift, mail a personalized thank you letter within 48 hours, or pick up the phone. If they made an online gift, redirect them to a thank you landing page first.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2009

Click to see larger image I'm very tempted to start using Results On Insights for ROI thanks to Barb Chamberlain's comment in yesterday's post " What Are The Best I-Words For Nonprofits To Think About Social Media and ROI? " But what does that really mean? You should reach out to both audiences. What else would you add to the list?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2015

With proper planning and execution, a stronger online fundraising and marketing strategy can grow all of your avenues of offline support. Mass blasts don’t produce results anymore. You should run at least 3-4 multi-message online appeals that are integrated across channels. For me it all comes down to a renewed focus online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

Depending on the target audience (and your capacity), you might want to promote the event on other social channel Event Pages such as LinkedIN or Facebook. Remember that you need to promote your event through all your digital and offline channels as appropriate – email, web site, flyers, and other social channels too.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. Custom reports offer a real-time picture of your supporters across all channels. Higher Conversion Rates = Raising More Money.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

Channel Preferences Unlike some generations, Gen X is comfortable giving both online and offline. As a result, Gen Alpha tends to align with causes that give them a voice. It’s also essential to remember that Gen X is used to a more personalized relationship with brands.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Multi-Channel Fundraising = Optimism. As you can see, nonprofits that implement fundraising strategies that include multiple channels have a lot more confidence in their ability to raise the funds they need to deliver on their mission. Question: How do you plan on using a multi-channel fundraising approach in 2013?

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Promote your event Implementing multi-channel event marketing tactics for your nonprofit benefit concert is the key to a successful event. You can also market your concert offline as well. Analyzing your results after the event can help you plan a better benefit next time.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Charities that have traditionally focused on offline fundraising have also learned in recent years the importance of online giving. These positive results are no longer being overlooked by nonprofit executives. The end-of-year online fundraising opportunity only underscores the importance of this channel as a giving source.

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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. of total sales. It’s in our org charts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Zoe has helped many organisations maximise their impact across on and offline channels communications and achieve great results. Zoe Amar runs Zoe Amar Communications and is widely regarded as one of the charity sector’s leading experts in digital communications and marketing. Check it out today!

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Digital fundraisers are busier than ever, reaching more people through digital channels than ever before. There is a lot of learning and experimenting going on in digital fundraising, which is fueling new innovations in how to raise money across the whole spectrum of digital channels. Mobile list size grew by 35% in 2017.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

In this era of overwhelming inundation of data and messages, an organization’s relationships help it achieve results. The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. The description: Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network.

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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. Assess past year-end giving results. This will help you strategize for your upcoming campaign and improve year-over-year results. They will see your organization as more credible and trustworthy as a result.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

These local giving days focus more a community approach and help nonprofits build capacity in fundraising on all channels, while also promoting the idea of a Giving Day in the local community or geographic area. Other channels included TV news, radio, newspapers, websites, phone calls, and through friends or family.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Creating effective email fundraising campaigns will result in more donations down the line. 7) Encourage Donors to Go Paperless Dive into your database and determine who your donors are that tend to give offline. Remember, your donors should be able to access your donation form easily.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

As a result, the number of available platforms and the range of features they offer have expanded, making it crucial to choose the right platform that aligns with your learning goals. Learning paths and channels which are curated collections of courses that guide learners through a particular skill or career track.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

As a result, the number of available platforms and the range of features they offer have expanded, making it crucial to choose the right platform that aligns with your learning goals. Learning paths and channels which are curated collections of courses that guide learners through a particular skill or career track.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

You will also want to ensure that online communications are coordinated with offline communications such as direct mail efforts. Donors that we communicate with through multiple channels, especially channels that deliver a consistent message, have been found to be much better long term supporters. Next, Determine Who to Contact.

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