The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. Tag and thank them.

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Support Donor Community Retention 52

Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As donor retention and engagement continue to challenge the space, virtual events are a viable tool you can explore to enhance these efforts. In fact, data has found that nonprofits who are hosting virtual events are using the same channels and tactics to steward donors as they would in the in-person setting. Fundraiser results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I got an email from hosts Chris Uschan and Tony Veroeven who shared some numbers, "We had 190 attend and ask 140 questions in a back channel that looked like Clark Griswald 's House at Christmas!". Cliff Atkinson's new book, The Back Channel is a must read for anyone presenting at conferences or planning trainings in age of social media.

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Channel Instruction Instructional Instructional Design 87

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

While we tend to think of formal and structured stories, many of these elements can be included in any donor interaction — even a casual conversation — to help strengthen their commitment to your organization. Responding to DM’s, comments, and tags from followers. Thank you emails. A donor appreciation event .

Communication 52

Communication Strategy Storytelling Social Media 52

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

While we tend to think of formal and structured stories, many of these elements can be included in any donor interaction — even a casual conversation — to help strengthen their commitment to your organization. Responding to DM’s, comments, and tags from followers. Thank you emails. A donor appreciation event .

Communication 52

Communication Strategy Storytelling Social Media 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2009

Having a structured way to collect and analyze qualitative insights can not only help with designing a social media engagement policy, but also harvest insights. Effective listening through social media channels means that individuals and organizations need to identify why they are listening and how they will apply what they hear.

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ROI Examples Results Social Media 91

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This helps you monitor your progress with various campaigns, your donor retention rate, and other metrics that are important to your fundraising success. Donor retention is the key to unlocking a successful fundraising strategy. A fundraising app that also prioritizes retention will go a long way in making it happen.

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