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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Build A Nonprofit Mailing List

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Our problem is we don’t have much of a mailing list. So, let’s look at some strategies to build your list (both snail mail and email). CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Of course, you’re correct.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When Should You Hire A Development Consultant?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. For example, you might hire a direct mail consultant to teach you all the things you must consider and the best ways to approach and implement them. Please let us know in the comments below.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Do All Donors Need A Thank You Within 48 Hours?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Here are questions you can ask yourself and your team to go through a similar exercise. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where does the mail go first? Please let us know in the comments below. Where do checks go first?

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To CAPTCHA or Not to CAPTCHA, That is The Question?

NetWits

e-mail address protection. prevention of comment spam. automated questions the user may not know the answer to. automated questions the user may not know the answer to. There is no right or wrong answer to this question, some CAPTCHA programs are better than others, but none are perfect. protection of user logins.

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Direct Mail Solicitation in Five (Easy) Steps

NonProfit Hub

Now it’s time to build a direct mail piece that has the same outcome. But even if you have the best offer, there’s much more that goes into a direct mail piece to make it effective. Step One: Understand Direct Mail. Start by checking out these general tips from one of our favorite direct mail experts.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g.

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Here’s Why Nonprofits Serving Girls And Youth Should Meet Donors Where They Are While Still Modernizing Their Mission

Bloomerang

When someone makes a comment about gender inclusive pronouns or other recent restructurings that they believe impact program delivery or agency optics, we need to be prepared to share the why. Let us know in the comments. When we show the why, we need to believe it—fully—and understand it as it aligns with our organization’s values.

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