Communication - Nonprofit Technology

How to Execute Your Peer-to-Peer Email Communications Plan

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 9, 2022

So, you’ve created a strategy for your peer-to-peer email communications. You’ve segmented your audience, built compelling content and prepared to design emails that will grab your readers’ attention. Now there’s one thing left to do: Start executing on your plan (and find ways to improve it).

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email Communication Attention Audience

Finding the Right Timing for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Email Communications

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.

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email Communication Time Fundraising

6 Ways to Prepare Your Communications for Successful End-of-Year Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. Your brand strategy and key messages should form the foundation for all of your donor communications, new and old.

Communication

Communication Fundraising Hints Test

How an Employer Brand Communications Strategy Can Support Recruitment Efforts

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The best nonprofits are the ones that know the value of an employer brand communications plan. They understand a strategic plan can help attract and retain the top talent and avoid facing the current struggles of today’s competitive job market.

Communication

Communication Support Strategy Job

How to Create Your Caseload Communication Plan in 2 Hours or Less

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

Creating individualized 12-month communication plans for all 150 donors on your major gifts caseload to a fundraiser may initially sound like a lot of touchpoints to create. But the truth is you can create the vast majority of your planning for each donor in less time than you think.

Communication

Communication Create Sound Gift

How Storytelling Can Help Personalize Donor Communications

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization. Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds.

Storytelling

Storytelling Personal Donor Communication

Budget for Communications and Marketing When Proposing New Initiatives

The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Proposal Communication Marketing Boston

Spectrum Digital Education to Award $1M in Grants from Charter Communications 2024 Pledge

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2024

Charter Communications' Spectrum Digital Education will grant $1 million to nonprofits expanding access to connectivity tools and education.

Education

Education Grant Digital Communication

#GivingTuesday Communication Templates

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Need easy to use templates for your #GivingTuesday fundraising? Use this #GivingTuesday messaging guide to copy and paste easy, pre-made templates that you can edit and schedule now to #GivingTuesday. From emails to social media posts and text messages, our experts have done the work for you!

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Template Communication Social Media Guide

Top 10 Social Media Tools for Your Nonprofit Communication

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's review some of the best social media tools you should consider for your nonprofit to help you focus on your donors and prospects, and alleviate much of the stress in making sure you're doing well on social media.

Social Media

Social Media Tools Media Communication

Cast Video with Strategy to Create Stellar Communications

.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

In fact, it has the potential to be the star of your communication campaigns and the basis for multiple other varieties of messaging. An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” video was still a communications outlier. I’m glad to see so many organizations producing compelling content.

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Video Communication Create Strategy

Bloomerang Launches AI Content Assistant for Nonprofit Communications

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2024

Bloomerang announced an artificial intelligence content assistant and other updates to its email builder to support busy nonprofits.

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Content Communication Nonprofit email

Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Enhance Communication The other three Cs depend on this fourth quality. I’m not sure communication is the priority it should be.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Ideas

Hustle Launches Dialer to Modernize Communications

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hustle launched its new Dialer product, designed to assist organizers and fundraisers in mobilizing supporters. The Dialer is a modern calling application that saves time by removing unnecessary manual steps with a smooth and easy-to-use interface.

Communication

Communication Mobile Application Product

The Importance of DEI in Your Marketing and Communications Strategy

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to donors and should be at the forefront of nonprofits’ marketing efforts. Having DEI incorporated into your marketing strategy can help alleviate that uncertainty and make you feel confident in what you are putting out in your marketing efforts.

Marketing

Marketing Strategy Communication Donor

Persistence Is the Key to Effective Donor Communication

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 14, 2024

Just when it feels like you’re making headway with a donor, they pull back. Here's how being persistent in these situations pays off.

Donor

Donor Communication Effective Relationship

Resource guide for internal communications

Big Duck

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Explore insights on fostering collaboration, onboarding communications leaders, and managing day-to-day activities to build culture, retain staff, and foster growth.

Communication

Communication International Resource Guide

Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication appeared first on Bloomerang. What do you think are key tactics to boost your GivingTuesday campaign and gain super supporters during the end of year giving season? We invite you to share your insights in the comments below.

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Personal Campaign Communication Influence

Take your nonprofit communications team on an internal roadshow

Big Duck

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Take your nonprofit communications team on an internal roadshow to ensure staff understand strategic communications. Engage colleagues and clarify roles—read more to start planning.

International

International Team Communication Roles

5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

It involves responding consistently to all incoming communication, including comments, direct messages, mentions, and shares. By acknowledging these interactions, nonprofits show appreciation for their followers’ participation and reinforce a sense of community. After fundraising or community events, communicate results clearly.

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Digital Community Build Social Media

[DATA] 11 Must-Know Stats About Nonprofit Websites

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

Once submitted, you will be provided instant access all the data covering website and email communications, online fundraising tools, social media, and productivity and security software. 4) 75% of nonprofits worldwide use the.org domain for their primary website and email communications. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace. 6% use Wix.

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Websites Stats Data NGO

3 Smart Branding Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and events through design solutions. Clearly and simply define the purpose of the communication. 1) Stay on point. Do you want them to become a member?

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Israel North America Strategy New Jersey

3 Infographic Tips for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Seems nonprofit communications folks everywhere have jumped on the infographic bandwagon. But an infographic is no cure-all for your communication woes. This infographic showing the history of communication is a souped-up timeline with a clear path and color cues telling you when you have entered a new era. Amelia Kohm, Ph.D. ,

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4 Text Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Take from Big Brands

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

When the first text message was sent on December 3 rd , 1992, no one could have conceived how important this mode of communication would become for people worldwide. Text messages are another valuable tool you should add to your outbound communications strategy! That’s a lot of time spent engaging with a communication tool!

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Lesson Marketing Amazon Mobile

3 Ways to Boost Donor Retention with Nonprofit Tech Tools

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication.

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Retention Tech Tools Donor

Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Whether it’s boosting engagement, streamlining content creation, or enhancing donor communications, clear objectives are crucial. The Results: 3) SMART Communications Targets: Precision in Objective Setting Crafting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) communication targets is crucial.

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Digital Strategy Guide Create

5 Must-Have Productivity Software Products Nonprofits Need to Be Effective in 2021

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

4) Internal Communications Tools. Communication and collaboration often occur in real-time, meaning that, in many cases, email or shared documents don’t get the job done. The solution is a nimble communication platform that is comprehensive, enabling everything from one-on-one conversations to cohesive group threads.

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Product Software Effective Calendar

12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising. Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis

Raising Your Nonprofit’s Profile to Generate Support

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 14, 2023

Nonprofits don’t need to reinvent the wheel to raise awareness and get more supporters, but they do need to refine and update their communications strategies. Here are four tips to get your organization the recognition it needs.

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Profile Raise Support Generation

How to Use Inspiring Imagery to Drive Donations

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The right imagery can amplify the power of your nonprofit communications. However, pictures must be used correctly to achieve the best results. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of some image selection best practices.

Donation

Donation Picture Images Communication

Never Visit, Call, Write or Email a Major Donor

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2022

How does your donor like to be communicated with? It’s not about how do you or your organization like to communicate — but how does your donor want to be communicated with, that best suits them? Knowing how your donor wants to engage will unlock a new level of relationship with them.

Donor

Donor email Relationship Communication

4 Text Messaging Strategies that Boost Donor Stewardship

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 24, 2022

As texting has become the primary form of communication for many of us, it’s time to embrace texting as a central piece of your larger donor communications strategy. Text messaging is an important — and largely underused — donor stewardship tool.

Donor

Donor Strategy Communication Tools

How to Respond to Donors’ Resistance to Your Ask

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors. Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated.

Donor

Donor News Discussion Communication

How Building Genuine Relationships Helps You Raise Money

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here are some ways that your organization can build and utilize this type of communication. Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits seem to raise money again and again while others struggle? Their success is based on relationships and donor-centric philanthropy.

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Relationship Money Raise Build

5 Email Personalization Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A recent Abila study shows donors feel 71% more engaged with nonprofits when they receive personalized communications from the nonprofits they support. Personalization is an aspect of communication that will evolve to better meet the needs of your supporters and your team. Donors feeling more engaged with organizations is a good thing.

Personal

Personal email Strategy Nonprofit

Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Communicate with Volunteers. Communicate with Volunteers: Like every other aspect of work and life, communication with volunteers is vital. Use clear communication to ensure volunteers know their schedules, events, and expectations during their scheduled times. Process Volunteers. Onboard and Train Volunteers.

Volunteer

Volunteer Management Tips Application

What Nonprofit Donors Want To See in Your Marketing and Social Media

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Therefore, in this time of easy communications, you want to ensure quality and value marketing and social media. What's happened is that we live at a time of immense transparency and authenticity because of the way data is consumed. Donors could hold nonprofits and their leaders accountable if they realize something isn't quite right.

Social Media

Social Media Marketing Media Donor

The Biggest Branding Mistakes Nonprofits Make: 3 Essential Fixes

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Branding can make or break a nonprofit, yet many organizations struggle to communicate their value effectively. Without clear, concise communication, potential supporters may not grasp the full impact of the nonprofit’s work. Habitat for Humanity excels at communicating its mission.

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Problem Nonprofit Articulate Consultant

Announcing the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Survey questions covered website and email communications, online fundraising, social media, and professional development in the nonprofit sector. The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good on social media.

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Tech Report Social Media Survey

3 Ways to Personalize the Donor Experience

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2022

This fragmented donor communications experience is a pernicious problem in the nonprofit industry. Donor engagement can be complicated. Donors are engaged in multiple ways, frequently with different appeals and solicitation amounts.

Experiment

Experiment Donor Personal Industry

6 Ways to Fundraise With Video

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2021

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

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Video Fundraising University Foundation

The Human Touch in Nonprofit Relationships

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.

Relationship

Relationship Nonprofit Tech Donor

[FREE WEBINAR] 6 Weeks to a Successful #GivingTuesday Campaign

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 13, 2021

We’ll share creative ideas and expert tips on everything from communications and enlisting peer-to-peer ambassadors to incorporating virtual strategies and following up with donors. – The best tools for communicating with donors and inspiring giving. << – Setup and promotional essentials that save time and effort.

Campaign

Campaign Free FAQ Virtual

4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

2) Master the Art of Prompting Prompting is the language we use to communicate with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Communication is conducted in natural language, similar to how you would converse with a friend or colleague. Some individuals might try ChatGPT, encounter a subpar output, and give up.

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Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit

How to Execute Your Peer-to-Peer Email Communications Plan

Finding the Right Timing for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Email Communications

Trending Sources

6 Ways to Prepare Your Communications for Successful End-of-Year Fundraising

How an Employer Brand Communications Strategy Can Support Recruitment Efforts

How to Create Your Caseload Communication Plan in 2 Hours or Less

How Storytelling Can Help Personalize Donor Communications

Budget for Communications and Marketing When Proposing New Initiatives

Spectrum Digital Education to Award $1M in Grants from Charter Communications 2024 Pledge

#GivingTuesday Communication Templates

Top 10 Social Media Tools for Your Nonprofit Communication

Cast Video with Strategy to Create Stellar Communications

Bloomerang Launches AI Content Assistant for Nonprofit Communications

Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

Hustle Launches Dialer to Modernize Communications

The Importance of DEI in Your Marketing and Communications Strategy

Persistence Is the Key to Effective Donor Communication

Resource guide for internal communications

Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication

Take your nonprofit communications team on an internal roadshow

5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

[DATA] 11 Must-Know Stats About Nonprofit Websites

3 Smart Branding Strategies for Nonprofits

3 Infographic Tips for Nonprofits

4 Text Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Take from Big Brands

3 Ways to Boost Donor Retention with Nonprofit Tech Tools

Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

5 Must-Have Productivity Software Products Nonprofits Need to Be Effective in 2021

12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising

Raising Your Nonprofit’s Profile to Generate Support

How to Use Inspiring Imagery to Drive Donations

Never Visit, Call, Write or Email a Major Donor

4 Text Messaging Strategies that Boost Donor Stewardship

How to Respond to Donors’ Resistance to Your Ask

How Building Genuine Relationships Helps You Raise Money

5 Email Personalization Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

What Nonprofit Donors Want To See in Your Marketing and Social Media

The Biggest Branding Mistakes Nonprofits Make: 3 Essential Fixes

Announcing the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report!

3 Ways to Personalize the Donor Experience

6 Ways to Fundraise With Video

The Human Touch in Nonprofit Relationships

[FREE WEBINAR] 6 Weeks to a Successful #GivingTuesday Campaign

4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024

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