Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While nonprofits are required to file annual tax forms disclosing their financials, we’re not required to publish donor lists, produce and mail expensive print pieces, or churn out all new, original content. and significant print and mailing expenses. First, we tackled format. It also resulted in soul-crushing paper waste.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising. Send out a dedicated e-mail to your e-mail list introducing your year-end campaign, without making an ask (see this as a “cultivation / stay tuned!” Send out a snail-mail fundraising letter to your housefile list asking for a gift.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Read my review. Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. For instance, you might group supporters based on their engagement level, recency and frequency of giving, or preferred communication channel.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Now, you can access: All 16 curated, impact-filled sessions covering topics like direct mail, email marketing, digital fundraising, social strategy, year-end planning tips, retention + more. YEFF Official Notes: Review 57+ pages of official notes from all the sessions so you get quick takeaways + resources from each presentation.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail! Maintain control.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Review Past Years’ Campaigns A good predictor of what will resonate with donors this year is what has resonated with them in previous years. Take notice of what your previous campaigns tell you about the communications and appeals your donors responded most to. Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Suppress mailings and emails—especially solicitations. In the wake of a disaster , your contacts will be focused on their and their family’s immediate needs, as well as those of their neighbors and community members. You should review your messaging and adjust immediately, especially those pre-scheduled messages. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2021

As we look specifically at direct mail or email strategies for new donor acquisition, the way to improve this global trend is to mail fewer people with a focus on connecting with the right people. M = Mail to proven donors. There are many data sources out there for direct mail and email acquisition.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Prior to rolling your plan out to a larger audience, ask those closest to your organization—like your GivingTuesday committee members and top fundraisers—to review your messaging and toolkit. Develop a Strong Communications Plan. Finally, consider the timing in sharing communications.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), digital wallet (1%), and text-to-give (1%). Read reviews. Choose a solution with your team’s input.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

Each generation living today has come of age with profoundly different experiences concerning mass communication and these differences directly impact how they give to nonprofits. Seniors who came age during the era of print media still prefer print communications and charitable giving.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this guide, we’ll review the basics of AI fundraising tools and a few strategies for using these solutions to improve donor relationships. You can use generative solutions to help draft full email messages, text messages, blog post outlines, direct mail letters, and more.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

You can create a communications cadence to reach out to these supporters, help them build stronger connections to your mission, and ultimately send them a personalized donation request based on their giving capacity and past donation amounts. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings. Engaging emails.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A CRM is the backbone of effective communication, engagement , and fundraising strategies. For instance, if you use Blackbaud as a CRM provider, you may review their partner network , define how your system will connect with various partners, and explore the data migration process.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

We’ll review: . Follow these tips to ensure that your letter is as effective as possible: Once you’ve completed this process and feel like you’re ready to do a final review of your letter, ask yourself the following questions: Is your appeal letter easy to read? Optimize your direct mail efforts.

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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. 2) A strong communication strategy. Branding: No matter what communications are going out – everything should be consistently branded! Print: Direct mail is far from dead.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

In this guide to donor stewardship, we’ll review what your organization needs to know and do to build authentic, long-lasting relationships with donors. Review the steps of the donor stewardship journey below: Acknowledge the donor’s gift as soon as you receive it. Create and send updates that communicate the impact they made.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? We tell stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results. Common segmentation criteria for nonprofits include such as age, location, interests, communication preferences and donation history.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Some examples of fundraising and marketing assets you may use in your campaign include: direct emailing , radio ads, bus ads, mail drop, etc. It is a strategy used by non-profits organizations to reach out to more donors through the use of multiple communication channels. Being able to write your direct mail letters in September.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Here’s what she wants you to know: Repurpose the content that you will be using for your End-of-Year Appeal Use #GivingTuesday as an excuse to communicate with new communities of donors! Reach out to your donor community to find a match. Don’t Skip Direct Mail. Prime your donors with personalized communication.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Integrate Across Communication Channels Use testimonials in a variety of your communication channels. Implement direct mail strategies, especially for stakeholders who prefer traditional communication methods. Regularly review the progress of your campaign. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters. That’s why it’s important to review your donor database to find donors who have exhibited this passion through engagement with your organization. The recency of a gift is an important consideration here. Send a survey.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

An annual report is an important public document that nonprofits publish each year to communicate with their community and donors. Choose some of your best photos and select a title and core theme that will help you review the year from one specific lens of focus. What is an annual report? . Create a cover. Share your mission.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Nonprofits are most successful when they’re focused on one primary issue because it makes it easier to communicate the organization’s purpose to potential donors. Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? After a thorough review process, you’ll be ready to select your nonprofit’s board.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your own careful review of the report is encouraged. Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications. Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation? One size does not fit all.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Many VAs can help with the more skilled and technical tasks required for communication, development, volunteer management, and program management. Your nonprofit needs you working in your strengths , not setting up your newsletter in Mail Chimp or scheduling your next Facebook post. Nor should you. Then, give it a whirl!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions. Ideally, mail callers stationery in advance (or send them copy they can print on their own stationery) so they can follow up with a thank you note or a letter with a remit envelope, as appropriate.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Review previous year-end campaigns to understand what drove results and what fell flat. Optimizing Channels of Communication Each communication medium—be it Email, Social media, Direct mail—has a unique potential to engage your audience and facilitate fundraising. Define your purpose early on to set a clear trajectory.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? Your campaign is only as strong as your data, so review your donor database now.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2021

However, for some organizations, their understanding ends there— occasionally, they receive a check from Facebook fundraising in the mail, but the specifics are more opaque. Whether that describes your organization or not, it’s helpful to start with a review of the basics to fundraising on this handy social media channel.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

My director of development & communications is giving serious thought to taking our hard copy newsletter and changing it to an e-newsletter. We continue to solicit donors using direct mail and emails. And, I strongly believe our communications plan should continue to include hard copy print.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

in revenue from one mailing. I had the chance to review a few email marketing campaigns today. The rest of the campaigns I reviewed didn’t do much right at all. Based on my review here’s 5 reasons why email messages fail. Third , get into the habit of reviewing the metrics. Weak Subject.

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