Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment? Refer to the data.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

A multi-channel fundraising strategy, or one that targets donors through a variety of mediums, is most likely to reach the widest audience and result in maximum funds raised. This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . What are the benefits of using direct mail in a multi-channel approach?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

So it may not come as a surprise that text message communication is on the rise as doctors’ offices, retail operations, schools—even job recruiters are sending reminders, coupons, and employment opportunities via text. Yet, some nonprofits are still hesitant to communicate that way. But times are changing. Donor Follow Up.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. Newsletter. Understanding Your Audience.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In a previous blog post , I wrote about how bundling your donor communications can save your nonprofit time and money. You can bundle your donor communications in two ways: going all in or bundling in batches. Bundling in batches is a great approach for nonprofits just starting out with this strategy. Your plan should include:

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

A strong donor segmentation is much more than just breaking up your donor list into the basic demographic groups that define your community by age, location, or gender. Preferential segmentation provides information on how best to deliver the communication. Donor Segmentation Strategies.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Creating a marketing campaign might sound simple enough, but implementing a proper strategy with a multi-channel approach is easier said than done. Ready to learn how to improve your overall nonprofit strategy with each of these best practices?

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Double the Donation

MAY 11, 2022

While electronic communication is a speedy and efficient outreach strategy, some donors prefer communication via direct mail. That’s why we recommend taking a multi-channel approach to marketing matching gifts with direct mail outreach and online engagement efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Consider your communication channels. Social media.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Direct mail is too often associated with the past. Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. Here’s why!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Establishing a strategy for your peer-to-peer fundraising email communications is critically important. Of course, when you have a lot to do, taking time to think about strategy might seem like a luxury. But keep in mind that there’s no point in sending emails just to send emails. They need a purpose.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

direct mail campaigns. benefits of direct mail. direct mail and digital marketing. As you consider direct mail’s place in your marketing, remember that millennials are a diverse group, and other characteristics such as income, location, and giving history can also impact the results of your marketing campaigns.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

To assure a steady flow of contributions, engage in a thoughtful cultivation strategy. Provided you’re offering up content that’s relevant, useful, hopeful, and inspiring , mail as often as you can afford to do so (taking into account both human and financial resources). Keep priming the pump. Need proof? But you can do a lot more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Tie all of your year-end materials together by weaving a campaign-specific design through everything your donors will see, including emails, your website, social media posts, and direct mail pieces. For direct mail, include a reply device and return envelope so your donors don’t have to track down an envelope or stamp at home.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

But, if you don’t have a membership engagement strategy in place to engage and retain them, you’ll end up losing members just as fast as you can acquire them. Even a basic member engagement strategy can be all you need to excite your current members and entice them to renew for years to come. What is a Membership Engagement Strategy?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. They can now analyze lots of data, understand donor behavior, and tailor their strategies. Data Analysis for Insightful Strategies Data analysis is at the heart of artificial intelligence in fundraising. AI tools and predictive analytics are new.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Purpose-driven communications are those that put brand-purpose at the center. Establish your organization’s brand purpose and use it to guide the development of your marketing strategy whilst considering the most effective ways to communicate that purpose to various audiences. What is purpose-driven communications?

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy? But these four basic steps of the donor engagement cycle are key parts of your overall donor engagement strategy.

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DonorPerfect

JANUARY 17, 2023

At first blush, donor communications (mailings, emails, etc.) One of the most essential components of any mailing is the greeting, and this can be fraught with complications. The post How to Manage and Leverage Multiple Donor Mailing Addresses appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and beyond, here are 5 inclusive strategies to accomplish fundraising success related to women donors. The days should be long gone that a woman receives mail without her correct name, usually due to making assumptions based upon relationships. You can find it here at the Proven Practices website.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. If recipients haven’t opened messages from you in a while, automate an email that asks whether they want to continue to receive communication from you. Unsubscribe options.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In our first Countdown to GivingTuesday blog post we covered tips for determining goals, using impact to drive storytelling, and planning communications. Now let’s look at making connections and drafting communications. Strategize ways in which your committee can help extend the communication reach of the stories you share.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. Create audience personas based on shared characteristics such as age, interests, and communication preferences.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. If recipients haven’t opened messages from you in a while, automate an email that asks whether they want to continue to receive communication from you. Unsubscribe options.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Laura Kruisenga, President & CEO, Kennari Consulting – Laura works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. And when we are in a relationship with someone, we communicate with them differently than when we don’t know them. Or at least we should.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. Acknowledge and thank donors swiftly and enthusiastically.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. The only way to achieve that end is to stay on message… the message you have been communicating all year. Send out letters, send out e-mails, make calls, write posts on your website, hold small group meetings….

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the second strategy. . Is it easy to join your mailing list? If so, how?

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

To assure a steady flow of contributions, engage in a thoughtful cultivation strategy. Provided you’re offering up content that’s relevant, useful, hopeful, and inspiring , mail as often as you can afford to do so (taking into account both human and financial resources). Keep priming the pump. Need proof? But you can do a lot more.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning.

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DonorPerfect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Meeting your supporters where they’re at and reaching them through multiple communications channels will help you reach your year-end fundraising potential. The post Your Year-End Fundraising Communications Plan appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover the top strategies to retain your nonprofit’s corporate partner and earn much-needed support for your organization year-round. Create an open line of communication Whether you’re managing your volunteers or stewarding donors , one core strategy stands out that makes any partnership a success: good communication.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. With that, let’s get started.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 28, 2012

Is direct mail still relevant in our digital age? Here are some tips on integrating direct mail and online strategies.

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