The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Direct Mail Send a personalized appeal letter within a welcome packet to emergency donors before the one-month mark.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. 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. About the Author.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this post, we talk to Lydia, a n instructor in Louisiana, about why she makes a yearly donation of $100 to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). The Cause : The Community Foundation of SWLA The Donation : $100 (yearly) What inspired you to make a donation to the Community Foundation of SWLA?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Vermont Community Foundation. New York Foundation.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. Staff Stories – The second type of stories to collect are staff stories – preferably, stories from your program staff about the work they do and the impact it has both on your clients and on the communities you serve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

Social networking communities are migrant communities. The community was red hot. Then in September 2006 Facebook made the move to open their community to everyone (before you had to have a “ edu&# e-mail address to use Facebook). Social networking communities are migrant communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Preferred contact methods: Voice calls, direct mail Preferred donation methods: Direct mail and voice calls 2) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) 72% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,212 across an average of 4.5 Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. organizations** 23.6%

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What does donor funding make possible for your community? Approaching communications this way doesn’t just connect the donor to this individual fundraising initiative, but to the larger focus of your mission. Do: Everyone in our community deserves to have a full, thriving life. 5) Center Equity and Inclusion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Community development – 3%. Public media and communications – 0%. Direct/Post mail (credit or debit card, cheque) – 12%. Regular social media communication about the impact of my donation – 23%. Regular print communication about the impact of my donation – 13%. LGBTQIA+ – 1%.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There, they welcome local hunters to donate specific, legally tagged, wild game meat, including deer, and they’ve designed an FDA-approved butchering process to package the meat for community members who select that food option. I asked Aaron about Feeding America’s current commitment to direct mail. It’s popular ,” Aaron shared.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Beyond end-of-year donations, giving season events offer additional value, including attracting new supporters, building mailing lists, and boosting awareness. Unique event ideas, fresh to the community and eagerly embraced by […] The post Giving Season Events: Ideas & How to Raise More appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Successful businesses often leverage a simple concept: become better members of the community and reap the benefits of increased profit in the form goodwill. These efforts pay dividends to the business while benefiting said non-profit and improving the quality of life in the local community. It’s great for you and it’s great for them.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Provided the point of the email is not endless solicitation, but rather to: Show gratitude Offer something useful Report on impact they made possible It makes people feel good when their affiliation with your cause and community, their personal values, and their sense of identity as a helpful human being are reinforced.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In this month’s chat,we had some good discussion around social media guildines and online community moderation. Laura Norvig shared the guidelines used for their email listserv: E-mail discussion lists hosted by the Resource Center are not moderated. Although the e-mail lists are not moderated, they are monitored.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

As we all know, the nonprofit tech community is loaded with smart and thoughtful organizers who give their time and efforts to help the rest of us do the good work we do. We recognize NTEN’s 501 Tech Clubs (local in-person groups) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) (online affinity groups) organizers are one clever and innovative bunch!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show. Direct Mail is essential Direct mail is essential to nonprofit fundraising for the small to mid-sized primarily community-based nonprofits I work with.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Mail stats. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Mail stats. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.47. Mail stats. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.49. Mail stats. Mail stats. Mail stats.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Then we can more confidently explore a few major guidelines to put your communication tools to maximum efficiency. . Direct Mail versus Digital Communications .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : 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 (..)

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NTEN

JULY 5, 2013

It''s 14NTC Community Voting Time! If we did it that way, we''d have 70 sessions on social media, 37 on websites, and a score on e-mail. folks, so the community voting will count for 33% when we sit down to determine the final agenda. Q: What happens next after community voting is over? No hanging chads here, my friends.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Unfortunately, even an AI prompt is likely to bring up something like this… Dear Fill in Name, Now in existence for over insert number of years, fill in name of organization continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the community. It is our mission to Insert Mission Statement. Thank you in advance for your support!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is a statewide community foundation with a staff of 38 and offices in Portland and Ellsworth, plus three remote offices in Maine and one in New York, NY. First and foremost is clean, standardized, and updated mailing information. Returned mail is a hassle.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

There are many communication channels to choose from when delivering your nonprofit message: Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) . Direct mail or newsletter. Direct mail and newsletters. Certain audiences in particular really appreciate getting a piece of mail, especially in conjunction with an online campaign.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail? Do our direct mail pieces get a better response than social media? To make sure a lack of giving options isn’t what keeps donors away, consider adding set and custom amounts to your donation form, accepting mail-in donations, and being open to in-kind gifts.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Our online form for giving collects more, but most gifts still come by mail. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have any tips for acquiring phone numbers? We do ask on the remit, but often it’s left blank. — Call Me Maybe? There are many options available.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

electronically or via regular mail). Do your research to find a site that reaches a large bidding community and streamlines promotion efforts by choosing a platform with email and communication tools. 3) Polish your communication plan. . When applicable, share relevant resources with your community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It is much more powerful to read a story about a specific journey or problem in the community and how your nonprofit is working to solve it than simply stating your nonprofit’s needs. Learn more about how storytelling can improve your communications. Make it convenient to opt-in to your mailing list.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Your letter should appeal to donors on an emotional level, whether by telling a story about a community member who they helped with their donations or by sharing what they can help you accomplish by making another donation. . Direct mail provider: You’ll also need a way to send your supporters your annual appeal letters via direct mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. 1) Increased Revenue.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Inspire your volunteers and donors with compelling examples and real stories of how your nonprofit makes a difference in the community. Take it a step further by creating templates and toolkits that fundraisers can use to share information about your campaign on key channels like mailings, social media, email, SMS messaging, and more.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. Direct mail, emails, and events will make up the foundation of your fundraising campaigns. When it comes to the message itself, many best practices apply to both direct mail and email.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For example, you may run a non-profit that appeals primarily to older folks, people in the Jewish Community, or young professionals. They may be a great prospect for a “ minor donor program ,” an event, direct mail, etc. Do you see any patterns? Create a number of “donor profiles” for your organization.

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