Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. 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.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Consider building regular check-ins with your donors, either via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person, to share updates about your work. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community. Prep thank you cards, so you can easily put them in the mail when donations come in.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you stop communicating with a donor in their last five years of life, or at minimum, the last two, the loss rate of their planned gifts goes to 50%. How you SHOULD NOT communicate with lapsed donors Stop sending reinstatement and member renewal mailings to lapsed donors on auto-pilot.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here are the key pieces of information we suggest gathering: Contact details: Gather donors’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses. Use your mailing list effectively.

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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. You can use similar questions to start conversations with donors over the phone or during face-to-face meetings, too. Connect with your donors over the phone!

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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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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Cast a wide net with texts, emails, phone calls and social posts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where does the mail go first? Since it’s in our Community Foundation, it must be given to 501c3s. I began by gathering everyone who touched the gift and/or the thank you from the minute the gift arrived until the minute the acknowledgement letter left our office. Where do checks go first?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

2) It doesn’t display well on phones or tablets. If your site doesn’t have a responsive design (meaning it displays well on computers, phones, and tablets), it’s time for an upgrade. View your nonprofit’s website on a computer, tablet and phone and test these important actions: Complete an online form. Growing your mailing list.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. 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. Send mission impact videos.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Communication Preferences: Which groups of donors like to be communicated with via email, social media, direct mail, or phone calls? Maybe pick up the phone and call a few of your donors! She currently lives in a pet-friendly community and owns a dog and a cat. It Is A Win/Win!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2016

Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support Guest Post. You don’t have any stipulations about who can ask for help, and make it incredibly easy to access documentation and support staff (via chat, phone, or e-mail). by Dorie Wallace Vice President, Customer Support, Blackbaud.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s about inspiring the spirit of giving and ensuring that your donors understand that their support is crucial and that their contributions will have a direct impact on those communities served by your organization. This is the time to show donors that their contributions have worked magic, transforming lives and communities.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dive into this classic to set yourself up for success with its proven approaches for compelling direct mail or online fundraising appeals. If people can’t engage with your organization on their phones, tablets, and through social media, you could be at a serious disadvantage.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You don’t want someone to miss out because they weren’t looking at their phone at exactly 11am Eastern time! Direct mail: While this may not be as popular as other forms of advertising these days, there’s still nothing quite like receiving something in snail mail. Diversify Your Marketing Methods.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing. Design your announcement.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. The planning, preparation, execution and blend of multi-generational activities really comes together to make a community impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

It is illegal to buy, sell, or trade mobile phone numbers, unlike e-mail and snail mail addresses. and your “Thank You” landing pages and e-mails. When you are checking in to places, venues, and spots on location-based communities, add your text-to-subscribe keyword and short code pitch to status updates and shouts.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, some direct costs associated with an afterschool program at a local community center include food for snacks, supplies for arts and crafts, sports equipment for outdoor activities, and the costs of the staff members providing the programs. Allocating staff members’ time is not very complicated, and it is often an estimate.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

When email works together with your social media, direct mail, in-person activities, phone calls, and website, your supporters have many more opportunities to hear your message. An omnichannel strategy brings all your communications into harmony, providing a cohesive donor experience. Then you send a postcard two weeks later.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. What is a culture of fundraising? The Solicitation Phase.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2010

as follows: Web 1.0 = Websites, e-mail newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons. is one person or organization pushing content out to many people via websites and e-mail newsletters. It’s the Internet on the go fueled by mobile phones and tablets. Group text campaigns function like e-mail newsletters in Web 1.0… and Web 3.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits that have the resources or connections to tap into media, celebrity or large e-mail lists have done well, but many others are simply breaking even (or not). Next, upload them to Flickr or you preferred photo-sharing community. When checking-in to location-based communities, shout out your text-to-give pitch.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, Paul’s Place has been focused on providing support to the community for over 39 years. John’s Episcopal Church, Paul’s Place started with the vision for a soup kitchen in one of the poorest communities in Baltimore City. Founded in 1982 by two volunteers from St. A Strong Focus on the Future.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. It will be a Braille phone and it is due to come out the end of this year at an affordable price ($185). The phone is a project of Sumit Dagar and the Indian Institute of Technology. Digital Wallets.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

If they made an offline gift, mail a personalized thank you letter within 48 hours. What can you include that makes the donor feel pulled in, sincerely included, and happy to have joined your community? Some organizations send this to their entire mailing list annually or biannually. Send a welcome package within two weeks.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. Luckily, after a few COVID-19 Zoom phone calls and a bunch of trial and error, we got the “Success!”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." Pagnoni is a must-read for you.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

You can start by sending an immediate email acknowledgment and then follow up with direct mail for your larger supporters. On top of that, people tend to trust traditional mail more than email. In the for-profit sector, direct mail can have a response rate as high as 37%. That can be used as the database for your mail merge.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Communication method. Direct mail. Phone calls. Chances are good, your nonprofit has employed an array of communication techniques. Find out which one individuals are more receptive to and stick to that means of communication. Each one of these groups can, and should, be communicated with in its own unique way.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2013

Other common limitations include a lack of resources to maintain an on-site mail server, not enough funds to add an email service, or unreliable email service. Office phones. Another common communication tool that poses maintenance and sometimes service issues. Web conferencing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Consider the community you serve, the social issue you’re tackling, or the change you want to make in the world. Share stories of the individuals or communities your organization has helped and how their lives have been transformed through the support of donors. This purpose should be the core of your mission statement.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2012

Voices from the Community is a series of blog posts highlighting various threads from the TechSoup Community Forums and other TechSoup online community channels. This edition is focused on security-related discussions from the TechSoup Community Forums. Don't click that link! Sample IT security plan.

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