Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

When it comes to receiving communication from nonprofits, donors have a clear favorite: Email! Our latest research uncovered that 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of communication from nonprofit organizations. If your nonprofit’s email list growth has been stagnant, check out the tips below.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Your nonprofit needs compelling marketing to engage new and existing supporters to boost brand awareness, cultivate donors, motivate them to volunteer, and more. Many nonprofits across the country see great results from their marketing efforts. A nonprofit marketing plan lays the roadwork your team must follow to achieve your goals.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

According to a 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud , overall donations to nonprofits increased in 2013 by 4.9%, and digital donations increased 6.4%. The answer lies in the way nonprofits are catering o the demands of its donor network. The answer lies in the way nonprofits are catering o the demands of its donor network.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . Personalize all appeals .

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. 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. You have two donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2013

A follow-up to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this book will place much more emphasis on using social media and mobile technology for fundraising. Finally, if you are comfortable with me using your quote in the book, please say so in your blog comment and tell me how to contact you.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For many nonprofits, A GivingTuesday Campaign is an opportunity to attract new donors and raise money for your organization. While you may have some tried-and-true methods, it doesn’t hurt to diversify your tactics. Direct mail makes its way right into someone’s hands. Diversify Your Marketing Methods.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Like a balloon that you inflate and let the air escape from, your nonprofit isn’t going to look the same after. If you created new service delivery methods, you may find that your constituents don’t want to go back. Step 1: Assess your position. People changed, too.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . This form can be completed by mail, phone, fax, or online.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

Our latest Philanthropic Pulse Survey results, released in April, outline how nonprofits performed quarter-by-quarter in 2023. We’ll also discuss what these behaviors mean for nonprofits and share some key takeaways you can use to position yourself for growth and sustainability this year.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Also existing nonprofit mail channels, newsletters or PS in mailed donor communications or letters.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and it has become to the nonprofit sector what Black Friday is to the commercial sector. Namely, there is a huge increase in public interest and the number of donations made to nonprofits compared to an average day. How can your nonprofit make the most of Giving Tuesday?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2013

A follow-up to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this book will place much more emphasis on using social media and mobile technology for fundraising. Finally, if you are comfortable with me using your quote in the book, please say so in your blog comment and tell me how to contact you.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

On average, nonprofits only manage to retain between 40-45% of their donors each year. That means more than half won’t make another gift to your nonprofit. This mobile engagement makes it easy to reach your supporters quickly and keep them connected to your nonprofit between appeals. Opt them in on your donation form.

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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. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Qgiv

MAY 31, 2023

By now you probably know that you should have social media accounts for your nonprofit organization (and if you didn’t, now you do). Social media is a very effective method to connect with current and potential donors. There are so many options for social media platforms now, but don’t feel like your nonprofit needs to do all of them.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

There are several points during the year when donors expect to interact with a nonprofit they support. If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. A nonprofit’s team of employees is its best asset when it comes to engaging donors. What is a culture of fundraising?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 17, 2021

Advice for nonprofits on going from web forms to results. Together they are a powerful set of tools for nonprofits, especially with integrations to automatically sync data between them. Great for capturing leads/data from a “Contact us” form on a website. Email Marketing: Pardot , MailChimp , Constant Contact.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Your nonprofit should have a clear strategy for managing memorial donations and building relationships with donors and the family of the deceased. When you can build relationships with families, friends, and donors, you can strengthen your nonprofit’s community and foster more legacy giving in the future.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2013

For nonprofits, staying connected and efficiently communicating is a high priority. However, some nonprofits have multiple locations, staff that work in the field, and partners and sponsors across the globe. So what are some of the top, low-cost technologies that will keep your growing nonprofit connected? Yes, an obvious one.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. Make sure you contact top donors who haven’t given yet this year to ensure you are top of mind as they plan their year-end giving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2019

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2019

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For member-based nonprofits and associations, retaining members is the key to sustaining long-term success. Fundraising The Top 5 Best Nonprofit Social Media Examples 7 min read Read Now 2. Fundraising Nonprofit Event Planning: A 12-Step Guide to Success 34 min read Read Now 3. method of keeping in contact with your members.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Direct mail. Focus on volunteer retention.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2018

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Sort them according to dollar range so you can prioritize contacts with the largest donations. 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. Personal handwriting packs a punch!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 13, 2022

If you’re searching to find more donors for your nonprofit and increase your incoming revenue, the Internet and your nonprofit website are great places to start. This makes it essential for nonprofits to ensure that their online fundraising strategies and online donation processing systems are as effective as possible.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If your nonprofit is participating this year (and you should be!), Focus your efforts on supporters who are engaged with your nonprofit. Instead, when you make your email contact list, pull recent donors with valid email addresses for better results. Direct mail. Giving Tuesday is almost upon us! Personalize your emails.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

Donor recognition is one of the most under-appreciated methods of donor engagement. Digital and Traditional Recognition Strategies for Your Supporters While digital recognition tools are great—especially when you have limited resources as a nonprofit—it’s possible to rely on them too much.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For newer nonprofits, making informed decisions about how to get set up with donation processing can be especially difficult, and for good reason. On the other hand, a safe and secure system builds confidence between nonprofits and their supporters and strengthens the good standing of the organization. It’s a complicated process.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

It’s best if you look at the goals you’ve set for your nonprofit and structure your ask strategy around them. How do my donors prefer to interact with my nonprofit? If you’re communicating with a younger audience, texting might be better, or if you’re contacting big givers, a fancy event might be more effective. .

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