Network for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2020

It’s no different when it comes to an email. For example, “How your dollars are making a difference?”. Avoid sounding like spam. Certain words are spam triggers, and if you use them in a subject line, your donors’ email provider could move the message directly to the spam folder. Tip 2: Craft a Killer Subject Line.

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Proof reading, avoiding spam triggers, ensuring it’s mobile optimized, creating alluring subject lines are all imperative to the success of the newsletter and what the content inside is promoting. CAN-SPAM requires your email newsletter to have a footer containing your address and an unsubscribe option. There’s no re-do.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 19, 2021

CAN-SPAM fines Let’s start with the scary legal argument: it is technically illegal to send unsolicited, ‘cold emails’ to people that haven’t opted-in to hear from your organization. Learn more about the CAN-SPAM fines which can be up to $16,000 per violation. Let’s first define the difference between renting and buying a list.

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Everyaction

AUGUST 23, 2018

When sending a fundraising email, nonprofit Digital staff are keenly aware of the metrics that they need to achieve; a high open rate means the most people are actually seeing the content of the email, and a high click rate indicates that the email's messaging was persuasive enough to move people to donate.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Nonprofits are seeing their read rates plummet and their content click rates fall even further. This rapid falling out of favor can be attributed to many different factors. In most cases, individuals have take the time to intentionally sign up for your messages because of a genuine interest in what you have to say.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.” The study substantiates the claim by stating that”declining response rates illustrate a saturated channel with non-differentiated messaging and campaigns.”. Affiliation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. If your nonprofit is going to use LinkedIn Pages, then commit to posting a minimum of 2-3 times per week to maximize your click-through rate (CTR) and engagement. For example: 1. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs.

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Care2

JULY 25, 2011

Make sure your subject passes muster with spam filters – your email marketing software can help you avoid words and phrases that could trigger them, but use common sense as well. The “from&# address tells your recipients a lot, and they’ll more likely open mail from an address they recognize. Deliverability is key.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Today’s blogging couldn’t be more different. With social media, comments are increasingly rarely on blogs and there’s a good chance that the comments you do get are spam or argumentative for the sake of being argumentative. A nonprofit can blog once a week or every other week. 3) Maximize your blog’s sidebar.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

In fact, matching gift emails sent in the first 24 hours after a donation result in 2-3 times higher than the average nonprofit email open rate ! What you don’t want is supporters clicking “send to spam” on your outreach because they didn’t recognize the email address or brand style!

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Most of these contacts will likely unsubscribe quickly (or mark you as spam!), and a high unsubscribe rate can be a red flag to your email service provider and ultimately impact your ability to send emails at all. The difference is thought leadership. Small lists raised more money per contact, too.

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Media Cause

APRIL 22, 2022

Learn what motivates your supporters to take action by analyzing your email metrics , such as open rate, click through rate, conversion rate, unsubscribes, and revenue generated. . If your open rate is low, consider testing one subject line against another to see which one prompts more people to open.

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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 I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.”

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. 85% of all emails are spam. For email, I like to see at least one email newsletter a month, and then one appeal a month; one story with a specific ask, but every organization is different. But you can do a lot more.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 1, 2016

In the 2016 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , we found that spam complaints cost organizations 7.56% in fundraising revenue in 2015 alone. If it has been inactive for too long, it can become a spam trap. Try and have a subject line that is different from what you normally send. Let that sink in for a moment…. Make the ask.

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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 I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.” A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If

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M+R

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re one of those nonprofits (or if, like us, you personally received 82,533 of those 13 billion texts), get ready: 2022 is going to look a lot different. In 2020 this helped get tons of voters registered and out to vote…but it also led to consumer complaints about being spammed with too many texts.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.47. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.49. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 9% Postage per letter: $0.50. Foundation giving was $58.46 Mail stats.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

That is called spam, and it’s frowned upon. Sending everyone the same message , instead of delivering relevant content to different segments. Conventional wisdom says that between 8 am and 9 am have the lowest open rates, as does Monday. It’s not right to send email without prior consent. How will giving make them feel?

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

If you want donors to remain as excited as they were when they first gave, then tell them stories of how their gift is making a real difference in the world. If your organization’s communication style is sporadic, then don’t be surprised when your donor retention rate is sporadic. And we're promising not to spam you.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2021

How can you guarantee that the emails you send to your subscribers land in their inboxes and not in the spam folder? The email authentication process uses different approaches, each with its own pros and cons. The approach is very diverse from content filtering, where one man’s spam may be another anxiously expected message.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Open Rate: If you manage an email campaign of any size, then you’re familiar with an open rate. For example, if 100 people received your email and 20 people opened it, then your open rate is 20%. Click-through Rate: Once again, this is a term with which you’re likely familiar. Knowing any of these rates is easy.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. 85% of all emails are spam. For email, I like to see at least one email newsletter a month, and then one appeal a month; one story with a specific ask, but every organization is different. But you can do a lot more.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Stop Spam & Phishing Emails. Spam is not only a nuisance; it can also pose security risks. With new threats being introduced daily, it is important to use multiple antivirus engines in order to increase the rate of detection and reduce the window of vulnerability. Use a Multi-Antivirus Scanner. Check Internal Emails.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

Tech-savvy audiences like millennials are also familiar with automated emails and tell the difference between a generic email sent to a thousand people and one written personally for them. . 14% of nonprofit emails are sent to spam folders and posts on social media websites like Facebook only reach 4% of supporters. Segmentation.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

You're Getting Hit With Spam Complaints or Bounces. Email deliverability is a metric for the rate of success you have at getting your messages into people’s inboxes. Confirmed opt-ins can empower you to say with confidence that your subscribers are eager to hear from you. It can be a challenge for many organizations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Spam is an annoyance, but it’s also the most common way viruses and spyware are spread, so just protecting your email might not be enough. We’re often asked about spam, virus, and spyware protection, especially by small- and mid-sized organizations. Which Anti-Malware Programs Are Right for Me?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Because of the nature of email, many of these fundraising strategies will differ from, say, the tactics you would implement to ask for a donation face-to-face. Still others are marked as spam and go to the trash folder, never to see the light of day again. . Segmenting inactive donors can help nonprofits maintain high open rates.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2015

TechSoup offers three Informz products: two donations for new and renewing subscriptions and an access to discounted rates product. Informz provides support content with helpful information on how to avoid sending spam, maintaining your reputation, and determining whether your email will bounce. Get Informz Now. Deliverability.

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2011

It might not be true that a puppy dies every time you buy and email list, but your open rates and email reputation sure will. A 1% open rate is common for purchased lists. Compare this to open rates nonprofits see from groups like Care2 which is between 20%-40%. What’s wrong with buying an email list?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2013

The main push back was that including symbols like stars or hearts in the subject line increases the likelihood that a message would land in the recipient’s spam folder and goes against “best practices.”. In this case, the difference between the two campaigns should be the presence (or not) of symbols in your subject line.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

The most important part of any email marketing campaign is to have software that tracks deliverability, open rates, clicked links and other metrics. The people at Yesware conducted a study exploring the open and reply rates in relation to certain words from 500,000 sales emails sent in early 2014. Don’t Open the Can. Buy Share ToDAY!

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

The most important part of any email marketing campaign is to have software that tracks deliverability, open rates, clicked links and other metrics. The people at Yesware conducted a study exploring the open and reply rates in relation to certain words from 500,000 sales emails sent in early 2014. Don’t Open the Can. Buy Share ToDAY!

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Everyaction

JANUARY 29, 2018

Anyone can send emails but the key to having a great email program: high deliverability rate. Did you know an average of 18.21% of emails go straight to spam? Donor personas are key traits that identify different types of supporters in your database. Prioritize your deliverability. Segmenting Lists.

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3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 1, 2015

Your response rate falls from 60% to 40% to under 30% over time. Storing and managing, however, are horses of a different color. Have you been blocked for sending out spam because too many of your emails go to bad addresses? Perhaps this story is familiar. Year after year you gather information about donors. Donors lapse.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Sending out emails can be frustrating, especially when you look at open rates. Beyond the opt-out law, the CAN-SPAM Act provides plenty of other regulations that if you don’t follow could end up causing you to be blacklisted , such as deceptive subject lines or misleading information. How dare they. Test Your Subject Lines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Today, the term “e-newsletter” has stuck around, but their purpose is much different. For your reference, Hubspot lists 15 of the best e-newsletter templates free for download with a multi-story template named Pook by Litmus at the top of the list: Email fundraising appeals are different. When to send your email campaigns?

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