The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The subject lines in your inbox might be shouting, “Donate now” or “Urgent, just a few hours left!” or “MAKE YOUR DONATION BEFORE MIDNIGHT.”. It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. Two weeks later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail. End-of-year fundraising can feel like a noisy cash grab.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising. 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).

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Excel is great with numbers, but it is very inflexible and cant be used for tracking trends, relationships and does not show the big picture. From phone calls to emails, this information will undoubtedly help you build stronger relationships with your constituents. Track every interaction. Track customized information.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising platforms are software solutions that your nonprofit can use to solicit, accept, and process donations made via the internet. Many online fundraising platforms also make it easy for supporters to start fundraisers of their own to gather donations on behalf of your organization. What are online fundraising platforms?

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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. More than 98% of all donations go directly to feeding programs for people facing hunger.

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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. For example, Candid’s development team aims to do this quarterly to strengthen our relationship with our funders. Ensure all online donation sites have well-crafted automatic thank you emails.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Think about all of the steps you have to take when you get a check in the mail: wait for the check to be sent, wait for the check to be delivered, manually enter the check into your database, send out a thank you letter and tax receipt. No more missing a zero or adding an extra zero when entering donations. Simplify your donation form.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

Whether you’re creating a receipt for a general donation form on your website or for a specific a fundraising campaign, one of the essential components is creating a donation receipt that will get automatically sent to donors following their donation. full_name}}, Thank you for your donation to {{organization_name}}.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

For instance: Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs): help us track donor interactions and giving histories. Website analytics: help us track donation page interactions and web traffic. Email marketing analytics: help us track open rate, click-through, and donation conversions.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

In fact, here’s my list of 7 ‘must do’s’ when thanking donors, so the donor feels warm and fuzzy about the donation they just made and is receptive to giving the next time you ask. Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. Your donation makes it possible for us to provide food for more people.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Donor engagement is what your organization does to build and strengthen donor relationships and the methods you use to keep donors active and involved. Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this guide, we’ll review the basics of AI fundraising tools and a few strategies for using these solutions to improve donor relationships. You can use generative solutions to help draft full email messages, text messages, blog post outlines, direct mail letters, and more.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It reminds them that they’ve supported you in the past and that they have a relationship with you. It may seem funny, but people often forget to make charitable donations. At the top of that time period, you send a direct mail appeal. Your thank you message can serve as a “warm-up” to your campaign.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Is your staff prepared to make the asks, attend the events, mail the collateral and try some Facebook fundraising ads? Chances are, there’s a ton of leverage there, including relationships, clout, high-level thinking, connections, strategic thinking and more. In 2020, U.S. nonprofits raised $2.47 billion dollars.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Outreach is all about creating and cultivating relationships with your donors, and digital marketing is no different. Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! In fact, consumers are likely to spend 25% more when you use direct mail and email together.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

As a small nonprofit, you have limited resources to connect with donors but adding a few personal touches to messages is a low-cost and easy way to strengthen your supporter relationships. By personalizing communications, you show supporters that you genuinely care about them, which can lead to more donations to help further your mission.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of picking up the phone to call a friend, we might text them an address or a date and time to meet up for lunch or a volunteer shift. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. Membership.

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Media Cause

JUNE 28, 2022

But whether you’re looking to collect more donations online, attract more donors overall, or generally improve your website’s role in your fundraising, your donation form is one of the first resources you should optimize. . This article will explore eight ways you can improve and optimize your donation form now: 1.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Pick up the phone and call them. Have an appreciation party.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Give each persona a name and story Assign each donor persona a name and create a brief narrative that describes their background, motivations, and relationship with your organization. Common segmentation criteria for nonprofits include such as age, location, interests, communication preferences and donation history.

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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 Cultivation Phase.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. Last year I had one of the most positive experiences ever after donating to a relief agency that was intervening in a disaster that had affected our out-of-state friends. Check out these examples you can email.

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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. Despite their differences, text-to-give and text-to-donate are often used interchangeably. 8 text-to-give platforms for nonprofits 1.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Importance of the Donor Relationship. We can’t emphasize enough how important communication is when it comes to building a positive relationship with your donors. Current/Active Donors : These are donors who regularly give or have made at least three donations. Communication, communication, communication. New Donors.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

This includes not only acquiring new supporters for your mission, but also fostering reliable and consistent relationships with your current donors. Optimize your online donation form. You can choose any regular time frame for recurring donations, but monthly giving tends to be the most effective. Market recurring giving.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 19, 2014

A CRM, or constituent relationship management system, robust piece of software that helps nonprofits track every interaction they have with individuals. They’re the ones entering the data, making the phone calls, reporting on interactions, and overall making sure your tech investment was worthwhile.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail! Guaranteed!

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Consumers want a relationship with a brand. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 81% of consumers want a relationship with a brand. A “one and done” transactional approach won’t build a relationship.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Communicating with your corporate partner shows that you’re invested in your mutual success and want to create the best outcome possible on both ends. Decide with your corporate partner who the designated point people from each of your teams will be as well as the method of communication you’ll use, such as email, phone calls, or a messaging app.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you prioritize donor retention when planning and executing your overall fundraising efforts, you gain opportunities to reactivate lapsed donors and build lasting relationships with new donors through direct mail and digital campaigns. Someone who makes a monthly or annual donation is a loyal donor. What is donor retention?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

In addition to being highly engaging, golf tournaments can have several donation opportunities baked into them to raise even more funds for your cause—like purchasing mulligans, drink tickets, and caddie services. Plus, this type of event offers your organization ample time for one-on-one conversations and relationship-building.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. Let’s take a look at what makes a successful, powerful fundraising landing page so you can make sure yours are working for you to bring in the most donations possible. Component #3: Options for donations Now that your donor is locked in, it’s time to give them options for giving.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Lapsed donors are more likely to respond than individuals with no prior relationship to your organization. How you SHOULD NOT communicate with lapsed donors Stop sending reinstatement and member renewal mailings to lapsed donors on auto-pilot. If they don’t update their card, pick up the phone to call and ask.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

and Gen Z provide tremendous value to the mission-driven sector, both in their volunteer efforts and their eagerness to donate. In fact, Millennials donate the most out of any age group, with. Instead, you should work to drive engagement with younger donors as you maintain your relationship with older ones. Millennials.

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