Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. Spamming is illegal, and often goes straight to a junk mail folder.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

Successful outreach requires understanding your donors and what makes them decide to give. Of course, no two donors are exactly alike, which means your nonprofit has to account for lots of different supporters with different motivations and different ways to reach them. Show Gratitude. Reach New Audiences. Create Emotional Appeals.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

Odds are your emails are going to spam folders and are in violation of email compliance laws that require opt-out information and a mailing address to be prominently featured in all email campaigns. If they can not, then those subscribers should be deleted to improve your open rate, thus email deliverability.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Direct mail may use different friendly URLs to test response rates. Email may test different “Donate” calls to action to improve click-through rates. Now that they’re one step closer to becoming a donor, event participant, or email subscriber, do you stop testing? What Other Content Should You Test?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. Here’s what to expect: Year-end giving statistics roundup. Year-end giving statistics roundup. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Here are some vital statistics : Employed people receive an average of 126 emails/day to their business in-box. The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. Generally not much beyond what these folks feel personally, but I hope you know by now you are not your donors. Despite what you may think, here’s the ugly truth.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Back in January of 2008 he told us (the non-profit sector) that we should be looking to use the internet in new and innovative ways to build community and engage our supporters because direct mail, although still a huge revenue source, was beginning to show signs of fatigue. Here’s a quick peek into some key statistics.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Add Value Value doesn’t have to be a giveaway or a freebie offer for donors, according to the Forbes Nonprofit Council , “but rather information that they can utilize on a daily basis to help benefit and stimulate their lives.” When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Newsletters.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

Did you know that the average open rate for the nonprofit organization is around 25.17%, much higher than the industry average open rate, which is just 21.33%? To help you understand this, let’s look at Campaign Monitor’s research which states, that ‘ donors prefer email.’ Buying mailing lists. Poor segmentation.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). According to the Nonprofit Email Engagement Benchmark Study by M+R , the average email open rate for nonprofits is around 25%, while the click-through rate hovers at 2.5%. But what about reach? billion by 2025.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

ADD VALUE Value doesn’t have to be a giveaway or a freebie offer for donors, according to the Forbes Nonprofit Council , “but rather information that they can utilize on a daily basis to help benefit and stimulate their lives.” When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Newsletters.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. Donor stewardship. Donor stewardship. Therefore, your fundraising strategy should address several key elements.

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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. Upgrading your donors’ gifts.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Here are some vital statistics : Employed people receive an average of 126 emails/day to their business in-box. The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. Generally not much beyond what these folks feel personally, but I hope you know by now you are not your donors. Despite what you may think, here’s the ugly truth.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences. Determine the capacity to give of your donors and funders.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

To your nonprofit, every donor counts. This includes not only acquiring new supporters for your mission, but also fostering reliable and consistent relationships with your current donors. Retaining donors will take fewer resources than searching for new ones. Thank and engage donors. Optimize your online donation form.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend time strengthening donor relationships. For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. Or, you may notice your donor base is trending toward a certain demographic, such as younger donors.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 1, 2019

For organizations of a certain size, buying your first dedicated donor management software marks a key stage in your growth. What is donor management software? Investing in the best nonprofit CRM solution specifically designed to improve donor relations can drastically improve your stewardship strategy. Let’s get started!

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Appealing to younger donors. From anywhere in the world, a donor can tap a button on their smartphone and contribute to your organization. Depending on the program you use for text-to-give, it’s possible all donors will have to do to donate is type a code or keyword into their mobile device to initiate the donation process.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These new statistics confirm fears that the pandemic and economic downturn could impact charitable giving negatively. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. Want to grow your relationships with donors through marketing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2023

M+R Benchmarks ] 74% of nonprofits send an automated welcome email after joining a newsletter and these messages have an average open rate of 202% higher than traditional email campaigns. Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ] 95% of marketers who use generative AI for email creation rate it effective” with 54% rating it very effective.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. Plus, you should be loving on donors in between the Asks so they don’t feel like you only value them for their money.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While the majority of businesses opt for a dollar for dollar approach, some might match donations at a rate of 3 or even 4:1! When match-eligible donors do not request a match for their gift, that money (which was already set aside in the businesses’ budgets ) goes into a rapidly growing pile of “unclaimed” corporate funding.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Nonprofit Email Marketing Statistics. In general, the open rate for nonprofit emails ranges from 15-18%. Explore these statistics and more through Nonprofits Source’s online giving statistics resource page. Donor retention is an ongoing challenge for nonprofit professionals. Let’s get started. Retention Campaigns.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2021

Having said that, we’ve taken a look at some fundraising statistics that we think are very interesting and deserve to be brought to your attention. General Fundraising Statistics. Online Donation Statistics. Social Media Fundraising Statistics. Mobile Fundraising Statistics. Email Fundraising Statistics.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Similarly, estimates of donor retention—that range from horrible to abysmal—have made me wonder, “ If a direct response message lands in a person’s mailbox/inbox and they don’t pay attention, are we really communicating? But donors and prospects aren’t impressed. Retention rate of new donors who only gave once in the last year is 25%.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

In our January/February edition, we explored how to keep donors around all year. The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue. As a result, he says he has a negative outlook on the way organizations currently view donor retention because it isn’t a priority. “If Be More British.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I’ve just completed a quick review of this, and I believe there are some interesting statistics that can help give us a picture of what online priorities Asia-Pacific organisations have. The top driver of online donations to email to current donors, followed by direct mail promotion of online giving.&#.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2017

From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. Statistics have changed, new social channels have opened, but it’s clear that there are proven fundamental strategies and nonprofit best practices that can help an organization flourish in all areas. Pure nonsense.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work for a nonprofit that is totally stuck in the donor acquisition cycle from hell. You work long hours and spend a ton of resources getting new donors in the door, only to then see them never make a second gift, leaving you right back where you started. What is Donor Management? What is Donor Management? Sound good?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2016

This might include direct mail letters, email appeals, Giving Tuesday , telemarketing and more. But how can you ensure that donors are primed to give during the holiday season? It’s simple—regularly communicate the impact that your donors have already created. Which of these ideas will you try for your donors?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. You may have given money to some of these groups after receiving a request in the mail.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

And though the two had no significant difference in response rate, the negative version produced significantly more unsubscribes. With that in mind, we tested Oxfam’s standard donation page – with its seven-level ask string – against a donation page that replaced the ask string with an empty box for donors to type in their gift amount.

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