Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists. For example: 4) Begin cultivating your new donor prospects.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

By now we know that your communication efforts will be much more effective when there is a clear plan in place. Public relations (cable news, radio, newspaper, etc.). Direct mail or newsletter. Having a website legitimizes your organization. Direct mail and newsletters. This is part 4 in a 4-part series.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2010

Over the last few weeks I have been running a Facebook Advertising experiment for the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. Purchasing advertising did not increase my fan base or help my Status Updates show up in the News Feed > Top News. That’s the new Facebook. The results are below: 1. It’s time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

While someone traveling to the future from the 1950s might be disappointed to realize we don’t send mail by rocket or have flying houses , what I am sure they’d be impressed by is the degree of social impact we’ve driven as a collective society and the steps we’re taking to continue to evolve. Dig in with us below.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2010

The way nonprofits talk about themselves to the public is a core competency critical to any organization’s success. The bad news is that most nonprofits admittedly are doing a very poor job, despite a great deal of effort. Respondents represented organizations of all size, issue focus and geographical location.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year. In this guide, we’ll cover what your nonprofit needs to know about writing an effective annual appeal letter and share other ways you can engage with donors to raise more funds to support your mission.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In terms of fundraising, Pisapia mentions that cultivating an online presence, particularly in social media, allows nonprofits to see their audience in a new way and directly interact on an individual level to create a community. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., direct mail and email).

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Suppress mailings and emails—especially solicitations. While nothing can be done about mailings that are already on their way to the region, removing donors, volunteers, and colleagues from upcoming mailings and emails is recommended, especially since postal services and internet access could likely be interrupted. .

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Lower-than-expected numbers make you feel like you failed, like you put your organization and the people you serve at risk. Even experienced fundraisers sometimes use fundraising methods that just don’t work for a particular organization or audience. Don’t give your donor any reason to feel dissatisfied with you or your organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Consider which stories you have within your organization that are powerful stories of struggle and overcoming. Consider which groups may connect well to the mission of your organization. Try not to be too broad here as niche marketing is far more effective then the “spray and pray” method of trying to reach everyone.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The election is getting close and a whopping 40 million Americans have already voted early in person or by a mail. Our democracy works best when everyone participates, and as nonprofits and social good organizations, it’s up to us to make sure our communities are engaged and voting. Why nonprofit and social good organizations? .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. For detailed best practices on how to use email effectively, see 10 Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. It processes and vets applications from nonprofit organizations interested in getting going on mobile fundraising activities.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

It’s hard to imagine that there are people in the world who didn’t feel the effects of at least one of the setbacks he listed: the pandemic , the war in Ukraine, the damage from climate change, the progress we’ve lost in the United States in the fight for gender equality and women’s health. But what is he going to do? That’s not all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Organizations must invest in technology to stay relevant. 18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook. Of all social media worldwide, Facebook dominates and its new fundraising tools will likely transform global giving. 20% say Instagram, and 13% say Twitter.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Each generation requires a different type of engagement to move from the casual to committed relationship with an organization. Due to the everyday demands on staff and volunteers, organizations must effectively use “one to many” engagement vehicles. Print: Direct mail is far from dead. Communication Strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Over the years, I learned some tricks that made my copy strong and effective. See what resonates with them, what they respond to, what makes them feel like your organization is the right one for them to support. David, I have unexpected news to share. Mail Chimp gives you immediate feedback on your subject line’s length.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Identifying Your Donors Tiers Most organizations will have four levels of donors: one-time, recurring, mid level, and major donors. If you relied entirely on one-time donors, you’d break your organization.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

An effective campaign is a product of careful planning and strategy. Donor Segmentation and Personalization The “one size fits all” approach is yesterday’s news. This all-in-one fundraising platform is not just a tool, but also a reliable partner that can amplify your organization’s efforts significantly. Absolutely not!

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Kindful

JUNE 10, 2021

You should send a thank you letter to anyone who donates to your organization. Does my organization need to personalize the thank you letter for each donation? The good news is that you don’t have to do all of this manually. Don’t worry: You can still easily generate that list from your CRM. What kind of content can you include?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 4, 2016

Whether it’s direct mail or advertising, each marketing tool has a unique purpose and a place in your integrated marketing plan. Direct Mail. When you’re looking to create a more personal touch with your communications, consider direct mail over email. Also, make sure you have a specific call-to-action on the direct mail piece.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Share and Comment on Breaking News. Post Calls to Action.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

The vast majority of donor acquisition spend today is on direct mail. Our Next Generation of American Giving report also reinforced that – Mature donors first reported that they learned about the charities they support through direct mail (35% of them). As a media relations fan and practitioner at heart, that is great news.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

There is no doubt that you’ve worked hard on new donor acquisition for your organization. The good news is that there are two things you can do to help the donors you’ve acquired become long-term givers and shorten the time it takes to make up the investment of acquiring them. So, how do you court or steward a new donor?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report is an annual research project that examines how donors prefer to give and engage with their favorite causes and charitable organizations. The report also explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. Share and Comment on Breaking News. Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? After they have seen how their money is being spent and the effect it has on that community, ask your donor for feedback. Exclusive access.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Social media is a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all types, and it is especially useful for nonprofit organizations, which typically struggle more to reach a large audience on a tighter budget. By using Facebook, nonprofits can connect with other organizations and reach supporters. First in Education. Help foster that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

And though some individual users are upset over the changes, most of the them are good news for nonprofits. Status Updates are now called “Stories” in the News Feed. Top Stories get priority placement at the top of the News Feed while others are placed lower in the News Feed under “Recent Stories.”

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Our 2011 Online Fundraising Report shows that nonprofit organizations receive over 20 percent of their total online funding in December, and nearly 45 percent in the last four months of the year. Staggering, but not news. Promotion is ke y - Donors will not know about new happenings without advertisement and promotion.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? Organize your Data. Would paid advertisements make sense for your organization?

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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. People can post comments and converse with your organization in public for all to see. and Web 3.0 At its core, Web 2.0 You use Web 2.0

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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. These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A new service called Intuit GoPayment enables nonprofits to accept credit cards on mobile phones ( View Supported Phones ). For small nonprofits on a tight budget, that may be a little high, but the good news is that you do not need to sign a contract. There is a one-time setup fee of $59.95 and a monthly fee of $19.95.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

Knowing that a good portion of your supporters already participate on the social Web, and with the continued growth and popularity of social media, it’s very likely your nonprofit organization is focused on figuring out how to best utilize sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Spend some time observing (aka listening).

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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. I’ve narrowed my giving down to organizations that issue informative and concise reports about what they are achieving with donors’ contributions. The tone of every communication was positive and respectful. People give.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more with fewer resources, prompting us to look at our internal fundraising operations to see how to become more efficient with the resources we have. However, using data to complement those stories can communicate to savvy donors the impact of their investment in the organization.

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