The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

An aggressive email campaign was the foundation. It began with an email appeal leading into GivingTuesday and continued with three more heading into the afternoon and evening. A second matching grant offer enabled leaders to extend the giving via two more fundraising emails the next day. Research backs this up.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

But your staff members can’t always afford to spend time writing emails to donors on top of their other responsibilities. That’s where email automation comes in. By automating your basic email needs, you can engage donors more efficiently. What is Email Automation? Then, sit back and let your automatic emails do the work.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

direct mail campaigns. benefits of direct mail. direct mail and digital marketing. As you consider direct mail’s place in your marketing, remember that millennials are a diverse group, and other characteristics such as income, location, and giving history can also impact the results of your marketing campaigns.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. But since emails are low-cost and easy to send, your supporters get a lot of them. Try these five creative ideas to get more out of your nonprofit email campaigns. Thanking people who support your organization with their time or money is non-negotiable.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . At GivingMail, we’re experts on using direct mail appeals to help organizations big and small improve their fundraising numbers and achieve their goals. What are the benefits of using direct mail in a multi-channel approach?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps. This could be done annually or just one time.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

So it follows that as a nonprofit trainer, I “mystery shop” roughly 100 or so nonprofit organizations every year. The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. Download the example below.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Email marketing. With more than 4 billion users, email empowers you to reach a vast audience while targeting your messaging to particular constituents. Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. A key tool in overcoming these challenges?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Email marketing. With more than 4 billion users, email empowers you to reach a vast audience while targeting your messaging to particular constituents. Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. A key tool in overcoming these challenges?

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s time to shift gears and give email the attention it truly deserves. According to a recent study by Campaign Monitor , email marketing has an astonishing ROI of 4400%! That means for every dollar you invest in email campaigns, you can expect an average return of $44. The numbers don’t lie! But what about reach?

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

Did you know that f or every $1 spent on email marketing, the average return on investment is $42 ? For nonprofit organizations, making an impact without breaking the bank is crucial. Automated email services for nonprofits are unsung heroes in achieving just that. Why Automated Email Marketing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

By Jen Frazier , President at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Benefits of fundraising automation Examples of fundraising automation What is fundraising automation? Fundraising automation encompasses a plethora of ways to make the fundraising process easier for your organization—data collection, emails, receipts, and more! Why is fundraising automation important?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This is a time when many organizations are raising as much as 30% to even 50% of their total budget. . Later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail or in your inbox. Before calling a donor , send them a letter, card, or email telling them how their last gift made a difference. . You feel fantastic. . Hi, [ their name ].

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

Let’s break down the elements of a great fundraising event invitation and show it in practice with some top examples: Use A Multi Channel Approach. Your invitation on Twitter will look different from a direct mail postcard. . Fundraising Event Invitation Example. What To Include In A Fundraising Event Invitation?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. For example, see feedingamerica.org/giveatributegift.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. Yes, direct mail can be personal!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. Instead of asking for an increasing lump sum each year, your organization can ask for a smaller monthly donation that adds up to a larger annual total.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Why It’s Important to Accept Online Donations Collecting online donations can be a powerful and budget-friendly way to raise funds for your cause or organization. They can show some love for your organization quickly, no matter where they are in the world.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Click here for practical tips on improving your email program this year and here for an in-depth look at three reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. You started out in direct mail almost 17 years ago.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sarah writes: Our organization is overdue for creating a welcome email to send after someone joins our mailing list. Right now it’s just the standard message that comes with our email service provider (ConstantContact). Welcome emails have a 91.43% open rate. Your welcome email should be, well, welcoming.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. According to NextAfter , only 14% of organizations prompt one-time donors to upgrade to a monthly gift (also known as a recurring gift) during the donation process. in 2019 and accounts for 8.7% 4) Experiment with default donation amounts.

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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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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Well, okay, not totally for free – instead, try giving something away in return for a person’s name and e-mail address. You are collecting e-mail addresses on your website, aren’t you? What are you doing with your current e-mail contact list? Take a look at The Fundraising Authority website. Ask for (Just a Little) Action.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The same is true with your holiday email appeals. While nonprofits often deliver highly relevant content in direct mail appeals – based on giving history, interests and past actions – that approach isn’t always carried over to their email appeals. Examples and practical tips to live by. Including last year’s gift amount.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

Well, I wish more of our constituents did the last time we sent an email appeal! I asked them the following question: What are the top reasons that email appeals get ignored?? I asked them the following question: What are the top reasons that email appeals get ignored?? You sent email they didn’t ask for.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

That’s why it’s important for fundraisers to stay up to date on nonprofit organization statistics and use metrics to inform their fundraising strategies and decisions. Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. 37 Million U.S.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

To be specific, many nonprofit organizations rely heavily on digital marketing due to its relatively low cost and quick delivery rates. Digital marketing can reach new heights when it’s supported by a direct mail marketing campaign that works in tandem with your online strategy. Follow-up emails create an additional touchpoint.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . Personalize all appeals .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. 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.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. Adding just a few more details can make a mass email feel like it was written for an individual donor. When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In the age of COVID, organizations have had to change up how they throw events. If you need help organizing a fundraising event or processing payments online, you can see how we can help here. Send participants a themed puzzle to solve in advance or a styled invitation in the mail with the information about how to join.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For example, he recently visited the San Antonio Food Bank located in San Antonio, TX. Feeding America , originally founded in 1979 as a faith-based organization, is headquartered in Chicago, IL, a central hub of the food industry. The Feeding America National Organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation support.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. What was special about the better-performing email ?

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