M+R

JUNE 22, 2023

That’s how I felt the first time I got a demo for Scout Quest, the dashboard my M+R colleagues developed to leverage data to enhance mail programs and help with things like deliverability , reactivation, and mid-level donor upgrades. Super useful email applications. A lovely interface.

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Los Angeles Audience Google Channel 101

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Results Mail Nonprofit Money 98

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

How you SHOULD NOT communicate with lapsed donors Stop sending reinstatement and member renewal mailings to lapsed donors on auto-pilot. That you, (donor first name), inspire me and our team at the (name of org) to keep fighting the good fight advocating for (target beneficiaries). Your fan, XXXXXXX P.S. I’m always here for you.

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Donor Rhode Island Gift Tennessee 83

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

For small orgs on a tight budget or can’t get a digital fundraising tool approved quickly, you can use CauseVox for 100% free with the Basic Plan. Now, you can access: All 16 curated, impact-filled sessions covering topics like direct mail, email marketing, digital fundraising, social strategy, year-end planning tips, retention + more.

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Resource Fundraising Template Mail 89

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

How to use email marketing efficiently. Before you hit send, use this helpful advice to get the most out of your email marketing for Giving Tuesday. Your highest priority when sending Giving Tuesday appeals via email is to earn the most donations possible. Email marketing is effective, but only if your audience is receptive.

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Channel Marketing Donation Giving 52

Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

They also held a student art contest to design a special Art in Action necklace that could be purchased on the day, with an even higher percentage of proceeds going to the org. Take a page from the playbook of online services like Postable.com and help remove some of the friction from buying and mailing a Mother’s Day card to your loved ones.

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Ideas Fundraising Org Local 59

John Kenyon

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Example: Donor loves our organization but we only had her old work email address and when that changes, we lose touch with her, costing us a lifetime of giving. The new email address is known by a board member who is a good friend of the donor. Donor makes a small gift instead of a large gift and allocates balance to other orgs.

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Data Donor Info Retention 52

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

Here are examples of Tweets from orgs that didn’t include outcome data. I also included two Tweets from orgs that did use outcome data. Direct mail might be a primary channel for established donors, but emails and your website might prevail for newer or younger donors. So.how many people donated blood?

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Digital Data Marketing Org 138

Care2

MARCH 17, 2014

And, if you were surveyed on your donor engagement, would your org fall under the good, the bad, or the ugly? For 6 months in 2013, after making an online contribution, they tracked all interactions with these organizations through direct mail, online, and by phone. And don''t just rely on automated emails. Monthly Giving.

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Effective Donor Mail Channel 72

Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

A few simple questions can help you craft a quick blurb for your site or an email that the mother can tweak and send: How did the class help you? Remember that blurb and email I mentioned in step 1? If 40 is the new 30, personal stories are the new mass mailing. How did it help your child? People love to talk about themselves!

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Arts Story Org Personal 37

Care2

MARCH 31, 2013

Do they prefer Direct Mail or email communications? org created to help his colleagues understand the trajectory of an online acquisition into a constituent relationship management system. One of the best ways to provide stellar constituent experiences is to understand their interests.

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Chart Org History Mail 68

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Communication specialists who will help your campaign attract new supporters through email campaigns, social media, phone calls and direct mail, and events. We also have an ever-expanding blog full of valuable information to help your not-for-profit org reach its potential. Courses Podcasts Webinars Papers Guides.

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Advocacy Campaign Tips Storytelling 130

NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

E-mail Metrics. You may send out 10 e-mails featuring cats, 10 about dogs, 5 with a picture of a horse, and so on. E-mail Campaigns : Okay, I've already written a full post about this, but it's important enough to warrant another paragraph. They even use the "Email Share" feature. Click by Interest. Web Analytics.

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Metrics Communication Widget Aggregator 78

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Provide them with graphics, sample posts, press releases, email templates and more. Ask them to compose a quick, hand-written note or an email or see if they can make time for a phone call or even a lunch with top donors. Here’s a few ways to get your major donors on board with your year-end campaign: Send them mail.

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Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 73

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

I've never seen another org consistently recognize supporters in a blog like we do. This balance between 1 and 3 -- deflecting praise but also driving your org's strategy -- simply works. email Joanne Fritz with"Carnival Mailing List" as your subject line to get on the mailing list. Flickr photo credit: Juicy!

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Create Org Blogger Nonprofit 90

Care2

MAY 29, 2009

60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? But email advertising continues to surge and is now the number one online ad category. junk mail,” Ball said.

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Mail Social Media Advocacy Online 34

NTEN

JUNE 3, 2010

Yesterday, some of our staff members received an email with the following message: We weren't alone. Has your org or an org you've worked for ever done this? Do you agree that email addresses are something that should be handled with more care? ", "UNSUBSCRIBE!", ", "What?!"

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Org Database NTC NTEN 36

NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

The first was driving donor acquisition and fundraising with minimal direct mail and email marketing, the second is that their only previous mobile campaign happened during a large museum exhibition, and had poor results. Both campaigns saw 25% of mobile donors sign up for email updates.

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Mobile Create Strategy National 61

Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

A tool to influence elected officials’ opinions has been the petition, initially door to door, then in direct mail packages, and now online. org, causes.org, and change.com. There are three channels that work well for converting advocates to donors: email, direct mail, and telemarketing. Convert to Donor.

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Donor Channel Test Database 57

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 3, 2017

We will cover topics from storytelling and email marketing to donor-centricity and everything in between. Steven Shattuck: When a donor gives, the email confirmation should be a thank you, not a receipt. Maeve Strathy: Younger donors still opening direct mail. Likely bc they don't get a lot of mail.

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Causes Tips Nebraska Org 31

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The documents can be sent by mail, fax, or email. Documents can be faxed to (415) 633-9444, emailed to qualification techsoup org or mailed to TechSoup Stock Customer Service at 435 Brannan Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107.

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San Francisco Management Library Registration 43

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Box so you have a mailing address for donors who want to send you checks. Set up an email account: Most nonprofits use Gmail, which is fine. A better way to plan for the future is to set up an account—You can still use Gmail— with your firstname(at)organizationname(dot)org. Spread the word: Send an email to everyone you know.

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Nonprofit gMail Money Foundation 111

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

[However, the Giving Tuesday appeal also stands on its own with a unique message tied to 24 hours of giving] That appeal is followed by 5-6 emails over the month of December, but these messages are segmented and do not go to the entire housefile. Are there EOY tips for orgs that are Science and Research focused? Danielle .

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FAQ Giving Fundraising Campaign 49

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Red Earth provides a suite of enterprise-level email filtering software called Policy Patrol Mail Security through the TechSoup donation program. Lock Down My Email. Red Earth's Mike Spykerman wrote a blog post for us on the five steps to keep your email attachments secure. Fortify My Org.

Organization 36

Organization Spam United States Library 36

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

GivingMail – Direct Mail Design. GivingMail: Top Nonprofit Consulting Firm for Direct Mail Design. GivingMail is a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in direct mail design for marketing materials and fundraising appeals. Email appending to strengthen and refine your existing database. EXPLORE Getting Attention.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

So I emailed requesting to be put on the e-news list (didn't see where to subscribe online). Expensive to produce and mail, but it has no value to me. Even though we can assume every org has a range of target audiences, members have to be a priority for every arts and culture organization. It's not a drop-in experience.

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Social Media News Site New York City 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

Deepen relationship through custom apps that improve on org activites (event fundraising, petitions). Promote cross-platform: FB, LI, Twitter, email>blog>online poll/petition >offline events. paulcip @ kanter let everyone propose and lead their own fave activity related to group objectives via mail list, bbs, etc. .

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Activities Active Activism Social Media 50

Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2011

The principal finding was that adding online communications to a direct mail-only treatment improved donor retention rates, increasing frequency and consequently lifetime value. More than 50% of the $20M+ orgs are only considered Juniors (in the participant categories), just beginning their journey with integrated marketing.

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Integration Marketing Org Channel 32

Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

Organization profiles can be updated by logging in to the www.techsoup.org website with your email address and password and clicking on the My Account link. Updating the email address, phone or fax numbers will not change the qualification status of your organization.

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Management San Francisco PDF Registration 36

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations. So, should we send them more e-mails? Currently (on my lowly grad student budget), I only give money to one nonprofit org. I had never received one response from an email but yesterday I saw many of those people at our annual festival.

Research 61

Research People Giving Arizona 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

I run the org???s ABOUT THE ORG The HSUS is the nation???s important with higher-engagement leveled UGC campaigns PROCESS - marketing Email Website Social networks Web badges Blogger outreach OUTCOMES Both tangible & intangible Increase list members (we don???t Notes ABOUT ME My name is Carie and I???m Our mission is ???

Case Study 50

Case Study ROI Social Media Contest 50

Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2011

After years as a donor, she started getting every mailing with her husband’s name spelled wrong. He wrote a sob-story email to the volunteer coordinator. (I This might have gone better if they had had more emails on file and could have implemented rapid-response.) A volunteer got stranded out of state.

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Story Support Brain Volunteer 50

Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

It’s in our org charts. To stay relevant into the future, all our digital communication—from our websites to our emails to all other digital engagement channels—must be optimized for mobile devices. And donors that are 55-years and older have the highest retention rates for both online and offline giving. The Next 20 Years.

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Online Giving Offline United States 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2007

That is, until he emailed the above photo to accompany this interview with him (see below). It's more personal than e-mail in many ways when someone takes the time to leave a comment for instance. I've gotten in "trouble" but all in all, we're fairly lenient in my org. Do your work colleagues follow your blog?

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Director Profit Org California 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2005

Emailed your code and you showed your phone to get in. Most orgs don???t Get Active (best for advocacy, easiest to use email tool) Kintera (big program and lots of features are not necessarily used) Convio (fundraising) Blackbaud. can be good for smaller email lists. 80% of communications is done via email.

Boston 50

Boston NTC Strategy Spam 50

Care2

MAY 29, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 09:00AM | by Karen Taggart [originally published DMAW AdVents , June 2007] It is no secret in direct mail (DM) that recency is key to successful fundraising. So how to do we take this long-standing DM lesson and apply it to our growing email lists? But how soon, exactly?

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Activities Active 28

Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2010

Or maybe you’re the org that is going to do it and see what happens. But to finish the multichannel opportunity, could the grocer work with the charity to send me a follow-up email thanking me for the support and inviting me to do more? They have all my information and send me email coupons that I have opted for.

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Relationship Donation Build Channel 30