Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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. And, while I may not have been thrilled with some of the direct mail packs I’ve received from St. Sanitation and sewer systems.

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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 ? Automated email services for nonprofits are unsung heroes in achieving just that. Automated email services for nonprofits are unsung heroes in achieving just that. Why Automated Email Marketing?

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M+R

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Apple recently released a new operating system update, iOS 17, for iPhones in mid-September. Included in it are updates to how the operating system will handle link tracking, which Apple calls Link Tracking Protection (LTP). TL;DR: Digital advertisers might see some turbulence, email fundraisers should be fine. billion people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Preferred contact methods: Voice calls, direct mail Preferred donation methods: Direct mail and voice calls 2) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) 72% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,212 across an average of 4.5 organizations** 23.6% Lead in annual volunteer hours served.++ organizations** 25.9%

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Robert Weiner

MAY 15, 2017

If, for instance, you’re moving from a processor that has a recurring billing system to one that doesn’t and you have a separate app that handles sustainer processing then you’ll have several pieces of data that need to migrate. Try to avoid losing or angering loyal donors.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 10, 2024

Email or print donor newsletter? And, when your newsletter is done according to the simple, but reliable formula outlined in Simple Development Systems , it has the potential to become one of your mission’s best drivers of revenue. Smart nonprofits utilize both to keep their donors close.

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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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NetWits

AUGUST 4, 2011

Are you testing your email messages (i.e. Email has a unique advantage over direct mail. And while you may have a hunch about the best day or time to send email, testing validates (or disproves) your theory. However, I don’t see enough nonprofits taking advantage of email testing. eROI indicated Monday.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Collaborative overload is the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other online collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. There are several ways to address this situation without resorting to moving to France where after hours emails are illegal.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

This can take the form of vehicles like written mail, face-to-face or phone conversations, electronic communications, or any combination of these. With Bloomerang, it’s a cinch to create, edit, and send high-quality personalized emails to your donors and supporters.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 28, 2013

Moving your nonprofit organization to the cloud is not as hard as you think and the benefits include saving approximately 30% on email services, increased storage space per user, and a more reliable email server, according to an article on The Daily Beast. 5 Steps To Migrating Email. Image courtesy of IT Pro. Gmail, or AOL.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. The Two Systems of Thinking Can you see how these two systems of thinking could have influenced the design of the donation forms from Greenpeace and Amnesty International?

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

In today’s modern email marketing environments, lots of focus is placed on design and content – which we can all agree are very important aspects of any email campaign. However, there is one component of soliciting your donors which should be considered for any and every communication you generate via email.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., direct mail and email). “Originally the annual appeal was sent by direct mail, then we saw a shift to email, but even now email is becoming less effective–spam filters are picking up more and people are growing numb to solicitations.”

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If your nonprofit engages in email fundraising, these are changes you’ll need to be aware of. While these changes primarily target spammers, they also have implications for legitimate nonprofit senders like you who use Gmail for email communications. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates you need to be aware of: 1.

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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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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here are the key pieces of information we suggest gathering: Contact details: Gather donors’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses. Use your mailing list effectively. The provider enhances your data.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Email is a critical business tool for nonprofits. Unfortunately, nonprofits face the same threats to their email security that other businesses and organizations face. Deploying a central email security solution and following 10 best practices will help keep your email system protected. Check Internal Emails.

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2013

On Wednesday we sent emails out to about 24,000 subscribers who (we thought) hadn’t opened up an email in over a year. The gist of the email was: Want to stay on our mailing list? The gist of the email was: Want to stay on our mailing list? Don’t want our emails anymore? Why pet videos?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors. Provide guidelines on how employees should handle and store data within the CRM system to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

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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. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 10, 2021

Are you freaking out about how Apple’s recent announcement regarding new privacy functionality of the upcoming iOS 15 might impact your email strategy? What is email engagement really? When someone actually reads and feels compelled to click an email, we know we’ve made genuine impact. Hear me out. I know you can do it!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Framing stories around the deficits of a given community further promotes the negative stereotyping that racist systems have already imposed on them for years. It’s important to step back and ask yourself: Are the stories we’re including in our fundraising appeals helping or harming the communities we’re striving to support?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Build anticipation: Plan some email reminders leading to the event, so everyone has a chance to mark their calendars. Upgrade Your Email Marketing Outreach Email marketing offers a fast (and cheap!) After all, 91% of all US consumers check their email daily. A good CRM will allow you to easily plan this out ahead of time.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings. Design and save direct mail communication documents like solicitations and acknowledgments.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), digital wallet (1%), and text-to-give (1%). One of the greatest benefits of the Bloomerang Payments system is fraud management and protection.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Direct mail is best suited for older donors who may be less technologically savvy. As a classic donor message format, emails are useful for communicating with donors of all ages. Phone call.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 27, 2009

To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center i.e. homepage view. We shall bedeleting old email accounts which are no longer. investigated a system wide security audit to improve and enhance our. E-mail Login ID( ).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

You should be able to easily share the page using social media and email to get the word out. Your online giving platform should be backed by a reliable, secure payment processing system. The system should have anti-fraud measures in place and be PCI-compliant. Text-to-give software. Donor profiles.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

” Four emails later you still haven’t landed on a meeting time. Email Forwarding. Most task-related software offers an email forwarding function. You can either forward an existing email chain to be added as a task or create a fresh task in a new email draft. 4) Use Simple Tricks To Save Time On Emails.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Instead of coming to work wondering which donors you should focus on, you’d have a system that brings hidden gems to light that you might otherwise have missed. If you don’t have email addresses, you can add an email append to match constituents’ names and mailing addresses with their current email address.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

You can also keep track of revenue and expenses within the Greater Giving System. ” Financial Roadmap: Creating a Budget Develop a realistic budget that outlines all event-related expenses (e.g., venue rental, catering, entertainment) and anticipated revenue (e.g., ticket sales, sponsorships).

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. You can automate this with your online donor management system. If yours is a young organization and still uses a spreadsheet, consider getting started with a low-cost donor management system now. Just make it part of your system for thanking donors.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Many nonprofits either don’t have the resources – or don’t see the importance of investing resources – in having good systems to support donor tracking and communication. A donor database that integrates with your email communication system and online giving system is better yet. Monthly/Recurring Donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Creating a memorable brand ensures that your year-end fundraising efforts as a whole are memorable and that they stand out in supporters’ social media feeds, email inboxes, and mailboxes. You can certainly send one year-end email appeal to your entire supporter base.

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