NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Vanguard Charitable launched Grant Payments with PayPal, enabling charities to receive funds from grantmakers faster and more easily. The initiative addresses the long-standing use of physical checks in charitable grantmaking, a method hampered by mail delays and administrative burdens for receiving charities.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Here’s What We Know About How To Apply To Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds. Three LAPA clients have received MacKenzie Scott funds in the millions; here’s what we know: 1. A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately. And do I thank the donor or the administrator?

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Two weeks ago, we discussed how to import data from other systems which bridged the gap of consolidating your data into DonorDock rather than using multiple systems. Last week you got to hear from both Erika and Matt as they volleyed the training to cover two different topics.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. Considering the dollars at play, let’s now shift our focus to the important considerations for nonprofit fundraisers who may want to get in on some DAF funding action.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+. Urgent Action Fund. Visibility Impact Fund.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

A multi-channel fundraising strategy, or one that targets donors through a variety of mediums, is most likely to reach the widest audience and result in maximum funds raised. This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . What are the benefits of using direct mail in a multi-channel approach?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2023

Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

How can your nonprofit access those funds? And if the foundation opens up grants funded by this increase in spending, you’ll want to know as soon as that happens. Include this on your website, promote it on social media, and tell supporters about it in your email newsletters and direct mail appeals.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Following an initial drop-off in direct mail after our country’s lockdown, my mailbox started filling up again. Here are a few random observations from the past 6 weeks of mailings in an exceptional year…. Shout out to Environmental Defense Fund for this handy-dandy seafood selector, bookmark, and server tip chart.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Funding Priority: Education. Global Fund For Children. Daniels Fund.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Bonfire enables nonprofits to easily design and raise funds by selling t-shirts online. Ideal for virtual parties, Gifted is an event invitation platform that allows party organizers to donate up to 100% of funds raised to select nonprofits in the United States and Canada. Bonfire :: bonfire.com. Gifted :: gifted.com.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 13, 2023

Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). AARP ] 8% of donors give stock or mutual funds to nonprofits and 4% donate to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%. increase in revenue.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For example, at a small organization, your tactical calendar may look something like this: January – Prospecting mailing. February – E-mail fundraising letter. March – Housefile mailing. May – E-mail fundraising letter. Prospecting mailing. October – E-mail fundraising letter. December – Housefile mailing.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Indeed, if done correctly, such a campaign can see full funding for a particular effort or event. Those running the program discount the importance of face-to-face meetings and phone calls believing a strong social media presence and e-mail marketing push is all it takes for success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses). your neighbors.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Even if you can’t completely automate a process, decreasing the amount of manual labor that goes into a process frees up more resources for your team to do what they do best—raise funds for your organization. Pulling direct mail/email lists Another way you can engage in fundraising automation is with your mailing lists.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Direct/Post mail (credit or debit card, cheque) – 12%. 15) 9% donate stock and/or mutual funds to NPOs, NGOs, and charities and 6% donate to Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). A handwritten note sent through the mail asking me to give – 12%. Public media and communications – 0%. PayPal – 12%.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This empowers qualifying individuals to double the impact of each dollar they give, ultimately enabling nonprofits to do more with the funds they raise. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding. Matching gift programs are widely available but rely on individual donors to complete a dedicated request process to secure the funding.

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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%

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s also important to note that this time period often sees high levels of mailed-in gifts, so while online giving is an important piece of the puzzle, there’s still more to come on the total cross-channel impact of the last week of the year.) to engage supporters and raise much-needed funds. Nearly 318 million emails(!)

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.

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Blue Fox

JULY 10, 2022

Plus: Our recommendation on EIDL repayment The Basics: COVID-related EIDL funds are exhausted. Keep your address up-to-date for mailed payment notifications. The Small Business Association is not accepting additional requests for increases or reconsiderations. EIDL payments can be made here: [link].

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. For direct mail, always think package, not letter. Multichannel without question. Where do you begin? Review your data with an eye to segmentation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

They find great satisfaction and pride in funding growth and expansion. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding. The specifics of what their money would be funding. Be as transparent as possible about the path your donor’s funds are taking from contribution to action to impact.

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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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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. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively? By learning about and prioritizing nonprofit financial management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? In other words, if you lost your top funders tomorrow, what percentage of your budget would need to be replaced through other funding sources.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter. 34% were only sending out 2-3 appeals (direct mail and email). a surgery) you need to raise unrestricted funds to support all of your work. Let’s dive into the poll data. 16% were sending 6-8 appeals.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But your goal should be to spend appropriately on fundraising so you can bring in the money you need to fully fund your programs. Or, if you rent a list of names and addresses and send a direct mail piece to everyone on that list, you probably won’t recoup enough in donations to make that a worthwhile expense. That’s understandable.

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