Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you’re a professional at a nonprofit, you probably understand how stressful hitting your fundraising goal can be. Luckily, there are affordable and effective tools you can leverage to spread awareness and get people excited about your fundraising efforts—namely, your website. Promote your fundraising events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

By Maryanne Dersch , a speaker, coach, and creator of the Superstar Fundraising Academy. Making it easy for donors to find our website is crucial to fundraising. Use the “mullet” philosophy when writing website and blog headlines. If they search your name incorrectly or partially, you can still be easy to find.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Essential Details for every gala invitation Headline: Captivate with a catchy title that reflects your event’s theme and purpose. Event Description : Briefly highlight your cause, program highlights, and why guests shouldn’t miss it. Let’s dive in! Digital or Physical? Craft a catchy event title and logo.

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M+R

APRIL 29, 2021

There’s no wrong way to dig into our annual Benchmarks Study, covering digital programs from marketing to fundraising to advocacy. This year’s big headlines are: . While the overall mix favored fundraising ads, there were stark differences in strategy and results for nonprofits of different sizes. . Want more evidence?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Promoting a special fundraising campaign. Repeated content, like blog posts, event listings, or even things like your programs or success stories. How they use this technique : They display their programs and impactful statistics in identical formats, but with different colors and images to make them each stand out.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

When done well, your print newsletter can be an additional source of revenue that can generate as much — if not more — than a fundraising appeal. And I’ve received nothing from hundreds of the organizations I’ve signed up with… until end-of-year fundraising rolls around. The Headline Analyzer doesn’t know your audience.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At this time of year, we assess our fundraising performance and make plans for next year. In fundraising, we talk a lot about donor lifetime value. The idea of donor lifetime value is a big one in fundraising. You can’t help but notice the negative headlines this year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Create and rotate on a regular basis promotional graphics for publications, special events, volunteer recruitment programs, special fundraising campaigns, etc. Use large font for headlines and body text. To accommodate today’s Internet users, at minimum your headlines should be 18 point and your body text 13 point.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

However, many eligible people are still unaware of the program and how to use it. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Google Ad Grant Program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits. How Does the Program Work? What is a Google Ad Grant, and Why Do I Want One?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Salesforce.org’s second annual Nonprofit Summit, held earlier this month, attracted over 6,500 attendees from 100 countries.

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TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

If your nonprofit offers multiple programs and and services that do not naturally fit together, information on the different topics should not be included. Whether it is to raise awareness, drive donation, or spur signups to an upcoming program, your newsletter is likely attempting to accomplish one of these things. It’s all fair game!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

As nonprofits prepare for the upcoming giving season, many fundraisers are understandably concerned about donor fatigue. Dreadful disaster stories are still making headlines; isn’t the public tired of giving? Rather than seeing a decline over time, we’re seeing disaster fundraising closely correlating to media coverage of the disaster.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The fundamentals of a fundraising appeal. You’re not writing to yourself, your program staff, or your board of directors. There are only two headlines which, if read alone, give the following message: Bar pass rate continues to climb. This isn’t compelling as a fundraising appeal. Have you written to one specific donor?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The 2017 Luminate Online Benchmark Report , just released by Blackbaud, shows donation and email trends based on online fundraising and email campaigns by 707 Luminate Online customers. While overall fundraising increased by 10.2%, sustainer revenue grew by 20.4%. Email still works really well. With a caveat. Online giving grew 10.2%.

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . What does it all mean for your program? And so much more. Register here.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

In my book, Simple Development Systems: Successful Fundraising for the One-Person Shop , and in all of our Basics & More classes, I outline the necessary elements for a strong fundraising program powered by donor communications. Here’s why: Donor retention continues to be the biggest problem in nonprofit fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

You probably want a Programs page to provide details on what your organization does and maybe a page for Volunteers. A well-defined brand supports your marketing and fundraising efforts and lets people know instantly what you’re about. Of course, you’ll have a home page, and then you need an About page and a Donate page.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

Whether you call it an annual fundraising plan or a communications road map, now is your chance to push the envelope on your ongoing digital efforts to engage constituents, grow your list, and raise money. The automated welcome series is the front line in introducing your programs and staff, recruiting volunteers, and inspiring new fans.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

No matter where we fall in the political spectrum, it’s important for us as fundraisers to keep an eye on the issues and the news so that we’re ready to act when the issues we are passionate about become national news. Are your program team and your marketing teams connected and ready to amplify your voice? xkjVGeMWuR.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. Don’t lead with a photo from your latest fundraiser. The video should not be about your organization’s history or recent fundraising event.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, if your nonprofit lacks the canvassing tools necessary for traditional advocacy outreach, you can still reach supporters through multi-channel fundraising. CharityEngine’s guide to multi-channel fundraising advises nonprofits to get in touch with supporters on a variety of platforms, including: Email.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

You will learn how deliver your elevator speech, work effectively with a board chair, deal with fundraising challenges, managing tips for staff and volunteers, crisis management, and leadership transitions. Phase 2: What is the worst headline you could see about your organization in the front page of the NY Times?

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Despite the fact 57% of people who watch a nonprofit video go on to make a donation, video still seems skill- and cost-prohibitive for strapped fundraising professionals. There are tons of fun and random holidays nonprofits can take advantage of to create unique and interesting fundraising appeals. Keep it personal. Show your skills.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Let’s say your organization has 3 primary service programs: animals, homeless and youth. Once setup, you can reuse these queries in future eNewsletters, to deliver specific activity-related information and even create fundraising appeals based on the constituent’s interests. The possibilities are endless.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. Take a look: So, what does it take to get your fundraising letter right so you can raise thousands through the mail, even if this is your first mailing or if your last letter was a total flop?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

The same trends that are changing the world around us at a rapidly accelerating rate are impacting the fundraising profession in new and exciting ways. In 2016, fundraisers will need to focus on tying the impact of gifts to the cause itself in order to retain and gain supporters. Exceed Donor Expectations. Focus on Impact.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Charitable giving is essential to your nonprofit, but fundraising can be one of your most daunting tasks. With donations and goodwill on the upswing, it is critical to understand how to fundraise for a nonprofit. It requires preparation, communication, creativity, adherence to regulation, plus the enthusiasm of your supporters.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In 2017, the headline from their Trust Barometer was “Trust has Imploded!” In this low-trust environment, how can we be successful at fundraising? The way around that is to use your best supporters, program participants and experts to carry the message for you. Ramp up your p eer-to-peer fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These best practices serve as a foundation for upgrading your website to be compatible with the Social Web and are then elaborated upon in the upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters. Use bold for headlines. You can view their website at defenders.org. Repetition is key.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is the most important fundraising and communications tool you have. Using the right envelope as a fundraising tool. Know that, if well executed, your direct mail program should yield a 400% return. Establish a monthly giving program. DON’T use the words “ programs” or “services ” any more than you have to.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Here are a few of the big headlines we keep on our minds (and on sticky notes on our desk when our minds are full) to make sure we’re keeping our urgent work from drowning out our most important work. At Common Impact , we take goal setting and goal achieving seriously.

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M+R

JANUARY 5, 2024

Read time: 5 minutes Waking up on New Year’s Day is for two things: taking stock of whether you already regret your new year’s resolutions, and immediately refreshing your end of year fundraising data to see if anyone gave that final gift at midnight on 12/31. I f you don’t have an SMS program it’s probably time to start!

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

Consider employing livestream fundraising to let them continue to support you even if you decide to temporarily close your doors. . Consider alternative, digital programming . As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world.

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Classy

APRIL 5, 2021

Offering these year-round fundraising and donation options is a great way to generate sustainable revenue, diversify your fundraising portfolio, and keep supporters engaged with your mission. Download these six quick tips to unify your offline and online fundraising. . DIY Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Main Donation Page.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Even if your success doesn’t make national news headlines, you can execute a great giving day that propels your annual giving program forward. Here’s how to lay the groundwork for a successful event and then use the momentum to strengthen your annual giving program: Before the Campaign. The same can be said for goal setting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Successful nonprofit organizations will: Move from experimentation to implementation of strategic programs that drive digital engagement. Invest in social media capacity as a means of achieving brand building, advocacy and fundraising goals. The headline is: Social Network and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's The Use?

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