Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What I can tell you is that you’ll be thinking differently about every aspect of your next mailing.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Held during the first week of April, Tartan Tuesday invites all members of the Maryville College community to support the programs and causes that are important to them and help the College earn challenge gifts. A participation goal (either trying to achieve a specific number of donors or gifts) seems to work best.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This means you’ve got (1) motivated leaders; (2) volunteers; (3) leadership; (4) a board, and (5) staff. You need a leadership team committed to your mission and willing to give and get. Human Resources. Running a nonprofit is a team effort. If you’re the only one, it’s going to be hard to get off the ground. Do you have one?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? When you can authentically rejoice in special days across religions and cultures, you’re giving a gift of recognition and welcome to all of your constituents. Yalda is a winter solstice celebration for Iranian-Americans, Dec.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail. Restricted gifts are earmarked for a specific purpose or project. Restricted gifts are earmarked for a specific purpose or project.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. Collaborate with your membership and major gifts teams to discern who these donors are. For this group, make between two and eight solicitations a year, mostly via mail.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

6 internal factors The internal factors concern the organizational structure of your nonprofit: capacity, board support and engagement, strategy and planning, leadership issues, communication issues, and budget and finance. Are you “managing up” your CEO to guide executive leadership toward greater fundraising knowledge and action?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There could be issues with the appeal itself keeping your organization from reaching key donors—maybe you’re sending your direct mail campaigns to donors who prefer email campaigns. When you combine these data sources, you can answer questions like: Who is new to your file that hasn’t made a gift yet?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing. Design your announcement.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

Interactions delivered during the solicitation phase come in many shapes and forms and through many different communication methods, like the phone, social media, direct mail, text message, etc. For example, there was a change in leadership in your nonprofit or a regular donor’s income has changed due to their retirement.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

However, 27% of nonprofits are struggling to develop major donors and large gifts. While 72% of nonprofits used personal phone calls, 69% said they relied on email newsletters to get the word out. Get an interview for your leadership on a podcast or radio show to discuss the cause and why it matters. Engage Donors In-Person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

Prospect research is typically associated with the major gift solicitation process. Wealth screening is a valuable process because it allows you to narrow your major donor search to those who are wealthy enough to make such a gift. Prospective donors will want to know exactly what their gifts will be used for. fundraising plan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Our secret sauce and what we believe made this initiative successful was our ability to offer a matching gift incentive. On Giving Tuesday, every gift to a scholarship anywhere in the NMSU system was matched dollar for dollar. million with the matching gifts. Our #GivingTuesday results were transformational.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2018

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Is it easy to join your mailing list? Sometimes leadership fears being intrusive, but this comes from not knowing enough about your donors’ behaviors, needs, and interests. Do donors receive a mailed thank you card? A phone call? When is the first time donors are asked to make another gift? . If so, how?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

Raising money to make a difference is prioritized over increasing the salaries of your top-level leadership. Managing checkout, allowing guests to pay for their phones. Or, you could invest in supplementary fundraising automation tools like matching gift software. matching gift program. Creating a.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

A confused donor will disregard an appeal, resulting in no gift. Simple additions such as the donor’s name, last donation date and the amount of their last gift can have lasting impact. Personalization is a must for all major gift solicitations. Direct mail appeals should include a return envelope. Major Gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

To help your nonprofit’s leadership understand and comply with online fundraising guidelines, this article will provide a crash course on the basics of maintaining legal compliance while fundraising online. However, your nonprofit’s leadership would likely prefer to avoid having that debate with your state’s charity bureau.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Location and hours: Share the nuts-and-bolts information a volunteer might need in a pinch, including the location of all program sites, hours of operation, the main phone number, your mailing address, and your website. Include email addresses of all employees and phone numbers of those who work directly with volunteers.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

This is not to imply that throwing more staff or money at the problem will necessarily solve it-- leadership, management, and prioritization are also critical.). to spelling, phone numbers, or addresses), are they made promptly and accurately? Are constituents on the mailing lists they've asked to be on? Support for Advancement.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Operations & Leadership Nonprofit Membership Levels: 4 Types Plus Tips for Success 9 min read Read Now What to Include in Your Membership Renewal Communications Strategy The way you communicate with your constituents about their expiring membership is important. We’ll go through this in more detail below!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2018

A confused donor will disregard an appeal, resulting in no gift. . Simple additions such as the donor’s name, last donation date and the amount of their last gift can have lasting impact. Personalization is a must for all major gift solicitations. . Direct mail appeals should include a return envelope. Major Gifts .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2016

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Team DNL provides Digital Nonprofit Leadership to mid-sized and large nonprofit organizations. So for example, if you’re hoping to increase major gifts, focus on major gift-related metrics. Do you have a plan for re-engaging first-time donors after they make a gift? Major Gift Indicators. Major Gift Indicators.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Leave the "thank you message" on a voice mail if you don't reach the person live During and after your Thank-A-Thon , feel proud when you'll likely hear from many of the people you called that: "You are the only or one of few organizations that's ever called me to say thank you." What will the donor receive?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2017

Mid-year – Typically distributed in June or July, the Mid-year appeal is best sent via direct mail and electronic delivery. Season of Giving – Promote your end-of-year throughout the month of December , electronically and through direct mail. A confused donor will disregard an appeal, resulting in no gift.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

GivingMail – Direct Mail Design. Marts & Lundy – Talent Development & Interim Leadership. Planned and legacy gift marketing strategies. GivingMail: Top Nonprofit Consulting Firm for Direct Mail Design. Zobrio – Financial & Accounting Support. Meyer Partners – Multichannel Marketing. Landing page optimization.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

departments across campus, including advancement, marketing, financial aid, academic leadership and more,?from?private Executive sponsorship and senior leadership are key to success during a change. . He encouraged the audience to create a “Major Gift Framework” that would help drive impact. was the largest group?in

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For other faith-centered organizations, this is where the prospect volunteers, signs-up for your e-mail newsletter, or joins a committee. Step #3: First Gift. School families and supporters of other organizations generally won’t give at all unless you make a direct ask (in-person, online, through the mail, or by any other means).

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2017

For other faith-centered organizations, this is where the prospect volunteers, signs-up for your e-mail newsletter, or joins a committee. Step #3: First Gift. School families and supporters of other organizations generally won’t give at all unless you make a direct ask (in-person, online, through the mail, or by any other means).

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