Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I’ve seen first-hand how building in simple and inexpensive donor loyalty strategies makes a huge difference in year-end giving success and your nonprofits’ long-term sustainability. So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Your organization likely relies on direct mail, emails, social media, and even phone calls to get the word out about your organization’s work and solicit support for your mission. Now, making a purchase on Amazon is as simple as sliding a button from left to right on your cell phone.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2021

To make the most of this end-of-year giving season , I recommend taking the time to do a simple and inexpensive task that will inspire donors to be even more generous: calling them. . Later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail or in your inbox. But wait—a couple of days later, your phone rings. You feel fantastic. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The data from GivingTuesday comes from their 2019 GivingTuesday Impact Report and the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report data is based on the survey responses of 2,263 GivingTuesday 2019 donors. From GivingTuesday : 1) The estimated total of online and offline giving across sixty countries on GivingTuesday 2019 is $1.97 Print -13%.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Make sure to give instructions on how they can contribute if they want to participate. You don’t want someone to miss out because they weren’t looking at their phone at exactly 11am Eastern time! Direct mail makes its way right into someone’s hands. Use that hashtag on EVERYTHING you do.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. In-person conversations are better for collecting stories than phone calls, but they are not always possible. How to Solicit Stories for Your Fundraising Work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. Building Your List of Cell Phone Numbers. Spamming is illegal, and often goes straight to a junk mail folder. So how can you legally and easily build your list?

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Sending each volunteer a certificate with their name on it gives them something they can display and be proud of. Sending them a gift like this gives them a visual reminder that you appreciate them, which goes a long way in making them feel valued.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. And that strong connection is what motivates people to give. They want to give to support the cause. Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. Give the priceless gift of education .

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The first part described why donors give during the year-end giving season. So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? communicate) through direct mail. Stick with adding beds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

According to the 2019 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report , online giving grew 6.8% Sending donors a third-party payment site, such as PayPal, is problematic if that is the only way that donors can give. Monthly donors give $35.46 Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

One way to encourage people to fundraise online for your organization is to launch a text-to-give fundraising campaign. According to a recent study , the average American picks up their phone once every ten minutes. Text-to-give fundraising works like this: First your nonprofit registers for a text-to-give number and a short code.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Text-to-give is one of the easiest and fastest ways to raise donations via SMS messaging. However, many nonprofits don’t know where to start when it comes to implementing text-to-give campaigns. You choose a unique keyword and are assigned a phone number for supporters to text. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As the season of giving approaches, I couldn’t help but think of the similarities between year-end appeals and the seasonal focus of spreading joy and granting wishes. Make it easy to give: Make sure the donation process is as smooth as skating over fresh ice. Dear Janis, I hope this letter finds you well and in high spirits!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. In one study, being thanked by a board member boosted giving 39%! Start with a straightforward script Give your volunteers a warm, personable thank you script.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. Giving Days are growing in popularity, but they are also increasingly more engaging with the improvements in technology. Rally your Giving Day team.

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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. Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. What’s your breakdown at various giving levels? How can you break down all year-end giving?

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

By setting up a recurring giving program, you’ll allow a sustainable stream of financial support to come flowing in. So as you consider your online fundraising efforts moving forward, prioritize creating a dedicated program aimed toward recruiting recurring donors and establishing long-term relationships for giving. Leverage your CRM.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As you begin planning your final fundraising push for the Season of Giving, make a point of honoring multiple faiths and cultures by creating a more inclusive end-of-year appeal. billion in contributions on Giving Tuesday alone. This Season of Giving, consider honoring one (or all) of these traditions: Hanukkah: A Jewish Tradition .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The more your nonprofit has meaningful interactions with your donors, the more likely they are to give again. With built-in tools for personalization, you can automate your donation appeals without giving up the personal aspect that inspires donors to give in the first place! You raise funds without further human intervention!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

One of the simplest and best ways to get your donors engaged with giving in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is to send an end-of-year giving letter out to your donors. What is an end-of-year giving letter? An end-of-year giving letter is a vital part of your year-end fundraising strategy. Focus on your donors.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Giving Tuesday is almost upon us! how are you getting the word out about your Giving Tuesday campaign? Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. It also helps to give them a similar look.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving 2020 facts that may surprise you. Giving during the pandemic and recession did not go down; it increased, albeit modestly. Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% Giving by foundations jumped 17% (15.6%

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Taking a multi-pronged approach Feeding America advises using a multi-pronged direct marketing approach that includes and integrates direct mail, personal phone calls (including telemarketing), texting, and video. I asked Aaron about Feeding America’s current commitment to direct mail. There’s nothing better than that.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Many nonprofits are experimenting with text-to-give fundraising, but thus far results have been mixed. Nonprofits that have the resources or connections to tap into media, celebrity or large e-mail lists have done well, but many others are simply breaking even (or not). For example, “Approximately 1.4

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Classy

JULY 7, 2021

This helps organizations meet donors where they like to give with an easier checkout experience. In a world where we can order our favorite cereal instantly with a voice command and use facial recognition to authorize payments, giving back should be an intuitive checkout experience too. Donors Receive a Simpler Giving Experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

An Interview with Ruy Fortini , Founder and CEO of Doare and official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. 1) The Global Trends in Giving Report is meant to help the nonprofit sector better understand individual giving worldwide, but data and statistics don’t communicate well what is happening on the ground in Brazil.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

You know the old adage: “Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Develop an email and/or phone number acquisition program. Develop a monthly giving program. Develop a planned giving program.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, has released the third edition of it’s groundbreaking research into multichannel giving trends among nonprofit organizations. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. They get worse over time.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Motivations: How are your donors moved to give?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . If someone wants to reach you by phone or email, it should be easy for them to do so. Focus on the opportunity to give, not on the fact that they haven’t given yet. .

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