Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. It should be noted that direct mail is just one channel to acquire new donors. Dispelling Common Myths The 3 most common myths about direct mail acquisition are: You should expect a 1% response rate.

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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 They often prefer to support traditional, well-established organizations with a proven track record of impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

While these changes give users more control over how their data and information are being shared, they’re also forcing organizations to change the way they track and report on their digital performance. Google Analytics utilizes first-party cookies, so it won’t be impacted by the wider trend of blocking third-party cookies.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Invoices are paid, with a clear trail in the system for tracking. Eliminate the need to print, sign, or mail checks, saving time and money. No More Tracking Down Updated Payment Information Limit the support calls from vendors and late fees by getting in front of changes to vendor payment information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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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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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. In fact, 60–80% of all fundraising revenue is raised through direct mail. It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online.

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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. Knowing their contributions have double the impact drives many nonprofit supporters to give⁠—and to give in larger amounts. Follow up on previously-made and match-eligible donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Be as transparent as possible about the path your donor’s funds are taking from contribution to action to impact. 2) Don’t forget about the impact of donor-advised on fundraising. That way, these gift records are linked together for easy reference, tracking, and reporting. The specifics of what their money would be funding.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Before you ask, tell your donors the impact they made this year. Here are 3 rules for reporting impact Be warm, heartfelt, and sentimental. Don’t just reflect on their impact. I want you to know the impact of your gift this year. Your voice mail or email? What’s the answer? Thank you for helping homebound seniors.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change. Nonprofit marketing is deeply intertwined with social impact rather than focusing on financial gain.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. goals are: Specific: Make your fundraising goal clear and well-defined, whether it’s a specific fundraising amount, a target number of donors, or achieving a particular outcome or impact.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Elevate Your Impact: Crafting a Winning Fundraising Plan for Your Next Charity Event As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of effective fundraising. This blog post outlines the key elements for creating a successful fundraising plan for your next charity event, empowering you to maximize your impact.

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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? When someone actually reads and feels compelled to click an email, we know we’ve made genuine impact. Tracking opens as the sole metric for engagement is no longer accurate.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

” For the Annual Donor: Subject: “Annual Heroes of Summer: Elevate Your Impact in Our Special Summer Drive!” You can use generative solutions to help draft full email messages, text messages, blog post outlines, direct mail letters, and more. You can use this information to identify trends and patterns in donor sentiment.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The upcoming iOS15 update will create some changes in how email marketers use opens to track success and retarget their audiences — but as we all know, adapting to change is part of operating in the digital landscape. Here is what you can do to prepare for the impacts of iOS15 on email marketing. How will iOS 15 impact email marketing?

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Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

When we asked respondents what changes they saw, we noticed six trends: Fewer Donors, Higher Average Gift Decrease in Donations Shift in Giving Patterns Increased Caution and Engagement Impact of External Factors Changes in Fundraising Strategies Let’s dig into each trend to see what nonprofits are saying about their donor behavior.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

Odds are your emails are going to spam folders and are in violation of email compliance laws that require opt-out information and a mailing address to be prominently featured in all email campaigns. Pro Bono Australia is a proud B Corp which helps purpose-driven people and organisations to grow their impact.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself. Your organization needs to reach its fundraising goals, so use an innovation mindset to start small with new initiatives, track outcomes, and to use agility to build off successes.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail!

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

Lost receipts, multiple tracking spreadsheets, and unchecked spending, oh my! These hurdles are a few of the challenges facing school business offices and nonprofit organizations doing their best to evaluate and keep track of employee purchases day-to-day. Is this sounding like your month-end scramble?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! In fact, consumers are likely to spend 25% more when you use direct mail and email together. Combine these online strategies with traditional nonprofit outreach to create an even greater impact on your donors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These new challenges may or may not impact people dressed in skirts and pearls, yet the ethos holds true. When someone makes a comment about gender inclusive pronouns or other recent restructurings that they believe impact program delivery or agency optics, we need to be prepared to share the why.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. For instance: Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs): help us track donor interactions and giving histories. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

And yet, everyone wins when we segment donor communications – donors feel more engaged and deepen their understanding of your work, impact, and needs – and organizations are better able to raise funds for the important work they are doing. At the very least, you need a donor database that allows for basic tracking.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For example: Donor Type Mailing 1 Newsletter Mailing 2 Annual Donors ($5–$500) X X X Leadership Donors ($501–$10K) X X Monthly Donors (recurring gifts > $5/month) X If you have good historical data to look back on, do that, and determine what your donor base is expecting from you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. How can you reframe your nonprofit’s stories and communications for equity and impact? Here’s how to start. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If email or mail appeals are a part of your GivingTuesday strategy, segmenting your audience could make a big difference for return on investment (ROI.) Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify! Track and analyze your results. Segment your audience.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For instance, you may want to track your membership trends over time, in which case, it makes sense to save data on how many members you had ten years ago. The e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers of those members? You can also start with low-hanging fruit to make a quick impact.

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Media Cause

JUNE 21, 2022

It was then that Apple did what every advertiser and most marketing professionals would say is unfathomable: They gave app tracking options to the users. they had the ability to allow or prohibit tracking from apps. This feature is for anyone using the mail app on their Apple device. . Keep your tracking on track .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Tracking open and click-through rates for each segment provides data to refine messaging. Focus on educating new donors about unfolding events and exact needs, while demonstrating the impact of contributions already made. Highlight the ongoing need and impact to make the ask relevant. This creates a more meaningful ask.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Research consistently shows that it almost always costs more to acquire a new donor than it does to retain an existing donor, making your donor retention rate a very important metric to track. That’s the lowest rate since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project started tracking retention data. What Is Donor Retention Rate?

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Regardless of the channel (website, email, mail, or the phone) or medium (in-person or digitally) you want to connect with donors in a way that is one-to-one, contextual, and collaborative. Tracking donor signals looks different at each organization. How Should Reading Donor Signals Impact Your Events?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Track your own data. Here are some of the questions you might ask in order to understand what metrics to track: . What do you do once you know what numbers you want to track and what areas of improvement you want to focus on? Track if these people give at higher levels or renew at higher percentages. . Same as above.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

5 t ips to successfully launch your AMS After preparing for your implementation, you’ll be on track to launch your AMS. Be honest with your staff and members about how the new software will impact them and communicate any major changes or perceived setbacks. Here are fiv e tips to successfully launch your new technology : 1.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

So, let’s track what you should do from the moment you receive a recommended distribution from a donor advised fund (DAF). CAVEAT: Make sure when you generate reports you include soft credits so you don’t inadvertently omit individual donors from recognition lists, cultivation mailings, and future appeals.

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