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. If they can not, then those subscribers should be deleted to improve your open rate, thus email deliverability.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. Be Informed. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. Offer to help write short updates to keep donors informed. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. Improved Donor Retention Additionally, smart donation asks contribute to improved donor retention rates. Nonprofits can analyze this information. They help organizations to make informed choices about donation requests.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Your online giving form is the primary instrument you use to process a donation, and it’s also the key tool you use for collecting valuable information about your donors. We want people to be landing on a page that feels like our platform, our website, even our domain, and that’s exactly what this form does.

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M+R

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Link Tracking Protection will strip out some tracking information/ parameters added to the end of URLs. Tracking Parameters are the little pieces of extra information at the end of a URL. Tracking Parameters are the little pieces of extra information at the end of a URL. Apple Mail is Apple’s email client. billion people.

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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. Your organization’s website. Your website is the public face of your nonprofit. Website performance and traffic.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The tl;dr: after the iOS15 and macOS Monterey update, users who opt into privacy masking through Apple Mail will appear as “opened” regardless of what the user does and some users will be able to mask their email addresses. Email Opens + User IPs. Email Opens + User IPs. Image courtesy of Apple. Benchmark Data Now.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Make your readers feel good about their support of your organization and informed about the cause they care about. According to social media researcher and author Dan Zarrella , including more links in your emails will garner better click-through rates and fewer unsubscribes. Make it convenient to opt-in to your mailing list.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), digital wallet (1%), and text-to-give (1%). per transaction. The ACH fee is 0.8% + $0.30 per transaction. transaction fee 6.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Texting is a unique channel because it’s immediate; it’s useful for sharing information and links to websites; and most of us carry it around with us in our pockets. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. Volunteering. Key takeaways.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Leave Them Wanting More Keep the body of your email under 200 words and link to blog posts or videos for more information. For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Responses to website behavior.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Your website serves as the central hub for your digital strategy, followed closely by the ways you drive folks to your website, including email, blog posts, newsletters, social media, text messaging, QR codes in print media, and advertising. Commit to refreshing your website homepage, ensuring it’s both dynamic and user friendly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In third place is an organization’s website at 18%. Baby Boomers are the generation most likely to give as a result of direct mail/post (18%) , but overall, all generations are becoming more homogeneous and tech-based in their giving habits. Email (29%) , social media (26%) , and an organization’s website (21%) inspire the most giving.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE Keep the body of your email under 200 words and link to blog posts or videos for more information. For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Responses to website behavior.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. When the entire donor journey is addressed in your plan, conversion rates for donor acquisition are much stronger.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to BWF’s AI for nonprofits guide , the process of using these predictive AI fundraising tools looks like this: Your nonprofit gathers data using sources like your online donation form, donor feedback surveys, and website analytics. You can use this information to identify trends and patterns in donor sentiment.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. Donor stewardship helps you boost your donor retention rate , helping you earn much more over time. Major gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005. Add a pop-up!

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Average 2023 clickthrough rates were nearly identical to what they were in 2022 for GivingTuesday. However, the unsubscribe rate was nearly 25% less than what it had been the previous year despite the six emails being twice the total of three sent a year earlier. “I The underlying analytics were impressive. Research backs this up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Make Sure Your Nonprofit’s Information in GuideStar Is Current. It’s important that you understand that if anyone donates to your nonprofit on any of these sites, the funds are mailed to the contact information your nonprofit has in GuideStar. Monitor Your Charity Ratings and Reviews.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Sending a compelling annual appeal letter can go a long way toward boosting your organization’s donor retention rate , which means you’ll be able to count on sustainable support from donors in the years to come. . Make sure you also give your supporters all of the information they’ll need in order to make their donations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Give your audience information that will help them identify with the individual featured in your story. Most of the communication at this point will happen online via e-mails, social media, and your website. Optimize your website for year-end giving.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

and a high unsubscribe rate can be a red flag to your email service provider and ultimately impact your ability to send emails at all. This results in better email open rates , email deliverability, and clickthrough rates, and lower spam complaint and unsubscribe rates. Small lists raised more money per contact, too.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 27, 2023

Online marketing is not only cost-effective, but it expands your organization’s reach beyond traditional mailed invitations and posted flyers. Using a software platform built just for golf makes it simple to promote your tournament, especially when it includes a custom event registration website. Ensure your site is mobile-friendly.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Event Invitation Chair: Architecting Engagement At the heart of every successful fundraising event is a well-crafted invitation and a comprehensive marketing strategy to get the information out to potential attendees. Mastering Mailing and Digital Outreach Execute a comprehensive outreach strategy.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Charity Navigator has awarded Feeding America a four-star rating for ten consecutive years. Having a special packet for first-time donors that includes personalized thank-you notes, information about your organization’s impact, and future engagement opportunities is a best practice. There’s nothing better than that.”

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

You collect information at every turn, whether someone fills out your donation form, registers for an event, interacts with you on social media, or browses your website. However, it can be easy to get lost if you don’t know which information is helpful to your nonprofit. Organize and segment your data in your CRM.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Nonprofits are leveraging the power of technology to store more information around their donors, to better meet their expectations, and cater to what they’re looking for. In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Without that information, you won’t know what you need to adjust, scrap, or continue doing. How many people attempted to make a donation on your website but left the site before they completed their transaction? Start with benchmark data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. Once you have information about your supporters’ interests, engagement histories, and past interactions with your organization, you can reach out to them with more personalized messages that speak to their motivations. Engaging emails.

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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! Guaranteed!

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail. Include a QR code or easy-to-type URL so people can access your website for more information.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

By automating your emails, your nonprofit can access these key benefits: Enhanced personalization : When you use an email automation tool that integrates with your donor database, your tool will automatically fill in emails with donors’ information. Plus, you can use automation to personalize your welcome series further.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

Those who follow me on Twitter , or for whom I’ve helped implement NetCommunity websites, won’t be surprised to find me write about Google Analytics. First page visible upon accessing a specific website profile). This is a great reminder to review data further and also engage all staff in the website’s performance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

To learn more about how your nonprofit can launch a text messaging campaign, utilize text-to-give and mobile wallet technology, and launch a mobile website, please see my upcoming webinar on mobile technology and mobile fundraising for nonprofits. Pitch to Your Website, E-newsletter, Blog, and Print Materials.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you prioritize donor retention when planning and executing your overall fundraising efforts, you gain opportunities to reactivate lapsed donors and build lasting relationships with new donors through direct mail and digital campaigns. What is donor retention? Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

And why is he sharing that information? He’s giving credit where credit is due, yes, but he’s also using that information to lead into more good news: Gates is planning to give “virtually all of [his] wealth” to the foundation. If you head to the foundation’s website, you’ll see their grants page. That’s not all.

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