Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Print: Direct mail is far from dead. The majority of gifts are still received offline and with an integrated approach the average donor value is shown to be higher. Social Media: If you don’t have time for Facebook and Twitter… you need an intern! Email: No one can deny that email is an effective way to reach donors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fundraising tools are another key feature for nonprofit event management software to integrate your secure donation collection tools into your event page. Qgiv will help you seamlessly integrate your events into your fundraising efforts. Other important features to consider are communication tools and mobile accessibility tools.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, learning to properly market online and offline is an important opportunity for organizations. Not integrating your software. Channel preference (social media vs. email). The research speaks for itself: 82% of Americans use social media and this number is steadily growing. Targeting the wrong audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2013

I’m thrilled to announce that I contributed to: npEXPERTS: Fundraising Ideas and Marketing Tips from the Pros (#npEXPERTS), a 46-page free e-book collaboratively written by a cross-section of npEXPERTS in fundraising, marketing and communications, social media, mobile technology, digital advertising, and more.

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Everyaction

APRIL 30, 2018

While the internet is an incredibly popular way of communicating with alumni, classic direct marketing techniques such as Direct Mail and telemarketing continue to form the backbone of many fundraising programs. The key to running a cost-effective direct mail program is effective testing. Social media integrations and monitoring.

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Everyaction

APRIL 30, 2018

While the internet is an incredibly popular way of communicating with alumni, classic direct marketing techniques such as Direct Mail and telemarketing continue to form the backbone of many fundraising programs. The key to running a cost-effective direct mail program is effective testing. Social media integrations and monitoring.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Judy Chang of PayPal and Debbie Swider of the ASPCA on “ 10 Tips to Jumpstart Your Nonprofit Social Media Plan ” with examples of some of the amazing success the ASPCA has seen through growing its social media plan. Leave a comment or @ jordanv me on Twitter to share!

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Furthermore, many people view direct mail as “junk mail.”

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Charities that have traditionally focused on offline fundraising have also learned in recent years the importance of online giving. " They probably said the same thing about Facebook, Twitter, and other social media tools. Compare that with a recent downward trend in donor acquisition using offline channels like direct mail.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

We'll cover the how-to of integrating direct mail – still the biggest giving channel – with on-line giving and social media tools in your fundraising campaigns at " Fundraise Everywhere: Coordinating Your Campaigns & Appeals ". > Learn more about "The Email Fundraiser's Toolkit".

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2013

npEXPERTS: Fundraising Ideas and Marketing Tips from the Pros (#npEXPERTS) is a a 46-page free e-book collaboratively written by a cross-section of npEXPERTS in fundraising, marketing and communications, social media, mobile technology, digital advertising, and more. Integrated Marketing and Online Fundraising Ideas. by Roger M.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Lastly, many robust CRMs include integrations with the systems already in your technology lineup– such as your marketing software, website, or online donation tool. Marketing tools such as dynamic email campaigns, shareable online donation forms, and direct mail campaigns.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Regardless of whether you believe direct mail is on its way out -- and many smart people seem to disagree with each other on this point – nearly everyone agrees that the role of online giving is only becoming more important over time. Encourage your offline members to donate online so you can capture their email addresses.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2017

Direct mail and other traditional fundraising channels are. For a children’s charity, HMA found that 73% of online donations were received from donors who already existed in the direct mail program. Direct mail donors are old and certainly not keen to give online. Yes, you should be sending regular e-mails.

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Care2

APRIL 5, 2011

Frustrated at internal barriers to multichannel integration? Annual revenues are often 4x that of direct mail only donors, with higher retention and much better net. Simply supplementing an email with a text or a mail piece (or both!) Thinking there may be a better way to maximize their value? If so, this webinar is for you.

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Everyaction

APRIL 23, 2018

One significant difference displayed by younger donors is that they are less likely to wait for direct correspondence from an organization (such as direct mail, or even email), and more likely to rely on their own research or word-of-mouth from the personal networks that they know and trust. Activate & organize supporters on and offline.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2012

Our new research paper, Insights into Integrated Marketing Constituent Behavior , is based on the results of a study Convio conducted with CARE and it reveals that high income, married donors that like dual channels (online and offline) are, indeed, really valuable. It seems pretty clear to me why you should care.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

Was the recent direct mail you sent worth the investment? How much is your online fundraising augmenting offline efforts? Was the social media plan you implemented worth the time you spent running it? Measuring the return on investment for any organizational effort is a standard of doing business.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

This includes building integrations between your various data-generating technology solutions and your CRM, so all of your data will flow into your most comprehensive database. This allows you to see which social media platforms are driving the most users to your website. Develop a process for collecting, tracking, and analyzing data.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 22, 2011

You have direct mail, your website, social media sites, email and other various offline marketing materials or happenings. So many times we can fall into the trap of having one person working on direct mail, another on email, another on social media, and so on. Want to integrate it with your online?

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Care2

MAY 22, 2009

60) Search « The ROI of Social Media | Main | Advocacy Online Launches in the US » Thursday May 21 2009 Earned Media: How to Stay Relevant and Track It Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 01:20PM | by Allyson Kapin “If you dont brand yourself, Google will brand you,” says branding expert Sherry Beck Paprocki.

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NTEN

JUNE 29, 2011

Lately, there has been much debate about the value of social media and its so-called "experts". To help us make the most of this channel, we're planning to run a social media append to determine which members of our eFile are also on Facebook, and reach out to invite them to "LIKE" our Facebook page. So, Facebook shows potential.

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Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2008

Converting online supporters and email subscribers into donors and integrating your online and offline fundraising efforts are indispensable. Join us to learn how your organization can increase donations on and offline this year.

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Care2

AUGUST 23, 2011

Madeline is the author of The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Thousands (If Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars with E-mail, published by Emerson and Church. She holds a Masters of Social Work from San Francisco State University. She lives in Berkeley with her husband and rescued greyhounds, Cotton and Scout.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

While system data and trends show online giving is growing, consumer research reinforces the need for nonprofits to focus on how they integrate online and other technology into their marketing and development programs – not just for today, but for the future. . 2) Mobile technology.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Q: Does this include offline giving too? A: The Convio benchmark numbers exclude offline giving. However, if your organizations uses direct mail, telemarketing, and other methods for asking your online supporters for money this should be included. This will give you a more accurate picture.

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 09:00AM | by Karen Taggart [originally published DMAW AdVents , June 2007] It is no secret in direct mail (DM) that recency is key to successful fundraising. And don’t forget to examine ways to integrate these names into your existing programs. So test, test and retest!

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Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

Q: Does this include offline giving too? A: The Convio benchmark numbers exclude offline giving. However, if your organizations uses direct mail, telemarketing, and other methods for asking your online supporters for money this should be included. This will give you a more accurate picture.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

ACS collects data by tracking what is happening online and offline. For nonprofits using new media, obtaining metrics can be difficult, because the type of data available is different than those available from traditional fundraising methods, but needs to be done. Fundraising channels needs to be integrated.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 8, 2010

According to community discussions and feedback, more than ever organizations see their online initiatives and integration with their traditional channels as a mission-critical function for reasons including: Prospects and donors say email from the organization has the same level of influence as direct mail on a person’s decision to give.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2013

Before 2012, NEXT Worldwide mission trip participants conducted their fundraising through a combination of leading their supporters to an online designation form and by sending offline checks to their mission leaders. This required each leader to email each participant weekly in order to keep them informed about their fundraising progress.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2007

Fine Interview:Social Media Author Allison Fine Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 02:57PM | by James OMalley Award-winning author Allison Fine chats at length about nonprofits use of social media, her book Momentum , and how the Connected Age technology links everyone to your organization. Who does it well?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2011

If you’ve had your finger on the pulse of constituent communication recently you know that the big term being thrown around is “integrated marketing/fundraising” Basically this is the concept of interacting with your constituents both online and offline and everywhere in between wherever that may be.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

An additional five donations were sent offline: 26 $5 donations 14 donations between $10-$25 4 donations of $50 or above Where did the donations come from—the e-mail blast, Facebook, the blogs or Twitter? By noon it was $500 and by 9 p.m. that night, we had raised just over $700, more than double our goal.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2009

All nonprofits should keep an official, offline copy of anything published elsewhere. Integrate Hashtags To Organize Your Nonprofits Issues And Make Subjects Easily Searchable It’s also important for nonprofits to understand hashtags. But, nonetheless, first Tweet locally and then syndicate broadly.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 09:00AM | by Karen Taggart [originally published DMAW AdVents , June 2007] It is no secret in direct mail (DM) that recency is key to successful fundraising. And don’t forget to examine ways to integrate these names into your existing programs. So test, test and retest!

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Activities Active 28