The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Break down your goals into objectives and strategies: Objectives are the specific steps or milestones needed to achieve your goals, while strategies are the methods or tactics you’ll use to accomplish your objectives. These methods can help you gain insights into potential supporters’ preferences, motivations, and concerns.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Organizations that keep this in mind are highlighting their contributors unmistakably on their sites, planning to persuade other funders, and showcasing their significant accomplishments inside the organization. Include visual storytelling, especially in videos. Donors keep nonprofit organizations on their feet and in business.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

As you plan your campaign, keep each of the three pillars in mind: The market. Apply the SMART method framework by making each objective specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. This central theme should be represented in each individual component you launch, from social media posts to direct mail.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

You’ve probably heard that creating a multi-channel marketing strategy tends to be more effective than focusing on just one communication method. Include a printed catalog with any invitations you mail out, and link to the digital version in social media captions, emails , and the “Events” section of your nonprofit’s website.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Your budget will depend heavily on what type of fundraiser you host and what format you choose, so as you’re making those decisions, keep in mind all of the possible expenses your fundraiser may require. One of the most important parts of planning a fundraiser involves creating a budget.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve certainly seen pieces praising the benefits of digital marketing and lamenting the shortcomings of direct mail (or vice versa). That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Top Nonprofit Storytelling Examples to Inspire You.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. For example, many consultants include fundraising appeals in emails to their mailing lists in support of their nonprofit clients. Remember the storytelling part of your case statement?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 1, 2015

However, they also have a powerful tool that can be extremely worthwhile when used wisely: storytelling. Below, you’ll find out why storytelling is so crucial to a nonprofit website, and how to tell stories that resonate with others. Storytelling has an important place in the nonprofit sector.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Put those assumptions out of your mind and pick up these principles instead. Focus on Specific Campaign Goals Gone are the days a nonprofit might fundraise hard and fast without a goal in mind. It’s easy to create “rules” for yourself and your staff based on what has and has not worked in the past. Setting S.M.A.R.T.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2022

We will grow our donor base by 10% by June using direct mail appeals, social media posts, and our giving day campaign. Incorporating storytelling. Use storytelling techniques , such as introducing the main character, the issue your organization is trying to address, and your proposed solution. Identify fundraising methods.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 21, 2022

Fundraising communications encompasses: your donor communications like your donor newsletter and thank-you letters , your elevator speech and how you describe what your nonprofit does, the stories you tell and how you use storytelling for fundraising, and how you Ask for donations. I challenge you to change your mind.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t forget about direct mail! Up your storytelling game. To get the most out of your email newsletters, invitations, and updates, you need to have some best practices top of mind. Don’t forget about direct mail! Tap into the personal nature of direct mail and write about your mission in narrative form.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The very best way to communicate with both current and prospective monthly donors is through storytelling. . Begin Your Monthly Giving Storytelling before Asking. You may as well borrow from the best, and Charity: water does an outstanding job of storytelling through their monthly giving community The Spring. They give/you give.

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Neon CRM

JULY 7, 2023

Year-End Giving Campaign Idea #1: Tell a Story Creating a story-driven campaign is a tried-and-true fundraising method. This tactic works particularly well when combined with some good storytelling elements that include details about your program, who benefits from it, and why donors should fund it. Take steps to make that happen!

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. For example, older donors (65+) still respond well to direct mail offers. Why is it important for nonprofits?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

specifically recommends finding a CRM solution that can automatically fill out message templates with personal information for both emails and traditional mail. Storytelling and personal anecdotes can go a long way towards connecting with your donors. CharityEngine’s nonprofit CRM guide. Tell a story. In fact, according to.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

A great method for engagement is maintaining consistent communication with them. Or, if they should continue with paper solutions (snail mail, paper newsletters, etc.). a digital report is also one of the most cost-efficient and effective methods for communicating your successes. And, they help turn readers into donors.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As you review these best practices, remember to keep your donors’ needs top of mind. How did our donors respond to social media posts/text messages/direct mail/emails about last year’s campaign? Direct mail: Who doesn’t love getting snail mail around the holidays? Optimize your donation form.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

Use Your E-mail Signature. A fast and super easy way to market your organization's mission and upcoming events/programs is to make the most of your e-mail signature. Storytelling. Always know the response rate to both direct mail and e-mail and keep track of it. Keep reading. Every nonprofit has a story.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

A great method for engagement is maintaining consistent communication with them. Or, if they should continue with paper solutions (snail mail, paper newsletters, etc.). a digital report is also one of the most cost-efficient and effective methods for communicating your successes. And, they help turn readers into donors.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These are often the first activities that come to mind when considering peer-to-peer fundraising: runs, walk-a-thons (both virtual and in-person), bowl-a-thons , golf marathons , and even gala-style fundraisers. Unlike so many other fundraising methods, getting started with peer-to-peer can be both simple and affordable.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Keep in mind that Giving Tuesday is the beginning of your year-end fundraising, so the best course of action is to embrace the holiday. When you craft your strategy, be sure to keep engagement at the forefront of your mind. Fundraising letters can take the form of direct mail or email. Year-end giving tends to be more lucrative.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

These are often the first activities that come to mind when considering peer-to-peer fundraising: runs, walk-a-thons (both virtual and in-person), bowl-a-thons , golf marathons , and even gala-style fundraisers. Unlike so many other fundraising methods, getting started with peer-to-peer can be both simple and affordable.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Using the SMART goal method can be helpful to ensure your goals are attainable and provides a precise target for you to aim at. As you create your calendar, keep in mind holidays and anything you need to schedule around. Donor fatigue is real and doesn’t just happen with direct mail, but with social media too. Set SMART goals.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

These are often the first activities that come to mind when considering peer-to-peer fundraising: runs, walk-a-thons (both virtual and in-person), bowl-a-thons , golf marathons , and even gala-style fundraisers. Unlike so many other fundraising methods, getting started with peer-to-peer can be both simple and affordable.

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