Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

So, with the influx of questions we received around preparing for end of year fundraising, I realized that these questions are probably on a lot of fundraisers’ minds these days. All of this is tied to a direct mail appeal, that can go out as early as mid-November or the beginning of December. I start with my direct mail piece.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2011

No, where I see the biggest opportunity for nonprofit orgs and mobile is with Near-field Communication, or NFC, technology. Direct Mail. In my mind, the possibilities are limitless – smart mail that allows you donate by phone, self-led tours or art exhibits, peer-to-peer donations made by bumping your phones together.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations. I dont mind administrative spending, but I bristle at high fundraising costs. So, should we send them more e-mails? Perhaps that is what some respondents had in mind. We welcome your comments and feedback. More newsletters?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

I run the org???s ABOUT THE ORG The HSUS is the nation???s ve been responsible for bringing animal cruelty and animal welfare related issues into the media spotlight and on the minds of average Americans. Notes ABOUT ME My name is Carie and I???m m the Internet Marketing Manager for The Humane Society of the United States.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2011

After years as a donor, she started getting every mailing with her husband’s name spelled wrong. It was certainly embarrassing to the donor who told me he finally called – weeks after mailing – to see why it hadn’t been cashed. I’ve changed a few details to protect the innocent (and/or guilty).

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 13, 2008

They did this by creating a Cause and a Fan Page for the org, and by forming a relationship with an ecology oriented game on Facebook, (lil) Green Patch. The slide presentation raised a number of questions in my mind, so I messaged Jonathon on Facebook and we chatted about (lil) Green things. You can find the presentation here.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Hooking up with a cohort or a group of like-minded folks is a great way not only to learn but to build, gain, and exchange trust with your peers. I also use [link] as an incoming mail filter proxy. " 'Nuff said. I have 3 or more people (and discussion boards) I can contact at any time of the day (really!)

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2009

This included the biggest brands and some small orgs that I had never heard of. I also did not count any of the direct mail we received as some of what I get is because of my role and not representative of a “normal household. It is truly a powerful sector that influences virtually every aspect of our lives.

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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. Perhaps the optimum combination is an online welcome, followed by a mail solicitation coupled with a phone call.

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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. Perhaps the optimum combination is an online welcome, followed by a mail solicitation coupled with a phone call.

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

60) Search « Social Media Webinar on June 10th | Main | Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? 60) Search « Social Media Webinar on June 10th | Main | Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? » Sunday May 31 2009 Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 02:22PM | by Mal Warwick My, my.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 16, 2017

Drop a buck slip into a mailing that you’re already sending, like a little third of a page that says, “Include us in your will, here’s our tax ID, legal name and address. When you have the right person in the room, when you’re mailing to them or emailing them, you’re not talking about a gift at death. It doesn’t cost you anything.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . We’re going to do a little intro. . no, no, no.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 28, 2011

Actually I’ve found that in most cases people would rather you say no and then change your mind to yes then the other way around." Recruit a volunteer or get an intern to help you" Effective Time Management for Nonprofit Managers by Joe Garecht of The Fundraising Authority " Cut Back on E-Mail, Voicemail, and Social Media.

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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. Once you have these things in mind, you’re ready to get started building your campaign. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

But there are still opportunities, and there is some changes that funders have made to be mindful of those things during COVID. So definitely, that’s been top of mind and something that I’ve seen quite frequently. . So before I go into ARPA, are there any questions, Steven, that I should be mindful of?

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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. Once you have these things in mind, you’re ready to get started building your campaign. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Some platforms also include text messaging and direct mail capabilities as well. But first, here are a few things you should keep in mind during the CRM shopping process. Membership Management: Managing members is a whole different ball game from managing donors. as it is “Which nonprofit CRM should you use?” We’re almost there.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

You want to keep your goal in mind. If you can’t meet with them virtually, if you can’t have an event virtually right now, it’s just not going to happen for your org, this is the way that you re-engage. So, on here, you see mission and vision, that’s one thing that you want to have in the forefront of your mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Chris Pirillo comes to mind. What should orgs ask themselves before diving into soc media? Should we invite our entire mailing list to follow us on Twitter? If people aren’t participating in the discussion on your org, are you not reaching your audience? We dove into social media without listening, how do we regroup?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

You manage them separately, that’s great, but if you manage them together, the return on investment for both products is going to rise because my fundraising database has to work well and be set up in a way that works well with my mail tool. You read my mind exactly, Jennifer. We don’t mind. Give her one more minute.

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Care2

MAY 27, 2009

60) Search « Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? We know that lots of orgs have heard some variation of this from their bosses—“We need to get on the Twitter!” ” But the fundamental question presented in this panel was “Why?”

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Steve Maclaughlin’s 10th episode of npVoices rallies some of the nonprofit sector’s brightest minds. Mentioned this week in the Agitator , SOFII has become the treasury of the Jerry Huntsinger’s direct mail fundraising advice. Don’t be the expert – Your expertise won’t inspire a donations.

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