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Next Level Donor Relations: Make The Experience “Unexpectedly Pleasurable”

Bloomerang

Specific personalization When sending an appeal letter, thank-you note, or email to a donor, always include a note at the bottom and say something about the impact their gift has made and something very specific about their kids, dog, family, home, job, favorite sport, hobby, alma mater, volunteer work, or latest travel adventure.

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112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail

BoardAssist

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. BE PERSONAL and INFORMAL.

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Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Get the necessary training (HTML, digital photography, video, social media, and mobile technology). Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Purchase.org domain name for website and e-mail addresses. Add a social networking pitch to your “Thanks for your Donation” e-mail.

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Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

sgEngage

Personalize it. (“Joe, 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. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”) Ask a question. (“How How many Florida panthers still exist in the U.S.?”)

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Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

sgEngage

Personalize it. (“Joe, 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. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”) Ask a question. (“How How many Florida panthers still exist in the U.S.?”)

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

Get Fully Funded

Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? Connect with new people who might not come to an in-person event. Have fewer expenses compared to an in-person event. A virtual event can’t be thrown together at the last minute any more than an in-person event can. The answer is … maybe!

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Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Detailed Guide

Neon CRM

Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives an organization shares (often called “impact stories”) as a way to illustrate its mission and connect with supporters on a personal, emotional level. Double-check that the story doesn’t share personal information or other details that could put the story subject in danger. " 10.