Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Follow up with a phone call, thanking them for past engagement and discussing what they love about your mission. Make one last phone call. Make phone calls. These solutions include email marketing platforms, social media scheduling tools, and direct mail platforms. Send a follow-up email.

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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!

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Since it’s not, we chatted with Tiffany Allen , founder & creator of Boss on a Budget , to talk about the do’s and don’t’s when raising money. Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. The Importance of the Donor Relationship. New Donors.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money. By enhancing the donation experience with fundraising automation, you’ll be able to raise more! You raise funds without further human intervention!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

To better analyze your campaigns, you’ll need to understand a few fundamental metrics, including ROI, cost per dollar raised (CPDR), and cost per acquisition (CPA). Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” .

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Breaking the rules can be one of the very best things you can do to increase response for your next nonprofit direct mail appeal. Shut down notifications, turn off your phone, and grab a cup of coffee to learn what you can still do to drastically improve the results of your next appeal.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event. Let’s take a look at how they raised 6x more with their event: Background On Spinal CSF Leak Foundation. 40 amazing fundraisers signed on to help raise money, with one super-volunteer raising over $13,000 by herself.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s never been easier to raise money online because people are getting more accustomed to giving that way: one silver lining of the pandemic that nonprofits a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020. Here’s Six Ways You Can Raise More Online During Year-End 2021: 1) Drive Everyone To Give in One Place.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A lot of organizations raise as much as 50% of their budget in December alone. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit-facing fundraising apps are those that your nonprofit staff members use to raise money on the go. 25+ Fundraising Apps for Your Nonprofit to Consider Fundraising apps can be powerful tools for raising more for your mission, but each one is different and will provide different benefits to your organization.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. For direct mail, always think package, not letter. Multichannel without question. By segment?

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

While 72% of nonprofits used personal phone calls, 69% said they relied on email newsletters to get the word out. Don’t forget that snail mail still exists—and it still works. The post Engage Donors and Raise More Money with Four Easy Actions appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). Understanding the Value of Team Captains.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Fundraising Goal: In conjunction with the event host committee, organization staff, and key fundraisers, you must decide what amount of money you plan to raise at the event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As fundraisers, we often focus on planning and tactics: what five things are we going to do to raise $200,000 this year? How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? What’s our social media fundraising plan ? Tactics are important. Strategy is important. Organizations Need Energy Too.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Note: contains affiliate links) Fundraising for Introverts by Brian Saber If you’re an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer. And which books are missing from my shelf?

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. Two weeks later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail. Several years later she had raised over 10 million and was featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show. It’s clear: texting is now the status quo. What should you text your donors? Think you’ll make a gift?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. 4) Add to Mailing List. MobileCause provides easy-to-use fundraising and communication software that enables you to raise more, engage supporters, and grow your donor database. 2) Encourage to Volunteer. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You don’t want to blow this opportunity to raise what will likely be a significant amount of your nonprofit’s yearly revenue! Here are some tips to maximize your chances of raising the most funds possible: . If someone wants to reach you by phone or email, it should be easy for them to do so. Try three times.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. Consider building regular check-ins with your donors, either via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person, to share updates about your work. Prep thank you cards, so you can easily put them in the mail when donations come in.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

You can’t raise the kind of money you need for free. For example, if you hire a fundraising consultant but that consultant does not succeed in helping your organization raise more money, you will end up overspending on fundraising. This is a WHOLE other issue – how to succeed at direct mail fundraising.).

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of picking up the phone to call a friend, we might text them an address or a date and time to meet up for lunch or a volunteer shift. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. Looking for more ways to connect with supporters?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

You can’t begin to engage your supporters on mobile without their phone numbers and permission to text them. Your donors will most likely provide their phone numbers on your donation form. All that’s left is to ask for permission to contact them via that phone number. How to opt supporters in to text messages.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Direct mail. Traditional mail isn’t dead by a long shot. Marketing specialists. Tech experts. Call and text.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. electronically or via regular mail). Although it sounds like a simple task, creating and refining an auction list is easier said than done. If possible, focus on items that are easily transported to the winners (i.e.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

I guarantee you that every nonprofit you see raising big bucks has a plan. Carve out some time free of distractions to draft a plan that will carry you through the year, one that will give you the confidence to make the Asks and work the strategies to raise money all year long. How much money do we need to raise?” .

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For many nonprofits, A GivingTuesday Campaign is an opportunity to attract new donors and raise money for your organization. You don’t want someone to miss out because they weren’t looking at their phone at exactly 11am Eastern time! Direct mail makes its way right into someone’s hands.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

depend on giving season (and Giving Tuesday) to raise a significant chunk of their annual funding. nonprofits raised $2.47 Is your staff prepared to make the asks, attend the events, mail the collateral and try some Facebook fundraising ads? Many nonprofits (most?) In 2020, U.S. billion dollars. Let’s talk 2021!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dive into this classic to set yourself up for success with its proven approaches for compelling direct mail or online fundraising appeals. If people can’t engage with your organization on their phones, tablets, and through social media, you could be at a serious disadvantage.

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Kindful

JUNE 15, 2021

The easier you can make it for your supporters to donate to your cause, the better, and many of them will be looking to do that via their computers and phones. Sending out emails through your email marketing platform can be an excellent way to raise funds quickly. Direct mail. Some people prefer to make a donation by mail.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. You can use similar questions to start conversations with donors over the phone or during face-to-face meetings, too.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. Those running the program discount the importance of face-to-face meetings and phone calls believing a strong social media presence and e-mail marketing push is all it takes for success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you. Pagnoni also recommends that each year, you conduct a Thank-A-Thon , ideally, the week before Thanksgiving.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

According to a recent study , the average American picks up their phone once every ten minutes. If they have their phone on them, they can easily gain access to your donation page without interruptions like going to find their wallet. Include your text-to-give phone number and shortcode in your bio on all platforms.

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Everyaction

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Below are some quick and easy things you can do to raise more money. The quicker and easier you make giving, the more you will raise. Think mobile giving—as 40% to 60% of your year-end action is likely to happen on phones and tablets. We won't waste your time with a lengthy intro. Go on, crush your fundraising goals! Say Thanks.

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