sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Sometimes, one clever tweak is all it takes for dramatic results: Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) had a 34% higher number of $250 gifts by setting the default option at $250 on the donation form. This also led to a 25% higher average gift amount. “We Blackbaud’s donation form gives us the brand credibility we want.”

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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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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Analyzing Marketing Results. Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! In fact, consumers are likely to spend 25% more when you use direct mail and email together. Refresh your website with recent pictures, fundraising updates, and results of your work.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. It’s amazing the results that are possible from phones and other smart devices. And there is a bigger picture at stake. Send mission impact videos. Host donor recognition events.

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Donor Strategy Retention Help 104

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Yes, their manager likely has the big picture in mind, but who knows better how the changes in the last year transformed their world than the person doing it? What specific, measurable results will occur once that training is complete? Few seminars guarantee results, even if you implement everything they taught to the letter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

The good news is, you don’t have to pick just one goal— but it does help to think about the different results each event type might produce, so you can set yourself up for success. Maybe you’re hoping to raise awareness or funds, show some supporter appreciation, do some community building, or maybe you just want to have a little fun.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

A matching grant pledge prior to the big day encouraged supporters to dig deep, resulting in a 40% revenue increase compared to the previous year’s total by the time the day drew to a close. The end result was a near-doubling of the initial total culminating in a final revenue almost 80% greater than the prior year.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Find out how to easily update your Candid nonprofit profile and earn your seal. Look for Bob (and other DAF holders) in your mailing list. That way, you can link the resulting named individuals with their “anonymous” DAF. To get a picture of this giving, simply log into Foundation Directory and perform this advanced search.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Your database is probably home to people from a ton of different sources – your online donors, your direct mail donors, your volunteers, people who signed up on your website, people who registered for one of your events, people who fall into more than one of those categories, etc. So for example, you may see a number like 6,728, as pictured.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Remember: Averages are a useful starting point, but there are all sorts of reasons why your results may deviate from the norm. It’s a realistic goal, people can picture where their money is going, and it gives them an anchor and a deadline to encourage them to make a donation. . The same is true for ongoing vs. first-time donors.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The result is increased donor loyalty, increased giving, and most importantly, a community of advocates who are intimately connected to your cause. Regardless of the channel (website, email, mail, or the phone) or medium (in-person or digitally) you want to connect with donors in a way that is one-to-one, contextual, and collaborative.

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Donor Survey Social Media Database 104

TechImpact

MAY 8, 2014

Too often, the problem nonprofits face is they’re treating their social media fundraising campaigns like their direct mail, telemarketing or email campaigns. Spray and pray tactics are employed and the results do not follow. Nonprofits don’t understand what needs to go into their campaigns are too often unsuccessful.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Respect their preferences by understanding if they prefer email, direct mail, phone calls, or social media outreach. The result will be more insightful donor profiles. Use your mailing list effectively. Put a note in supporters’ records indicating if they’re included in a mailing or email list.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura’s practical coaching style and results-oriented strategies help her clients set realistic goals and achieve measurable results. Most will sign up online, but don’t forget to remind people writing a check or giving by credit card through the mail that monthly is an option. Have a “recurring gift” type on the gift record.

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Problem Program Giving Gift 105

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

I shared results from the newest eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from NTEN and M+R Strategic Services. Email Campaigns: Know Your Audience and Get Results. Advocacy actions and items of personal interest tend to result in more click-throughs from newsletters. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s hard to compare your results to your budget, breaking down your fundraising to see where you need to improve. Start with the Big Picture: How Much Money Have You Raised? . Did you make it easy for the recipient of the letter to give by mail and online via a QR code and an easy URL? Or if you aren’t a numbers person.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

The survey results found half of the volunteers donated money to the organization because they also volunteered. . One of the easiest ways to tell a volunteer you appreciate their work is to mail them a thank you card. Consider adding pictures or video segments of volunteers at work to further highlight their efforts.

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Associations Volunteer Benefit Retention 132

sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

A big task can seem daunting when looking at the big picture – especially something as logistically complicated as a Giving Day! Start with a direct mail campaign during your quiet phase to special groups. Create thank you e-mails and videos to share the results of your Giving Day with all donors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Your results will also often yield mostly restricted revenue—a double whammy. . They believe that the tactical activities like golf outings and galas or direct mail and digital marketing campaigns are working to bring in the big bucks. A lot of leaders I work with are in the mindset of “the sum of parts drives the whole mission.”

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

We continue to solicit donors using direct mail and emails. As a result, our sector’s donor retention stats will decline further. Put the donor in the picture. I suggested that her organization segment their mailing. Or they might mail to their major donors using first-class postage. The photos need captioning.

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Newsletter Donor Retention Nashville 52

Qgiv

MAY 31, 2023

But building a successful social media campaign is more than just creating a page or posting a picture. Through direct mail, email, social media, digital ads, and holiday campaigns, his clients are seeing successful results and ROI year after year. About Oneicity Oneicity specializes in customized fundraising and marketing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, a post on Foreign Policy about "slacktivism" triggered a flurry of e-mail on Progressive Exchange. is meant to help you get the word out and spread meaningful pictures, videos, and articles." Does that mean slacktivism can lead to real-world results? Now, you can get a turn thanks to NTEN.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

You’ll also want to click on your name in the upper right of LinkedIn and select “Settings” to configure your privacy settings and e-mail notifications. For security reasons, do not add your phone number or mailing address. Connections can contact you directly through LinkedIn Mail. Make Connections. Give Recommendations.

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Linkedin Profile Professional Tips 215

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, committing to fixing it can have lasting results. Missing the Big Picture: The database coding is set-up for one-off events, reports, or initiatives rather than considering the long-term strategy. What type of clean-up is common when you pull mailing lists? What Caused Your Data Nightmare to Begin With? Event data?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Public ideas about health are changing rapidly as a result of technology, medical research, and preventive and wellness services. The move resulted in 95 million fewer cigarette packs sold and a 4% increase in nicotine patch purchases. That’s particularly true of big picture organizational purpose.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If your advocacy campaign is tied to the results of specific legislation, you’ll likely use the voting day to set your campaign’s timeline. Likely, these will also shift throughout the campaign cycle as you gain a clearer picture of available resources. In general, use this structure for best results: Map out a story arc.

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Advocacy Campaign Tips Storytelling 130

NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

If the people on your mailing list opted to receive your message, then you will see greater returns from your appeal.” – Anthony Sicola. Most studies support that sending email on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will yield the best results. . – Kathryn Hall. “ You sent email they didn’t ask for. Lack of Social Sharing.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

When Bookshare was first created, most people with print disabilities read printed material via books on tape or hardcopy Braille books delivered through the mail. As a result, people with disabilities were left behind, facing insurmountable barriers to opportunities in education, employment, and social inclusion.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

You can even add a QR code to direct mail that leads to your organization’s account. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. The first step to boosting donor engagement with your social media is to ask donors directly to follow you. . Just like.

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Social Media Relationship Donor Media 52

Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

#1 Use Data to Drive Your Strategy In episode 1 of “Year-End in July,” guests Rebecca Gregory Segovia, Matthew Mielcarek, and Joe McLaughlin illustrate how data-driven planning can result in year-end success. Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights.

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Campaign Guide Fundraising Storytelling 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Step 4: Highlight the result. Your audience is looking for a clear lesson or takeaway as a result of the story that you shared. It is important to give your readers or listeners context so they can create a mental picture of what is happening. Direct mail. A change could be emotional, physical, or circumstantial.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 28, 2022

Picture this: you’re the owner of a mid-size technology company that employs around 100 staff members. As a result, they’re not able to make the most of these philanthropic initiatives. Direct mail. You stumble across the idea of corporate philanthropy and, more specifically, employee giving. Online giving tools.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

They get out there, put boots on the ground and rely on physical communications: in-person coffee meetings, foot-in-the-door conversations and direct mail fundraisers. They don’t worry about sustainability, and as a result, their donor pool is a mile wide and an inch deep. Only Nonprofit B is furthering the case for charity.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Blackbaud has just released the 2010 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry Survey results for the Asia Pacific. I’ve just completed a quick review of this, and I believe there are some interesting statistics that can help give us a picture of what online priorities Asia-Pacific organisations have. Picture of feedback form.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Our #GivingTuesday results were transformational. Technology: As you can probably imagine, it’s important to ensure you have the right infrastructure to support donations, advanced segmentation, e-mailing those segments , tracking gifts and pulling reports to capture progress. We created 82 new scholarships. Be everywhere.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Once you’ve set up your new Google account, sign up to receive Google Alerts via e-mail on a daily basis at google.com/alerts. For organizational reasons, you could opt to use the Gmail e-mail account that you created for your nonprofit when setting up your Google account for all social media and mobile technology accounts.

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