Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2012

In the end I decided to reflect on my favorite quote by Mahatma Gandhi, “be the change you wish to see in the world,” as I feel it encapsulates the Convio story very well. I even boldly predicted the demise of direct mail – although I was wrong about that! Author: Vinay Bhagat.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As you delve into the spreadsheet, reflect on the effectiveness of your 2023 fundraising approaches, acknowledging any wins, losses, or areas for improvement. (If The fundraising landscape has evolved, which means you need to be prepared to offer an abundance of options beyond traditional methods like direct mail.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So first is how we can reflect on the importance of diversity to our board’s work, specifically fundraising. We’re going to mail you your pre-addressed cards with the donor’s information. So like, if I’m asking for a multi-year pledge, I might have questions around, how can I pay that pledge?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here are some questions your team can ask to help you reflect on last year’s results: What was our goal last year, and did we meet it? 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?

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2022

The second approach is to have your participants secure pledges and raise money based on the distance they travel. Or donors can pledge to donate ten dollars for every mile their fundraiser walks or runs. For example, your fundraisers can offer that for every ten dollars they raise, they’ll walk or run one mile.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So the reason we do the seminar and I wrote this book on questions is because my strong belief is, this is a methodology of approaching all kinds of fundraising, whether it’s major donors, direct mail, face to face, on the street, your digital work. . In direct mail and digital fundraising, you can often base it on money targets, $82.57

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2012

One example would be a three-part campaign starting with email, followed by direct mail, and then telemarketing. Our research shows that direct mail donors who also receive email give twice as much and renew at 10% higher rates than those who receive email alone. Does your newsletter reflect that you know the recipient?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Pledges and cash? Well I assumed you would know it was for a mailing.”. No one else can bring together all the fundraising arms of your department in a single report for month-end, or into a single mailing for the annual report. He said it’s in the mail and I know it will be here soon.” What types of gifts?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2017

The details of your event will reflect the characteristics, likes and dislikes of your target audience which, in turn, will increase attendance, engagement and return on your investment. A budget should include (but is not limited to): Invitations/Mail house. Entertainment/Lighting/Sound. Bar Service. Incidentals.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2017

Personalize the donation forms and autoresponders for major donors so that the headline, opening statement, and donation amounts, reflect messaging for specifically for them. Depending on your technology, you can set up a donation form to enable donors to make pledges. Offer Digital Engagement Activities for Major Donors.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A traditional tactic is for attendees to fill out paper pledge cards, then give over the phone or via check or cash when a member of your staff follows up with them. But, to accomplish that, you’ll need to make sure your community’s auction activities are reflected in your nonprofit CRM.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And there’s been also a lot of questions about that and applications about racial equity, and then the makeup of your staff and reflective of the people that you serve. Is it phone, e-mail? It’s just they’ve already kind of pledged the funding for you. That’s almost 100% right there. Steven: Yup.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Creating evergreen thank you cards to send to donors quarterly or annually, depending on their giving pledge, can help strengthen your connection to supporters. Consider printing stickers with “I pledged” or “I donated” and then your organization’s name. Thank-You Postcards.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

This is really where that awareness of who you are or that, you know, email you just sent them, that direct-mail piece you just sent them, that webinar you just hosted for your constituents, where that turns into action and people do something. Because engagement means getting people to take actions that advance the mission.

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