DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Two weeks ago, we discussed how to import data from other systems which bridged the gap of consolidating your data into DonorDock rather than using multiple systems. Last week you got to hear from both Erika and Matt as they volleyed the training to cover two different topics.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 15, 2017

If, for instance, you’re moving from a processor that has a recurring billing system to one that doesn’t and you have a separate app that handles sustainer processing then you’ll have several pieces of data that need to migrate. Try to avoid losing or angering loyal donors.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. The Two Systems of Thinking Can you see how these two systems of thinking could have influenced the design of the donation forms from Greenpeace and Amnesty International?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Preferred contact methods: Voice calls, direct mail Preferred donation methods: Direct mail and voice calls 2) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) 72% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,212 across an average of 4.5 organizations** 23.6%

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M+R

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Apple recently released a new operating system update, iOS 17, for iPhones in mid-September. Included in it are updates to how the operating system will handle link tracking, which Apple calls Link Tracking Protection (LTP). They pass important information to your CRM or analytics tracking system and website. billion people.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 10, 2024

And, when your newsletter is done according to the simple, but reliable formula outlined in Simple Development Systems , it has the potential to become one of your mission’s best drivers of revenue. Take it from Jody-Joy O’Keefe of Bethany Health.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data. You get the drift.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2023

These integrations allow nonprofits and associations to connect Raiser's Edge NXT donor management system or YourMembership association management system to HubSpot's marketing automation software. Yodelpop announced the launch of RaiserSync and YourMemberSync, two easy-install integrations for HubSpot Marketing Hub.

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Donorbox

JUNE 18, 2021

Cash and check donations are mailed or collected at events. Your organization may have a large number of older donors who are comfortable with the check and cash system, but our current pandemic has limited many of these options. Online systems are quickly becoming the favorite way of collecting donations.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. And, while I may not have been thrilled with some of the direct mail packs I’ve received from St. Sanitation and sewer systems.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), digital wallet (1%), and text-to-give (1%). One of the greatest benefits of the Bloomerang Payments system is fraud management and protection.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., direct mail and email). “Originally the annual appeal was sent by direct mail, then we saw a shift to email, but even now email is becoming less effective–spam filters are picking up more and people are growing numb to solicitations.”

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Feedback/Survey Email Consistent feedback plays an important role in the Simple Development Systems model and you’ll want to incorporate it throughout your digital strategy. A Reactivation Email If your nonprofit has an email list that you’re mailing to consistently, you’ll want to make a practice of cleaning your list regularly.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). If they can’t come into the office, send them a bunch of sticky notes to write and mail back to you; insert these into the appropriate envelopes. ACTION: Put a system in place to hand sign thank you letters.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2014

As more and more Americans are abandoning landline telephones in favor of mobile devices, traditional landlines or "plain old telephone systems" (POTS) are becoming a thing of the past. If you live in Carbon Hill, Alabama, you may have to upgrade your phone system sooner than expected. Fading Infrastructure.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

If your nonprofit is considering a new donor management system, whether it’s your first or an upgrade to your existing system, you’ve got plenty of options on the market. The first thing to ask yourself is if you’re sure you want a donor management system. Chris Bernard, Senior Editor, Idealware. Choice is good! Volunteers.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Put your list on paper, or into a spreadsheet, or on a donor database system , and it will grow much, much faster. Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? They never write them down.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

A donor management system is sometimes called a fundraising system or a donor database. There are a huge number of systems available, ranging from the basic to those that offer all sorts of additional features and functionality. The system is based around a central constituent record, with a configurable “interactions portal.”

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Way too many nonprofits are severely lagging with their strategies and systems. The old database-centric standard of crossing your fingers as you blast hundreds of impersonal emails or direct mail asking for contributions is outdated. It’s keeping us stuck. Understanding Today’s Donors. A Donor-Centric Approach. New Technology.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors. Provide guidelines on how employees should handle and store data within the CRM system to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

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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. Using the details you gave them, they’ll be able to correctly identify your donors and pinpoint any missing or outdated information in your system. Use your mailing list effectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Framing stories around the deficits of a given community further promotes the negative stereotyping that racist systems have already imposed on them for years. It’s important to step back and ask yourself: Are the stories we’re including in our fundraising appeals helping or harming the communities we’re striving to support?

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

This form can be completed by mail, phone, fax, or online. By fax, it can take four business days and four to five weeks by mail. Establish a bookkeeping system to account for cash receipts and cash disbursements, assets, and liabilities. . Determine your fiscal year and type of accounting system (cash vs. accrual). .

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NTEN

AUGUST 23, 2011

Earlier this summer, Idealware and NTEN released the updated Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management , which provides reviews and comparisons of 29 donor management systems under $4000. To start, do you even need a donor management system? Hosted Vs. Installed Systems. Custom-Built Systems. Mail-Merging Letters.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Many nonprofits either don’t have the resources – or don’t see the importance of investing resources – in having good systems to support donor tracking and communication. A donor database that integrates with your email communication system and online giving system is better yet. Monthly/Recurring Donors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

I’m really proud of the work our organization does, but our old system was holding us back from really maximizing our potential — and our hundreds of chapters across the country. Read about what pushed us to make this change, the challenges with our old system, and what we’re hoping to achieve with a digital transformation.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

Your AP clerk may need a certain amount to ensure they can generate, process, and mail checks or EFT notices, while your IT manager might need greater bandwidth to regularly maintain, secure, and upgrade various technical systems for the organization. Additionally, not every organizational employee has the same spending need.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

You can also keep track of revenue and expenses within the Greater Giving System. ” Financial Roadmap: Creating a Budget Develop a realistic budget that outlines all event-related expenses (e.g., venue rental, catering, entertainment) and anticipated revenue (e.g., ticket sales, sponsorships).

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2011

On Sunday the cost of sending mail via the US Postal System goes up ( see exactly how much ). Certainly for those of us mailing things, this is a bummer but it doesn't mean we should stop our mailing efforts. Direct Mail + Internet = Integrated Success. Author: Cheryl Black. Hello forever stamps.) Forward Partner.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The tl;dr: after the iOS15 and macOS Monterey update, users who opt into privacy masking through Apple Mail will appear as “opened” regardless of what the user does and some users will be able to mask their email addresses. Since you won’t be able to retarget anyone using Apple Mail with this method, you’ll have to come up with a new plan.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings. Design and save direct mail communication documents like solicitations and acknowledgments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan.

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NTEN

APRIL 1, 2011

You need to communicate with a donor who has set up a $250 monthly recurring gift differently from the donor who gives you $15 each holiday season differently from the person who just joined your mailing list. That's where donor management systems come in – and no, Excel doesn't count. Using the BCC: field to send out your messages.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2015

And if you have you have experience modifying mail exchange (MX) records for your domain, you can use the cloud-based Comodo Antispam Gateway to protect your organization against annoying and harmful junk mail and spam. What's Available? Comodo is offering donated and discounted versions of each product.

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