sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As fiscal years flip, many nonprofits and their accounting teams find themselves back at square one. Having made it through another year-end, accounting teams now have to shift their focus back to the starting line as they work towards managing a new year. Committing to your data will allow the accounting team to commit to your future.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In order to unlock its full potential, your team needs to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Customize training materials: Develop user manuals, best practice guides, video tutorials, and FAQs that support each team’s CRM journey. That’s where customer relationship management (CRM) comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. For direct mail, include a reply device and return envelope so your donors don’t have to track down an envelope or stamp at home. Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact.

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Campaign Tips Fundraising Mail 329

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Well, okay, not totally for free – instead, try giving something away in return for a person’s name and e-mail address. You are collecting e-mail addresses on your website, aren’t you? What are you doing with your current e-mail contact list? Take a look at The Fundraising Authority website. Ask for (Just a Little) Action.

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Online Fundraising Mail Newsletter 243

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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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Doing event fundraisers puts a strain on small organizations and teams working with tighter budgets. Once your donations are processed, you receive a check in the mail for the shoes collected. The post 9 Engaging, Event-Free Fundraisers for Teams on a Budget first appeared on npENGAGE. Non-event fundraiser.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

If your nonprofit has a full-time development staff, fundraising systems can help your team reach new prospects and carry out new activities without the need to hire more staff or rely on more volunteers. The letter will be sent out in the mail on the following day. #4 What tasks are your team members working on every day?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For example, at a small organization, your tactical calendar may look something like this: January – Prospecting mailing. February – E-mail fundraising letter. March – Housefile mailing. May – E-mail fundraising letter. Prospecting mailing. October – E-mail fundraising letter. December – Housefile mailing.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Even if you can’t completely automate a process, decreasing the amount of manual labor that goes into a process frees up more resources for your team to do what they do best—raise funds for your organization. The lack of time and resources can often lead to your teams being stretched too thin and getting burnt out.

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Work Fundraising Mail Integration 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

You’ll keep everything organized in one easily-accessible place, so you, your planning team, and even the golf facility staff are all on the same page and working with up-to-the-minute information and not bouncing between multiple platforms and spreadsheets. Your administrative burden is cut in half!

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Technology Fundraising Sponsor Registration 236

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. Partnering with more than 500 clients over 16 years, our experienced team uses best practices to deliver custom, award-winning web solutions that meet our clients’ objectives.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Send out letters, send out e-mails, make calls, write posts on your website, hold small group meetings…. If you’re going to solicit through e-mail, you’ve got to cultivate through e-mail. If you’re going to make asks through direct mail, you have to cultivate (i.e. communicate) through direct mail.

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Fundraising Homeless Mail Hype 240

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Aaron and his team provide technical support for the fundraising and direct marketing efforts of the agency partners, especially to support the 200 food banks. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team. 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? Your donors support you and feel like part of your team.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Going all in works best when you already know that bundling is best for your team and you have a clear timeline for how many donor communications you plan to send. Make sure you set aside an appropriate amount of time to figure out your bundling strategy and to assign tasks and deliverables to the appropriate team members.

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Communication Donor Mail Doc 123

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

Eliminate Mail-In Registration Forms. Plus, when you’re managing registrations from a web-based interface, teams, sponsors, and other information can be updated by your team or by the golf facility’s staff in real time. With an event website, players and sponsors can register online at their convenience. Leverage Mobile Scoring.

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Time Technology Fundraising Sponsor 286

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 80

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses). your neighbors.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Take every opportunity to reaffirm to your fundraising teams the importance of a diverse donor base which includes not only people of varying backgrounds, but women donors. Acknowledging that our society is built upon patriarchy, where does that leave the perspectives of traditional gender roles in your organization and on your team?

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Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 85

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

When donor information is lost in the mail, buried in an inbox, or incorrectly added to a spreadsheet, organizations risk substantial logistical challenges the day of the event that can offend donors and make for an unpleasant experience. 2) Siloed Information & Duplicate Data Entry. 3) All the Nitty Gritty Golf Details.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With a robust feature set, Apsona provides a wealth of productivity features for nonprofit organizations ranging from cross object filtering and multi-step reporting to extensive data management and mail merge tools. In search of a timely solution, Cloud for Good reached out to the Apsona team.

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Vermont Nonprofit Doc Application 101

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Your entire team should be focused on cleaning up data wherever they interact with it. The renewal team can take advantage of member renewal periods to have members update their profiles. The e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers of those members? Yes, everyone. Be specific about what data you keep and why.

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Data Tips Associations Government 169

Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2011

Online tools now exist that make it possible for work teams to contribute from outside a traditional office setting. Chief among them: what tools would facilitate such an arrangement and how to cultivate a collaborative spirit among team members? Organizations can build their virtual teams by incorporating virtual and micro-volunteers.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. In fact, 60–80% of all fundraising revenue is raised through direct mail. It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online.

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Statistics Fundraising Metrics Mail 97

EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This may include some combination of email marketing, social media posting, direct mail, and your nonprofit’s website ! That’s why automating the matching gift process can be a game-changer⁠⁠—and why your team should build out your giving season toolkit with matching gift technology beforehand.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2014

No matter what type of business, organization or team you lead, remind your team members/ employees of the need for and importance of internal customer service. Similar to external customer service, that means employees/team members should: 1. Answer e-mails. Return phone calls on a timely basis. Be polite.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore how your nonprofit can get started running a virtual gala by adhering to these best practices: Assemble an Internal Planning Team. Assemble an Internal Planning Team. All successful events begin with an experienced team of professionals. Market Your Gala Through Multiple Platforms. Tech experts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Collecting registrations online means there’s no need to track down and manage mailed registration forms, checks, and receipts; search for information in multiple spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes; or enter and re-enter registrant information. Provide a professional experience for golfers, sponsors, and supporters.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter. Let’s dive into the poll data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Essential nonprofit CRM features 9 of the best nonprofit CRM solutions available Steps to find and implement the right nonprofit CRM for your needs Your nonprofit’s CRM is an essential tool for scaling up your fundraising and donor engagement efforts, so your team should be experts in knowing what type of platform to look for.

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Profile Software Nonprofit Donor 92

sgEngage

JULY 15, 2021

For years, the role of development operations teams has been perceived as a data and technology-focused position within the nonprofit world. As technology, nonprofits, and the way we fundraise has significantly changed over the last few decades, so has the role of the operations team. Cross-functional teams.

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Database Roles Podcast Change 99

Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail? Do our direct mail pieces get a better response than social media? Define Clear Roles and Responsibilities Unclear team roles and responsibilities are a huge danger to your year-end fundraising efforts. Make sure everyone knows who should do what.

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Campaign Giving Tips Mail 98

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I want you to have the confidence (and your leadership team to have the confidence in you) that with data and time, you can make annual giving work for your organization. I want to let you know that this is okay! Annual giving is a long game, requiring patience to get a return on investment.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

This gives your team time to prepare and align on strategy and timelines. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Planning early allows you to minimize the negative effects of unexpected circumstances and gives your team members enough time to understand their roles and responsibilities.

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Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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Donation Digital Online Giving 206

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Your most passionate volunteers have a lot of useful data floating around in spreadsheets, e-mails, texts, and minds.

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