Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. This year’s tools tap into fundraising trends that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, from t-shirt fundraising for virtual events to contactless in-person giving. Bonfire :: bonfire.com.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 13, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment? Refer to the data.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Direct mail?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Direct mail is too often associated with the past. Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. Here’s why!

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. It should be noted that direct mail is just one channel to acquire new donors. Dispelling Common Myths The 3 most common myths about direct mail acquisition are: You should expect a 1% response rate.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

About this time last year, we all started talking about Apple’s new Mail Privacy Protection , a.k.a. Apple Mail Privacy Protection works by pre-loading email content — including open tracking pixels. This affects anyone who uses the Apple Mail app to read emails on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac desktop. Read time: 8 minutes.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this guide, we’ll review the basics of AI fundraising tools and a few strategies for using these solutions to improve donor relationships. How AI Fundraising Tools Work There are many types of AI fundraising tools that suit a wide range of needs.

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M+R

JUNE 5, 2023

Read time: 5 minutes It’s 1980, and you hear the mail slot clank down the hallway. That version of you — now sitting on a valuable piece of real estate — probably had their address bought by a man named Paul Weyrich, a pioneer of conservative political direct mail. The post Direct mail built the conservative movement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Through a process of trial and error, the Beagle Freedom Project is learning how to effectively use Facebook’s Fundraising Tools and they are being rewarded with more than likes and hearts – their followers are donating! Finally, it is worth noting that: 1) Facebook’s Fundraising Tools are free to use.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The reason for this is that it gives the charity a good reason for contacting donors for general operating funds as opposed to asking for designated dollars, and it is a great opportunity to cast a wide net through an easily scalable medium (direct mail). Write professional drafts with A.I. Start using Fundwriter.ai for free. #1

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. Spamming is illegal, and often goes straight to a junk mail folder. In contrast, text message spam is almost always viewed, making it more annoying to donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Tie all of your year-end materials together by weaving a campaign-specific design through everything your donors will see, including emails, your website, social media posts, and direct mail pieces. 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.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 23, 2022

With the cost of direct mail production on the rise, many nonprofits are turning to email marketing as a cost-effective alternative. The post Giving Tuesday Email Strategy: Tools & Timeline appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. Emails and social media posts keep nonprofits engaged Read More ».

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Direct mail As your journey to purchase the perfect holiday gift continues, you might receive some direct mail that has ads mentioning the item you had your eye on. It’s easy to understand why brands use direct mail: in the nonprofit world, mail can be an especially powerful tool for educating your supporters.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Click here for practical tips on improving your email program this year and here for an in-depth look at three reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. You started out in direct mail almost 17 years ago.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2023

At the time, tribute donors would mail a check along with the contact information of their tribute gift recipients to their chosen nonprofit and the nonprofit would then mail the tribute gift recipient an acknowledgement letter or card. Nonprofits began to offer tribute gifts in the early 2000s. << Download Now >>

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

And with the right event management tools, organizing your guests and tracking your fundraising progress can be done all in one place! Auction event software offers dedicated tools for managing and conducting auctions, both traditional and online. These tools help you reach your supporters no matter where they are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). Email Fundraising 26% of donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give (25% social media, website 17%, print 13%). Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

Digital marketing can reach new heights when it’s supported by a direct mail marketing campaign that works in tandem with your online strategy. To explain how this works, this article will discuss how direct mail can: Build Momentum. Direct mail can help give your fundraising campaigns a sense of progression. Show Gratitude.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2011

I was perusing Social Source Commons (something I don’t do nearly often enough,) and catching up on the SSC blog , and I thought it might be worth sharing with this audience what tools I use for basic consulting workflow. It’s not so up to date, and it’s a list more of tools I have used, and some I still use.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2022

At the time, tribute donors would mail a check along with the contact information of their tribute gift recipients to their chosen nonprofit and the nonprofit would then mail the tribute gift recipient an acknowledgement letter or card. Nonprofits began to offer tribute gifts in the early 2000s. << Register Now >>

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Gated just released new nonprofit pages for every organization that its users choose to support. People who use Gated can support any one of 100+ NPOs (such as Doctors Without Borders, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Wounded Warrior Project, et al.) or request a verified nonprofit of their choosing.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. They need intuitive tools that enable communication and that work right when they’re needed. Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. According to our report, Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one driver of charitable gifts in 2020—ahead of email and direct mail appeals! Tools for Scheduling and Publishing Posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 6, 2020

1) The top three preferred methods of giving are online (80.5%), bank/wire transfer (18.6%), and direct mail/post (14.4%). 8) 32% of COVID-19 donors have donated through Facebook Fundraising Tools. have donated through Instagram Fundraising Tools. It’s worth noting that 68% of the COVID-19 donors were female, 31% male.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Your organization likely relies on direct mail, emails, social media, and even phone calls to get the word out about your organization’s work and solicit support for your mission. Text messages are another valuable tool you should add to your outbound communications strategy!

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Direct/Post mail (credit or debit card, cheque) – 12%. 16) GivingTuesday donors say the following communication tools are the most likely to inspire them to give: Email – 35%. 18) 50% have donated directly through Facebook Fundraising Tools. 19) 17% have donated through Instagram Fundraising Tools. Print -13%.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 20, 2017

Essentially, the tools and programs for creating a heat-map build an “overlay” of your various site’s pages, and areas that attract more activity appear “hotter” than sections that experience low activity. Fortunately for WordPress users there are some fantastic plugins and other tools that make creating a heatmap an absolute snap.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail. Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With built-in tools for personalization, you can automate your donation appeals without giving up the personal aspect that inspires donors to give in the first place! Pulling direct mail/email lists Another way you can engage in fundraising automation is with your mailing lists. Another perk is increased revenue.

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EveryAction

JULY 21, 2016

That's why we asked Maureen Wallbeoff, Vice President at Firefly Partners , for some expert insights, not only from her career in the third sector, but also as a nonprofit digital consultant and contributor to the Nonprofit Guide to Online Engagement Tools. Get your free copy on the Firefly Partners website. MW: This is a great question!

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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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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2021

From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail. Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data.

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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. These online giving platforms come packed with all sorts of tools that make donating a breeze. Those expenses can really add up, especially for bigger nonprofits.

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