Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 3, 2012

We’re almost a decade into using social media and yet one of the most striking realities when I give in-person social media trainings is the wide variety of experience of the nonprofits in the room. I am waiting for the mobile breakthrough that will finally activate the nonprofit sector to convert their Web 1.0

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. It’s no surprise: thought leaders in the nonprofit sector, many with decades of experience, still take the time to give back to others. The Agitator is written by nonprofit marketers and fundraisers who were fed up with the status quo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Described simply, donors can sign up for a Google Wallet account , enter and save their credit card information, and then donate to any nonprofit (or purchase from any online store) that has a Google Wallet merchant account with only two clicks of a mouse (or two taps on a tablet). Think about that for a minute. Not anymore.

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NetWits

JUNE 6, 2011

These could be included online or in email newsletters. Consider what functionality you can provide “behind a login,&# and promote that functionality often throughout related webpages, in email newsletters and in offline collateral.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

CoPs create networking and educational experiences for members of the nonprofit tech community via regular discussion threads, conference calls, webinars, and tweet chats. Arts Nonprofits : For people working at the intersection of the nonprofit arts sector and technology. Check them out! Have an idea for a group?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

While nonprofits often deliver highly relevant content in direct mail appeals – based on giving history, interests and past actions – that approach isn’t always carried over to their email appeals. Said another way – what works offline also works online. Ever buy something that’s “one size fits all?” Maybe a hat or pair of gloves?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 11, 2019

Most nonprofits don’t have a surplus of cash on hand. In fact, most small to mid-size nonprofits struggle to maintain enough funds to continue their regular programming. A potential solution to this issue is a sponsorship program , a tit-for-tat transaction between your nonprofit and another company, be it a for-profit or not.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

No wonder than, I am commonly asked; “What are the top web analytics reports and tools every nonprofit should know?&#. Peaks will help you determine what is on your website that draws traffic – is it your e-newsletters or events? When used specifically with offline campaigns, appeals or ads we can use as a source metric.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2017

Blackbaud’s 2016 Charitable Giving Report shows us that donor retention for first time donors is still remarkably low – 29% for offline donors and 21% for online donors. But if donors are retained passed that first year, the retention rate jumps significantly to 60% for offline donors and 58% for online donors. Donor Newsletters.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Register for our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events Newsletter and get a monthly dose of quality content. Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Imagine this scenario—your nonprofit wants to diversify its fundraising streams , specifically with planned giving. Why is it more beneficial for your nonprofit than an immediate gift of cash? Even though many planned giving touchpoints occur offline in meetings or over the phone, your website still has an important role to play.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Your website serves as the central hub for your digital strategy, followed closely by the ways you drive folks to your website, including email, blog posts, newsletters, social media, text messaging, QR codes in print media, and advertising. Is it easy to see how to give offline? Most nonprofits don’t email enough. If so, how?

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2012

The report further noted, “87% of the nonprofits in this analysis had at least one online gift of $1,000 or more during 2011.”. But I would suggest what I think are two important points: It’s an Offline Process. . — Larger and larger gifts are being given online. The question for me is, “Is this major gifts fundraising ?”

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

She’s a go-to resource for nonprofit marketing and her new book is called The Nonprofit Marketing Guide ( get your copy here ). —– Kivi Leroux Miller helps small nonprofits and communications departments of one make a big impression with smart, savvy communications and marketing.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit.

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Care2

APRIL 6, 2010

If your nonprofit is not developing yearly benchmarks for its fundraising program, website visits, email and e-newsletter open and click-through rates, start now. Convio just released their latest benchmark report that examined over 500 nonprofit metrics in 15 sectors. Tags: Nonprofit Benchmark Studies.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Don’t ignore the offline elements of an online campaign. Smart organizations use email (both for newsletters as well as individual solicitations), social media, phone calls and snail mail (for appeal letters) to keep donors updated about the campaign,” Garecht notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2010

Kivi Leroux Miller has just launched a book, Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause. You put up a website way back when, then started sending out an email newsletter. Add the icons to your email newsletter templates and social media links to your email signatures.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

But before you can capitalize on the information stored in your CRM or other nonprofit software, you need to know exactly what analytics to track in the first place. Team DNL provides Digital Nonprofit Leadership to mid-sized and large nonprofit organizations. This includes assisting with nonprofit analytics!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Twitter and Facebook have been crucial in recruiting new pro bono consultants and connecting with nonprofits that could benefit from our Service Grant projects. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Dupe: Have a team to support you.

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NTEN

JULY 10, 2013

She brought with her a passion for our mission, strengths in engagement and community building, a rich history of experience working at the intersection of technology and nonprofit impact, and a great sense of humor. This means you''ll be hearing even more from her - look for your Member Newsletter hitting your inbox today! -

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The last three months of the year represent a critical time for the fundraising efforts of nonprofit organizations. Charities that have traditionally focused on offline fundraising have also learned in recent years the importance of online giving. These positive results are no longer being overlooked by nonprofit executives.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. That’s shocking (and pretty scary).

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NetWits

JANUARY 29, 2009

As everyone is acknowledging these days, online donors are going to be a key growth segment for nonprofit organizations this year. Online fundraising – 72% of nonprofits provide the ability for a website visitor to make a donation. eNewsletters – 61% of nonprofits send out an electronic newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Email Strategy Only 68% of nonprofits utilize email marketing. Of those, 41% send newsletters monthly, 27% quarterly, 17% twice monthly, 10% weekly, 3% twice weekly, and 2% send daily. Of those, 41% send newsletters monthly, 27% quarterly, 17% twice monthly, 10% weekly, 3% twice weekly, and 2% send daily.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. Even regional nonprofits can use location to change messaging to speak to different audiences. Offline activities. We also use surveys in e-Newsletters, on our website and annual reports to ask individuals what they are interested in. Geographic location.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! Even though much of these will be online social technologies, don’t forget about the offline spaces, too. Newsletter subscriber numbers are not growing.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

One thing that comes out in that process, time after time, is the immense value of email to online fundraising: And email isn’t just important to online revenue, here are 4 other findings from our data that illustrate the impact of email fundraising: Offline donors can be up to 90% more valuable when you have their email address.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

You will also want to ensure that online communications are coordinated with offline communications such as direct mail efforts. Importantly, keep a shared calendar (Gantt charts make the best) of planned offline and online communications. Warm your audience up first with a newsletter or general info communication.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Then, analyze newsletter links to identify which topics get higher click-through rates. Analyze what’s worked offline that hasn’t been tried online. Is there an approach or topic that’s worked offline, but you haven’t tried online? Which didn’t? Don’t stop there. Do a similar review of other appeals/campaigns.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Sarah Granger: advise nonprofits on using social media for advocating and communicating. Livingston - encourage small nonprofits to have at least a half time person doing listening and response (10 hours a week). look at what other nonprofits are doing in the space. Are there ways of catching offline datapoints?

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Next week I'll be teaching a session about blogging during a nonprofit social media webinar, We Are Media, presented by NTEN. As part of my preparation, it seems like a good time to update my 2006 post, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Us Blogs , and my 2007 post, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Adelaide, Australia: Mixing online with offline - building communities that take action. Raldolph, VT: Social Media Surgery for Nonprofits in Randolph. Montpelier, VT: Social Media Surgery for Nonprofits. Get nonprofit tech highlights from San Francisco from their monthly newsletter. Tuesday, September 17.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2009

Resources to keep you thinking: What are Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Strategy by WildApricot. Social Media For Nonprofits. Educate general public, local leaders, supporters, donors and volunteers – Continuously write about what your nonprofit is doing, how it’s making an impact and how people can help. Starter Questions.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Though many nonprofits still bring in donations the old-fashioned way, online fundraising can be a cost-effective, quick way to boost revenue and can open up a world of possibilities for your organization. While any organization can benefit from online fundraising, each nonprofit finds success through different online strategies.

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