The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thank you letters have long been seen by many fundraisers as “gottados” – one of those things you just “gotta do” to get to the real work of fundraising, like writing newsletters and having lunches with major donors at great restaurants downtown. It means the world to us! The post Steal This Thank You Letter!

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2015

Writing, and sending, your nonprofit’s email newsletter takes creativity, precision strategy, and even a little finesse. Not only that, but once its been sent, your newsletter is out of your control. There’s no re-do. General Tech'

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In Mastering Online Fundraising , our class for non-profit fundraisers, we talk a lot about how small changes to your online fundraising strategy can result in major returns, including new prospects, new event attendees, and of course, new donors. See that big sign-up box for our newsletter on the top right corner?

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. You received the same email if, like me, you’re subscribed to the NTEN newsletter (hint hint). How can I get the 2011 Social Networking Benchmark Report for Non-profits?

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 2, 2015

In past conversations, we''ve learned that many associations, clubs and non-profits use e-newsletters to communicate with their members with varying degrees of success. newsletter Communications' So we revisited the subject in a recent Advisory session. Here are 3 key insights.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

that detailed the process of moving new prospects from investigating your non-profit to investing in your mission. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. For far too many non-profits, donor stewardship is an afterthought. The same is true for a non-profit organization. What is Stewarding?

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Indeed, in 2014 mobile device usage surpassed desktop usage for the first time, and for non-profit organizations it’s absolutely critical that your online presence be up-to-speed for your supporters and, even more importantly, potential supporters. non-profit’s landing pages are not optimized for mobile devices.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 9, 2011

It's spring cleaning season - a good time to review and refresh your e-newsletter. Here are some tips to get you started.( read more ).

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.”

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EveryAction

MAY 23, 2016

If you’re planning to interview at a nonprofit organization soon, but aren’t feeling comfortable talking about your for-profit achievements, read on for some humble tips from someone who has succeeded (and failed) at both. While the word “scaling” may seem like a for-profit concept (profit margins, billable hours, recurring revenue, oh my!)

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

And for non-profits struggling with a small staff and persistent budgetary concerns, that old adage holds special meaning. Facebook is an almost must-have for today’s non-profits. Mobile for Good also recommends examining the campaigns of other non-profits and seeing what’s working for them in the realm of video sharing.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 18, 2020

I read it here on Seth Godin's blog years ago but I wanted to share it with you in our planning series because it captures something I see happen so often at non-profits -- solving problems that don't really need to be solved, which leads to more unnecessary problems needing to be solved.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

For non-profits this is especially true: so many worthwhile organizations have to fight for recognition and, of course, monetary and time-and-talent support. These are all questions that every non-profit staff should be able to answer. Your non-profit exists to make a difference, but do visitors to your website understand it quickly?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 29, 2020

Digital Technology in the Non-for-Profit Sector 2019 :: Download. Sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. For Nonprofits in Asia Pacific: 18. 2020 Australian Communities Report :: Download. Published by Australian Communities. Australia Giving Report 2019 :: Download. Published by Good2Give.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

Think of volunteers as the heart of any non-profit organization. Utilize your website, social media, newsletters, local listings, and partnerships with community centers to reach potential volunteers. They are the tireless donors of their time, energy, and skills , making a tangible difference in the lives of others.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 17, 2010

One small nonprofit I work with has chosen to publish its monthly membership newsletter as a magazine-style document in Portable Document Format (PDF), rather than as an email blast. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Non-profit Communications collaboration PDF open source application software newsletters. read more ).

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Today, we’re going to look at a step-by-step plan for increasing year-end giving at your non-profit. Remember, for many non-profits, December 31 st is their biggest day of the year for fundraising… so it’s never too late to get started. In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2009

"Blogs are great because you can re-purpose some of the content from your posts in your e-newsletter," I told a large group at a recent social media training. How many of you have an e-newsletter?". It is amazing to me how many organizations and entrepreneurs don't have an e-newsletter, or if they do, it is deathly boring.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Nancy Schwartz, publisher of these resources and the Getting Attention blog and e-newsletter, sees taglines as "a key tool in building strong non-profit brands,( read more ). Nonprofit Tagline Database: A new database of 4,800+ taglines and the guide to making them work - the 2011 Nonprofit Tagline Report - is available from [link].

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TechImpact

JANUARY 24, 2014

Cited as the #1 biggest communication challenge according to managers was “a lack of time to produce quality content” 62% of nonprofit CEOs think their website is the most important medium for communication 42% of nonprofits sent email newsletters to their supporters monthly. Image courtesy of The Connected Cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

Direct mail or newsletter. While events require a lot of effort and planning, they’re a great place to share your nonprofit message and even turn a profit for your organization! Direct mail and newsletters. While they’re more “old school,” physical mailers and newsletters are still a great way to reach your audience.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Translated to the nonprofit world, these for-profit tactics can be the difference between simply accessing reports and understanding how to leverage data to serve your mission. A goal represents a completed activity on your site, such as signing up for your organization’s newsletter or clicking ‘Donate Now.’

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

“I currently send out only newsletter emails for my non-profit, but I am curious to know more. These emails help to set expectations of the content subscribers will receive, and maybe even try to get the recipient to sign up for another newsletter or take another action to support your cause. What is email marketing?

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TechImpact

APRIL 14, 2014

Where ever you decide to place it, if your website doesn’t have a place where visitors can simply sign up for your newsletter or email list, you need to get one. People will know that your nonprofit’s email newsletter comes out once every two weeks, or once a month, they will start to look for it; perhaps even subconsciously!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 1, 2022

Sponsorships are different than regular donations because they are essentially business deals, with mutual benefits for both nonprofit and for-profit. Both nonprofit and for-profit acquire access to the supporters and customers of each respective company, expanding their audiences. Tell us about your experience in the comments!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

When we consider the power of personal stories for non-profit fundraising and communications, stories have the ability to help your community understand the value of your organization’s work. So I decided to take a big leap of faith and share something deeply personal in my weekly newsletter. That means being authentic.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

This week’s link round-up offers 4 posts that can help you “unlock and use your superpower”, identify powerful Facebook content, tell compelling stories on your website, and create great donor newsletters. Facebook Apricot Jam Communications'

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TechImpact

JUNE 6, 2014

Your volunteers, donors, and other constituents have all signed up for newsletters or updates from your blog, and you happily send it to them. The post Infographic: A How-To Guide To Making Responsive Email Designs appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. But are your emails being read?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Odds are your nonprofit has amassed valuable data as a result of regular day-to-day activities like processing online donations; managing virtual staff or volunteers; or capturing details of those who subscribe to your nonprofit’s newsletter. This type of data is both an asset and a risk for nonprofits.

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NetWits

MAY 17, 2011

Register for our Social Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to the full reports used to construct this INFOGRAPHIC. Register for our Social Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to the full reports used to construct this INFOGRAPHIC. It’s been amazing to watch. Looking for more information on the above data?

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

When you consider how much the for-profit world has evolved over the years, nonprofits seem to be moving at a snail’s pace by comparison. The best part is that charities are fortunate to learn from for-profits’ mistakes and step straight into it. A subscription-based model is one trend that nonprofits can take from the private sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

Very impressed by all the non-profits featured in your presentation who are doing an amazing job on Social Media most of the time with very limited resources. Businesses can definitely learn from non-profits. Live Webinar: Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters for Nonprofits. Monica via Facebook. Awesome webinar! Em via Email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2013

Also, if you decide to become an early adopter and want to promote your Pheed and Sulia profiles on your website, blog and e-newsletter, you can right-click to download the Pheed and Sulia icons on the right side of this blog. Pheed :: pheed.com :: pheed.com/nonprofitorgs.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

The training has taken several forms including writing a book and over 50 guest columns, publishing a monthly newsletter, and leading more than 100 workshops, webinars, or board training sessions. He enjoys training non-profit boards on fundraising best practices and overcoming the fear of asking for gifts.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 30, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Best practices Volunteers E-mail marketing events Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications websites training Membership management Donor management webinar software social media newsletters.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A purchase-triggered donation is when you buy a product and part or all the profits from your purchase get donated. Benefits for businesses Your for-profit partner also benefits from a cause marketing relationship. Purchase-triggered donation. Digital programs. Just adding an employee giving program can increase employee retention!

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

based non-profits websites. At Blackbaud we saw our non-profit customers send over 1 Billion emails in 2010. Start a regular (weekly, monthly) newsletter where you deliver content that your supporters need, want, find useful. The Big 3: Search Engine Optimization, Email Communication and Social Media for Non-profits.

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