The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. Each of these four different types of stories can be used as part of your fundraising letters, newsletters, phone calls and in-person meetings to better tell the story of your non-profit. Rule #4: Ask Open Ended Questions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 4, 2011

Unlike the Q&A site Quora, Facebook Questions allows brands to ask and answer questions. On Quora you have to be a person, but Facebook Questions uses your nonprofit’s Page and avatar as your Facebook Questions identity. Step One :: Add Questions to Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page. Very smart.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. And she publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that I never miss (and never fail to learn a thing or two from). Download your free Heartable Fundraising Writing Book and you’ll also get a free subscription to their “never-miss” weekly newsletter. Very Good Copy. Subscribe here.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

As a result they were able to sunset three underperforming newsletters that required significant resources for the team. The team likes to take advantage of every opportunity to ask members questions, from polls, to website forms, and longer annual surveys conducted through Survey Monkey.

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 22, 2021

This client wants to create an easier way for members and non-members to see all the newsletters the association has to offer, and easily subscribe to receive them. Some newsletters are open to the public, while others are members-only. The client has many goals with this project: Showcase all of their newsletters.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” First, let’s start with the most basic question. For starters, you should read through and ask yourself the questions on this Grant Assessment Checklist.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about website communications are only presented to those that have working knowledge in nonprofit website management, thus ensuring that the data is sound to use as benchmarks in your nonprofit’s website communications strategy. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions. Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits. Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? ”

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Click the question mark icon in the top right of your dashboard, then select “Neon One Academy.” If you have specific questions about how to do something, check the Support Center! First, sign into your account and click the question mark icon on the top right. That will help us route your question to the right team!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

One of the best ways to stay in touch with your donors on a consistent basis is through a nonprofit email newsletter. When done well, email newsletters can be fast and cheap for you and heartwarming for your donor, basically meeting everyone’s needs. Your newsletter’s audience Who you should sent your newsletter to?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

So my question is: are you afraid to ask your newsletter subscribers for money? Often times when asked if they are using email as a vehicle for solicitations, I get responses like “Oh, no…we don’t want to bother our email subscribers by asking them for money.” I always wondered why.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Allow website visitors to sign up for your newsletter. Your website is a stellar tool for increasing newsletter registrations. By promoting your newsletter on your website, you invite visitors to dive deeper into your organization’s work and receive regular updates about your mission.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize tribute gifts when donors want to remain anonymous: Dear Charity Clairity, We list tribute gifts in our annual report. Please let us know in the comments below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The question is, do most fundraisers know their website analytics ? Very rarely will folks sign up for a newsletter from a newsletter sign-up form upon first glance. You may just be surprised at how many uncaptured leads that you have. And, do they even realize the potential of this source of prospects for acquisition purposes?

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped? Yes, he worked on space lasers!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

To question Facebook and it’s integrity, longevity and ROI [Return on Investment]. A lot of nonprofits will now have to update their website, e-mail newsletters, and most costly, their print materials. 2) From my e-mail newsletter. I think the time has come for nonprofits to examine Facebook a little deeper. Not even good.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. Then, you can start asking questions. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Member newsletters. For less tech-savvy members, ensure you share news of your new AMS in your member newsletters. Encourage any members with questions to call or email staff support. Provide in-depth walkthroughs so members can learn to navigate the new AMS after implementation. Anywhere else that’s important.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! So if you’re reading this article thinking “We’ll just go get a grant for what we need,” I highly encourage you to question that intention. “Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Would a mention in our quarterly newsletter be appropriate? I’m of the firm opinion you can never thank donors too much, so the real question is “What’s not enough?” CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

What’s interesting are the questions and the sharp inhale that his tweet prompts: Where is Bill Gates going with this? . If you keep reading his thread, you’ll find out the answers to those questions. After all, that’s a question you think about as fundraisers and individuals with an eye on your nonprofit’s bottom line, isn’t it?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Americans today question the value of a college degree and mistrust the so-called “ivory tower” experts. They also distrust the media, calling bias and questioning facts. Sign up for our newsletter to get all the details about the next event once we have it scheduled.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. Then, define the primary user questions and corresponding answers. Develop an interactive onboarding chatbot to help new members navigate the offerings.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Before going on, let’s answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘steward’ a donor?” Using newsletters, e-mails , videos, podcasts, websites, non-ask events , etc. You can give them an award, recognize them at an event, profile them in a newsletter, etc. What is Stewarding?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many nonprofits thank their donors, especially major donors, in their annual reports, newsletters, and websites. Some useful news outlets include Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest , The Chronicle of Philanthropy , and Candid’s various free newsletters. Have a question? to 5 p.m.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Plus, we’ll do a live review of your campaigns, donation form, or newsletter. We’ll also host a 15-minute Q&A following the presentation, to allow you to ask questions to our team. In this 45-minute deep dive webinar, we’ll break down how you can organize a successful #GivingTuesday and year-end campaign.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Answer all of these questions and design a theme for your year-end giving campaign that you will use consistently throughout your 3-6 week year-end fundraising effort. This means that your year-end giving effort should have a theme, a look and feel, and its own mini-case for support. Why you are asking donors for money at the year-end?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about online fundraising are only presented to those that have working knowledge in online fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter. 6% only do so through a third-party website.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? Please submit your question here. Dear Charity Clairity, .

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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. Great question, but first, let’s explore what email marketing is and is not. Examples of this type of email marketing could include newsletters, product promotions, and donation requests. What is email marketing?

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

When we think about experimentation, consider something like what in marketing is known as ‘A/B testing’: Let’s say you’re sending out our newsletter and you split your group of 1,000 people in half; 500 get one version of the newsletter and 500 get another. Then, track those different groups. How many people click through?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 7, 2009

It must be newsletter time. I’ve fielded lots of questions recently about format and content - what to include, what not to include, what should be on the front page, etc. Especially if your newsletter is only 4 pages. Tags: Newsletter nonprofit newsletter. Donors don’t want to read this.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Encourage conversations, answer questions with enthusiasm, and address concerns promptly. Share event highlights , impact stories, and volunteer opportunities through email newsletters and social media. This data allows you to understand and segment your audience for targeted donor cultivation efforts.

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2023

DON’T Auto Opt-In Donors DO Allow the Option to Opt In One mistake we see nonprofits consistently make is opting new donors into monthly newsletters or updates. Many donors would be very interested to read a newsletter or get regular communications from your organization. You can do surveys like a newsletter: an “opt-in” option.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Ask interesting questions or give thoughtful feedback on funders’ posts. Many organizations publish a calendar of events on their websites, social channels, or in their newsletters. Simply navigate to the Communications section of the funder profile to see a list of their social media accounts and newsletters.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Nonprofit knowledge base : Browse through short, actionable articles that address immediate questions on key nonprofit concepts and topics. Audiobook and e-book library : Access thousands of fundraising- and nonprofit-related e-books and audiobooks, expertly curated by Candid’s librarians. foundations have websites.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Since chatbots typically rely on templated responses, they are better suited for simpler cases, such as answering common questions or being a self-service tool for donors (which also make them faster to set up). You can use it to answer donor questions, generate catchy social media posts, or draft email newsletters.

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