Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Simultaneously, make sure your nonprofit has in place a clearly stated mission, vision, and values , as well as sound infrastructure: a qualified team, internal governance and management systems, technology, and partners. If face-to-face is not an option, a phone call is your next best bet.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things. Or helpful?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Donor engagement is what your organization does to build and strengthen donor relationships and the methods you use to keep donors active and involved. Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation. Let’s face it: Listening to “exciting updates” sounds about as enticing as watching paint dry. And remember: Donors may not give over the phone—but that doesn’t mean they won’t give at all. That’s [phone number].

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It sounds like you may not be quite ready for a big fundraiser. They include (1) annual giving; (2) capital campaign; (3) major gifts ; (4) endowment building; (5) planned giving, and (6) strategies like in-person or virtual meetings, phone calls, direct mail, digital fundraising, grant writing, and events. Do you have one?

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It sounds simple, but you could have numerous systems reporting. For instance, if you’re considering adding an SMS outreach, start collecting cell phone numbers now. A customer relationship management (CRM) platform or an eCRM for digital-only activity, both of which track donors across marketing, fundraising, and advocacy efforts.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Importance of the Donor Relationship. We can’t emphasize enough how important communication is when it comes to building a positive relationship with your donors. Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. Communication, communication, communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The word itself is an abbreviation for ‘no-mobile-phone-phobia’ and refers to the anxiety you feel when you don’t have your mobile phone handy or have a signal. Our use of digital devices, apps, email , and social media (even for work purposes) has crossed the line into an unhealthy relationship.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It sounds scary, but not if you approach it with the playfulness and lightheartedness of a child. Make a 20 second thank-you video on your phone and send it to a targeted group of donors (e.g., Pick up the phone and call someone to tell them you’re thinking of them, and why (e.g., via article, book, webinar, meeting, etc.)

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

Optimizing your content for various social platforms sounds like a good idea, but how can you make sure you’re optimizing it correctly? Think about ways your nonprofit can engage with and build a more personal relationship with its target audience through Snapchat. How do they use one platform over another?

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

How to Secure Your Attendance Maintain communication with your donors and sponsors throughout the year to show them that you value the relationship as more than transactional. Start a volunteer phone bank 3 to 5 months prior to the event, calling to thank donors and sponsors for their support. That’s a healthy amount of growth.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Again, they may not be right next to their phones, so give them every opportunity to see your appeal. Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to fundraising expert and author Adrian Sargeant , “The more immersive the experience, the more likely the impression can result in a donor relationship.” . Can you recreate the sights, sounds and smells of your work? Immerse your donors in the action so they can experience your work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Identify key influencers with audiences on social media, email, or via the news media and spend time cultivating the relationship with the goal of eventually seeking promotional support or a collaboration on a project. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation. It’s easier than it sounds.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. Most donors will not make contact, but it builds trust and strengthens your relationship with the donor to let them know you are open to answer any questions they might have. You can shoot the video with your phone and edit it on your computer.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Prospective donors who don’t have a strong preexisting relationship with your nonprofit may be interested in attending your event if it features engaging elements like live music or a silent disco. Form stronger relationships with community partners. Spread awareness of your nonprofit’s mission. Merchandise. Donate them?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Your donor thank you letter plays an important role in fundraising that you can leverage to build relationships – or ignore, and suffer the consequences. Your thank-you letter should be conversational and sound natural if read aloud. Or if it takes you forever to get it to the donor, it doesn’t mean much either.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2017

Marc Pitman — Phone It In (Literally). Funders are increasingly willing to talk by phone and can help you shape your request. Read the instructions and follow them, if anything is unclear ask if you can speak by phone to learn more. Jeff Kutash — Share Data and Stories, Build Relationships. The relationship matters.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

You already share a relationship with your existing donors, focus on the people to whom you already have access. Always leave resources available to invest time in these relationships. Leverage your donors’ relationships with other potential donors. Follow up with a phone call. See if you can set up a meeting.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

It can sound big and murky, but digital transformation simply means integrating technology into your organization in a way that enhances your ability to deliver on your mission. The pandemic forced BBBSA to quickly transform deep, in-person connections into virtual relationships.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events. Make sure to consult a lawyer to incorporate necessary changes to your waiver to ensure the document is legally sound and compliant. Events with photographers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

While this may sound like something straight out of a business playbook, it’s actually very relevant in the nonprofit sphere. Get a clock that counts seconds, like your watch or cell phone. It’s about two things: relationships and mission. Focus on Relationships and Your Mission. Try this exercise.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Every contact from the moment someone expresses interest in your mission is an opportunity to build on your relationship. With a good constituent relationship management system (CRM), you can personalize your volunteer outreach, show your appreciation, and understand what it takes to engage someone with your organization.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Nearly half (48%) of donors cited email as their preferred giving channel ahead of social media, text messaging, direct mail, and phone calls in a study published last year by fundraising platform Neon One in Chicago. If it reads and sounds like spam to you, it’s probably going to look like spam to other providers,” McClelland said.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Sounds serious. Leaving these conditions untended can lead to long-term depression, loss of relationships, and even suicide. And PUT DOWN THE PHONE. Ask them to remind you that you’re working too much or that you are on your phone when you shouldn’t be. Read that again. Physical or mental COLLAPSE. Not a stumble.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

CauseVox makes it so easy to donate on your phone.”. You want to make it easy for your donors, especially because so many people are likely going to donate on their phones. 80K is fairly lofty so set a goal that sounds reasonable to you and your organization. CauseVox Helps You Raise More On Mobile. Get Your Donations Matched.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Strengthen Relationships with Donors: Defining and documenting a strategy that aligns donor interests with organizational needs can strengthen relationships with donors. Investing in data cleanup can create a sound infrastructure to build on. are clearly documented within the database. How are team members held accountable?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

Those interruptions come from e-mail alerts, instant messages, cell phones and handheld devices that constantly buzz. Try these techniques: Turn off all visual and sound alerts that announce new e-mail. Whenever possible, communicate by phone or face-to-face. Check e-mail at designated times during the day.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Here are some ways you can fundraise during year-end: Email “asks” A phone-a-thon Online crowdfunding campaign Peer-to-peer fundraising Direct mail pledges A one-day giving blitz such as GivingTuesday Virtual events Incorporate a matching grant Delegate Tasks: Once you set your goal and plan, it’s time to delegate.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Does that sound good? If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. So I want you to tell me which one of these sounds most like you, related to getting 10k gifts. Number 1, if this sounds like you, put a 1 in the chat. If that sounds like you, put it in the chat. Just start building relationships.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Use this information to tailor your strategies and strengthen your relationships with donors. Use personalized emails, handwritten notes, or phone calls to express gratitude and keep donors actively engaged. That sounds much more reasonable and impactful. Identify any trends or areas where donor engagement may be lacking.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

A new opportunity to form a relationship with a volunteer. If they’d prefer to chat over the phone, make that an option to speed up the process and eliminate the need for a long email correspondence. Plus, it’s easier for you to sound pleasant and welcoming in a phone conversation rather than in email text.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sounds great, right? Whether your ambassador communicates with their friends and family via phone, text, email, or social media is up to them. This is a fun, easy, and low-pressure way to bring in new donors, leveraging the power of relationships! They introduce you to people they know who can be helpful to you.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Yes, strategies that are going to help build some long time relationships with those big time givers. Well, everyone, welcome to this presentation on building lasting relationships with your most significant givers. They want to see innovative thinking and sound business practices in place at the nonprofits they support.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

Worth, TX-based executive coach, has worked with a many leaders and she says that if you answer "yes" to any of the following ten situations , you are a likely candidate for executive coaching: I need an objective sounding board. She said, " The higher you go in an organization the more crucial building relationships becomes.

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