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The Secret Way To Boost Year-End Gifts

Bloomerang

Start with a straightforward script Give your volunteers a warm, personable thank you script. It should sound like a conversation (not like a thank-you script a robot might write). Texts have a 98% open rate. Here’s the simple, three ingredient recipe for a great donor thank-a-thon : 1. Your voice mail or email?

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6 Types of Nonprofit Video Messages

Greater Giving

Studies have shown websites that include a video message are 53 times more likely ( Insivia ) to reach Google’s front page than those who don’t, and video can boost conversion rates by up to 80% ( Unbounce ). The script should provide insight into the nonprofit by following to the common writer’s mantra of “show don’t tell.”

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Photos And Videos In Fundraising Communications

Kindful

While captions may sound outdated, the reality is people read them. Emails that mention videos in the subject line tend to perform better overall with open and clickthrough rates, so use it to your advantage. Write a script for your video and make sure it mirrors the story and ask in your appeal. Use captions.

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The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Network for Good

It may sound hokey, but SMART goals make sure everyone is clear about what you’re trying to accomplish and by when you’d like to do it. Your smart goal might sound something like this: We need to recruit 30 recurring donors at an average monthly donation of $20 by April 10 to fund half the annual cost of our Senior Kennel Sanctuary space.

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The Elements of a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Network for Good

It may sound hokey, but SMART goals make sure everyone is clear about what you’re trying to accomplish and by when you’d like to do it. Your smart goal might sound something like this: We need to recruit 30 recurring donors at an average monthly donation of $20 by April 10 to fund half the annual cost of our Senior Kennel Sanctuary space.

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How to Raise Money for Nonprofits: The Ultimate Guide

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Finally, while it sounds like you need to add a lot to your donation form, you really don’t need to pack it with information. And with open rates around 90%, a text message campaign will likely get more opens and views than an email fundraising campaign can. Next, pay attention to the text on your online donation form.

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Hiring A Google Grants Manager: A Guide & 9 Agencies

Nonprofits Source

If outsourcing the work sounds like an offer you can’t refuse, take the time to find an agency that offers the exact services and expertise your team needs. From maintaining a 5% clickthrough rate to having the appropriate number of ad campaigns, their team will make sure your account always meets the program’s standards.

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