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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). In just seconds you can create a personal heartfelt video and track it in your donor database. Texts have a 98% open rate.

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Create a standardized script. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Track and incentivize successful conversations. To illustrate our point, take a look at two possible phonathon script introductions: Phonathon Script Introduction #1: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If you can’t call and thank every donor, who should be priorities?

Bloomerang

[NOTE: I’ve wondered about doing an experiment where you hire a dedicated staff member specifically to make these daily calls; then track results to see if the investment paid off in higher percentages of renewals and larger repeat gifts. I would caution against hiring an outside call service center to do this.

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Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

sgEngage

It may seem counterproductive to ask your subscribers to opt into your emails twice, but some research on open rates suggests that customers may prefer a confirmed opt-in (COI) email more than a welcome email.” By tracking what pages your constituents pay attention to on your website, you can send emails targeted to their interests.

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Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

sgEngage

It may seem counterproductive to ask your subscribers to opt into your emails twice, but some research on open rates suggests that customers may prefer a confirmed opt-in (COI) email more than a welcome email.” By tracking what pages your constituents pay attention to on your website, you can send emails targeted to their interests.

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Finding the Best Consultant for Your Nonprofit: Taking a JEDI Approach

Bloomerang

Be prepared and committed to honor fair and equitable fees based on current market rates, as well as the experience and specialty of the consultant. . Tailor your evaluation matrix and script . We always recommend taking an honest look at the budget and considering any restrictions before pursuing a consultant.

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Time is Money: Solutions for Monitoring Problems With Your Website

Byte Technology

Pingdom.com, with services that start at around $15 per month, is another good choice for up- and downtime monitoring, and it also provides performance statistics that clearly display how your site is doing in terms of speed, click through rates and more.

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