Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Looking for additional resources like this? MORE
Most faith-based organizations rely on supporters to fund their work. Many organizations of faith don’t think of their supporters as “donors,” though. Your congregation, the families who send their children to your school, and the supporters of ministry are all potential donors for your organization. The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter lifecycle : Step #1: Getting to Know You. The next step in the supporter lifecycle is the donor stewardship process. MORE
In the nonprofit world, games can strengthen the resolve of your supporters and staff by making a common, achievable goal more visceral. Bottom line: games connect your supporters and push them to act in a way no newsletter or static Facebook page can. MORE
And they are willing to do this with the hope that these new ticket buyers will become life-long supporters. With the high cost of acquiring a new supporter, it becomes even more important to retain them so you can realize the benefits of this initial investment. MORE
The post Nonprofit Storytelling: 4 Tips to Motivate Supporters appeared first on John Haydon. Good stories connect people – to an idea or new information, and most importantly, to other people. Through nonprofit storytelling, we step into someone else’s shoes. MORE
There are other examples of organizations finding some tricks and functionality that really help them make connections with supporters, and then Facebook changes the functionality. Facebook’s new Open Graph is designed to support the viral growth of highly relevant actions. MORE
I just published this piece guest blog post over at MarketsforGood about how nonprofit data nerds can use data to set some new goals for 2017 to become healthier – Enjoy. The passion that many nonprofit data nerds feel for our work is a double-edged sword. MORE
Want to better engage your supporters? By utilizing automated nurture campaigns as part of your marketing strategy, you can keep your supporters engaged all year round. You’ll ensure that your supporters are not receiving too many or too few emails from your organization. MORE
People are all too familiar with the woes that come with customer support. Fortunately, text messaging provides a faster, more efficient solution that solves common customer support problems. Consumers prefer SMS to other channels for customer support. MORE
The post 5 Creative Ways to Engage Supporters with Instagram Stories (With Examples) appeared first on John Haydon. Instagram Stories create an extra layer of visibility for your nonprofit – whenever you want that visibility. Like Snapchat, Instagram Stories last for 24 hours. MORE
When I’ve volunteered for charities before, especially when I am raising money – it has been striking how important it is to get the right support from the charity itself. If a volunteer can build on the personal connection they have with donors by building an emotional connection to your cause, you’ll see the results as you'll have new long term supporters who support the charity long after the event is over. Author: Martin Campbell. MORE
Your nonporift’s supporters are potentially the most integral part of your entire nonprofit. For example, if you receive a particularly large donation, or a follower on your social media is constantly interacting with your Twitter feed, you should take the time to thank them for their support. MORE
But this "break and fix" model of IT support isn't working. Managed IT services companies support your IT systems by sending someone to your office or, increasingly, by working remotely outside your office. Provide help-desk support on demand. MORE
Please donate today to help NTEN build a stronger network of nonprofit professionals that do more with less by leveraging technology to support their work. Technology can revolutionize social change. MORE
Use your welcome series as an opportunity to educate that new constituent about your organization’s mission and convert that one-time donor into a long-term supporter of your cause. MORE
Read this white paper to discover how to engage nonprofit supporters in a committed, lasting online relationship. The white paper includes a checklist of best practices for developing online supporter relationships. Tips for using social media to engage and attract supporters. MORE
It’s time to help supporters walk along our donor continuum, not just roll our eyes in frustration because they just don’t get it. MORE
Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support Guest Post. by Dorie Wallace Vice President, Customer Support, Blackbaud. But until that happens, our support team wants every interaction to delight customers through friendly service and proactive problem-solving. MORE
I’m a millennial in my early 20s. This admission requires me to embrace certain stereotypes. I’m aware of what many people think when they hear the word Millennial: a coffee drinking, gluten “intolerant,” smartphone obsessed, young person who often seems entitled. MORE
With proper planning and execution, a stronger online fundraising and marketing strategy can grow all of your avenues of offline support. While I could have easily come up with 20 ideas and tactics for building a sustainable pipeline of support, I narrowed it down to 6. MORE
A supporter’s first few gifts might be occasional, or the donor might align directly in the major gifts category. However, by paying attention to trends in your donor database, you can begin finding supporter trends that will signal when a supporter is primed to take the next step. MORE
In fact, you just need to follow these three easy steps and you’ll have a welcome series that leaves your supporters asking for more. Luckily, you just need to follow these steps to create a welcome series that will keep your new supporters engaged. MORE
Therefore each individual relationship, interaction, and correspondence with these supporters is vital to a nonprofit’s overall sustainability. Celia Astheimer, a CRM Consultant at Tech Impact, helps nonprofits find sustainable solutions for managing their growing supporter database. MORE
The first step for any nonprofit, is to either build or buy a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to create a history of each supporter, recording their donations, if they volunteered, attended your event, or even sent you an email! Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc. MORE
New Guide: How To Engage Your Supporters with Social Listening Guest Post By Roz Lemieux. It’s relatively easy to see trending terms with your supporter base, which is similar to seeing the weekly headlines in your CRM. MORE
This is a pivotal step in helping the world's estimated 10 million social benefit organizations gain visibility and connect with support critical to make a difference in their communities," says Rebecca Masisak, CEO of TechSoup. Twenty years ago, TechSoup was a very different place. MORE
This recent holiday season, Benetech began supporting an innovative organization that helps people with disabilities develop their creative abilities and become working artists. This work supports the diversity of artistic expression and helps talented people sell directly to collectors. MORE
NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. Our dream is to provide peer-led, in-person tech support for nonprofits in every community. Also, whenever we request for support from Eli van der Giessen , it is always provided. MORE
to get a better understanding of how your supporters are using hashtags that relate to your organizations' work. Engagement — Generally, we're referring to involving supporters through an interactive two-way strategy. MORE
Guest post by Amy Braiterman from [link]. — . It’s a great time to start fundraising contests if you’re managing or helping run a fall fundraising event. In fact, I bet you’re already planning a few. MORE
Last weekend, more than 1 million people marched around the globe as part of a worldwide protest, in support of women’s rights , immigration reform, health care reform, environmental protection, LGBTQ rights, racial justice, freedom of religion, and workers’ rights. MORE
It’s December and that can only mean one thing: the end of year fundraising campaign is in full swing! Arts and cultural organizations are not exempt from the excitement and are competing with other nonprofits for donor dollars. How do you convince someone to donate to your arts organization? MORE
Advocacy groups often rely on the news cycle to drum up support and activate their constituents. The moment the news broke that he was acquitted would have been the ideal time for sexual assault support centers to comment and remind their donors of the increasing need for their support. MORE
Are your creepy pitches spooking your supporters? Flickr Photo by Las-Initially. MORE
How to Use Online Channels to Build Offline Support. Our [statename] staff and volunteers are planning local activities to deliver thousands of petitions telling lawmakers why they must reject any proposed cuts to cancer research and support increased research funding.” . MORE
Due the rapid speed of technological advancement, from this point forward nonprofits will have to embrace multiple communications and fundraising tools if they want to reach donors and supporters of all ages. MORE
Their generosity and financial support is what allows you to carry out your work and set a bold vision for the future. Yet, far too many religious organizations shy away from talking about fundraising with donors, members and other friends of the organization because they worry that doing so will turn off supporters or otherwise compromise their spiritual mission. Introduce Your Supporters to Faithful Stewardship. MORE
However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word. MORE
As nonprofit leaders look ahead and think about how to significantly expand the impact of their advocacy campaigns, there is one key tactic that may be your secret to punching above your weight: Supporter-Led Campaigns. You Reach New Supporters. MORE
Other disaster relief organizations can follow that lead, and hopefully, donors will support them in focusing on the future. MORE
Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Teach Supporters to Fundraise and Provide Samples. MORE
We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. MORE
The post How to Get More Board Support for Your Annual Appeal appeared first on John Haydon. If you think it’s too late to get your board involved in your year-end appeal, think again. MORE
Support Related Topics Connection Cafe
JANUARY 19, 2017
As nonprofit leaders look ahead and think about how to significantly expand the impact of their advocacy campaigns, there is one key tactic that may be your secret to punching above your weight: Supporter-Led Campaigns. You Reach New Supporters.
Connection Cafe
JULY 26, 2017
A supporter’s first few gifts might be occasional, or the donor might align directly in the major gifts category. However, by paying attention to trends in your donor database, you can begin finding supporter trends that will signal when a supporter is primed to take the next step.
Connection Cafe
MAY 8, 2017
Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Teach Supporters to Fundraise and Provide Samples.
Connection Cafe
MAY 20, 2016
It’s time to help supporters walk along our donor continuum, not just roll our eyes in frustration because they just don’t get it.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 21, 2017
Most faith-based organizations rely on supporters to fund their work. Many organizations of faith don’t think of their supporters as “donors,” though. Your congregation, the families who send their children to your school, and the supporters of ministry are all potential donors for your organization. The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter lifecycle : Step #1: Getting to Know You. The next step in the supporter lifecycle is the donor stewardship process.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
When I’ve volunteered for charities before, especially when I am raising money – it has been striking how important it is to get the right support from the charity itself. If a volunteer can build on the personal connection they have with donors by building an emotional connection to your cause, you’ll see the results as you'll have new long term supporters who support the charity long after the event is over. Author: Martin Campbell.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 27, 2017
Last weekend, more than 1 million people marched around the globe as part of a worldwide protest, in support of women’s rights , immigration reform, health care reform, environmental protection, LGBTQ rights, racial justice, freedom of religion, and workers’ rights.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 22, 2016
New Guide: How To Engage Your Supporters with Social Listening Guest Post By Roz Lemieux. It’s relatively easy to see trending terms with your supporter base, which is similar to seeing the weekly headlines in your CRM.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 6, 2016
Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support Guest Post. by Dorie Wallace Vice President, Customer Support, Blackbaud. But until that happens, our support team wants every interaction to delight customers through friendly service and proactive problem-solving.
NetWits
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
In the nonprofit world, games can strengthen the resolve of your supporters and staff by making a common, achievable goal more visceral. Bottom line: games connect your supporters and push them to act in a way no newsletter or static Facebook page can.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 21, 2016
In fact, you just need to follow these three easy steps and you’ll have a welcome series that leaves your supporters asking for more. Luckily, you just need to follow these steps to create a welcome series that will keep your new supporters engaged.
TechImpact
JANUARY 23, 2014
Your nonporift’s supporters are potentially the most integral part of your entire nonprofit. For example, if you receive a particularly large donation, or a follower on your social media is constantly interacting with your Twitter feed, you should take the time to thank them for their support.
Frogloop
MARCH 16, 2017
I’m a millennial in my early 20s. This admission requires me to embrace certain stereotypes. I’m aware of what many people think when they hear the word Millennial: a coffee drinking, gluten “intolerant,” smartphone obsessed, young person who often seems entitled.
Connection Cafe
MAY 11, 2016
Use your welcome series as an opportunity to educate that new constituent about your organization’s mission and convert that one-time donor into a long-term supporter of your cause.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 29, 2015
With proper planning and execution, a stronger online fundraising and marketing strategy can grow all of your avenues of offline support. While I could have easily come up with 20 ideas and tactics for building a sustainable pipeline of support, I narrowed it down to 6.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MARCH 2, 2012
This recent holiday season, Benetech began supporting an innovative organization that helps people with disabilities develop their creative abilities and become working artists. This work supports the diversity of artistic expression and helps talented people sell directly to collectors.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Therefore each individual relationship, interaction, and correspondence with these supporters is vital to a nonprofit’s overall sustainability. Celia Astheimer, a CRM Consultant at Tech Impact, helps nonprofits find sustainable solutions for managing their growing supporter database.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 2, 2017
And they are willing to do this with the hope that these new ticket buyers will become life-long supporters. With the high cost of acquiring a new supporter, it becomes even more important to retain them so you can realize the benefits of this initial investment.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 25, 2014
Due the rapid speed of technological advancement, from this point forward nonprofits will have to embrace multiple communications and fundraising tools if they want to reach donors and supporters of all ages.
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
There are other examples of organizations finding some tricks and functionality that really help them make connections with supporters, and then Facebook changes the functionality. Facebook’s new Open Graph is designed to support the viral growth of highly relevant actions.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 23, 2013
It’s December and that can only mean one thing: the end of year fundraising campaign is in full swing! Arts and cultural organizations are not exempt from the excitement and are competing with other nonprofits for donor dollars. How do you convince someone to donate to your arts organization?
NetWits
MAY 25, 2011
Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Looking for additional resources like this?
SocialFish
JANUARY 11, 2016
Please donate today to help NTEN build a stronger network of nonprofit professionals that do more with less by leveraging technology to support their work. Technology can revolutionize social change.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 29, 2015
Want to better engage your supporters? By utilizing automated nurture campaigns as part of your marketing strategy, you can keep your supporters engaged all year round. You’ll ensure that your supporters are not receiving too many or too few emails from your organization.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 16, 2013
The first step for any nonprofit, is to either build or buy a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to create a history of each supporter, recording their donations, if they volunteered, attended your event, or even sent you an email! Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. Our dream is to provide peer-led, in-person tech support for nonprofits in every community. Also, whenever we request for support from Eli van der Giessen , it is always provided.
John Haydon
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
The post 5 Creative Ways to Engage Supporters with Instagram Stories (With Examples) appeared first on John Haydon. Instagram Stories create an extra layer of visibility for your nonprofit – whenever you want that visibility. Like Snapchat, Instagram Stories last for 24 hours.
John Haydon
APRIL 3, 2015
The post Nonprofit Storytelling: 4 Tips to Motivate Supporters appeared first on John Haydon. Good stories connect people – to an idea or new information, and most importantly, to other people. Through nonprofit storytelling, we step into someone else’s shoes.
Mobile Commons
OCTOBER 30, 2014
People are all too familiar with the woes that come with customer support. Fortunately, text messaging provides a faster, more efficient solution that solves common customer support problems. Consumers prefer SMS to other channels for customer support.
SocialFish
MAY 14, 2015
Read this white paper to discover how to engage nonprofit supporters in a committed, lasting online relationship. The white paper includes a checklist of best practices for developing online supporter relationships. Tips for using social media to engage and attract supporters.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
to get a better understanding of how your supporters are using hashtags that relate to your organizations' work. Engagement — Generally, we're referring to involving supporters through an interactive two-way strategy.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2016
I just published this piece guest blog post over at MarketsforGood about how nonprofit data nerds can use data to set some new goals for 2017 to become healthier – Enjoy. The passion that many nonprofit data nerds feel for our work is a double-edged sword.
Byte Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word.
NetWits
JULY 18, 2011
Guest post by Amy Braiterman from [link]. — . It’s a great time to start fundraising contests if you’re managing or helping run a fall fundraising event. In fact, I bet you’re already planning a few.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Are your creepy pitches spooking your supporters? Flickr Photo by Las-Initially.
John Haydon
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
The post How to Get More Board Support for Your Annual Appeal appeared first on John Haydon. If you think it’s too late to get your board involved in your year-end appeal, think again.
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
This is a pivotal step in helping the world's estimated 10 million social benefit organizations gain visibility and connect with support critical to make a difference in their communities," says Rebecca Masisak, CEO of TechSoup. Twenty years ago, TechSoup was a very different place.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
But this "break and fix" model of IT support isn't working. Managed IT services companies support your IT systems by sending someone to your office or, increasingly, by working remotely outside your office. Provide help-desk support on demand.
Tech Soup Blog
AUGUST 25, 2015
Other disaster relief organizations can follow that lead, and hopefully, donors will support them in focusing on the future.
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