The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Well, okay, not totally for free – instead, try giving something away in return for a person’s name and e-mail address. You are collecting e-mail addresses on your website, aren’t you? What are you doing with your current e-mail contact list? Take a look at The Fundraising Authority website. Ask for (Just a Little) Action.

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Online Fundraising Mail Newsletter 243

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. During a year-end campaign, it’s essential to track and analyze data from these multiple channels. Define your metrics of success. What do you want to get out of your year-end campaign?

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Practice Fundraising Guide Channel 235

sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

But what if you could automate some of these processes and free up your finance team to focus on more strategic work? Incorporating automated payments into your fund accounting processes removes many of the manual and costly processes that have plagued finance teams for years. Reduce human errors and discrepancies.

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Process Fund Nonprofit System 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

You’ll keep everything organized in one easily-accessible place, so you, your planning team, and even the golf facility staff are all on the same page and working with up-to-the-minute information and not bouncing between multiple platforms and spreadsheets. Your administrative burden is cut in half!

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Technology Fundraising Sponsor Registration 230

Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Create your implementation t eam It’s crucial to consider who will be on your AMS implementation team. Determine which stages of the software adoption they will be working, and overcommunicate on your expectations for how your team will lead during this time. This will help your team set realistic expectations for the implementation.

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Practice Adopt Associations Software 140

Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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Mail Test Audience Tools 67

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. From tracking conversations and donations to event registrations, you can note every interaction you have with a supporter in your nonprofit CRM. Bloomerang gives users access to a dashboard that actively tracks your retention rate to keep it top of mind for your entire team.

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Profile Software Nonprofit Donor 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

When donor information is lost in the mail, buried in an inbox, or incorrectly added to a spreadsheet, organizations risk substantial logistical challenges the day of the event that can offend donors and make for an unpleasant experience. 2) Siloed Information & Duplicate Data Entry. 3) All the Nitty Gritty Golf Details.

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Technology Sponsor Help Registration 269

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Banking and financial features that are targeted to the ways nonprofits collect, track, and spend funds help organizations better manage their finances. Data collection and storage Not only is some financial data required by the IRS , but tracking your donations and expenses is also vital to effective financial management.

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Effective Donation Management Guide 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Ask yourself (and your executive leadership team) what it is that you’re looking to achieve with a golf fundraiser. With teams of four, the event also becomes an opportunity to host and entertain business clients—making businesses and brands more likely to purchase sponsorship packages. Is this an outreach effort?

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Practice Tips Fundraising Sponsor 245

Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Take every opportunity to reaffirm to your fundraising teams the importance of a diverse donor base which includes not only people of varying backgrounds, but women donors. Acknowledging that our society is built upon patriarchy, where does that leave the perspectives of traditional gender roles in your organization and on your team?

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Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 90

EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This may include some combination of email marketing, social media posting, direct mail, and your nonprofit’s website ! That’s why automating the matching gift process can be a game-changer⁠⁠—and why your team should build out your giving season toolkit with matching gift technology beforehand.

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Gift Guide Calendar Philanthropy 201

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. In fact, 60–80% of all fundraising revenue is raised through direct mail. It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online.

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Statistics Fundraising Metrics Mail 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Offer volunteer opportunities to give them hands-on experience with your team. You can use your Donor Management System to keep track of grants from donor-advised funds along with the recommending donor with these helpful features: Soft Credits for Charitable Sponsors . Keep them apprised of key developments within your nonprofit.

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Relationship Donor Management Sponsor 244

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Your entire team should be focused on cleaning up data wherever they interact with it. The renewal team can take advantage of member renewal periods to have members update their profiles. The e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers of those members? Yes, everyone. Be specific about what data you keep and why.

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Data Tips Associations Government 169

Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Recruit a volunteer team to manage registration, ticket sales, and event logistics.” You can also keep track of revenue and expenses within the Greater Giving System. Monitor progress, track key metrics, and be prepared to adapt your strategies as needed. Partner with local media outlets to secure publicity.

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Charity Fundraising Literacy Photography 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Collecting registrations online means there’s no need to track down and manage mailed registration forms, checks, and receipts; search for information in multiple spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes; or enter and re-enter registrant information. Provide a professional experience for golfers, sponsors, and supporters.

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Websites Benefit Sponsor Fundraising 214

sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Your team tests the new solution with new data points to see how it responds and the accuracy of its outputs. You can use generative solutions to help draft full email messages, text messages, blog post outlines, direct mail letters, and more. You can use this information to identify trends and patterns in donor sentiment.

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Tools Donor Fundraising Survey 90

sgEngage

AUGUST 10, 2021

In our current engagement tracking, we tend to rely very heavily on opens as confirmation our message was enjoyed and appreciated, but I think we all know that’s not really an accurate tracking mechanism. And don’t forget about those corporate email protection systems such as Barracuda which affect open tracking.

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Metrics Open Blackbaud gMail 115

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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Donation Digital Online Giving 197

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I want you to have the confidence (and your leadership team to have the confidence in you) that with data and time, you can make annual giving work for your organization. You will want to keep track of those segments in your fundraising CRM. I want to let you know that this is okay!

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Data Giving Work Test 98

Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. acronym to guide your team through setting the right objectives for your fundraiser. Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success. Here are some tips.

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Guide Fundraising Mail Metrics 52

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

How will you stay on track? Check gift reports daily If you know a gift was supposed to be received by year-end and you don’t see it posted, follow up with your Data/Donor Ops team Do what you can to support gift processing – and thank your team! These tips will help you not only care for your donor, but for yourself as well.

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Lesson Review Gift Slides 69

Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Regardless of the channel (website, email, mail, or the phone) or medium (in-person or digitally) you want to connect with donors in a way that is one-to-one, contextual, and collaborative. Tracking donor signals looks different at each organization. Your engagement should reflect that.

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Donor Survey Social Media Database 104

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Engaging the Team Your team is your MVP in this fundraising campaign. A team that works like a well-oiled machine can change the game in your favor. Optimizing Channels of Communication Each communication medium—be it Email, Social media, Direct mail—has a unique potential to engage your audience and facilitate fundraising.

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Fundraising Synchronous Platform Campaign 59

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Track your own data. Here are some of the questions you might ask in order to understand what metrics to track: . What do you do once you know what numbers you want to track and what areas of improvement you want to focus on? Track if these people give at higher levels or renew at higher percentages. . Same as above.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 126

Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofits say: “Responding more to direct mail and email.” “It We’ve experienced a slight decrease in direct mail revenue but an increase in online giving overall.” Track their giving over the years and be clear about the impact their gifts have made in your outreach. Most importantly, be empathetic to your donors’ concerns.

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Trend Donor Guide Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Thanks to technology, there’s no need to spend hours processing mailed registration forms, checks, receipts, and entering information in endless spreadsheets. Because golf outings attract high-capacity donors, along with those from their networks that fill their teams, it’s crucial that this information gets into your CRM.

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Practice Fundraising Registration Virtual 306

Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

On the other hand, outbound marketing is usually a nonprofit advertising approach that focuses on communication channels such as: Google Ads, social media ads, commercials, mail campaigns, and other paid marketing. Direct mail often provides a more personal touch that may be missing in online communications.

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Marketing Guide Nonprofit Channel 52

M+R

JUNE 22, 2023

That’s how I felt the first time I got a demo for Scout Quest, the dashboard my M+R colleagues developed to leverage data to enhance mail programs and help with things like deliverability , reactivation, and mid-level donor upgrades. Reach out to your M+R team or the Scout Quest team to learn more and get started!

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Los Angeles Audience Google Channel 102

Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Gathering donor data requires a thoughtful approach that ensures the information you collect is helpful to your fundraising and marketing teams. Respect their preferences by understanding if they prefer email, direct mail, phone calls, or social media outreach. Use your mailing list effectively. Let’s get started.

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Data Donor History Demographics 98

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

“When you’re working alone or as part of a small team, tasks big and small mount up fast. 2) Keep Yourself On Track Using A Project Management Tool. Even in the best case, keeping track of your tasks is a chore. Sometimes, it takes longer to track the task than it does to complete it. Email Forwarding.

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Professional Time Tips Business 81

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If email or mail appeals are a part of your GivingTuesday strategy, segmenting your audience could make a big difference for return on investment (ROI.) Track and analyze your results. Our number-one suggestion is to thank your team. GivingTuesday and the nonprofit end-of-year fundraising cycle are quickly approaching!

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Gift Consultant Audience email 207

NTEN

JULY 29, 2013

The gist of the email was: Want to stay on our mailing list? The links were tracked so that if you clicked the sad link, you’d be automatically removed from NTEN emails, and if you clicked the happy one, you’d stay in (and if you clicked both we kept you unless you specified otherwise). Don’t want our emails anymore? Care to share?

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NTEN email Learning Team 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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Software Guide Fundraising Platform 93

Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Planning ahead ensures you’ll stay organized and keeps you on track with your goals. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year.

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Calendar Create Fundraising Evaluation 64

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Running a nonprofit is a team effort. This means you’ve got a plan and business systems in place to develop, manage and track your work. You need a leadership team committed to your mission and willing to give and get. Human Resources. If you’re the only one, it’s going to be hard to get off the ground. Management.

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Place Fundraising Articulate Charity 92