Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. As a small nonprofit, you have limited resources to connect with donors but adding a few personal touches to messages is a low-cost and easy way to strengthen your supporter relationships. Phone call.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Not only is asking for donations uncomfortable at times, but with SO many great causes out there to donate to, WHY would someone choose your cause? Y’all.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . That said, I don’t have a lot of time for calls and visits. Do you have to ask for feedback in person? Do you have to ask for feedback in person? . So far, so good. . People are busy!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With Giving Tuesday right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your marketing strategy for the holiday. These key times to ask for donations on Giving Tuesday can help you increase your organization’s visibility throughout the day. The second highest time is from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s why it is critical to have a tuition collection strategy that encourages on-time payments and reduces tuition delinquency. School debt recovery often requires follow-up to impress upon families the importance of timely payment. Late fees are standard in all industries because they encourage on-time payments.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. You should also tell the person why their story, in particular, would be compelling for donors to hear. How to Solicit Stories for Your Fundraising Work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Many of the text messages we get are personal messages between friends and loved ones, but there are also many major brands that capitalize on this communication medium to help reach their customers. That’s a lot of time spent engaging with a communication tool! internet users bought something online each week via a mobile phone.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

As more companies and their employees return to the office, now is the time for nonprofits to engage in corporate outreach. Chances are they’ll at least be able to put you in touch with the right person! The post Is now the time for Corporate Outreach? What is their volunteer strategy for the coming months?

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” Visual details can help affirm supporters’ decision to click submit—and can also help them verify that they’re sending their message to the right person.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 3, 2020

So, even if their last experience was with a personalization powerhouse like Amazon or Netflix (highly likely), that experience sets the bar for their experience with your association. The same study shows that only 18 percent of those working at professional membership organizations say they personalize the content members see.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

What could be more personal than a good old-fashioned conversation? Whether it’s via a chatbot, a human, or some combination of the two, dialoguing in real time is a powerful tool to build sales and loyalty. You may wonder how live chat differs from a phone conversation.

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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Setting Up Your Thank-A-Thon Choose the Right Time Schedule your Thank-A-Thon during a slow period in your calendar, away from fundraising events. Recruit Your Thank-A-Thon Team Find volunteers with excellent phone presence who enjoy talking to people. Here’s a basic structure: Thank the person for their support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

Rosen’s research has found that the average person checks their phone every 15 minutes or less and that approximately 50% of the time there isn’t a notification beckoning them to do so. According to Rosen, we check our phones to reduce anxiety. How are you avoiding getting addicted to your mobile phone?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. But times are changing. How many times have you heard someone say, ‘If you really want to reach me, text me’?”. Building Your List of Cell Phone Numbers. Opting In & Opting Out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. It predicts outcomes and personalizes interactions with prospective donors. Traditionally, fundraising has relied on old methods.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. The post What’s in My Inbox | In a time of AI, keeping your emails human appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

A New Nonprofit Donor Paradigm How about categorizing gifts as: First time Habitual Thoughtful Passionate Today we’ll look at the first two; we’ll cover the latter two in Part 2. First time First-time donors are making their very first gift to your organization. Follow up with an automated, personalized thank you email.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. But it should be reinforced in person during the orientation for new members and in the documentation they receive. Is that even possible?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 15, 2014

Ironically, when considering the much buzzed about best practice of using mobile and social media to listen to your communities, quite often the most active personalities in your communities are those you should listen to the least. More than often than not, the comments of trolls are relegated to the “crazy” category by your followers.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 24, 2021

We know in-person programming is slowly coming back and you need to bring back your audience members who have fallen quiet during the pandemic. What could a dual, virtual/in-person program look like? Everyone in the conversation shared challenges they expected as they moved back to in-person programming. Let’s find out.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. For example, research conducted by fundraising expert Penelope Burk suggests that first-time donors receiving a thank-you call from board members within 24 hours led to a 39% increase in the size of that donor’s second gift.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. Call your new donors. . Send welcome kits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. In-person fundraising events are wonderful ways to help organizations meet new donors, establish trust and, of course, raise money. Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Presented by: MobileCause. To reach those event goals, nonprofits need to deploy proven strategies that boost their event revenue.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 13, 2024

This first meeting doesn’t always take place in person, especially anymore. You can have the discovery session on the phone or through Facetime, Zoom, or any other popular video-chatting platform. After you break the ice with that well-timed and […]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2020

Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. If you know it’s necessary to dig into your data, but aren’t sure where to start (or don’t think of yourself as a data person), then this webinar is for you. Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Presented by: Josh Kashorek , Director of Marketing at Journity . Here’s what you’ll learn: 1.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. But have no fear — personalized approaches don’t always require more time or resources from busy fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2024

Typically, when you make a solicitation, you hear one of three responses: “ Yes ,” “ No ,” or “We need more time.” This applies to a multitude of characteristics including personality, work habits, reporting structure and much else. This has taken me time to appreciate. And then there are some who only like to meet in person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” Giving yourself time to get familiar with your new software. In-person training. Levels of fundraising software support typically include phone, email, and chat.

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Candid

MAY 14, 2024

Spring is the time when we throw open the windows and clean up the debris of the winter. It’s also the perfect time to do a social media audit for your nonprofit organization. Then, use your personal account and go to each profile to see what the average user sees when they search for you. It was a fake.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As you probably know, this is the most lucrative time of the year to ask for the support of our friends, family, co-workers, and online followers, so your action now can have a significant impact. We’d be glad to set a time to talk about your ideas for what a gift of significance looks like for you. What is a gift of significance?

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

Direct, personal engagement is one of the most effective ways to increase voter turnout, especially among people who are less inclined to vote. The New York Times recently reported on increasing public support for politicized violence nationwide. NYCET also has seen an increase in reports of hostile encounters.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 5, 2024

So, put down any ideas of robot phone operators and pick up the phone yourself! – Communication Quirks: Sure, AI can schedule your social media posts and even draft some snazzy emails, but it won’t magically make your message resonate with your audience. People give to people, not machines. Not happening!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. The processing power of our mobile phones roughly doubles every 18 months as does storage capacity, as do Internet speeds with the advent of faster 4G and 4G LTE mobile networks.

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