Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Arts and cultural organizations have an advantage over other nonprofit organizations : they have things to take pictures of. They have links to news articles, pictures of packing, and links to their donation page. Historically, nonprofits have provided this information through newsletters either in direct mail or email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Users simply take a photo with their iPhone and add special editing and art effects with one tap. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Users simply take a photo with their iPhone and add special editing and art effects with one tap. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

clipping articles and links extremely easy. A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Clipix :: clipix.com. Clipix makes bookmarking a.k.a. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2020

Other libraries are offering curbside book pickup, hosting Facebook Live reading events, distributing books and art supplies to students, printing out and mailing unemployment applications, and even creating face masks and shields with their 3D printers and sewing machines.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Letter of Inquiry is something of an art form, one you can master with practice and by understanding what funders want. No annual reports, brochures, or copies of news articles – for example. Sometimes the funder will tell you exactly what they want, and they might even provide a sample. 5 Tips to Getting Grants with an LOI 1.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn how to run a multi-channel fundraising campaign as efficiently as possible. Their small development team knows the majority of their donations come from direct mail and email appeals, so they’ll prioritize those channels. Direct mail appeals are most effective when reinforced with photos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

clipping articles and links extremely easy. A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Clipix :: clipix.com. Clipix makes bookmarking a.k.a. Instagram :: instagr.am.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2011

Or alternatively, if your organization is starting with something larger, like a research paper or an entire season for a performing arts program, think about how to create smaller chunks of shareable content. For organizations that museums and performing arts organizations, this is an easy and natural extension of their programming.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

Vecteezy offers an excellent selection of free and low-cost vector art that can be used for multiple kinds of online content (event invitations, social media posts, blog graphics, etc. Lumen5 converts articles and blog posts into video content – ideal for social media. Vecteezy :: vecteezy.com. Photo Editing. Video Editing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

Arts Council of Silicon Valley Staff. “ Here’s a few answers: To disseminate short stories that are unique to the fan page, as well as to link to articles on our websites. NutShell Mail is an software that aggregates comments and likes on your fan page and delivers it in one email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Grammarly allows users to upload documents to scan for common and complex grammatical mistakes, spanning everything from subject-verb agreement to article use to modifier placement. Postable allows users to easily send Thank You cards through snail mail. Grammarly :: grammarly.com. Noisli :: noisli.com. Postable :: postable.com.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A simple direct mail piece is no longer enough to reach your audience. The Art of Retargeting To many nonprofits, retargeting simply involves delivering an ad to someone who visited their website. If someone visits your blog to read an article about Type 1 diabetes, you wouldn’t send them an ad to support you with a gift.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. If 40 is the new 30, personal stories are the new mass mailing. Annual Fund Fundraising Arts & Cultural museum'

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2024

For instance, a large nonprofit focused on preserving arts and culture might segment its audience by location and focus its stories on the most well-known museums or cultural landmarks in a donor’s state. But you can’t let your donors feel like just another name on your mailing list. and offer three specific options for answers.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Don’t forget that artwork can be copied and mailed to donors (clients don’t have to make 100 original drawings!) A couple of options to grab your donor’s attention includes slipping your letter in a colorful outer envelope or using an envelope size that’s larger (or smaller) than what routinely arrives in the mail. It’s a win-win-win.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

A handful of donation appeals per year might work for Direct Mail, but if you''re going to develop any significant revenue from a primarily email-based fundraising program, then quarterly email appeals aren''t enough. The Art of Fundraising. Now of course, in addition to the numbers game, there’s an art to fundraising, as well.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

Use Your E-mail Signature. A fast and super easy way to market your organization's mission and upcoming events/programs is to make the most of your e-mail signature. Always know the response rate to both direct mail and e-mail and keep track of it. Like this article? Keep reading. Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. Research isnt just the science of collecting data, it is also the art of interpreting, within the context of all other available information, what that data actually mean. Ashcraft, Ph.D. Central Ave.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Expensive to produce and mail, but it has no value to me. Even though we can assume every org has a range of target audiences, members have to be a priority for every arts and culture organization. Flickr photo: al binami , View CC license This article was originally posted on Getting Attention at [link] by Nancy Schwartz: Nancy E.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 20, 2025

This article specifically covers thank-you notes for donations of money, but you should also send thank-yous when a person supports your nonprofit in other ways. There are two primary ways that organizations send donor thank-you letters: By email and by postal mail. Email is far less expensive than postal mail, for example.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2009

Encourage them to create "mail art" and decorate the paper and envelopes. Find programs that help young people make a difference like Common Cents' Penny Harvests or Do Something. Write letters to your government officials (federal, state and local) together. Have fun with it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Add a link to your newsletter or other mailings, let your donors know about the page at events, and include share buttons on all your electronic communications, your blog, and other networking sites. Like this article? In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, playing piano, and working with origami. Get another!

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

» Friday Jul 14 2006 Best day to send an e-mail - is there a seasonality factor? Have you been sending your e-mails on a Monday? Perhaps its worth revisiting the topic: which day of the week results in highest e-mail click through rates? Thats what I thought. Friday, July 14, 2006 at 02:15PM | by Agata K.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2021

This post is the third in a series designed to teach the art of nailing the perfect pitch. ” Read additional articles: Nail Your Pitch. Some packets even include a mailing address or SASE to make taking action as easy as possible! “What if you have just 2 minutes with a prospective donor.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Explore our dedicated article to learn more about setting starting bids and increments. Separate those who will receive email invites from those who will receive direct mail invites. Art & History Museums Maitland planned a virtual three-day online art auction. However, there are always exceptions to the rule.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Stay@Home was conducted as a traditional nonevent fund-raising activity: CC mailed invitations to its prospects and donors asking them to stay at home. CC launched Red House@Your House with a mail and e-mail campaign. The e-mail is updated with a new story each month to keep the content and news fresh. Tell a friend.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

60) Search « Lean, Mean Blogging Machines | Main | Crowd-sourcing to Clean up Elections and Foil Chad » Friday Nov 10 2006 Featured Article from Care2 News Network (our own little digg) Friday, November 10, 2006 at 01:37PM | by Mark Source: Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. By: Simon Jackson.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. We sent e-mails to our personal contacts and the GOH database. Finding the right balance of using Twitter, e-mail, and newsletters is important,” she notes. Photo: Jim Harrison. Here's my analysis.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Main | Care2 Helps in Law of the Sea Win » Monday Nov 05 2007 Five Tips for Online Fundraisers from a Direct Mail Dinosaur Monday, November 5, 2007 at 05:21PM | by Karen Taggart Ill admit it. I am a direct mail dinosaur now disguising myself as a hip online marketer. 60) Search « MySpace.com: A Place for Donors?

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Care2

MAY 17, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Main | Care2 Helps in Law of the Sea Win » Monday Nov 05 2007 Five Tips for Online Fundraisers from a Direct Mail Dinosaur Monday, November 5, 2007 at 05:21PM | by Karen Taggart Ill admit it. I am a direct mail dinosaur now disguising myself as a hip online marketer. 60) Search « MySpace.com: A Place for Donors?

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Conference Blog Posts and Articles. PEW Center for Arts & Heritage NTC Blog Posts , Nicole Steinberg. The Dangers of an Inactive E-Mail List , Nicole Wallace. Why Fundraisers are Failing at Storytelling -- and What They Need to Change , Lori Jacobwith. ntcfail , Holly Ross. ntcwinning , Anna Richter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The potential for being overwhelmed by technology is magnified in the workplace by something called “ Collaborative Overload ” Rob Cross and Adam Grant in a recent Harvard Business Review article. Learn the Art of Saying No Effectively. While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2005

28 by mail and online. Although he's only been there a few years he's helped to create all kinds of cool things like the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market --the largest international folk art market in the United States. Nominations (including self-nomination) will be accepted Dec. Their site goes live Dec.

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