Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Address donors by their preferred names and pronouns.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Think about the people who make up your community of donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit. Personalize your donor communication.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Ensure communication is a two-way street

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. If your nonprofit is going to use LinkedIn Pages, then commit to posting a minimum of 2-3 times per week to maximize your click-through rate (CTR) and engagement.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. For these reasons and more, direct mail donor acquisition works. The Benefits of Direct Mail for Donor Acquisition What’s so appealing about direct mail? Here’s why!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I think this is fair to say we have leading minds on both sides of the issue. As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet. Technology Goes Mainstream.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

You’ve probably learned a lot about leveraging the technology available to your organization, found creative ways to boost fundraising, and have identified some immensely loyal donors who continue to support your mission. . Creating a first-time donor communication plan. . Create a first-time donor communication plan.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Try creating different forms for unique donor segments, different appeals, or individual channels you use to raise money. If you’re looking for more best practices, check out this article on donation form best practices and how they’re supported by Neon CRM. Try to have your photo subjects make eye contact with the viewer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This article delves into the intricate process of crafting a nonprofit digital strategy, harnessing the capabilities of ChatGPT , while closely aligning with The International Social Impact Institute ® ‘s (The ISII) Digital Strategy Framework. Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, content reach, and donor response.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Let’s explore how you can harness the power of eCards to make a lasting impression on donors, volunteers, and employees alike. Donation Drives: During specific campaigns, send donors eCards with compelling messages about your cause and a direct call to action to contribute.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

billion WhatsApp users exchanging more than 60 billion messages every day and that unlike other media, it has an astounding 99% open rate and 40%+ response rate. WhatsApp recently announced that it will soon enable group video calls of up to eight people , which nonprofits can use for donor updates, presentations, and even teaching.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

First responders and essential workers who gave us a measure of normalcy during the pandemic come immediately to mind. Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. Donors also show courage in making their gifts of time and money.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . 6 Tactics for Increasing Donor Retention by Rachel Clemens, Mighty Citizen .

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

In other words, when you enter a prompt, ChatGPT scours vast amounts of text data online (such as books, websites, articles, etc.) Increases Open Rates : Everyone knows that writing effective subject lines is essential to increase email open rates. Donors want to feel like they are interacting with people, not robots.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

To help you get started, this article will explore four ways you can plan ahead now, including: Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Spend time strengthening donor relationships. Keep in mind that your Giving Tuesday strategy shouldn’t only focus on the day itself. Start testing your outreach plans.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Donor fatigue can set in as organizations compete for attention and contributions. With so many worthy causes vying for support, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and effectively engage donors. Generic appeals are often less effective, as donors are bombarded with numerous requests from various organizations.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate. Track your organization’s retention rate. Once you have your starting point, you can focus on improving your own rate over time.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

While you will probably need to change how you’re making fundraising asks, it is still important to maintain donor engagement. Keeping your donors engaged is crucial, especially in times of uncertainty. Remember it is almost always easier (and more cost-effective) to retain donors than it is to acquire new donors. .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Inspires potential donors to give. There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Fatima is doing very poorly in school because she has no energy, and she is not consuming enough calories to keep her mind sharp. Reinforces your brand and your mission.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 22, 2022

Donors want to make donations through the most convenient and accessible giving channels. As more donors contribute to your nonprofit organization via online donation forms, you’ll need to ensure that each transaction can be completed safely and securely. That could deter donors from making timely contributions.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

So, add the term ‘fundraising’ and you understand that we are talking about donor or constituent related data that helps us to understand who our prospective donor is and how we can develop the best relationship possible in order to maximize giving over the course of a campaign or a lifetime. Sounds worthwhile, right?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

To help you along your Giving Tuesday journey, we’ve collected the most helpful how-to articles, templates, tips, tricks, and resources into this Giving Tuesday toolkit to make planning your campaign a breeze! Kick things off with a great Giving Tuesday campaign that will wow your donors and get them excited about donating.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

Although the foundation, its founders, its board, its partners, and its generous donors have accomplished so much, Bill Gates believes that we need to do more. It’s a question that your donors might have as well. Because matching gifts will not only increase your revenue, but they’ll also help you increase your donor retention rate.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 2, 2014

Data security is on the minds of every nonprofit executive around the world. How do I ensure my donors a safe donation page? When compared to the private and public sectors, the third sector consistently experiences the highest turnover rates of staff. Image courtesy of Cloud Computing Topics. How secure is my online data?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

All this fundraising definitely involves sending appeals to your donor base. Deciding on the channels through which to send your appeals can be tough—there are so many ways to reach donors these days. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the role of direct mail in a multi-channel fundraising strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. Plus, you should be loving on donors in between the Asks so they don’t feel like you only value them for their money.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. Generally not much beyond what these folks feel personally, but I hope you know by now you are not your donors. I recommend: Quarterly appeal mailings (not including newsletters) is just about the minimum I’d recommend for any nonprofit if you want to stay top-of-mind.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. How much more of your donor communications went digital ? . Did you check in with donors more frequently simply to see how they were doing? Donor experience. They confronted their biases and justice agendas. .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Increase attendance An invitation that clearly communicates your event’s purpose, details, and benefits will likely see higher attendance rates. Include any early bird discounts, group rates, or sponsorship options that may be available. Price Be upfront about ticket prices or suggested donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. Include a link in your tweets as often as possible.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

Your nonprofit organization’s success depends on many people, including donors, volunteers, and board members. In this article, we’ll cover these five nonprofit employee recognition ideas: Say thank you. Keep in mind that employee appreciation should be the core of the event. Say thank you. Host an employee appreciation event.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

Result: 63% more donations, 55% higher conversion rate and a 2X ROI. Had a 55% increased conversion rate. Each group was then further segmented into 3 separate audiences: Giving history divided donors into: Current donors : Members who have donated in the past year. Result: 119%-203% higher conversion rates.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. To help your nonprofit organize future advocacy campaigns, this article will explore four strategies advocacy leaders should consider: Market your advocacy campaign on multiple platforms.

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