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MAY 29, 2009

60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Furthermore, many people view direct mail as “junk mail.”

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Student art show. Give your artistic students the opportunity to show off their skills by hosting a virtual art show.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 25, 2014

Don’t write off the millennial generation (ages 18-32) just yet. There are plenty of articles out there that tell you that millennials tend to be entitled and selfish (TIME magazine labeled them the “me me me generation”), but World Vision found just the opposite. Integrated Marketing Arts & Cultural Membership millennials'

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

Chad Mezera (chad.mezera@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-3505 x5415) Post a Comment | by Share Article in Integrated Marketing , Misc. 60) Search « Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook | Main | Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

The nonprofit Generations of Hope is competing in the top category, for the $250,000 prize, approximately 1/3 its operating budget in 2009. Generations of Hope is one of 189 organizations going for February’s two top prizes of $250,000. We sent e-mails to our personal contacts and the GOH database.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

After reviewing the user-generated content (UGC), two winners would emerge: one picked by HSUS and the other by members. Next time, we’re thinking of having a celebrity judge so that we can collaborate with them and generate more excitement about submissions. The only cost, as with many social campaigns, was staff time.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

After reviewing the user-generated content (UGC), two winners would emerge: one picked by HSUS and the other by members. Next time, we’re thinking of having a celebrity judge so that we can collaborate with them and generate more excitement about submissions. The only cost, as with many social campaigns, was staff time.

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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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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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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

Those fundamentals include effective integration of communications using multiple channels. Among them are attention to major donors, the use of direct mail, online communications and the use of telephone communications to support those appeals. Arts and culture – Giving for impact. Environment – Connecting with donors.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 1, 2007

Recently, I’ve become a little disheartened by the extent to which the web has dominated my—and others’—thinking about ways that museums can integrate 2.0 But today I had an experience that reinvigorated my love for and belief in tangible projects that can fill museums with content that is user-generated, shared, and explored.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This year’s winner of Best Integrated & Multi-Channel Campaign was The Trust for Public Land , an organization founded in 1972 to protect land for the public to enjoy as parks and public spaces. Generated 41.2% Reduced direct mail quantities by 24.5% Boosted direct mail response rates by 117.1% (from 4.94% to 10.72%).

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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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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Regardless of whether you believe direct mail is on its way out -- and many smart people seem to disagree with each other on this point – nearly everyone agrees that the role of online giving is only becoming more important over time. Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US.

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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! 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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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! 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Care2

JUNE 4, 2009

60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead?

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

It is worth noting that "millenials," according to a study on Generation Y donor behavior , are particularly more inclined to donate when they know exactly where their money is going. Fundraising channels needs to be integrated. Strategy is key as it cuts across new and traditional media channels.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

In my experience, Ive learned how integral life skills can be taught and nurtured by tapping into something kids love: basketball. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. By threading easily understandable concepts throughout your program, you’ll have a better shot at getting your message front and center.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The Collaboration Prize was created and is funded by The Lodestar Foundation in collaboration with the Arizona-Indiana-Michigan (AIM) Alliance , of which the ASU Lodestar Center is an integral part. The Finalists are: Adoption Coalition of Texas , Austin, Texas Community Voice Mail Federation , Seattle, Washington Feed More, Inc.

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

I was speaking with a fundraising consultant the other day (admittedly she is more oriented toward major donors and direct mail) who was aghast that wed be soliciting new activists as soon as we are for a donation. 60) Search « VolunteerMatch.org Opens Public Access to its Network | Main | How Sticky is Facebook? All rights reserved.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

Dig Into Your Data: Look at your statistics and find out which subject lines are generating the highest open rates, and which articles and subjects are generating the most clicks. 60) Search « What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? 60) Search « What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? The top area of any e-newsletter is prime real estate.

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Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2008

Converting online supporters and email subscribers into donors and integrating your online and offline fundraising efforts are indispensable. With the economy in historic turmoil and a recession on the horizon, theres never been greater need for nonprofits to raise money effectively and efficiently.

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Care2

MARCH 23, 2009

Even if you dont have a Content Management System, you can still easily create a sitemap through any number of online generators. The links to site map generators were really helpful too. Many Content Management Systems can automate this process, keeping the sitemap up to date and informing search engines of the changes.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2008

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JUNE 26, 2009

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MAY 2, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 60) Search « Join Care2 for Another Internet Advocacy Roundtable!

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

Fine Interview:Social Media Author Allison Fine » Tuesday Jul 17 2007 The Great Debate: DM vs. Online Acquisition Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 04:10PM | by Karen Taggart As a former direct mail diva, I have a constant debate in my head about which type of donor/member acquisition is "best" – online or direct mail?

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Care2

MAY 8, 2009

Social networking is generating very little revenue. ( frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!"

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JULY 19, 2007

Fine Interview:Social Media Author Allison Fine » Tuesday Jul 17 2007 The Great Debate: DM vs. Online Acquisition Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 04:10PM | by Karen Taggart As a former direct mail diva, I have a constant debate in my head about which type of donor/member acquisition is "best" – online or direct mail?

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2007

In the end, Marketing Sherpa reports that nearly three times the number of walkers and donors were recruited via the email test series than the mail control – resulting in a 30% increase in ROI! Did they test combining direct mail and email? Keep your cost down and response rates high in order to maximize your ROI.

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AUGUST 21, 2007

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NOVEMBER 2, 2007

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Rick is a seasoned professional in the field of nonprofit direct marketing and fundraising, including more than 20 years of experience in direct mail prior to his success in the online world. Give them options for how to process their gift (pay pal, online form, print form and mail). If you have a street address, mail them!

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 45 percent of the U.S.

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APRIL 20, 2007

Schwartz A Few Recommendations on E- Newsletter Tools [link] Nonprofit Marketing Blog Katya Andresen Back to Basics: 4 web site tweaks [link] Nonprofit Integrator DMA Nonprofit Federation Walking the Walk: The Right Questions to Ask Online Technology Providers [link] Post a Comment | by Share Article in Misc. Getting Attention Nancy E.

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Care2

OCTOBER 17, 2007

60) Search « Live from Convio Summit 2007 | Main | Mastering Integrated Marketing: Interview with Jessica Grounds » Wednesday Oct 17 2007 Take the M+R Online Monthly Giving Survey Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 04:35PM | by James OMalley Wouldnt you love to know more about monthly giving?

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