Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Organizational updates can also include announcements of conferences or fund-raisers, staff changes, or any recent awards or accolades your nonprofit has received. Share Resources and Useful Tips. Blog posts that share resources and useful tips are some of the most popular on the Social Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 This resources is always good for a laugh. e-Newsletter. e-Newsletter.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). If they can’t come into the office, send them a bunch of sticky notes to write and mail back to you; insert these into the appropriate envelopes. Enclose tribute giving envelopes in mailed newsletters and/or annual reports.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Donation letters are used to request financial contributions or solicit in-kind donations through traditional channels, like direct mail, or using digital channels, like email.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 20, 2025

One answer to this critical question is: Evaluate the strength of your appeal copy, specifically the direct mail and email appeals targeted to individual donors. Direct mail fundraising letters are more personal than other methods. Copywriting services are a core part of our direct mail offerings. Understand your audience.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

I'm much rather post something in a blog than go through a formal sending of a snail mail letter! Although the Clearinghouse and Awards programs could be helpful to the cause of greater access for people with disabilities, I don’t think they truly take on the biggest opportunity for change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 This resources is always good for a laugh. e-Newsletter. e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns. Similarly, working with businesses for your end-of-year giving campaign can open doors to new audiences and resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech for Good 2.0 e-Newsletter [see right column]. e-Newsletter [see right column]. Zeen :: zeen.com.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). But we all know that [taj mahal] has a much richer meaning.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Charity Navigator has awarded Feeding America a four-star rating for ten consecutive years. Taking a multi-pronged approach Feeding America advises using a multi-pronged direct marketing approach that includes and integrates direct mail, personal phone calls (including telemarketing), texting, and video.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Volunteers save your association time and resources. Have leaders give volunteers awards and express gratitude for their ongoing commitment to the organization. . Design a volunteer perk program.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2021

Also consider the staff resources you have available to you. It just makes good economic sense to put your limited resources where the most promise lies. Move some donors off the plate entirely, into the annual giving manager’s domain where they’ll get mostly mailings; not as much face time. .

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

Were there any resources or tools that would have helped you perform better? As an extension of your onboarding question, you might ask volunteers whether the tools and resources you provided helped them perform their tasks effectively. These grants are typically awarded once a certain threshold is met (e.g., $50 10 per hour).

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising for 2021. . At the bottom of this post, we’ve also listed additional resources for setting up virtual events. You might even direct-mail pretty recipe cards to add a special physical touch! Traditional Events. virtual galaS & CELEBRATORY eventS. SIPA VIRTUAL GALA.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Sometimes they won’t have the support, time and resources. . for direct mail donor acquisition. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. That being said, the fact they should be meeting in person does not mean they can.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2010

The Paperless Choice Challenge will award four $5,000 awards. It promotes resource reduction in one of the areas in which nonprofits are resource hogs: direct mail. The Paperless Choice challenge will award four $5,000 awards. It's significant on two counts.

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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.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

Monthly donations are automatically drawn from donors’ accounts, meaning they don’t have to input their payment information or mail in their donations every time they want to give. Direct mail. If you have supporters’ home addresses, you can use direct mail to reach out with personalized or handwritten letters. Flexibility.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Yet as you consider your allocation of resources to facilitate philanthropy, pay greatest attention to the types of strategies that will turn first-time and habitual donors at above-average giving levels into thoughtful and passionate donors at ever higher giving levels. That’s not to say you don’t value smaller donations ; of course you do!

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

You might show this by sharing relevant awards or certifications, such as your Candid Seal of Transparency. Provide them with the tools, resources, and fundraising tactics they can use to advocate for your campaign with their own networks. Leveraging direct mail. Giving a gift.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The cloud, when discussed in terms of computer systems and resources, refers to networked computer hardware, data storage, data access, software applications, and computing power that are not managed directly by end-users. Grant awards and disbursements. Cloud-based integration technology. Online transactions. CRM to general ledger.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Developers who code solutions that integrate with Kintera using their open API platform, Connect , can win $15,000 or $5,000 (not the $25 K their big logo seems to suggest – that’s just the total they will award.) But first, of course, you must be “verified&# as a Kintera Connect partner.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Organizational updates can also include announcements of conferences or fund-raisers, staff changes, or any recent awards or accolades your nonprofit has received. Share Resources and Useful Tips. Blog posts that share resources and useful tips are some of the most popular on the Social Web.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

CauseVox helped Andrea run their Duradash fundraiser with ease, and accessed our library of free webinars and resources to help plan her campaign and generate fundraising ideas. That’s why it’s essential to provide them with resources and tools so that they can fundraise effectively.

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2007

The awards committee praised Lambda Legal for using conditional content very well. NARAL won the “Integrated Fundraising Campaign” prize for a multi-channel (email plus direct mail plus telemarketing) campaign that acquired 11,300 new contributing members at a 20% to 30% conversion rate.

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2007

» Monday Aug 27 2007 NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Award Monday, August 27, 2007 at 10:18AM | by Hatef Yamini If your nonprofit is a 501(c)3 and meets some other basic criteria, you can apply for a an Innovation Award and win up to $43,000 in cash, technologoy consulting, hardware and software.

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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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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

We wanted to round up all your posts and resources in one place, so you can continue to collaborate and learn from each other. Care2 Impact Prize Awarded to Vinay Bhagat of Convio , Clint O'Brien. The Dangers of an Inactive E-Mail List , Nicole Wallace. Other Resources. 5 (RAD)Takeaways from 12NTC , Avi Kaplan.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

In most professions certain tasks are closely correlated to success, and resource development is no different. Yes, people occasionally give to organizations after a one-time catastrophic event, because a friend asked them to, or they received a particularly compelling card in the mail, and so on.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Here are the results for the 2008 Innovator Awards: Advocacy campaign or program Honorable Mention: National Parks Conservation Association Winner: Freepress for their StopBigMedia.com campaign Over 200,000 comments sent to the FCC and Senate and overturned and FCC ruling to block monopolies in media companies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Clean1982 The NpTech Tag Summary is a weekly compilation of resources tagged with "nptech" by those who follow all things nonprofits and social media. Beaconfire Blog, " The Twilight of Direct Mail " provides an analysis of the role of direct mail in Obama Campaign. Competitions, Awards, and Recognition.

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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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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

When PID is kept in different buckets, it’s harder to manage and create customized communication -- like when mailing addresses and emails are kept in separate systems, due to legacy databases or department requests. . Nonprofits are resourceful, great at finding solutions given the available tools. Data silos also create problems.

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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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