4 Direct Mail Pitfalls Your Nonprofit Should Avoid
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 12, 2023
Direct mail is effective, but your efforts could fall flat with one misstep. Here are four potential direct mail pitfalls to avoid in your next direct mail campaign.
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 4, 2023
Large-scale direct mail campaigns are often based around postal discounts to lower rising postal costs, but there are so many other innovations that may be worth your consideration to improve your organization’s direct mail campaigns’ revenue. Here’s a look at some of those direct mail innovations.
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 8, 2023
As we move into the last five months of the year, nonprofits are gearing up for a busy fall and winter fundraising season. With that in mind, it’s time to lay out your strategy for your direct mail campaigns to increase your donations.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Fundraising is the biggest challenge nonprofit organizations face. There are, however, tried-and-true methods that are essential to the success of a campaign. One of the most effective methods of marketing for nonprofits is direct mail. .
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 3, 2023
There is some incredible work being done through direct mail, but direct response strategies are not a relational approach to your mid-level programs. Here, I break down each of the needed mid-level fundraising program elements.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 1, 2024
By leveraging the power of social proof and storytelling, you can drive higher returns from your strategic direct mail campaigns.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 5, 2021
20, just as nonprofits were launching or preparing to launch their year-end fundraising email campaigns, Apple implemented its Mail Privacy Protection along with new features that fundamentally alter how organizations conduct their email outreach.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 10, 2023
With the cost of postage increasing July 9 — for the second time this year, it is imperative that nonprofits find a way to save on their direct mail campaigns. Here are some tips on how to save.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Nonprofit marketing teams and agencies can now automate the creation, integration and tracking of direct mail marketing campaigns with innovative new software that has just launched in the U.S. from Postalytics.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Use compelling design. Include a clear and compelling call to action.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 12, 2023
With data from nearly 1,500 nonprofits, nonprofit software provider Neon One has evaluated more than 37,000 email campaigns totaling more than 157 million individual emails for “The Nonprofit Email Report.” The new report provides a look at nonprofit email benchmarks for both large and small organizations.
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Nonprofit direct mail fundraising is a great way to find new donors. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 23, 2020
This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 11, 2022
A nonprofit marketing strategy doesn’t necessarily have to be about raising funds. Here are five tips to develop innovative nonprofit marketing campaigns. It is also essential to raise awareness while ensuring you are standing out.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 15, 2020
This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. of a nonprofit’s total revenue – and those numbers will continue to grow.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 27, 2023
When nonprofits started to experiment with digital marketing in 1990s and early 2000s, the few tools that were available were expensive and limited in their functionality. Nonprofits can use it to study past versions of their website and to monitor their progress in web design over time. Websites & Email 1. See also OptInMonster.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 26, 2021
By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and events through design solutions. Make a Blessing/Be a Blessing Campaign. Planned Giving Campaign. Jewish Federations of North America.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 12, 2023
In part 1 of this series, I discussed how to use emotion in nonprofit direct mail to drive results. By doing this in your fundraising campaigns, you will motivate people to donate. The human drive to avoid the pain of loss is extremely motivating. Now let’s discuss how to use loss aversion to increase your donations.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
You’re probably working hard on your annual appeal, which will hopefully bring in lots of cash both by mail and online. But there’s a new opportunity for nonprofits to bring in that much-needed year-end money and promote the importance of the nonprofit sector: Giving Tuesday.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 17, 2022
When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Informed Delivery can increase the effectiveness of your direct mail fundraising campaign while decreasing your postage costs. With only two more months left to take advantage of its dual benefits, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions I get on this strategy.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
By Denise Dunbar , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. Make the tribute section a standard element on all donation forms. MobileCause makes it easy for a donor to make a tribute gift.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It’s not too late to engage donors in 2023 with a custom-designed, creative holiday stewardship campaign, calendar year end or winter appeal. Creative design and personalized messaging can help donors visualize their impact, see themselves as part of your community, and feel inspired to make their next gift.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 10, 2022
Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits. So what are Google Ad Grants ? Absolutely.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 31, 2020
By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? For example, if you hosted a Giving Tuesday campaign in prior years, run a report looking at funds brought in through that campaign.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 25, 2019
Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 1, 2021
The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 11, 2024
By Julia Campbell, host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast and founder of the Nonprofit Social Media Summit , a free all-virtual event created to help nonprofits navigate the fast-changing social media landscape to drive more donations. What makes this campaign urgent, timely, and relevant? The answer is a resounding yes.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 21, 2021
As a result, retention rates have been declining over the past three years, which makes end-of-year mailings critical to the organization. Historically, due to a mandatory quiet period after Christmas, Toys for Tots did not resume development efforts until the spring.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 7, 2022
Creating your next fundraising campaign requires a lot of work: you must identify your goals, your audience, segment your lists, create compelling content, and set up and test everything in your CRM. We are here to help you with 5 ways to supercharge your email campaigns through improved Email Deliverability. million emails per second.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 12, 2023
Clair , Co-Founder & COO at B Generous – the first-ever platform allowing nonprofit donors to “Donate Now, Pay Later”. They have a charitable and philanthropic mindset, and yet, many nonprofits say millennials aren’t showing up treasure-wise in the same way as previous generations. Millennials are coming into their own income-wise.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Over the last year, Nonprofit Tech for Good has observed that many old school a.k.a. 1) Infographics [re-designed] In the 2010s, infographics created by nonprofits were consistently the most engaged, posted, shared, and retweeted content on social media, but around 2018, the infographic craze came to an abrupt halt.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 24, 2023
GiveCentral will launch its 20 for 20 Campaign to help nonprofits increase their engagement and giving by 20% in 20 weeks beginning Q4, where the most charitable giving happens. The campaign will capitalize on giving strategies around calendar events, holidays, and social media holidays in Q4.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 21, 2019
11% via direct mail/post. 53% of nonprofit staff who are extremely or somewhat satisfied in their current roles donate to the organization where they work ( World-Changing Work Report ). 29% of annual donation volume to nonprofits occurs from #GivingTuesday through the end of the year. The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 3, 2022
Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). your neighbors.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 8, 2023
By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. You can use outbound text messages to inform donors about upcoming fundraising events and campaigns. You can read all about it here.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 7, 2023
Successful direct mail campaigns help donors understand the goal, visualize their impact, and get excited about giving. Using data and segmentation, nonprofits can target donors with customized messaging that resonates on a personal level. And while managing segmented data can be complex, it does not have to be difficult.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Here’s how nonprofits are using QR codes to engage their audiences effectively: Fundraising: From charity sweepstakes to crowdfunding campaigns, QR codes placed on postcards, flyers, or social media provide a conduit for instant participation.
Bloomerang
JULY 7, 2022
Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment? Refer to the data.
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