Allegiance Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

Say you mail an appeal to your donors. In fundraising, that translates to zeroing in on a few causes they consider most meaningful. The good news is that they tend to be extremely loyal to their chosen causes. The opportunity to share expertise with a cause they’re passionate about is especially meaningful for Gen X.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. your neighbors. your family members.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? A full-service marketing and creative agency, Media Cause helps nonprofits accelerate their impact. Create a range of opportunities for action.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Do you ever go grocery shopping and see a product that feels like it was created for you ? Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. For me, it’s Oatly. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. Consider naming the group after a well-known advocate for your cause. For this group, make between two and eight solicitations a year, mostly via mail. Get on the Phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. These factors include past giving, donation capacity, and cause affinity. Nonprofits can create personalized donation asks that resonate with their donors. Create Innovative Fundraising Campaigns.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 22, 2024

As digital natives, technology is an essential resource for Millennials and Gen Zers to stay connected with and up to date about the people and causes they care about. Streamline the donation process with easy-to-scan QR codes in your direct mail and flyers that take them directly to your donation page.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture by Laura Fredricks. Dive into this classic to set yourself up for success with its proven approaches for compelling direct mail or online fundraising appeals. It humanizes your cause, evokes emotions, and makes missions memorable.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Aaron knows that by creating a donor experience that goes beyond one transaction, you can inspire a deeper connection that will impact your mission for years to come. Direct mail had been Feeding America’s top revenue source, and while it continues to perform well, digital giving surpassed direct mail during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To create the best donor retention strategies for your organization, understanding the donor cycle is crucial for transforming your efforts into success. Identify The first stage, identification, involves pinpointing potential donors who have both the capacity and inclination to support your cause.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. You can use similar questions to start conversations with donors over the phone or during face-to-face meetings, too.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Consider how you can create a fun event exclusively for your volunteers. Such events can help volunteers feel valued, let them connect with each other, and further create rapport with your organization. Create swag just for them.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Creating a dynamite case.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 26, 2024

Your nonprofit’s need to make the most of its limited resources likely causes your team to spend much time and effort on successful marketing strategies. Lean on your existing network When you’re looking to garner more support for your cause, your first instinct may be to acquire new donors.

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Kindful

JUNE 15, 2021

The easier you can make it for your supporters to donate to your cause, the better, and many of them will be looking to do that via their computers and phones. Create a visually appealing social media post urging donors to give and link to your organization’s donation page. Direct mail. Social media.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Here are some ways you can fundraise during year-end: Email “asks” A phone-a-thon Online crowdfunding campaign Peer-to-peer fundraising Direct mail pledges A one-day giving blitz such as GivingTuesday Virtual events Incorporate a matching grant Delegate Tasks: Once you set your goal and plan, it’s time to delegate.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. Next, if your CRM allows it, create smaller lists based on details around their history with you. When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2024

Others mistakenly believe donors don’t need or want to hear about the cause during vacation season. Look at your recent emails and direct mail to donors. Summer’s a more relaxed time for stewardship phone calls and voicemail messages, handwritten notes, coffee meetups, and porch parties – with no asks. Are they personalized?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

As more and more people rely on their smartphones to browse the internet, keep in touch with people and businesses, and donate to causes that matter to them, your mobile marketing efforts will have a significant impact on your ability to connect with your supporters. Creating ongoing mobile engagement. Create segmented lists.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Direct mail is best suited for older donors who may be less technologically savvy.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

This will help you create highly relevant and impactful messages that will excite your supporters and inspire generosity. Reach out to supporters with a large social media following and ask them to act as ambassadors for your cause. Peer-to-peer engagement. Depending on your target audience, you’ll want to vary your messaging.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

No matter what size the organization or staff, building a culture of gratitude makes everyone feel more valued and connected to your cause. Consider building regular check-ins with your donors, either via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person, to share updates about your work. Create a thank you video.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Personalize the email with the donor’s name, donation amount, and cause supported. This creates a more meaningful ask. This plants a seed.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We’ve created customizable Canva template s that allow you to add your logo and brand colors to make it easy to share with your audience. You don’t want someone to miss out because they weren’t looking at their phone at exactly 11am Eastern time! Direct mail makes its way right into someone’s hands.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Effective communication can turn these interactions into meaningful conversations, creating deeper connections and long-lasting engagement. For instance, younger donors may prefer digital communication channels like email or social media, while older donors might appreciate traditional mail or phone calls.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. If they have, thank them for their loyalty and commitment to the cause. I don’t like this approach.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

Your nonprofit CRM is much more than a storage space for addresses and phone numbers. The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause. This boosts engagement and response rates and helps create authentic relationships.

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

The best nonprofit AI strategies leverage both predictive and generative tools , as the former is used for data analysis and the latter creates original content based on that data. Prospect reporting tools, which summarize prospect research data into custom, actionable reports your team can use to evaluate each prospect more deeply.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

According to a recent study , the average American picks up their phone once every ten minutes. Create an easy-to-remember short-code. If they have their phone on them, they can easily gain access to your donation page without interruptions like going to find their wallet. Don’t complicate the process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Collaborative overload is the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other online collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. Is it habit or are you addicted to getting the notice that you have mail? ” Individual Techniques.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Your cause needs you, your family and friends need you, and this world needs you. Dictionary.com defines “burnout” as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. If so, it’s REALLY important for you AND for your CAUSE that you work to create more balance. Without YOU, your cause will fade away.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience. They help you visualize and empathize with your target audience, allowing you to create more effective messaging and strategies.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, there are plenty of worthy causes for them to choose from! Create an open line of communication Whether you’re managing your volunteers or stewarding donors , one core strategy stands out that makes any partnership a success: good communication. Consider incorporating your cause into your gifts, too.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A volunteer appreciation program is simple to create and maintain. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause! Not only will this help get the word out about your cause while showing volunteer appreciation, but you can also create a sense of community among your volunteers with matching shirts.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Streamline event registration Creating an accessible fundraiser starts with the event registration process. Include QR codes in promotional materials for your event, such as flyers or social media posts, so attendees can register directly from their phones. Create QR codes for online event programs and informational material.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Responsive fundraising is fueled by these signals that equip you to deepen relationships as you move each donor through a journey with your cause. The result is increased donor loyalty, increased giving, and most importantly, a community of advocates who are intimately connected to your cause. Your engagement should reflect that.

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