Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support. Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. organizations** 23.6%

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause. Here are three top ways to get the most out of the data you already have. As you look at your data, you’ll find trends that help you create your journeys and measure the success of those interactions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. During a year-end campaign, it’s essential to track and analyze data from these multiple channels. Define your metrics of success. What do you want to get out of your year-end campaign?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Nonprofit software is software that helps you increase your organization’s efficiency and impact on your cause. Fundraising software helps you run online fundraising campaigns, fundraising events, and text fundraising to maximize the money you raise for your cause. Analyze data for informed decisions.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. Banking and financial features that are targeted to the ways nonprofits collect, track, and spend funds help organizations better manage their finances.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Understanding data is critically important to success in any business. Unfortunately, data can be boring, even confusing. Many nonprofits don’t know their donor data. If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Data degrades. But your organization only knows data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Thanks to technology, there’s no need to spend hours processing mailed registration forms, checks, receipts, and entering information in endless spreadsheets. The good news is regardless of these changes, the primary focus of the event remains the same—golf and your cause. 7) Collect the data. 2) Upgrade to online registration.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s not just about age and location; it’s about understanding why someone cares about the cause, what drives them, and what barriers might be preventing them from contributing. There are so many tools available to us in this day and age to access some really meaningful data about our current donor base.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Why It’s Important to Accept Online Donations Collecting online donations can be a powerful and budget-friendly way to raise funds for your cause or organization.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Identify The first stage, identification, involves pinpointing potential donors who have both the capacity and inclination to support your cause. You should look for those who share your values and have demonstrated a commitment to similar causes. This structured approach helps you effectively engage and retain supporters over time.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. When reporting on these numbers try breaking it down into small digestible chunks of data that are easy to interpret. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? for every dollar raised.

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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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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. In fact, 60–80% of all fundraising revenue is raised through direct mail. It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2021

Donor data can help nonprofits make better fundraising decisions. But the data you collect shouldn’t come from donors’ gifts alone. With their participation comes a wealth of valuable event data. Read on to learn how to start making the most of your event data. What is event data and how is it managed?

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Achieve

JUNE 17, 2024

This is your moment to convey to donors why your cause matters and why they should support it. As you launch your campaign, you’ll collect and analyze data , refine your processes, invest in fundraising tools, and watch your fundraising approach evolve. Track and adjust your strategies. Fundraising asks are like sales pitches.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Collecting registrations online means there’s no need to track down and manage mailed registration forms, checks, and receipts; search for information in multiple spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes; or enter and re-enter registrant information. Capture crucial donor and sponsor data.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission. Nonprofit marketing content also needs to consistently tie back to your cause and the work you do.

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Media Cause

JUNE 21, 2022

It was then that Apple did what every advertiser and most marketing professionals would say is unfathomable: They gave app tracking options to the users. they had the ability to allow or prohibit tracking from apps. This feature is for anyone using the mail app on their Apple device. . Keep your tracking on track .

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

These goals should be broader, such as increasing awareness of your cause. Get Prepared and Dig Into Your Data Before you decide how to position your campaign or how much to spend on advertising, it’s critical to analyze your supporter data. This data is the key to unlocking personalized experiences for your donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

After all, your donors give because they care about your cause—not because of perfectly polished language. Here are some examples of how you might use AI-generated content: Direct mail solicitation for donations : AI can help you structure a letter that outlines your nonprofit’s mission and encourages readers to donate.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Key events like Giving Tuesday and Thanksgiving serve as catalysts, encouraging people to give back to causes they care about. With so many worthy causes vying for support, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and effectively engage donors. However, the fall fundraising season also presents unique challenges for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Compare that to 36% that said social media and 19% that said print.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With rapidly changing technology and the need to be nimble in our approach to donors, leveraging the data in your nonprofit donor database is more important than ever before. Using data, organizations can ensure their campaigns target those most likely to donate, generating efficiencies and helping determine where to best allocate resources.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

It also makes giving more accessible because your donors can contribute to your cause without needing a computer or to visit your organization in person. Text-to-give software allows you to register for a dedicated text-to-give number (or shortcode) and promote the designated keywords associated with your cause.

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sgEngage

JULY 16, 2024

Each appeal, mailed to a segmented list of potential new and past donors, includes an inspiring story about ASM’s impact as well as an easy donation link. Once the match is confirmed, we advertise it everywhere : on every social media post, every appeal email, every mailed appeal—we make sure that casual donors can’t miss it!

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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. Thanks Gail!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Optimizing Channels of Communication Each communication medium—be it Email, Social media, Direct mail—has a unique potential to engage your audience and facilitate fundraising. Setting Up Tracking and Metrics What’s measured gets managed. A good story creates a connection, and it’s this connection that fuels generosity.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. Donor stewardship (also known as stewarding your donors ) is the process of developing strong relationships with supporters after they donate to your cause. Offers accountability. Donor stewardship. Online fundraising.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Here are 5 things a CRM allows your nonprofit to do, according to The Connected Cause. All of your communications with your constituents will be easily tracked. Not seeing the returns you were looking for through direct mail? Track who did not respond favorably through your CRM and change the ways you communicate with them.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having a comprehensive and functional CRM is essential for developing a data-driven fundraising strategy for recurring donors. By examining donor data stored in your CRM, you can identify possible candidates for recurring giving. Utilize the donor data in your CRM to determine what amounts to suggest. Direct mail.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

They were leaning into data-driven insights and proven strategies for success. Some donors gave less or not at all, while others continued to support their favorite causes, even giving more than they did during COVID-19. Nonprofits say: “Responding more to direct mail and email.” “It

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Typically, this involves educating them about your cause or issue and highlighting the work you do.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

For instance, younger donors may prefer digital communication channels like email or social media, while older donors might appreciate traditional mail or phone calls. Once you’ve segmented your donor lists, you can leverage this data to personalize your communications.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Research consistently shows that it almost always costs more to acquire a new donor than it does to retain an existing donor, making your donor retention rate a very important metric to track. That’s the lowest rate since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project started tracking retention data. What Is Donor Retention Rate?

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