Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. Your average audience retention rate and engagement is substantially higher. If you’ve been watching Facebook or Instagram recently, everyone is going LIVE. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. Sending emails between Tuesday and Thursday and between 9 AM and 12 PM or 6 PM and 9 PM can also increase open and response rates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

So what exactly is this website that’s causing such a stir? But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin. The tool can draft stewardship emails, create impactful copy for annual reports, and even generate speeches for stewardship events.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases. Incomplete patient profiles: Partial or limited patient data can cause substantial issues with patient diagnoses, treatment, and ongoing care. Standardize data formats to ensure consistency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

But for fundraisers, numbers can reveal a lot of insights that help you understand donors, demographics, and more. The Average Nonprofit Has a 29.58% Email Open Rate In our latest research, The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for Better Engagement , we analyzed over 37,000 nonprofit email campaigns sent by Neon One clients.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

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. This involves looking at demographics, motivations, and preferences. Interests: Within your cause, what are donors particularly passionate about?

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Review your donor demographics. Assess metrics such as your email open rate or online donation rate to measure your success. Review your donor demographics. Assessing demographic-related giving patterns can help you understand who is supporting your cause and how you can better connect with them.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Advancing racial equity has become a critical imperative for philanthropies aiming to make a meaningful impact. Over five years of data, the demographics of a lean foundation’s board have been the most reliable indicator of how foundations see racial equity relating to their mission.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It’s crucial to your nonprofit’s success because the donor cycle can help you increase your donor retention rates which saves your organization time and money. Identify The first stage, identification, involves pinpointing potential donors who have both the capacity and inclination to support your cause.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

By tailoring your invitations to different demographics—such as age groups, interests, or previous involvement levels—you can make your appeal more relevant and compelling. Increase attendance An invitation that clearly communicates your event’s purpose, details, and benefits will likely see higher attendance rates.

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Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

Managing your fundraising data can help engage your donors, reach your goals, and maximize your organization’s impact. Donor information Basic donor information includes details such as your donor’s full name, contact information, and demographics like age, gender, and occupation. But where do you start?

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

billion for charitable causes. For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. Or, you may notice your donor base is trending toward a certain demographic, such as younger donors. Political contributions.

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Your team likely spends countless hours planning events and campaigns in order to raise money for programs and projects that will further your cause. . Leveraging the power of direct mail in a multi-channel strategy can lead to increased awareness of and engagement in your cause. Direct mail has higher response rates .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Retaining donors and encouraging recurring gifts doesn’t just keep your funds rolling in, it creates a tight-knit community of champions for your cause. Simply put, it’s the rate at which your donors come back to donate again after their first gift. So, what’s donor retention all about? This = segmentation.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. With DAFs, your donors can contribute to your cause in a way that encourages long-term support while benefiting from tax deductions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

billion by 2021 – a growth rate of 22%. Demographic Shifts Worldwide. Must-Read: Millennial Impact Report. YouTube was found to have the most positive impact. Social media is hazardous to our physical health causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and text neck. The Revival of Email. There are currently 6.3 billion by 2020.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

These goals should be broader, such as increasing awareness of your cause. Who are your supporters, why do they support your nonprofit, and how are you communicating your impact with them? Personalization has many benefits, from enhancing supporters’ experiences with your nonprofit to improving conversion rates and engagement.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This overarching goal can be broken down into a few smaller goals, such as: Spread awareness about our cause Gain financial support through online donations Increase volunteer activity sign-ups This information will serve as the guiding star of your WordPress content strategy. Bounce rate. Conversion rate. Events page.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Segmenting your email audience allows you to tailor your messaging and communications to specific groups, increasing the relevance and impact of your appeals. Solution: Utilize your donor management system or CRM to segment your audience based on factors such as giving history, interests, demographics, and engagement levels.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Explain the impact of donations. Building relationships with all of your supporters can strengthen your donor retention rate and help your nonprofit raise more funds over time. Explain the impact of donations. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact. Enable recurring donations.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. Demographics. Look into your audience’s giving history, previous event attendance, in-kind donation support, or online engagement with your cause to understand how to best reach them. Previous engagement.

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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. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. This creates a more meaningful ask.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5% After assessing how these donors already interact with your nonprofit, you can build target donor profiles based on demographics, psychographics, giving habits, and preferred communication channels. Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. What are the basics of donor acquisition? What is donor acquisition?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Understanding what’s working for small, community-based organizations is critically important as we’ve seen them most impacted by the stress and turmoil the sector has faced since the onset of COVID. Over the years, we have seen that donors engaged on GivingTuesday are retained at higher rates and increase their giving at a faster pace.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This means that there are more opportunities to tell your nonprofit’s story , spread awareness of your cause, and connect with donors around the world. Make sure that your goal is relevant to your overall mission and that it will help you improve how you make an impact. Demographics. Time-bound. different platforms.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. A byproduct of low overhead spending and reduced recruiting efforts is demographically underrepresented leadership in the sector. “As

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Why are Americans donating more to charitable causes more than ever before despite the severe economic climate of 2013? In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.” Generation demographic.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Sometimes a surprise donation request has value A study of around 6,000 participants from the Journal of Public Economics found that alerting the participants to the upcoming ask for a donation decreased click-through rates. Your donors need your definitions for each SMART goal centered around a specific project, with a defined impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships. Conduct annual evaluation of volunteer outputs, hours, programs, feedback, interests, demographics, psychographics, changes and challenges.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Many companies are eager to support worthwhile causes, more than you think! By strategically marketing this unique auction item, you’ll transform it into a sought-after experience, drawing high bids and building a lasting connection with your cause. Don’t underestimate the power of collaboration. Partner with travel agencies.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. Here are the most important metrics to keep track of: Retention rate. WHO are your volunteers?

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TechImpact

APRIL 23, 2014

For the vast majority of this demographic, they will land on your webpage, snoop around for a moment, then return quickly back to Facebook, Twitter, or whichever outlet they were scrolling. Bounce rates tend to be higher and pages per session are often lower with these users. Direct traffic.

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