Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Donor retention is also important because people who give in multiple years are more valuable than one-time donors: they’re much more likely to give again (and again) if they’ve had a good experience with your organization or cause. Yes, results are important but so is the cause behind them.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2012

Donors give their hard-earned money to your organization because they believe you are making a difference for a cause they care about. Here are some hints for improving your nonprofit's relationship with your key donors. It’s always better to email a person and ask when the best time to talk is.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. Mention the donor in emails year-round relating to the program they supported. Mention the donor in a dedicated email blast or several. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The reason these peer-to-peer fundraisers are so effective is that they can tap into networks of people who aren’t personally invested in your cause but who are willing to give based on their relationships with your organization’s supporters. 3) Send direct invitations to past creators. Campaign Tactics.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Hint: It should be mobile- and tablet-friendly.) Reporting and analytics needs : Google Analytics configured with goal tracking , website forms that are stored online and/or emailed. Note that you will probably waste a vendor’s time if you give no hint as to cost — prices can range wildly based on functionality expectations.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Organizations are so laser-focused on reaching the finish line with their P2P event that they often fail to put in place a complete game plan for their newly acquired email addresses. Acquiring an email address is golden, but the question is what do you do once you have it? ALS faced this exact challenge when they suddenly had 1.9

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Reference data from past email marketing, social media, and direct mail campaigns to see what percentage of donors responded to and/or converted because of your communications.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

This session will explore peer-to-peer fundraising and how to turn constituents into ambassadors for your cause. Join us and get new ideas for connecting Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, email and more. Motivate Participants and Fundraisers with Powerful Email Campaigns. Tired of the same old fundraising routines?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

As an animal-related nonprofit, you often compete with other similar organizations, not to mention thousands of other deserving causes, for every donation. It’s easy for them to add your organization’s products to their catalog and advertise that the proceeds of those sales will go to support your cause. Workplace giving.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 9, 2022

Maybe that means you are sending an email to encourage your constituents to donate – you can use the event information to make that email more personal. Keep these 7 hints in mind as you build your strategy and contact Cloud for Good today for additional opportunities to transform your technology with Salesforce. .

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Too much data can cause confusion, lead you down too many paths, and cause you to over-reach when when trying to establish new donor relationships. We receive email solicitations from Batman and Super Hero merchandisers. I’ve already hinted at the answer in this blog post: You need as much data as you will USE.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

If you depend on a foundation with whom you have a long-standing relationship, what happens when the grants manager—your primary contact—retires and the Trustees decide to support another cause? Here’s a hint…you have something to fall back on.]. Email asks. Invite people to give online and via email. Social media.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Dance-a-thon Dance-a-thons or dance marathons are fun ways to raise money for any cause. Get creative!

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Hint: A great time to do this is when you are creating your annual budget and marketing plan. Hint: I typically recommend posting 3-4x per week per channel as a starting point. Hint: Did you know you can respond to all Facebook & Instagram direct messages and comments through Business Manager? . during one day of giving.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

Your cause and your mission require money to continue to carry out the work. At Media Cause, we’re always preaching about the breaking down of silos and the intertwined relationship between fundraising and advocacy. At Media Cause, one of our fundamental beliefs of advocacy is the combination of power AND persuasion.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Because more than ever, donors are looking for opportunities online to champion the causes they love—especially in the wake of a pandemic, which has shifted so much of life to digital spaces. . To get donors going to your website, you’ll want to take a multi-channel approach to marketing your cause. Hint: Need more help?

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 14, 2022

For example, let’s say your fundraising team is looking to increase your matching gift efforts and collect more corporate donations for your cause ( hint: you should be !). Qualifying types of nonprofit causes. But how exactly can you do that? Promote matching gifts throughout your nonprofit website. Match ratios.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Key elements include: Consistent communication about your mission and its impact (including visually appealing at-a-glance infographics) Tailored “asks” by segment and by demonstrated ability to give Heartfelt thank-you notes and recognition for donors’ commitment to your cause But What About My Board’s Engagement?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Volunteer Appreciation, Open Houses, etc.,

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

phone calls, emails, mailed notes, texts and social media) with donors to build relationships and set the stage for asking again as we emerge from the crisis. Which causes have you supported over the past 12 months ? It’s optimal to select causes you think may have a relationship to what you do. Pick the top 3 – 5].

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

An email service provider. Email offers the best return on investment according to Campaign Monitor. If you’re not using an email service provider to make sending email communications a streamlined and efficient process now’s the time to consider adding an email service provider to your toolkit.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2018

Read >> How Social Listening Resulted in One Nonprofit’s Most Successful Email Campaign Ever. Read >> How to Get 1300 Advocates to Capitol Hill [HINT: It’s more than just practice]. Watch >> Beyond Email: Give Power to Your People to Amplify Your Message. Read >> ON-DEMAND WEBINARS.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Depending on your cause and the search volume for keywords related to your mission, you can generate a ton of value from the program! This will help you deliver content directly to motivated supporters who are searching for causes like yours online. In other words, people are searching for their cause online.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We explored everything from must-have nonprofit reporting tools , tips for upping your email game , direct mail strategies , and most recently using data to improve your major gifts program. In my free time, I'm a fellow and lecturer at Georgetown, focusing on how to best activate audiences to support causes/nonprofits.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

There are a few helpful hints that can get you started: Look at the donors you have and identify the largest donation you believe any of them will give. Consider using wealth screening on other potential donors as well: your board’s connections, event attendees, or those who give to similar causes. This is your highest tier.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Nevertheless, it may point to a decline in the number of donors giving small and medium sized gifts and hint at an elevated role for major donors. With an increasing percentage of donors giving through mobile, organizations must continue to optimize this experience by integrating mobile-friendly websites, emails, and donation forms.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2020 to some (hint: it’s not), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2019 has taken you. Community Inspiration: Emails We Love – Nonprofit Edition : This blog shares examples of the best nonprofit email examples to hit inboxes over the past few months.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2021

Hint: Re: charity’s guide to getting started with online waiver software. and your volunteers, and they support your cause because they trust that you’re working hard to do good for an issue they care about. can help you select the software that’s best for you.). . Increased transparency with your supporters. value your donors.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Creating a personalized experience that focuses on your volunteer’s preferences and the problem they are attempting to fulfill can help to convert them to donors and champions for your cause. Send volunteers personalized emails and notifications. Remember that on average 70% of volunteers also donate to the cause.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Donors afford the causes they support a great deal of leniency on December 31st. The spray-and-pray approach to email communication is slowly (though I’d argue at times, too slow) becoming a thing of the past. Yes, two emails in one day. Do not attempt to schedule this email. since you haven’t opened our emails…”).

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2014

Illustrate the consequences of NOT contributing to your cause. A first impression can make or break your email. Think of it as the only sentence your supporters will read before making the decision of whether or not to move your email to the trash. And always mention that there is a tax benefit to donating to your cause.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2015

So with that in mind, let's explore how you can build this kind of meaningful relationship with your supporters by taking a few hints from the best friends ever, Sam and Frodo in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Create a folder for people that respond to your newsletters or emails, and follow up with them ASAP.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2017

He has been a writer and digital strategist to progressive social causes for over two decades. Bloomerang is a cloud-based CRM program that lets you capture new donors and donations through email and annual appeal letters. QuickBooks (Desktop) for New Nonprofit Users offers hints on where to start if you're a new QuickBooks user.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

If you’ve been mailing out materials and sending emails since August, a phone call can be a refreshing way to talk to a prospect who has been thinking of donating to your organization. People can hang postcards on their fridges; they can’t put a magnet on an email. Nothing discourages people like not feeling connected to a cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2006

My colleague, Michael Stein ("Internet Strategist and Author") who works with nonprofits, emailed me about a new Internet campaign Take Back Mother's Day for Peace that was recently launched by a Bay Area public grantmaking foundation, The Ploughshares Fund ( www.ploughshares.org ).

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