Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Your most passionate volunteers have a lot of useful data floating around in spreadsheets, e-mails, texts, and minds. Build out an agenda for each meeting to make sure each challenge is addressed, and each win is celebrated! Ask local businesses if they can help you thank your volunteers by donating gifts or experiences.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 10, 2024

But only print donor newsletters have the “sticky” quality that leads to greater donor loyalty — and the greatest gift of all, the bequest gift. Smart nonprofits utilize both to keep their donors close. Leading international fundraising copywriter, Lisa Sargent, calls print donor newsletters your “retention engines.”

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Nearly every social post, email, or direct mail piece you create for the big day will point people to this page. Adding a high-quality image to your donation form can help people visualize who they’ll help with their gift. You’ll help your donors anticipate the positive impact they’ll make with their gift. Let your donors know!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Also, Dads can be notoriously difficult to find a gift for as there are only so many coffee mugs, golf balls, and ties one person can need. Giving your supporters a way to celebrate their Dad and give back can be a wonderful tradition to start in a community. Promote matching gifts. Make it easy to donate.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Celebrate “donorversaries.”

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). If they can’t come into the office, send them a bunch of sticky notes to write and mail back to you; insert these into the appropriate envelopes. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and beyond, here are 5 inclusive strategies to accomplish fundraising success related to women donors. The days should be long gone that a woman receives mail without her correct name, usually due to making assumptions based upon relationships. Women’s History Month).

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter. 34% were only sending out 2-3 appeals (direct mail and email). For example, “Please use my gift now to help endangered polar bears in Antarctica and other imperiled wildlife.”.

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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! Guaranteed!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2024

How easy is it to find your donation page and make a gift? Look at your recent emails and direct mail to donors. Or send a “summer celebrations” email series, spotlighting success stories fueled by the donor’s generous love. Review your recurring messages, like thank-you emails and welcome series. Are they personalized?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 24, 2007

One of the most important gifts I'm celebrating this holiday season are the things I didn't get: many, many pounds of junk mail catalogs, many of them duplicates. And, it's accomplished through a great social venture: GreenDimes , whose motto is Stop Junk Mail.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s worth noting that a recent study by Philanthropy Daily found that 49% of lapsed donors who hadn’t made a gift in at least two years believe themselves to be current donors. According to Roger Craver, you have a 20%-40% chance of obtaining a gift from a recently lapsed donor. I’m not coming to you today to ask for a gift. (Of

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Jeff recommends: Stay vigilant with gift processing. Check gift reports daily If you know a gift was supposed to be received by year-end and you don’t see it posted, follow up with your Data/Donor Ops team Do what you can to support gift processing – and thank your team! There you have it!

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While those interviewed celebrated that anyone can choose to be generous at any time, they appreciated that people might make financial contributions or volunteer only when they have the resources to do so. It really is a wake-up call for making sure you can cover gifts of all sizes.”

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . This includes the cost to design, mail, print, and create the appeals, as well as the time that your staff spent working on the campaign. Total number of gifts. Average gift size. Median gift size .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community. If you’re able, call donors within 48 hours of their gift.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Held during the first week of April, Tartan Tuesday invites all members of the Maryville College community to support the programs and causes that are important to them and help the College earn challenge gifts. A participation goal (either trying to achieve a specific number of donors or gifts) seems to work best.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Take it a step further by creating templates and toolkits that fundraisers can use to share information about your campaign on key channels like mailings, social media, email, SMS messaging, and more. Publicly celebrating your fundraisers on social media, your website, or newsletter can help invite your entire community into the recognition.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

With so much communication being digital and online, people rarely send snail mail anymore. If your organization has a huge volume of regular volunteers, you could save time by creating a personalized mail merge letter to print out, then hand sign each letter with your thanks. Host a volunteer appreciation event.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Have included a list of the titles at the end of this mail for those who are curious. What a wonderful gift!! Your e-mail was deeply appreciated, It's a joy to be part of your volunteers. What a wonderful gift! :D D Your note and the gift of getting a book into the collection has made my day. Thank you so much!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Memorial donations are gifts made in memory of someone who has passed away. There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. What are memorial donations? Involve the honoree’s family.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Museums can have a hard time soliciting smaller dollar annual gifts tied to mission, rather than a new exhibit, and this is a great place to turn the focus to why donor support matters. Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving. And to unite departments across your organization.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Describe how donors’ gifts will enable your nonprofit to help solve the proposed issue. Show donors how their gift will impact your cause (i.e. Most nonprofits begin their year-end fundraising planning in November, but 7.7%

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If they donate by check, you should send them a hard copy thank-you letter with tax information by regular postal mail, sent within two business days of when you receive their check. Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. You can include a mail option and a QR code linking to an electronic survey.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. Direct mail, emails, and events will make up the foundation of your fundraising campaigns. An email appeal to Michelle might ask for a gift of $50.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The same goes for employer matching gift programs. Sharing your fundraising results creates an important moment to celebrate your community, your team, and your organization. Additionally, look at which of your donors you haven’t heard from recently. How did you impact a constituent’s life because of the money you raised?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. Tip #1 Personalize as much as possible There’s nothing worse than reading something that feels like it has been mass mailed, and it’s probably one of the quicker ways to turn your reader off.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Get Specific About Your Donor’s Impact Pretend you gave your nephew $50 for a birthday gift. Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game? Which would make you happier? Be as specific as possible!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Sending custom receipts recapping donors’ 2022 gifts to make tax season easier.

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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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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 3, 2010

It’s that time of year again, time for a lot of holiday parties, gatherings, and celebrations. And for many of us, a time to exchange gifts. Giving gifts that benefit charity has been a growing trend, helping support important work and providing an easy way to give something meaningful to someone special to you.

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Never assume they know the impact their gift is having. If you want donors to remain as excited as they were when they first gave, then tell them stories of how their gift is making a real difference in the world. Impact updates make donors feel connected to the work and the value of their gift. This is also true with donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts. Surprise offers and gifts helped alleviate some of the financial strain many felt during a pandemic and recession, while convenient shopping experiences reduced stress and anxiety.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Celebrate those 10, and then find 10 more. Your donors can easily visualize how their gift will help make a difference. How will we follow up on the gifts we receive?” To do this, you need to have everything set up so you can acknowledge the gift right away and follow up throughout the year. And again and again.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With automatic donation receipts, you have the ability to immediately acknowledge your donor’s gift, which has been proven to increase donor retention rates 400%. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign. No goods or services were given in exchange for this gift.

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