The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

A matching grant pledge prior to the big day encouraged supporters to dig deep, resulting in a 40% revenue increase compared to the previous year’s total by the time the day drew to a close. A second matching grant offer enabled leaders to extend the giving via two more fundraising emails the next day. Research backs this up.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

For each of these recommendations, remember that while it’s essential to be decisive in your physical and digital marketing strategies , it’s just as important to consider your options, evaluate your existing plans, and be thoughtful about any changes in your approach. You should consider: Google Ad Grants. Automate your marketing.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Don’t Skip Direct Mail. During the Year-End Fundraising Fair session, “Direct Mail In The Digital Age” nonprofit coach Kelly McLaughlin shared that over her 12+ years of experience, she has found that direct mail is still an effective fundraising tool, especially as part of your year-end appeal. .

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For example, it’s more difficult to experience catering and an attractive venue digitally. Your marketing specialists get the word out about your gala to your supporters through email, social media, direct mail, and any other communication channels your nonprofit uses. Direct mail. Marketing specialists. Tech experts.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are known for approaching potential supporters through multiple methods, including door-to-door knocking campaigns, street canvassing efforts, and digital advocacy. CharityEngine’s guide to multi-channel fundraising advises nonprofits to get in touch with supporters on a variety of platforms, including: Email.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Businesses most often give through matching gifts, corporate and volunteer grants, or in-kind donations of free goods or services. Foundations typically donate grants to similar nonprofits in order to help them further their mission. Usually, your nonprofit will need to reapply for these grants each year. Foundations.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

While mobile giving may be trendy, it’s still a good idea to utilize a multi-channel fundraising approach to best engage with your network of support. Consider adding direct mail appeals alongside your mobile strategy to capture a wider audience and boost your conversion rates. Appealing to Younger Donors.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 15, 2016

While many of us have “gone digital” in our personal daily life, we can’t always say the same for the organizations where we work. And yet, diving in without a strategy for your digital marketing—or a limited strategy that doesn’t fit holistically with your current marketing channels may not reap the rewards you hoped for.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. You can’t take your brand for granted. Since it’s impossible to know which communication channels your supporters prefer simply by guessing, it’s prudent to ask them. This year, commit to customizing and offering options (email, direct mail, text, etc.).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We are offering a Dell Latitude 10 tablet refurbished by our friends at CDI to the best “ Digital Connector ” story lead. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels. Interested?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We are offering a Dell Latitude 10 tablet refurbished by our friends at CDI to the best “ Digital Connector ” story lead. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels. Eligibility.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Team DNL provides Digital Nonprofit Leadership to mid-sized and large nonprofit organizations. We offer a number of analytics-related services including web analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and data reporting and visualizations, so we can certainly assist your team. With that, let’s get started.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Post your volunteer opportunities on several different channels, from social media to your website to email newsletters. Volunteer grants: Many companies offer volunteer grants, also known as dollars-for-doers programs. Lean into these aspects of your volunteer program to recruit a wider range of potential volunteers. .

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Multi-channel marketing is the practice of communicating and marketing across many channels. By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. Why is it important for nonprofits?

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Social media, digital advertisements, websites, and email have improved nonprofit audience outreach and fundraising. Why are so many nonprofits utilizing email in their overall digital strategies ? First, you’ll want this email to be shorter than direct mail fundraising letters as the digital attention span is shorter.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

With the exploding popularity of online fundraising and the major shift digital-first fundraising, we anticipate that it will only continue to grow well into the future. Choose a day and actively encourage donations and sharing through all your social media channels, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2019

Organizations need to determine how they fit into the transforming digital landscape and anticipate the changing expectations of their visitor and member base. From hosting special member events to fulfilling membership cards to all related marketing, mailings, and collateral, everything adds up fast!

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Your organization already understands the importance of having updated and adaptive techniques for all its digital tools and marketing outlets. What your team might not realize, however, is that each of your separate digital marketing efforts should actively support the others. Final Tips for a Successful Nonprofit Digital Strategy.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Staying ahead of the game in the digital age requires nonprofits to gather a collection of online tools that will help them accomplish their mission. Gone are the days of sending cash or a check through the mail or needing to show up in person to make a gift to the causes your donors support. Grant management. Nonprofit Tools.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

How Nonprofits Can Get Free Advertising With Google Ad Grants. 4 Digital Marketing Strategies To Expand Your Donor Base. Digital marketing may sound complicated, but it’s more accessible than you might think. Digital marketing may sound complicated, but it’s more accessible than you might think. Here you go!

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As they become more experienced, granting the authority to make decisions on behalf of the organization will only increase this sentiment. Keep open channels of communication. Watermarked pictures are cost efficient and tangible (or digital) rewards that remind volunteers of their experiences. Give out team “jerseys”.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. Examples include goals for implementing new fundraising channels or techniques, top prospects you hope to engage, check-in points along your timeline, and any limitations that could keep you from adjusting the plan as necessary to account for challenges that arise.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s

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Allegiance Group

JULY 25, 2024

“Video content is too hard to produce.” “Digital ads are only for fundraising.” As a fundraiser or marketer, you’ve probably said or heard these digital advertising misconceptions and others plenty of times. But as we move further into a digital age, you must leverage your full potential on digital platforms.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Your online donation form is the foundation of your digital fundraising strategy. And don’t forget to educate your volunteers about volunteer grants they can get from their employers to help out your nonprofit even more. Some donors might prefer emails, while others might prefer direct mail outreach or phone calls.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

Relying on a single fundraising channel can be limiting and may not capture the full potential of support available. Direct Mail Tangible Connections in a Digital World Direct mail remains a classic, tangible way to connect with donors. Diversifying your grant sources mitigates risk and expands your funding base.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

Trying to provide all the proper links and information within our microsite and Facebook application proved too cumbersome, and so we chose to go with a user flow that included a pledge, followed up with an e-mail offering all the details and links to get the precise information needed for a participant’s location.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission. Common channels include email, direct mail, social media, phone calls, your website, etc.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Offer to promote them and their work or product by featuring them on your website or sharing on your social channels. One of Fiver’s strategies for building a large matching grant was to reach out directly to major donors who give year after year. Many organizations still send direct mail appeals, too.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Tom Ahern makes his living by writing cases and direct mail … by doing audits, reviewing and recommending fixes for donor communications … and by teaching others what he’s learned during decades of trial, error and the occasional spectacular success. AhernComm.com. He began working with nonprofits full-time about 15 years ago.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

Are they coming online or from events or direct mail? Via what channels? It’s not uncommon for new mid-level donors to get pulled out of the mail stream by major gifts, where they will languish at the bottom of a major gifts officer’s portfolio. Solution: Put the donor back in the mail stream. How quickly?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Consider all income sources, including individual donations through various channels. Picture a passionate advocate valuing social impact or a digital-savvy donor who prefers online engagement. Analyze past giving patterns, contribution frequency, and preferred donation channels.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Forget what you’ve been told: Your annual appeal doesn’t have to be sent in December only, you don’t have to focus solely on finding major donors, and sending the annual appeal letter in the mail doesn’t have to be the end of your annual campaign communications. In fact, it can be the beginning.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t forget about direct mail! Look for grants. When you use your donor data strategically, you can set attainable goals, identify new donor pools, choose effective communication channels, and personalize your appeals. Don’t forget about direct mail! Optimize your email strategy. Leverage text fundraising.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 8, 2018

With seemingly limitless channels available to nonprofit marketers to cultivate, your fundraising and engagement efforts now require developing messages for each medium. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, traditional direct mail, your web site, blog posts, even text messages – how will you come up with unique messaging for each platform?

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