13 Tips for Optimizing Digital Donations
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2023
If you’re ready to make your digital channels work for you, bring in more online revenue, and save yourself some time, here are my top tips.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Now more than ever before, our world is online. When it comes to your nonprofit’s annual golf tournament fundraiser, leveraging digital channels throughout planning and execution is crucial to success. Digital tools are a critical part of sponsorships, which are the heart of a golf tournament’s fundraising power.
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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.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 22, 2021
The tendency to think about the offline and online channels as separate sandboxes is inadvisable for many reasons, but today we’d like to focus on a direct-mail-centric reason — one that is costing you revenue. Direct mail fundraisers, this blog post is dedicated to you.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2022
Is your organization overwhelmed by the need to implement a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy? Or, if you've started your digital transformation journey, are you stumped about how to scale your methods? Download now for a ten-step framework to acquire, cultivate, and steward donors all online.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 8, 2020
By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. The selected channels make up part of an organization’s Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. Digital Storytelling Framework.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Automated Personalization: Salesforce automates personalized communications across multiple channels, including email, social media, and direct mail.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 2, 2020
While there are many things vying for your attention, when it comes to digital growth there are only five critical metrics you should look at to help you get the most out of your budget and drive long-term sustainable growth. However, when it comes to online or digital donations, many people take a one-size-fits-all approach.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Your website and social media channels are remarkable tools that provide boundless opportunities to reach new donors to fuel your mission. But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements. Trust is key to success in online fundraising. Cost: Free.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 23, 2020
This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. A pioneer of crowdfunding and online fundraising, GlobalGiving.org is a site to study and learn from.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 19, 2023
As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving. Online giving can provide numerous benefits for nonprofits, from increasing donation amounts to improving donor engagement.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 20, 2024
A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. Great Nonprofits ] 84% of online donors are more likely to give if their donations are matched by their employer.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to shatter previous records by reaching at least $218.3 By shopping at any of the 64 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their spending power this holiday season into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good.
.orgSource
JANUARY 22, 2024
Here on earth, empathy, or the ability to stand in someone else’s shoes, is equally valuable, and becoming more precious the further we move into the digital era. Recently, I’ve been writing about the importance of emotional intelligence for associations, particularly in their digital initiatives. What platforms are they using?
.orgSource
DECEMBER 11, 2023
We are tempted to view AI’s powers as primarily in the realm of cost savings and efficiency; however, teamed with or without a human partner, AI can be a digital concierge helping organizations deliver that sought-after wow. Digital experience platforms are among the technology solutions that make that magic happen.
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. With in-person events postponed for the foreseeable future, digital opportunities own the stage. . Are you ready to innovate? .
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 13, 2020
We’ve talked a lot recently about taking your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy digital. Here are 5 integrations that will take your virtual fundraising to another level and 3 more that’ll get you started if you’re still gearing up to go on that digital journey. 1) Facebook Fundraising. 2)Apple Pay. 6) Mailchimp.
Whole Whale
MARCH 28, 2025
At Whole Whale, we see too many nonprofits with a too narrow approach to digital marketing that misses out on building long-term relationships and sustainable support at scale. To move your mission forward, you need a full-funnel digital marketing strategyone that nurtures your audience from first touch to lifelong champion.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 8, 2023
By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. 3) Multi-channel communication keeps you top of mind The average American sees 4,000-10,000 ads per day !
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 1, 2022
Your website and social media channels are remarkable tools that provide boundless opportunities to reach new donors to fuel your mission. But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements. Trust is key to success in online fundraising. Cost: Free.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Sponsored by C ollidescope – an online platform that connects influencers, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies to create positive change and amplify impact. In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 13, 2020
By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. Include links to your active social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 3) Send to Social Media.
Byte Technology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
In online marketing, we refer to this placement as the very valuable Search Engine Results Page or SERP. SEO is a fundamental component of digital marketing. Search is most times, the principal source of digital traffic for businesses. And it complements many other marketing channels. Get a quote from our team.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 10, 2021
You can promote your event to a broad audience through low-cost digital channels like social media, your organization’s website, and email campaigns with just a link. You’ll want to make sure the website has online registration built in so golfers and sponsors can register with a few clicks. 2) Upgrade to online registration.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 5, 2024
It should be mobile-responsive, attractive, and include features like: Online registration with secure payment processing Customizable text, imagery, and URL The ability to collect donations Sponsor onboarding and digital exposure Live leaderboards 1. Online Registration is Expected It’s an online world. Email campaigns.
sgEngage
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Partnering with a nonprofit design agency can help elevate your digital presence, but before you jump in, lets explore a few key stepsand why that online investment is worth every penny. in 2023a sign that more donors are comfortable (and even enthusiastic) about giving through digital channels.
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2021
In conversations with digital advertising agencies, they’ll admit that some clients simply throw money at them because they have a fluid budget. After completing your marketing analysis, it should be clear what your best channels are and who your current customer is. To Choose Your Channels Wisely. Need help with that?
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Many organizations are experts at driving traffic to their online donation forms, but plenty struggle to actually secure donations and reach their fundraising goals. Explore Kindfuls online fundraising software roundup to understand the current software landscape for nonprofits. Optimize the submit button.
Bloomerang
JULY 26, 2024
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants insight into what role direct mail plays in fundraising in a digital world: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering what role direct mail plays in our digitally-dominant world ? But I wonder if in the long run the ROI is better for direct mail than digital?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 6, 2023
By Jen Frazier , President at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. During a year-end campaign, it’s essential to track and analyze data from these multiple channels.
Bloomerang
MAY 22, 2024
For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. We solved this problem with Storyraise , a solution for nonprofits to create digital annual, impact, and donor reports.
The Verge
APRIL 30, 2021
Roku has pulled YouTube TV from its channel store. However, Roku says it is “taking the extra step to continue to offer existing subscribers access to YouTube TV on the Roku platform unless Google takes actions that require the full removal of the channel.” Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.
Bloomerang
JULY 26, 2021
This online appeals post is part two in a six-part series. Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering online appeals, user experience and messaging. Master online appeals, user experience and messaging. Strive for renewable online donations. . You can read part one here.
Volunteer Hub
JANUARY 2, 2022
Is your organization struggling with online volunteer recruitment? Social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). Community events (online). Paid media (examples: digital banners, commercials, pay-per-click advertising). 2022 is here! Email campaigns. Corporate volunteers and sponsorships.
Candid
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
That power of connection is also the driving force behind how people show up on social media platformsjoining groups and digital communities with shared values, locations, or interests. About a third of millennials and a quarter of Gen X also share fundraisers or causes on their social channels at least once a week.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 2, 2024
To truly use tech to make golf tournaments attractive to sponsors, it needs to include tools to seamlessly manage sponsor hole assignments, build and sell custom sponsorship packages that include digital exposure, and include touchpoints across the platform. Golf events have a unique value proposition, so price your packages accordingly.
Bloomerang
JUNE 14, 2021
Alarmed at how unprepared they were, they sped up their digital transformation. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. How much more of your donor communications went digital ? . What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies?
Saleforce Nonprofit
JUNE 9, 2021
Forced to adapt, many made a shift to digital strategy for the first time, continuing their mission-critical work while making impressive pivots to achieve new and better results for their communities. So here we go, let’s dig into five ways you can weave digital into your end-of-year fundraising campaign. Products used: .
sgEngage
JANUARY 28, 2025
According to the BlackbaudInstitutesCharitableGivingReport , online giving has continued to climb in recent years, a sign that connecting with donors online is more crucial than ever. Unify Your Look: Keep logos, color palettes, and fonts consistent everywherefrom your website and social channels to printed materials.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 13, 2020
Between Zoom video calls, dozens of Slack channels, and the (occasional) TikTok video with the kids, information is speeding past our cerebral cortex at an alarming rate. How about a persistent, organized, centralized digital space? Online communities can be a secure sanctuary away from the noise of social networks.
Whole Whale
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Our digital landscape is constantly changing so it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing resources. Social media, email, SEO, digital advertising, analytics, optimization tools like popups, A/B testing, and web design are non-negotiables that should be in every nonprofit’s toolbox.
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. So, the real question is: what will online fundraising look like moving forward? There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4%
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 19, 2019
According to a recent DonorPerfect study , you can expect that multichannel donors will contribute triple the amount of online-only and offline-only donors. Multichannel donors will give to campaigns online, at events, and participate in volunteer days all year round – so it’s important to keep them in the loop.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 31, 2020
Take a Balanced Approach With Your Revenue Streams and Include Digital Fundraising. The organizations we surveyed said they’re now focusing on a more balanced approach that includes a mix of in-person, virtual and digital fundraising components. See how this NPO moved their fundraising event online. Everyone has agreed.”.
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