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?

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

With that in mind, here are 12 tips that will help you succeed no matter what social-networking site you apply them to. As you get more and more involved in using social media, be sure to claim your land by creating your organization’s Facebook page, Twitter account, YouTube channel, LinkedIn profile, etc. What one tip would you add?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Send out letters, send out e-mails, make calls, write posts on your website, hold small group meetings…. Rule #4: Cultivate Year Round in Each of those Channels. If you’re going to solicit through e-mail, you’ve got to cultivate through e-mail. If you’re going to make asks through direct mail, you have to cultivate (i.e.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Deciding on the channels through which to send your appeals can be tough—there are so many ways to reach donors these days. A multi-channel fundraising strategy, or one that targets donors through a variety of mediums, is most likely to reach the widest audience and result in maximum funds raised. What is multi-channel fundraising?

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

That said, here are 5 tips to help ensure your participants are as successful as possible. Such resources should include sample solicitation letters for mail and email, quick stats and impact statements for social media, sample scripts for phone calls, and thank you letters for follow-up communications. 3) Involve. Saying Thanks.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

What are some tips for reactivating lapsed donors? Use a multi-channel approach. Integrate an email campaign with your direct mail appeal and follow up with a phone call based on donor value, if warranted. Following up a direct mail appeal with an email reinforces the need and offers an alternative way to give.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

Tip #1: Identify . Tip #2: Locate. This is the step where you determine which channel you will use to acquire donors. Options could include: Direct mail. Peer-to-peer fundraisers and events are a bit more hands on, but they are still very viable channels for acquiring new donors. Tip #3: Plus One.

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OneCause

JUNE 14, 2021

When your nonprofit is planning your fundraising campaigns, it can be difficult to decide which channels to pursue for sending appeals. While it’s true that direct mail isn’t the preferred venue for conversation between friends any longer, it’s still an effective channel to fundraise for nonprofit organizations.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

So, here are some easy to follow, ethical tips from email experts namely Charlotte Sumner (Head of Email, Pancentric Digital ), Amy Birch (Marketing Assitant, Wired Marketing ) and Jason Almolla (Marketing Executive, Digital Round ). So there you have it, ten simple tips to get your mailing list started.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn how to run a multi-channel fundraising campaign as efficiently as possible. First tip: be selective about what channels you use. You don’t need to be on every channel out there. Let me repeat that: you don’t need to be on every channel out there! multiple times on multiple channels.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

And don’t rely on just one channel; emails, social media posts, and direct mail all play a part in meeting donors where they are. Engage with Multi-Channel Fundraising Tactics Your donors live in different spaces—online, offline, and everywhere in between. And don’t underestimate the power of direct mail.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention? Send new online donors an additional thank you by mail. How do you channel gratitude to first-time donors?

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

SMS messaging is a direct and personal communication channel that allows nonprofits to send concise messages straight to a donors mobile phone for fundraising, awareness campaigns, volunteer coordination , and more. Send your supporters updates on ongoing projects and campaigns (including direct mail). What Is SMS Messaging?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Here are a few top tips: 1. Folks are busy, especially as the holiday season approaches, and they often need to be reminded through multiple channels and touches. Check out some other great tips to maximize your year-end fundraising campaign kick-off from Candid’s recent webinar. Have more tips for year-end giving success?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. It suggests the best channels to ask for donations. Optimizing Donation Request Timing, Amount, and Communication Channels AI plays a critical role in optimizing donation request timing, amount, and communication channels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Monetize your social media channels by pairing captivating photos and heartfelt stories with donation – and crowdfunding forms when appropriate – that make it easy for your donors to support and share about causes that matter to them. Send direct mail, too! Reach them through a text message.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

Key Findings: The majority of giving still comes from offline channels, but online continues to be a significant source of giving and new donors. The dominate giving channel for new donors 64 years old and younger is online — not offline. Online donors continue to switch channels and become offline donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover tips for developing and implementing a strategic approach to monthly giving. Monthly donations are automatically drawn from donors’ accounts, meaning they don’t have to input their payment information or mail in their donations every time they want to give. Give through multiple channels. Direct mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

Write a blog post asking your supporters to send an e-mail to Congress, to attend an event, or “Like&# you on Facebook. If yours is a health organization, give exercise or quitting smoking tips. Get a copy of the story and upload to your YouTube channel, and then promote it on your blog. Post calls to action.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2024

Here are six tips to help you plan your celebration: 1. You can use email, social media, or even direct mail to express your gratitude for their support. Idea: Highlight individual donors and/or volunteers that have had a notable impact on your organization on your social media channels. Happy National Nonprofit Day!

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Survey your audience to determine whether they prefer email, direct mail, SMS messaging, or phone calls. Then, group them accordingly in your constituent relationship management system (CRM), and use the channels they indicate to promote recurring giving. Demographics. Survey your audience.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Give these tips a try. Your plan should include your campaign’s messaging, theme, channels, and follow-up plan, for starters. For templates you can use to set up a welcome series for new donors and tips for donor retention, check out The Fundraiser’s Guide to Welcome Series. Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals S.M.A.R.T.

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

Content generation tools, which generate email copy, direct mail messages, talking points for phone calls, and other outreach materials that you can tailor to each prospect. The post 4 Tips for Effective Wealth & Philanthropic Screening first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

7 Key Marketing Channels to Master There are many ways to get your marketing messages out into the world, and familiarizing yourself with core channels is essential. Hint: This tip applies to any form of marketing. Dont be afraid to A/B test social media posts, direct mail appeals, and other marketing materials.)

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Achieve

JUNE 17, 2024

Let’s explore five proven tips to improve your fundraising asks. Determine what channels and opportunities engage your audience the most. However, while organizing your strategy is important, it’s equally important to be somewhat flexible. Use a multi-channel fundraising approach. Choose mobile giving channels.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2021

Five Tips to use both channels to their fullest potential—and let them be themselves! Your direct mail appeal is written and approved. Mail and email are, to state the obvious, different. So how can you leverage the good work you’ve done for the mail channel? . Hit send and watch as the donations flow. .

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. It’s a channel that functions as part of your larger digital strategy. When email works together with your social media, direct mail, in-person activities, phone calls, and website, your supporters have many more opportunities to hear your message.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Click here for practical tips on improving your email program this year and here for an in-depth look at three reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. You started out in direct mail almost 17 years ago.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Print communications came in second place, with 19% saying it was the most influential channel. Print communications came in second place, with 19% saying it was the most influential channel.

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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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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you only engage with your supporters via one digital communication channel, such as just Facebook or Instagram, you might find that you’re starting to repeat yourself or your post formatting is getting stale. Remember, a multichannel strategy requires considering every channel at your disposal — including direct mail.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A consultant can help you craft and maintain your brand across multiple channels. Choosing a consultant with print and web design services can help your organization quickly develop effective appeals for all of your marketing channels, from social media to direct mail. million nonprofits in the U.S.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2025

Whether youre navigating a funding gap or proactively future-proofing your fundraising, weve got practical tips to help. The sooner you can incorporate some of these tips, the stronger your nonprofit will be. Test other programs that could work well together, like direct mail and digital. Adopt a multi-channel approach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

If your nonprofit can’t get the support it needs in social and mobile media and is still forced to wing it on a zero budget, here are some tips to help you illuminate and mobilize the skeptics: Find your voice and channel your enthusiasm . Get social and mobile media buzz in their e-mail inboxes regularly! Get training.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

Just like direct mail, email isn’t going away just because some new thing called social media came along. To get a full write up on the session head over to the TechSoup blog and read Mobile Tips from 12NTC. Storytelling Tips from the Pros at @12NTC by Debra Askanase. 2) Mobile (as expected) is On the Rise. Visual Notes.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 25, 2024

Here is an example of a personalized landing page with a name and specific benefits the member uses most often: Multi-Channel Communication Don’t just rely on email to send out communications for renewals. Tips for Better Campaign Execution First off, it’s important to start renewal communications well in advance of the expiration date.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2022

We’ll dive into 4 tips and tricks: Determine your auction type. Use a multi-channel marketing approach. When identifying the best items to procure, follow these top tips: Review your past auction’s performance. That leads us to our next tip! We recommend taking a multi-channel approach to marketing your auction.

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