Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 9, 2015

And yet, according to website monitoring service StatusCake, it happens to thousands of companies every day as a result of being “blacklisted” by mail servers, browsers and complex filtering systems and corporate firewalls. To begin, contact your Internet service provider and inform them of the situation.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? What content is needed to make this campaign successful: newsletters, testimonials, etc.?

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Network for Good

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The good news? Plan targeted appeals – Think about who from your contact list would be best to invite to make a subscription gift. Check out our suggestions below: Welcome Kit – Want to say thank you with direct mail? Design a welcome kit to officially welcome your new subscription donor to the organization.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Is it easy for visitors to donate money online or contact your group for more information? Is your contact information easy to find? It may sound antiquated given the virtual world we live in, but lots of people still want to pick up the phone, drop by your offices or mail in a donation. So is your website up to snuff?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Not to be confused with Text-to-Give campaigns (Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross), text alert campaigns are when individuals opt-in to be alerted of breaking news or calls to action via text message. The SEIU sends out urgent alerts and news from the field. Service Employees International Union :: Subscribe.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These best practices serve as a foundation for upgrading your website to be compatible with the Social Web and are then elaborated upon in the upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters. The 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming to many people. You can view their website at defenders.org.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

You probably want a News page for your blog (if you plan to have one), which will help you keep your site fresh. Put your contact info in the footer and on the Contact Us page. And be sure to include a mailing address. Make it easy to sign up for your newsletter. Next, you need a site map. Make it easy to give.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Sometimes, methods of fundraising that worked in previous years don’t work as well when the economy shifts or a big news event pulls people’s attention away. Or maybe you sent your mailing out at a time when people are distracted with something else like vacations or elections or major holidays. Are your communications going two ways?

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The bad news: It’s never over. The good news: You can take steps right now to ensure the next campaign is less stressful and even more successful. Segment the rest of your database and email or mail messages that are particularly relevant to each segment. Consider personally contacting a few first-time donors, too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

Nonprofits throughout the world have sent millions upon millions of e-mails, Tweets, bulletins, updates, etc. A lot of nonprofits will now have to update their website, e-mail newsletters, and most costly, their print materials. 2) From my e-mail newsletter. This is a new policy development. on Facebook.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

A well-designed direct mail piece sent to several local area codes or a radio or tv slot can also be great methods, depending on the budget allocated to the event. Also existing nonprofit mail channels, newsletters or PS in mailed donor communications or letters. Using just a few of these can pay dividends come event day.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

Main | Care2 Adds Two Experts to Nonprofit Services Team » Wednesday Jan 14 2009 10 Fast Tips to Boost E-newsletter Performance Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10:40AM | by Allyson Kapin Let’s face it: People have a love hate relationship with their email. Here are some useful tips to increase your e-newsletters performance rates.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The election is getting close and a whopping 40 million Americans have already voted early in person or by a mail. First, it’s always okay to share information about the election process: how to register or apply for a mail ballot, when polling places are open, which races will appear on the ballot.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Your nonprofit needs you working in your strengths , not setting up your newsletter in Mail Chimp or scheduling your next Facebook post. Manage your email marketing: Whether you use Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or a similar tool, your VA can manage your mailing list, keeping your list updated and properly tagged.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It might mean serving up a blog post or news update that’s similar to one that a user previously viewed, as NRDC did in the example below. From your donate button to your newsletter sign-up form, a website visitor’s next steps should stand out. Website personalization can take many forms. Make yours easy to recognize and act upon!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 4, 2012

The good news is this is completely avoidable in the Age of Social Media. Lesson #4: Leverage co-workers and personal contacts for additional pushes. Then we each went at it, e-mailing our contacts with sample Facebook and Twitter messages to see if they would share with their networks.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Furthermore, many people view direct mail as “junk mail.”

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Care2

JUNE 8, 2010

While they may send you a long Christmas letter (the personal friend version of a nonprofit’s annual report), they don’t send you a 12-page newsletter every three months and never talk to you otherwise. Friends of friends pass on little bits of news they hear about and from you (we call that word of mouth marketing).

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Care2

AUGUST 14, 2007

Place the most important articles at the top - theyre more likely to get read there Give people an opportunity to donate or take action - links in standard newsletters do get clicked on, but, admittedly, not as much as stand-alone appeals Include fun stuff in the sidebars - they get clicked on a lot! Its worth it!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

Traditionally, a call to action has been to donate in response to a direct mailing or a phone call. However, with new digital tools, you no longer have to ask for a donation at every interaction. For example, you can ask for something as simple as a mailing address or for the visitor to download a study about your mission.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

But if you haven't, you can l ist your donors, activists, volunteers, and non-donors and how and when you plan to contact them. Remember: The year-end giving season is a unique time to reframe your organization's mission and message so it fits current events and the news cycle.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

» Friday Jul 14 2006 Best day to send an e-mail - is there a seasonality factor? Have you been sending your e-mails on a Monday? Perhaps its worth revisiting the topic: which day of the week results in highest e-mail click through rates? Thats what I thought. Friday, July 14, 2006 at 02:15PM | by Agata K.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

Furthermore, those appeals might be buried in a newsletter – not even a standalone appeal in which the only call to action is to donate. Direct Mail marketers have already known this for years, as do some of the larger nonprofits with massive email lists and sophisticated multi-channel fundraising programs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations.

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See3

DECEMBER 12, 2007

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman DEC 12, 2007 Why you need social media marketing.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For example, many consultants include fundraising appeals in emails to their mailing lists in support of their nonprofit clients. Most nonprofits take advantage of basic fundraising avenues like events, direct mail, corporate philanthropic giving, and grants. This is definitely an “ask” worth making! Sizing up your assets. The public.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2017

Once the donor gives, regular contact (and a thank you ) is a priority. A donor shouldn’t be contacted for financial support only. They enjoy updates, news about your successes, and insight into how their funds are driving impact. Newsletter. Communicate with your supporters. Annual Gifts. Major Donor. Planned Giving.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

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Care2

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

60) Search « Lean, Mean Blogging Machines | Main | Crowd-sourcing to Clean up Elections and Foil Chad » Friday Nov 10 2006 Featured Article from Care2 News Network (our own little digg) Friday, November 10, 2006 at 01:37PM | by Mark Source: Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Regardless of whether you believe direct mail is on its way out -- and many smart people seem to disagree with each other on this point – nearly everyone agrees that the role of online giving is only becoming more important over time. Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US.

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2008

60) Search « Care2 Welcomes Dana Weissman to Nonprofit Services | Main | Three Keys to Successful Online Campaigns » Tuesday Jun 17 2008 New Research Findings: Advocacy Groups More Trusted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 10:51AM | by Dana Weissman American citizens trust advocacy groups – a lot more than they trust the U.S.

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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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Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

Contact them for more info. Receive monthly updates 2 Comments | by Share Article Reader Comments (2) Also keep in mind the new credit card laws that Obama passed in May. As a donor, you choose which project you would like your donation to support. Sound interesting?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Maybe they saw some interesting news and decided to find out more. If the encounter is happening at a live event, offer relevant information and ask them if they would like to subscribe to your email newsletter or any other regular communications or touch points. Maybe they heard about you from a friend or colleague.

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

I was speaking with a fundraising consultant the other day (admittedly she is more oriented toward major donors and direct mail) who was aghast that wed be soliciting new activists as soon as we are for a donation. 60) Search « VolunteerMatch.org Opens Public Access to its Network | Main | How Sticky is Facebook?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

60) Search « A great read about e-mail fundraising. 60) Search « A great read about e-mail fundraising. 60) Search « A great read about e-mail fundraising. The reader is new to your list and it will certainly be the first impression of your e-mail program.

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