The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What are their demographics (age, gender, location, industry, interests)? They may be a great prospect for a “ minor donor program ,” an event, direct mail, etc. Do you know what types of donors are most likely to give to your organization? Take a look at your current donors and prospects… who are they? Where did they come from?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . At GivingMail, we’re experts on using direct mail appeals to help organizations big and small improve their fundraising numbers and achieve their goals. What are the benefits of using direct mail in a multi-channel approach? Direct Mail.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

While every social platform has different audience demographics, the most common misconception is that everyone on social media is very young. According to a recent Pew report the fastest growing demographic on Twitter is individuals 40-55 years of age. Direct mail is enough. Direct mail is enough.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail. Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I learned that traditional approaches like annual drives, direct mail campaigns, and newsletters felt impersonal, disconnected, and transactional to donors. Get to know your donor beyond the basics Truly understanding your donors requires going beyond demographics and giving history—and into their motivations, values, and personal stories.

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

A direct message to your constituents through an e-newsletter, direct mail, or just an email is a great way to show your constituents your leadership is involved. Use your blog to provide the community or demographic you serve abreast to exactly what’s happening at your nonprofit. Executive updates.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Direct mail. Generation demographic. It seems intuitive, but ensuring you’re sending millennials a text message alert or an email is far more effective than sending them a direct mail. How often does a consumer like to be contacted? If they are receptive to weekly emails, do that. Communication method. Phone calls. Home or cell?

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2021

From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail. Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. It considers factors like giving history, demographic data, and communication preferences. They can also split based on demographics and communication preferences. Traditionally, fundraising has relied on old methods. Segment your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

They think: “many of our supporters are women aged 50-60 and are interested in animals, so let’s target that demographic on Facebook.” But Facebook has a lot more information about its users than the relatively blunt demographics that your database can provide. 8) How to run an effective test.

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TechImpact

JULY 29, 2014

You can customize your CRM to track how different individuals like to be contacted (email, phone, direct mail), or if those individuals like to only be contacted about a specific service or offering (events, volunteer opportunities, seminars), or even track what time of year they like to be contacted based on their past interactions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. By dividing donors into groups based on characteristics like giving history, engagement level, demographics, and interests, nonprofits can tailor their messaging and approach to each segment’s preferences and motivations.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A recent survey by The Nonprofit Alliance found that nearly half of direct response consultants said their clients lowered expectations from 2022 to 2023, while less than 10% said they expected their clients to do more direct mail fundraising this year compared to last year. Know your target demographic. Male or female? Young or old?

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

You should consider surveying your current constituents online usage habits and review public ally available data about Twitter demographics in order to determine with whom it may help you connect. Part 2 – 20 Tips for Nonprofits Using Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

electronically or via regular mail). By teaming up with a like-minded business, you create an ally to promote your mission to customers that fall squarely in your target demographic. As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. 2) Select a site to host your auction.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Most segmentation efforts are based upon three key factors: Demographics and Lifestyle – these are observable and traceable metrics such as location, age, region, marital status, etc. Lastly, when in doubt, segment your e-mail list like you would for direct mail. E-mail Schedules & Strategies. First, Create a Plan.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

TIP 8: Since fewer folks in any demographic write checks, stop making checks your primary mode of payment. If sending direct mail, include a QR code that goes to a landing page with multiple giving options. AI facilitates radical connection in a manner most directly aligned with individual identities, interests, and preferences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Gen X is big on blogging, e-mail, and social networking. To access everyone across all demographics, your nonprofit must utilize many different tools. Young, tech-savvy millenials text often and increasing prefer social networks and using tablets. Donors over 40 appreciate a strong website and an e-newsletter.

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NetWits

AUGUST 2, 2012

Begin to think like a corporate entity – understanding investment and return, consumer demographics and buying patterns. on mailing lists. Yet including corporate donors in your fundraising mix is a critical strategy. What to do? I challenge you to break the mold. Step 1 – Evaluate Your Assets. of receipents. # of influencers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Gen X is big on blogging, e-mail, and social networking. To access everyone across all demographics, your nonprofit must utilize many different tools. Young, tech-savvy millenials text often and increasing prefer social networks and using tablets. Donors over 40 appreciate a strong website and an e-newsletter.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. It should be noted that direct mail is just one channel to acquire new donors. Dispelling Common Myths The 3 most common myths about direct mail acquisition are: You should expect a 1% response rate.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2011

On Sunday the cost of sending mail via the US Postal System goes up ( see exactly how much ). Certainly for those of us mailing things, this is a bummer but it doesn't mean we should stop our mailing efforts. Direct Mail + Internet = Integrated Success. Consider designing your direct mail with the following in mind: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Legacy paradigms of contextual targeting, re-targeting, geo-targeting, and other demographic or online behavioral targeting have given way to more precise household-level targeting. Richard Becker. Target Analytics at Blackbaud. Online advertising has evolved.

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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. Donation letters are used to request financial contributions or solicit in-kind donations through traditional channels, like direct mail, or using digital channels, like email.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Communication managers for non-profit organizations often find themselves struggling with one inherent problem of fundraising: determining what avenues and channels best attract the different elements of a varied demographic base. For ages 55 and older, direct mail—in the form of ad flyers, brochures, pamphlets etc.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 10, 2008

Just send the company your e-mail list and tell it what social networking sites those on your list are using, their demographics, the numbers of friends they have, how many widgets they’re using, even their interests. Rapleaf digs into the usual social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, etc.),

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. When you factor in production, printing, and postage, a simple direct mail acquisition campaign runs about $20K to reach 50,000 people. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5% Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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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. Demographics. Segmenting supporters based on demographics like age or location can add an extra personal touch to your messages. To evaluate your segments, your nonprofit should: Review engagement metrics.

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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. Enclose tribute giving envelopes in mailed newsletters and/or annual reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They attract an ideal audience—donors and businesses with high-capacity networks often interested in supporting community events with exposure to an affluent and influential demographic. With every communication, be sure you provide a way to register online right then and there.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

What specific demographic information do they have in common (gender, age, location, income level, etc.)? Options could include: Direct mail. It shows that this is a concerted effort on the part of the organization and not just a spam email or junk mail. For example: Do they all give to the same offer? Peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

It is so easy for us to develop one message for a campaign, mailing or communication, and to send that message to everybody in our contact database – every address, every email gets our “Dear Sally, we’d like to tell you about our newest opportunity to support our mission” appeal.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

In the next five years, money spent annually on direct mail will decline by as much as 40%, from $49.7 “Direct mail has begun spiraling into what we believe is a precipitous decline from which it will never fully recover," said Borrell. The younger generation seems to prefer to donate online, rather than through the mail.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Dont be afraid to A/B test social media posts, direct mail appeals, and other marketing materials.) Direct Mail Send your supporters a variety of printed materials, from personalized invitations to events to fundraising letters, via direct mail. Encourage your direct mail recipients to take action after reading your message.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2022

We will grow our donor base by 10% by June using direct mail appeals, social media posts, and our giving day campaign. Conduct audience research to assess the demographics, interests, and motivations of your supporter base. A direct mail campaign. Direct mail. We will train them and have them in place by April 15.

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