Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising. Traditionally, fundraising has relied on old methods. These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. As you plan your annual appeal mailing, keep the following rules in mind: Write your appeal 10x faster. Write professional drafts with A.I. for free. #1

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. Discover the benefits of recurring donations. Recurring donations are extremely beneficial from an operational perspective.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Then help implement these tools.

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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. You did it: your donation appeal was a success. 4) Add to Mailing List. 2) Encourage to Volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. For emails, your donate button should be eye-catching with short and clear text. On social media, pair your posts with a link to your donation form.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems? A board fundraising system. And so on….

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2024

You’ve sent a fundraising email to your nonprofit’s email list. Except, there aren’t many donations coming through. And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email. And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email. Was the call to action obvious enough in the email?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Depending on who you ask, you will hear that the stamped envelope gets more donations, or it doesn't matter. What is a fundraiser to believe?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

End-of-year fundraising is like our version of the Superbowl. With many nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their budget in December alone, there’s a lot at stake — and a lot of end-of-year fundraising problems to overcome. A : Response rates differ by channel, for example, direct mail vs. email. They aren’t!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By Denise Dunbar , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. While tribute donors are typically one-time donations, they don’t have to be. Maximize the Impact of Tribute Gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. Spamming is illegal, and often goes straight to a junk mail folder. With text-to-give, the donation is charged to the donor’s cell phone bill. Donor Follow Up.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. The Basics of Year-End Fundraising. an e-mail and a piece of direct mail) with your year-end ask. They do this for several different reasons.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Through a process of trial and error, the Beagle Freedom Project is learning how to effectively use Facebook’s Fundraising Tools and they are being rewarded with more than likes and hearts – their followers are donating! Finally, it is worth noting that: 1) Facebook’s Fundraising Tools are free to use.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2022

When creating your nonprofit fundraising and donations strategy, email marketing should be on the top of the list of channels to use to support your efforts. However, 70% of nonprofits do not have an email marketing strategy, despite 26% of online donors saying email marketing is what inspires them to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2023

Clair , Co-Founder & COO at B Generous – the first-ever platform allowing nonprofit donors to “Donate Now, Pay Later”. Why Do Younger Donors Donate Less? We believe that the solution is Donate Now, Pay Later (DNPL). How Does Donate Now, Pay Later Work? Your nonprofit gets the full amount of the donation right away!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Creating measurable goals with actionable items is vital to a fundraising strategy, and just as important is checking in to see how you’re doing. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To be successful at email marketing and fundraising, nonprofits must regularly attempt to re-engage unengaged subscribers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

Fundraising Stats. of overall fundraising in 2018 came from online giving ( Charitable Giving Report ). 11% via direct mail/post. The number of new retained donors dropped 14.9% ( Fundraising Effectiveness Project ). The typical return donor made a second donation around 349 days after their first donation.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Digital communication pieces Insights from your digital impact report can easily transfer over to other types of digital communication pieces , like online newsletters, email fundraising campaigns, and blog posts. Content from your digital report can inform your direct mail pieces, and in turn, they can act as a teaser for your full report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. While social distancing restrictions are beginning to loosen, large fundraising events like galas and auctions are likely still on pause for the rest of the year. 1) Launch an event website. 2) Upgrade to online registration.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Direct mail is extremely effective for nonprofit fundraising. With ever-increasing postage rates, it can eat away at your donations. You should not stop sending direct mail, but there are some things you can do to decrease the amount of postage you pay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

retro digital marketing and fundraising strategies are making a comeback as evidenced by high engagement on social media and in email. 2017 Population Matters Infographics Series 2) Postcards [with QR codes] Gen Z rarely receives print mail, so it makes an impact when it arrives. Hang it on their refrigerator?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. Step 2 : Meet once per month or as regularly as needed for your event’s fundraising timeline.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. And it got me thinking… there are really only three things that separate super-successful fundraising letters from ones that are just mediocre.

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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.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 9, 2025

Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Our campaigns are smaller, maybe 500 to 1,000 pieces mailed. Choosing your print shop is an important decision for the success of your nonprofits direct mail program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Review your end-of-year fundraising goals, but think deeper.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

To meet this surge and move their mission forward, nonprofits must decide – and decide quickly – the best way to continue their fundraising efforts in a contactless way. As nonprofits navigate a new fundraising landscape that has completely changed in just a few short months, one tactic that is gaining momentum is hosting an online auction.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. According to DonorBox nearly one-third of all annual gifts come in December, and nearly half of all online donations come in the last week of the year. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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