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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. For direct mail: Direct mail is all about your outer envelope. Why the range?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. While tribute donors are typically one-time donations, they don’t have to be.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Many organizations raise 30%, sometimes as much as 50%, of their individual giving in December. Collect data (ideally the last two years, but at a minimum for the previous year) How much did we raise at end of year? How much did you raise for GivingTuesday ? End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

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. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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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! Fundraising post with a “Donate” button. Of those, 62% say Facebook is the most inspiring.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment? Refer to the data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By Julia Campbell, host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast and founder of the Nonprofit Social Media Summit , a free all-virtual event created to help nonprofits navigate the fast-changing social media landscape to drive more donations. If you can eliminate any unnecessary steps in the donation process, do it! 2) Make it urgent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. For example, reports that show side by side amounts for individual months from each year can help you pinpoint reasons for any discrepancies in donation amounts. for every dollar raised.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mobile giving trends Best practices for raising more through mobile giving How mobile giving technology can help What is mobile giving? Mobile giving is raising funds through a mobile device, whether via text, the Internet, an app, or email. Donors can text a unique keyword or donation amount to your nonprofits dedicated phone number.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

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. The fundamental rules of fundraising don’t disappear just because you are raising money through an event. #2: In that case, you raise $25,000 and spend $10,000 on the event.

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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. an e-mail and a piece of direct mail) with your year-end ask. I have found that diversifying my year-end appeals maximize revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

Odds are your emails are going to spam folders and are in violation of email compliance laws that require opt-out information and a mailing address to be prominently featured in all email campaigns. An email fundraising appeal is an email with the sole purpose of inspiring and asking donors to make an online donation.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

And of course I wanted to increase our donations. But we do need to raise $350 – 400,000 in donations each year. We started mailing them in envelopes instead of flats last year. Now, every single donation letter gets a personalized, hand written note by me on them. I wanted to be educated.

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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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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Everyone at this nonprofit was constantly wringing their hands about raising money. If you are a small nonprofit with no full time development staff, fundraising systems can help your program staff and executive director raise more money in less time, until you can afford a full-time fundraiser. 4 – Put it On a Calendar.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Of course, you’re correct. Host a webinar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

11% via direct mail/post. The typical return donor made a second donation around 349 days after their first donation. The typical return donor made a second donation around 349 days after their first donation. 29% of annual donation volume to nonprofits occurs from #GivingTuesday through the end of the year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

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. Here are our 4 proven ways to improve your online giving page so you can bring in more donations. Use a single-page donation form.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Non-profit direct mail fundraisers know that one of the worst times to send a fundraising letter for a charity is in the couple of weeks before a major election. Because the candidates and their supporters are going to be flooding mailboxes with oversized postcards, self-mailers, and every other type of direct mail communication possible.

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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. You can even use outbound messages to solicit donations from your supporters. The same holds true for donations to charity. The sky’s the limit!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). Great Nonprofits ] 84% of online donors are more likely to give if their donations are matched by their employer. Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%. billion—only 0.6%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Their average individual gifts are the highest among all generations, so securing even one donation from a member of these generations is a huge win. 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8% organizations** 23.6% organizations** 25.9%

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. Especially as the year ends, schedules get tight.

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TechCrunch

MAY 1, 2021

In the rest of this newsletter we’ll get into All Raise data, the new Miami and a new lineup you don’t want to miss. All (aren’t) Raise(d). All Raise, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the footprint of women founders and funders, has released its annual report for 2020. million in funding.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation. This is the first interaction your donor will have with the organization after they make their donation. Whatever feels comfortable.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Direct mail?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Fundraising Goal: In conjunction with the event host committee, organization staff, and key fundraisers, you must decide what amount of money you plan to raise at the event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

And while charity events can be important for raising funds for your cause, it’s no secret they can also be a lot of work. Maybe you’re hoping to raise awareness or funds, show some supporter appreciation, do some community building, or maybe you just want to have a little fun. 1) Start with a clear goal. We’re at 90% of our goal.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2021

Givz , which has developed an API-powered platform that gives brands a way to convert discounts into donations, has raised $3 million in seed funding. Givz operates under the premise that “donation-driven marketing” consistently outperforms discounts and costs less, “making it an attractive addition” to corporate marketing. “We

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising. electronically or via regular mail). Additionally, with many businesses and services temporarily closed due to COVID-19, make sure to check on any restrictions on the donated item.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Many lack access to information about how create their own websites, publish an email newsletter, accept online donations, and use social media effectively. To effectively raise money online, NGOs need a website that makes a good first impression. 3) Accept donations online. 2) Launch an e-newsletter.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

More on that after the tips to get people to donate. Here are nine ideas that will get people donating on Father’s Day: 1. This will let potential donors know that their money is going towards a good cause and that their donation will make a difference. Use creative donation tiers. Make it easy to donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook. If Facebook extended their fundraising tools to WhatsApp (owned by Facebook) and Facebook Messenger, messaging apps would likely become much more powerful in their ability to raise money for charitable organizations.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Like great sales organizations, great development operations need a constant stream of prospects… individuals, companies, and foundations that are, or are likely to be, interested enough in your mission to donate funds to your non-profit. Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. 4) You’ll Raise More Money Any tournament management tech should come with tools that boost fundraising. Golf has a ton of giving power.

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