Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

29% of online donors say that social media is the communication tool that most inspires them to give [email 27%, website, 18%, print, 12%, TV ad 6%] (According to the Global Trends in Giving Report ). One question that I see nonprofits constantly asking, and with good reason: “Can social media really bring in new donors for our nonprofit?”

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. 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 ? to raise $1.00.

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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.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. USPS mailings are getting expensive and it has been suggested we might save money by including our next impact report (slated for dropping in Dec) in with our appeal – or perhaps AS the appeal, with an accompanying cover letter. How to mitigate this risk?

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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 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. Done well, your year-end campaigns (print, email, and social media) will inspire donors to give generously at year’s end and throughout the year after.

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Boost Fundraising and Donor Engagement Picture this: A beautifully designed envelope arrives in your supporter’s mailbox. Inside, a personalized letter shares a compelling story of impact, complete with vibrant images and a clear call to action.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

As a result, more organizations are looking for ways to implement an omnichannel fundraising and marketing strategy. Consider incorporating this approach into your annual fundraising plan , you might need help knowing where to start. Let’s get started.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Your fundraising appeals are often the only thing your donor sees from your nonprofit. Here's how your appeal's voice can encourage giving.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Allegiance Group makes achieving direct mail success simple. Does direct mail work?

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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. They were worried about donor communications. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored.

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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. DonorDirect ] 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of hearing updates and appeals from the organization.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 16, 2023

As fundraisers because we want to use curiosity in all kinds of ways to get donors engaged in our appeals and keep them engaged. Here are three things to consider for the teaser on your next direct mail fundraising appeal.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Direct mail is too often associated with the past. Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. Here’s why!

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2024

Learn how to elevate every aspect of your fundraising programs—from acquisition to reactivation, digital co-targeting to housefile optimization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Donors are your nonprofit’s greatest resource. The Q2 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project paints a concerning picture. From January to June 2022, the number of donors declined by 7%, and overall donor retention decreased by 4.2% Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3%

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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? And be human.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2022

When it comes to your fundraising, don’t be like Othello. Love your donors wisely. And you do that by mailing and emailing them not necessarily more but smarter. He loved “not wisely.” You should do the opposite. Here’s what to do.

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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. 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.

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Hands on Fundraising

AUGUST 13, 2024

Looking for new donors? 5 things to think about So you’re looking for a few good (new) donors, are you? Before you start pushing mail out the door or emailing wildly, there are some steps you should take. Before you start: are you caring for your current donors? Isn’t everyone?)

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to improve your fundraising results, one highly effective approach is to use marketing automation. With the right marketing automation tools and the right approaches, you can personalize your donors' experiences.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Our problem is we don’t have much of a mailing list. — Feeling Listless Dear Feeling Listless, First, congrats on branching out to fundraising from individuals. So, let’s look at some strategies to build your list (both snail mail and email).

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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. Your mileage may vary, but for me, I usually stick to current donors for year-end appeals.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission. Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2024

Many nonprofits hesitate to present a specific problem to donors, resulting in ineffective fundraising appeals. Here's how to change that.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The tactical strategy for your fundraising should not be random, and it shouldn’t be based on a “we’ll figure this out as we go along” mentality. Your best bet to ensure maximum revenue is to lay out a tactical fundraising calendar as part of your overall fundraising plan. Facebook fundraising campaign. Walk-a-thon.

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DonorPerfect

JANUARY 17, 2023

At first blush, donor communications (mailings, emails, etc.) One of the most essential components of any mailing is the greeting, and this can be fraught with complications. The post How to Manage and Leverage Multiple Donor Mailing Addresses appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Have you had trouble coming up with the perfect thanksgiving messages to donors this Thanksgiving? This Thanksgiving, our CauseVox team has talked a lot about how important the end of the year is from a fundraising standpoint. But we also know that your year-end efforts aren’t just centered around fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes 5 Ways to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors While you’ve put plenty of hard work into the planning and execution of your #GivingTuesday campaign, your job isn’t over until you’ve followed up with your supporters. Donors tend to be loyal to a few select charities.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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