Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ebook The Annual Fund Giving Guide: Planning an Annual Campaign Learn More Setting Goals for Your Annual Appeal Your annual appeal’s send date might depend on your individual nonprofit’s mission. Can you inspire them to make another gift by proactively telling them about how their previous gift made a difference? Are you sure?

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The best campaigns—whether they’re crowdfunding, social media, matching gifts, or something else—will need your whole team to maximize your results. Gift matching programs are designed to drive support for your organization without even asking your donors for more of their own dollars. Giving Tuesday Social Media Post Ideas.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2020

If you’re lucky enough to have unwrapped a new iPhone as a holiday gift this year, you’ll probably want to install some new apps on it. Apple’s default Mail app for email is still just plain bad. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge. Fortunately, we’re here to help with some suggestions. Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Outlook.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

The author of Everybody Writes (2nd Edition): Your New and Improved Go-to Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content and Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business , not to mention a founder of MarketingProfs , Ann knows engaging writing.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 10, 2010

I’m throwing the doors open on my library of ebooks and ebook/audio combos, and marking them all half off. Choose from these ebooks & audios: Simple Success Fundraising Plan. Secrets to Getting Big Gifts. Secrets to Raising Money Through the Mail. Blogging for Dollars: How to Fundraise With a Blog.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Common channels include email, direct mail, social media, phone calls, your website, etc. An older donor might prefer direct mail, while a younger donor might prefer a text from a fellow supporter with a link to your donation form. But there are still ways to use direct mail strategically that will maximize the bang for your buck.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As digital wallets have become more commonplace, the number of donors making gifts via check has decreased. Many donors will prefer to give right on your website via their digital wallet as opposed to mailing in a physical check. This shows that donors are using their phones to make gifts. Text fundraising. Give us a try.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Looking to build your e-mail list? Stop by our booth for a candy bar and a chance to win an iPod Shuffle or an iTunes gift card. We will be giving away a selection of gift cards worth $100 to some of your favorite retailers. Booth Give Away: Win one day of Salesforce.com consulting! Greater Good Network in booth 50.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Looking to build your e-mail list? Stop by our booth for a candy bar and a chance to win an iPod Shuffle or an iTunes gift card. We will be giving away a selection of gift cards worth $100 to some of your favorite retailers. Booth Give Away: Win one day of Salesforce.com consulting! Greater Good Network in booth 50.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

Here’s how one website uses an exit-intent popup to increase email subscriptions by 100% : ManyBooks , which provides free online eBooks, wanted to implement a solution that would grow their email list. You can even connect the lead captures directly to a mailing list provider, like MailChimp. It’s affordable at $19.00

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2014

Of course we could talk about how to apply the science of persuasion to many different areas of our lives, but let’s stick to the topic of improving your fundraising appeal (download the ebook ). Here’s how the science of persuasion can be used to create more effective fundraising appeal letters—email or direct mail. 2) Scarcity.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

Then, it hit me one day- just because someone is on our mailing list does not mean they are passionate about what we do. These dates have nothing to do with me asking for a second gift, but the give me an opportunity to form a connection and get to know our new supporters as individuals. Not asking for a second gift unless asked.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

You’ll learn a variety of techniques for engaging them, like special events and direct mail, as well as how to implement these techniques correctly. The Big Kahuna ~ Major Gifts The most effective and productive use of your time as a Fundraiser is to work with donors who can give big gifts. Week 4: Thursday, March 24.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2014

While organizations focus on their development goal and raising money through major gifts, events, direct mail, grants and online, we continue to see a lack of focus on stewardship and retention. Lack of stewardship has a price, and nothing proves that more than the AFP Fundraising Effectiveness Survey.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. As with all fundraising, it’s important to keep your revenue sources diversified. Engaging Employees.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

And if you plan to also include a direct mail appeal in your campaign, the theme should remain consistent. Why that gift is important, how it will make a difference, and why someone should give now is part of the story you weave with the narrative, images, and video. A few examples that have proven effective: Matching gift challenge.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This can mean a lot to donors, especially if they’re going through a difficult time or need to know that their gift made a difference. A third way of showing some donor love is to send donors a donor appreciation gift. Who doesn’t love receiving goodies in the mail? Personalize the experiences you offer as much as possible.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 6, 2025

Will giving art museum members a keychain and a 10% discount at the gift shop turn all your fundraising into a cold transaction? Holiday cards, mailing labels, calendars for some organizations, these are an effective way to attract donors initially, or even to continue engaging them. Does someone call to thank them for their gift?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

First and foremost is clean, standardized, and updated mailing information. Returned mail is a hassle. Updates are also required by mass mailing houses. Free eBook: Internal Controls for Grantmakers. Free eBook: The Business Case for an Online Foundation Management Solution.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

If you’re running your store as part of a peer-to-peer event, check out our Marketing Your Peer-to-Peer Event eBook! Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, for example, uses an online fundraising shop to sell tribute gifts, naming opportunities, and other monuments. Thank them sincerely for their gift! It’s very satisfying!

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Direct mail appeals are most successful with Baby Boomers. According to our Navigating the Unknown report, Facebook was the number one channel that motivated donors to make gifts. Direct mail tips. Direct mail is still a tried and true way of reaching supporters and getting them to join you at your peer-to-peer event.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2014

And if you want to really step-up your game, take a look at the new eBook about writing and designing fundraising appeals that work! ]. That’s why it’s important to treat your appeal like it’s any other piece of direct mail, which needs to be especially enticing to get a response.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Then, if you can show that their gift is making a real impact, they’ll support you for years to come. And not just the major gift donors. All gifts matter, and everyone gives for a specific reason. They’ll find you.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This fall, you’ll probably be ramping up for year-end giving, hoping to maximize your reach and visibility through email marketing, direct mail, social media and maybe even an event or two. If I’m a donor heading to your site to make a year-end gift, here’s what I’m thinking: Don’t Make Me Give You My First-Born to Donate.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supporters want to know that their gift is making an impact, and a newsletter is a great way to help them feel more involved and keep them up to date on the projects their donation helped make possible. While printing and mailing a physical newsletter used to be the norm, with email, creating and sending a newsletter is easier than ever.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2014

Read more from Marc by downloading the npEXPERTS ebook and by following him on Twitter. We throw big events, encourage birthday pledges, and send out plenty of direct mail. You can’t expect your sustained giving program to work if you don’t commit to keeping your donors around beyond the first gift. The Bottom Line.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2017

From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. But this belief has been reinforced by the unfortunate existence of powerful, territory-protecting direct mail and online silos where never the twain shall meet. Sometimes online, sometimes through the mail, and often both.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The calendar is available as a downloadable PDF , which also comes with a list of related blogs, videos, ebooks, and community resources. Content is one of the best ways you can connect with your audience, ask donors for a gift, and share the good news about your organization’s impact. How Can I Download the Calendar?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2016

I gave unsolicited gifts! Simply search for donors with a recent gift who have active suppression flags and correct any issues that appear. One large, national nonprofit found nearly 2,500 gifts were made by donors with an active Do Not Solicit flag, and a large majority of those gifts were made online.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Check out this Fundraising Fundamentals eBook we made with our friends at Donorly to keep learning and honing your fundraising skills! Direct mail, email, social media, and text fundraising are all marketing channels through which nonprofits make donation asks to their network of supporters. Raise money through fundraising.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 25, 2015

Gift amount. Direct mail response rate. For more help keeping your donor database clean and useful, download my free eBook Data That Changes The World – Your Guide to Building, Maintaining & Leveraging an Effective Nonprofit Database! Cost of acquisition. Lifetime value. Cash/check vs. direct withdrawal. Frequency of giving.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 25, 2015

Gift amount. Direct mail response rate. For more help keeping your donor database clean and useful, download my free eBook Data That Changes The World – Your Guide to Building, Maintaining & Leveraging an Effective Nonprofit Database! Cost of acquisition. Lifetime value. Cash/check vs. direct withdrawal. Frequency of giving.

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Database Donor Data Social Media 28

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work long hours and spend a ton of resources getting new donors in the door, only to then see them never make a second gift, leaving you right back where you started. It begins with identifying and engaging potential donors, but it really kicks into gear after the donor has made their first gift.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

Our major organizational systems weren’t taking to each other, making it challenging to connect the dots between donor gifts and the impact of those dollars on the programs donors supported. Jessie: The current economic situation is unpredictable, but sustaining gifts provide a foundation we can rely on every month.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ebook Website Optimization Action Plan Learn More 2. Contact: Tells website visitors how to get in touch (typically with a contact form, office address, and mailing address). Highlight your annual reports, financial statements, and other details that show how monetary gifts are used and the impact they have.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So there’s actually an eBook they wrote on donor acquisition. So their last gift could have been, you know, last year, but unfortunately, not this year, right? So that’s going to be the very first way to identify them in your database is to look at when was their last gift. We got connected last year.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Most midsize and large organizations reach their current capacity with the support of one or more significant gifts from a generous individual, foundation, or corporate partner. Successful fundraisers and major gift officers know that individual major donors are the most efficient, most direct way to raise substantial amounts of money.

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