Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Do you find yourself sending a thousand emails to your volunteers that never get opened? Here's why you might want to send them a volunteer newsletter instead, plus great examples and templates you can use.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

One of the best ways to stay in touch with your donors on a consistent basis is through a nonprofit email newsletter. When done well, email newsletters can be fast and cheap for you and heartwarming for your donor, basically meeting everyone’s needs. Your newsletter’s audience Who you should sent your newsletter to?

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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. 2) Launch an e-newsletter. Many NGOs do send e-newsletters, but via BCC. 1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized. 3) Accept donations online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Below are three examples from three different nonprofits: 1) e-Newsletter opt-in on the Marshall Project blog. 3) Maximize your blog’s sidebar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

2) Encourage to Volunteer. Invite them to take their passion for your cause a step further by linking to a volunteer form or page on your website with volunteer opportunities. You can also use your ‘Confirmation Page’ to specifically ask donors to opt-in and receive your email newsletters and text message updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In honor of Veterans Day, we are reposting an e-newsletter we shared in fall 2020 highlighting the flexibility and adaptiveness of our partners at Wounded Warrior Project to sustain support. VQ: What advice do you have for other organizations trying to pivot and sustain their volunteer-led support groups during these restrictions?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Inform and update those providing the donation with the programs and efforts that are supported because of their donation, and don’t forget to send them a follow-up email or phone call to thank them for providing a tribute gift. Additionally, create a space on the website to acknowledge tribute gifts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Your e-newsletter matters more to the success of your campaign than you might think! According to many reports , email marketing is the best channel for return on investment. Despite the rise of social media , it has not been replacing email. Make your emails mobile-friendly.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

This automatic thank you email is addressed to the giver, has the amount given, and tells the donor about the impact of the donation. Were they forwarded a link through email from one of your clients? Your next email or connection will then vary based on segmentation. That means its pretty important. Whatever feels comfortable.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Start sending emails early on leading up to GivingTuesday to get your supporters excited about the opportunities it brings. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Start sending emails early on leading up to GivingTuesday to get your supporters excited about the opportunities it brings. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Try filtering for donors who: have a lifetime gift amount of $500+, 10+ volunteer hours, 10+ soft credited gifts, and gifts coded with your social media campaign or your annual appeal solicitation. 90% of emails are read within 3 minutes, so why not leverage the power and popularity of text messaging to stay in touch? Email them.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

One great way to do that is through a welcome email series that is created to engage new donors or constituents right away. What is a welcome email series? A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. This series of emails will be different from your standard newsletter and updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits is a year-long blog and webinar series on website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media best practices for nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. 5: International Volunteer Day — #VolunteerDay. 8: World Oceans Day — #WorldOceansDay.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2021

On June 7, Apple threw a huge curveball at email marketers everywhere. In a nutshell, Apple announced a new privacy feature which can prevent senders from knowing when a user opens their email. This means that when an Apple Mail user activates this new privacy setting, you may have no way of knowing if that user opened your emails.

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TechImpact

JULY 9, 2014

Among the organizations polled, respondents who use blogging, social media, email, a video to bolster their marketing efforts claim their marketing campaigns are more effective than those that do not. 64% of nonprofit professionals cite e-newsletters as an effective content marketing tactic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. According to MobileCause , 90% of text messages are read within three minutes of being sent while only 24% of emails are being read at all. Sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Prominently feature the date (November 28), the #GivingTuesday hashtag, a “Donate” button, links to your social networks, social sharing, and an e-newsletter opt-in. Email: Integrate #GivingTuesday into your email campaigns. Email: Integrate #GivingTuesday into your email campaigns.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2025

The example stewardship matrix shown above includes: A donation acknowledgment email, including a tax receipt, sent within 24 hours to all donors. Welcome emails and letters sent within one week to all first-time donors. Volunteer opportunities that allow donors to engage with your cause in hands-on ways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. In years past, if a staff member or volunteer added your organization to their profile and were the first to do so, LinkedIn automatically created a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit. Gmail, Yahoo, etc. LinkedIn Profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Help maintain membership hygiene by ensuring donor records are accurate, spelled correctly, and that bouncing emails are cleaned, etc. your neighbors. your family members. Thank Supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

See that big sign-up box for our newsletter on the top right corner? If not, you should get one, and offer to give your users something of value, for free, in return for giving you their e-mail addresses and permission to add them to your e-newsletter list. Are you sending out newsletters? You have one of those, don’t you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Simply enter a few details to guide it in the direction you want your email to go, and it will generate email and/or letter copy based on what you entered. By using ChatGPT, you can save time on writing promotional emails, recruitment posts, and even on-site signage copy.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Optimize your newsletter CTAs. Your email newsletter is an effective tool for generating and interacting with marketing-qualified leads because it represents a low-commitment way to engage with your nonprofit. Enhancing your newsletter calls to action (CTAs) can help increase sign-ups and further engagement.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

A meandering or overly formal mission statement can confuse donors, volunteers, and the very communities you aim to serve. If staff cant confidently describe what makes your nonprofit unique, how can you expect donors or volunteers to grasp it? Attract Committed Volunteers: People flock to missions they truly understand and believe in.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers make up an essential part of a nonprofit’s workforce. In fact, about a third of Americans volunteer each year. This article will ensure your organization is equipped with up-to-date information, best practices, and guidelines for managing your volunteer workforce successfully. What is volunteer management?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

While the big names like The Red Cross and Make a Wish have the headlines and the brand recognition, most nonprofits are bootstrapped organizations filled with passionate workers and volunteers doing what they can with limited resources. And while that may sound simple in practice, you need the right tools and the right plan.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2021

Facebook is a powerful marketing tool for small nonprofits, but the real gold is in a robust nonprofit email list. You might be surprised to learn that email is a more reliable way to reach your supporters and build relationships with them. Email is a more intimate way to connect with your audience. Email can be personalized.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. Mention the donor in emails year-round relating to the program they supported. Mention the donor in a dedicated email blast or several. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Recognition/Appreciation.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The window of opportunity to engage more deeply with rage givers is relatively small, so consider conducting a short donor survey via email or social media. Add them to your welcome series of emails. Outrage can be an opportunity to nurture advocates, members, and volunteers. Mail something memorable. Encourage action.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mobile giving is raising funds through a mobile device, whether via text, the Internet, an app, or email. Mobile email Since most nonprofits already have email newsletters , adding a mobile fundraising component to your email strategy is not a stretch. The 9 Best Volunteer Apps for Better Engagement in 2025.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

For example, professional development stipends or extra paid leave for volunteer work can help employees feel more supported and invested in the organization. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this blog, we’ll cover donor segmentation basics and why it’s an essential strategy to help deepen donor relationships, boost engagement, and execute successful nonprofit email campaigns. Implementing email segmentation for success 1. The post Using Segmentation To Boost Engagement In Email Campaigns appeared first on Bloomerang.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Volunteers add immense value to nonprofits. Volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to a cause than non-volunteers. And it’s no small thing that 85% of all charitable nonprofits have no paid staff and are run exclusively by volunteers. Retaining volunteers year to year is tricky.

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