Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

Giving money away has never been so easythanks to AI. So easy, in fact, that a Daffy user can feel like a billionaire making a quick donation to their chosen charity without having to fill out forms, mail checks, or any of the other tedium that can slow the giving process downsimply hit a button, or make a verbal command, and make a donation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Nonprofits would be wise to get serious about learning how to use Facebook’s Fundraising Tools to raise money on the world’s largest social network while organic reach is still high! Finally, it is worth noting that: 1) Facebook’s Fundraising Tools are free to use. There is no fee to the nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? Maybe you’ve saved money from the prior year by utilizing more volunteer power, or perhaps you’ve cut expenses associated with a fundraising event. As BoardSource points out, even measuring your ROI is more than just money in vs. money out. this year for major donors.

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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. Yep – the old-school, traditional, never-going-away principles of effective fundraising still apply.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2023

Donate Now, Pay Later, or give now, pay later, can be a tool for those with financial independence looking for a free way to give while managing cash flow. Here are a few facts about how B Generous helps advance giving through DNPL: Our installment plans are completely free to donors. Free Webinar on February 7! more on average.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 8, 2022

How do you encourage people to donate money? Popular fundraising requests can come by mail, email, social media, and in person. The post Create a Donation Request Form that Works (+ Free Templates) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Nonprofits have many choices when sending donation appeals.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

What I do have, though, is a family, a best friend, a neighbor (an Aunt Mabel, if you will) that I’d much rather receive an e-mail, Facebook post or Twitter mention from than pretty much any non-profit organization. — Full disclosure: I don’t actually have an Aunt Mabel. Register Now ! Find your Aunt Mabels. Register Now !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. Facebook has over 10 years of data now on user behaviour, and it knows the people who will actually give money or sign up for an event. . There are lots of possiblities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

A wealthy constituent wants to know what their money will be going toward and what it can accomplish. During your solicitation meeting, make sure you communicate: How much money the project needs. The specifics of what their money would be funding. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Donation letters are used to request financial contributions or solicit in-kind donations through traditional channels, like direct mail, or using digital channels, like email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Free Webinar On February 23: How to Host a Successful Virtual or Hybrid Golf Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit. Raise more money. Organizations can sell a variety of sponsorships that capitalize on digital exposure to raise more money for your cause, including technology, leaderboard, and hole sponsorships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have a second paid person, LaWanna Mitchell, who creates e-cards, games, screensavers, puzzles and a plethora of free downloads for our website. The ROI for us is measured in lives saved more than just the money raised to do so. Have you been able to use these tools to raise money online? Please summarize your ROI.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. They can also apply to Google for Nonprofits for a suite of free resources.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Youre saving money by improving your donor retention. Youre also more likely to get larger gifts from donors who give over time, so youre making more money. Thats tons of money that is being missed out on. They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media. Whatever feels comfortable.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 20, 2025

Heres how to write a thank-you letter your donors will loveand a free, downloadable donation thank-you letter template you can use to get started! The 10 Dos and Donts of Writing a Donation Thank-You Letter How to Write A Thank-You Letter for Donations Tips for Creating Thank-You Letters in Neon CRM Enjoy This (Free!)

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. For direct mail, always think package, not letter. The post Nonprofit Year-End Fundraising | The Free Checklist appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

With all the carriers dangling sweet, sweet trade-in and upgrade offers to essentially give you a “free” iPhone 13 (or two) this year, one can’t help but wonder: which one is the best deal? In this case, that would be the offer that costs you the least money but gets you the iPhone you want. Look at the plans, not the free phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Thanks to technology, there’s no need to spend hours processing mailed registration forms, checks, receipts, and entering information in endless spreadsheets. Nonprofit organizations can qualify for access to GolfStatus’s technology at no cost, including a free event registration website. 2) Upgrade to online registration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

To effectively raise money online, NGOs need a website that makes a good first impression. NGOs can also use WordPress.org as a CMS for your website and download a free or low-cost theme to design a mobile-optimized website. To do so, you’ll need a web hosting service such as BlueHost.com.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But you have to spend some money on running your nonprofit. You may find yourself spending money on the tech tools. For your small organization to thrive, you have to spend money on fundraising. You can’t raise the kind of money you need for free. But if free is a MUST, that’s a problem. And fundraising.

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Engadget

MARCH 12, 2025

Trade-in sites Lots of people can make good money selling old stuff online, but its usually a full-time job for them. To get some money in your hand without too much fuss, we recommend an automated trade-in site. Once you complete your order, the site will send you a free shipping label.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Almost all nonprofits could benefit from free Google Ads that Google Grants provides. Free Webinar: An Introduction to the Google Ad Grant for Nonprofits. At the minimum you can probably benefit from scheduling a free consultation about your Google Ads and Google Grants accounts. How Can You Use a Google Grant?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

If you don’t have any money to spend on acquisition it makes sense you’d put your efforts into getting your inner circle to help you identify donor prospects since that is 100% free. . No fundraising is free. Maximize your ‘inner circle’ and consider recruitment events or a small, targeted mailing . How’s your bait?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

After they have seen how their money is being spent and the effect it has on that community, ask your donor for feedback. email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Are they interested in more projects like the one they witnessed or do they have other connections that might aid in projects like this in the future? Exclusive access.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

This makes event-free fundraising a desirable solution for organizations looking for affordable fundraising methods. So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Today, you must segment donors by their passions , not by how much money they give. If sending direct mail, include a QR code that goes to a landing page with multiple giving options. The wrong message to the right people? The right message to the wrong people? Both are crimes. Stop doing what you did 10 years ago.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. The era of “Free” will soon come to an end, hopefully. Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. Add Google Wallet to the list.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

job loss) The donor found other causes they would rather support They feel disconnected from or out of the loop about what was happening at the organization or how the money was being used Its worth spending some time understanding why donors lapsed. You dont always have to ask for a donation in a direct mail appeal letter.

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The Verge

MARCH 23, 2021

In some cases, customers of Yahoo Plus will pay for extra premium features, while in others — like the existing subscription version of Yahoo Mail called Yahoo Mail Pro — you’ll pay to remove ads, Axios reports. We don’t know how Verizon plans to bundle this as Yahoo Plus, or whether it will charge for each one separately and how much.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Letter of Inquiry is part of the grantmaking process because it would be overwhelming and time-consuming for funders to review 15-page proposals from everyone seeking money. Download the Free LOI Template The post How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Try sending out personalized letters through the traditional mail system signed in ink, or another personal way to show how much you appreciate their support of you. So make your nonprofit stand out with an interesting way of raising money and awareness for your cause. Build Trust In Donor Relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. Low-cost video editing software is easily available, as discussed in the book, but it is worth noting that Windows MovieMaker is another free alternative for simple video editing.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

30 cents per email address when asking your supporter based for money through an email appeal? in revenue from one mailing. Subtract the money it cost you to send the email and you’re looking at a pretty good RIO. Would you be happy with a return of.30 With 10,000 people in your email list you’d make $3,000.00 Poor Design.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

And for too many years, our money mindset has affected our fundraising. No one on my team is going to lick them up & down for money.” Direct mail is essential to nonprofit fundraising for the small to mid-sized primarily community-based nonprofits I work with. Everyone talks about the glut of email and direct mail.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money. Fundraising automation liberates valuable time and money your nonprofit would’ve otherwise spent on menial tasks.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter. 34% were only sending out 2-3 appeals (direct mail and email). Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. Let’s dive into the poll data.

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