NetWits

JUNE 14, 2012

Download the full Internet & Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Online acquired donors are significantly younger, more affluent, and more generous than their offline counterparts.

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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 Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Yep – the old-school, traditional, never-going-away principles of effective fundraising still apply. When raising money online (or offline) you must be able to succinctly answer this question for your potential donors: Why this? If your fundraising ask isn’t urgent or timely, it won’t stand out. 2) Make it urgent.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! Why end-of-year fundraising? 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. Some of the primary ways they give include: faith-based giving, bequests and legacy giving, and in-person events and fundraisers.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With the new update, Apple will remove standard preheaders from its Mail app, replacing them with AI-generated summaries tailored to each recipient. So what’s a digital fundraiser to do? Will this change ultimately affect open rates and fundraising results? We don’t know yet!

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NetWits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline. That online fundraising is the way for your organization to break through its fundraising ceiling and raise millions of dollars tomorrow. Offline still rules ….

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists.

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NetWits

MAY 30, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. But understanding the power of a multichannel fundraising approach is critical to Online Fundraising Success. i.e. Direct Mail.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

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Candid

JULY 16, 2024

We’re hearing from many nonprofit fundraisers that it’s harder than ever to drive revenue growth. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , in 2023, the number of donors was down three years in a row, while Giving USA found that total individual giving fell 2.4%, adjusted for inflation. Scrutinize your fundraising campaigns.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are tons of resources out there about #GivingTuesday Fundraising. Our #GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp can get you started learning about GivingTuesday fast, help you set up your first GivingTuesday fundraiser, and boost your revenue this year even more over previous years. GivingTuesday Fundraising in 30 Seconds.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Tip 2: Send online and offline appeals.

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Kindful

JUNE 15, 2021

Although many nonprofits still report receiving more donations offline than online, online fundraising is too valuable to ignore. Online fundraising channels. When it comes to online fundraising, there are many outlets at your disposal. Direct mail. Some people prefer to make a donation by mail.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Is it easy to join your mailing list? As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

A diverse and holistic fundraising strategy is crucial to a nonprofit’s success. Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

According to a recent DonorPerfect study , you can expect that multichannel donors will contribute triple the amount of online-only and offline-only donors. And for multichannel donors, your website can be their single source of information to keep up with your latest fundraising campaigns, events, and more. Send direct mail, too!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or an established organization looking to enhance your fundraising efforts, let’s explore six reasons why online giving is important for nonprofits and how it can help your organization reach fundraising success. Those expenses can really add up, especially for bigger nonprofits.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Community fundraising and events were abruptly redirected online. Fundraising Requirements and Donor Needs: Revolution or Evolution. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight.

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Care2

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Offline or online donors? For many nonprofits, about 90% of their donations come from offline donations. While direct mail still brings in a lot of money for nonprofits, it’s getting more and more expensive ( not to mention the toll it’s taking on the environmen t ) and online fundraising is soaring.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

As you’re getting ready to launch your next fundraising event for your nonprofit, there’s a lot of moving pieces. But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

— When creating any fundraising campaign there are two items that should always be on your short list list. So, what are the 2 key elements of successful fundraising campaigns? Oh, and improved fundraising results. Increase YOUR Fundraising Results by 10%. Print: Direct mail is far from dead.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. You can also create a creative event hashtag and ask your ambassadors to include it in their posts—this can help your organization reach new audiences and maximize fundraising success.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Here’s a riddle: Over five days, a donor receives an email, text message, and direct mail piece from you, each with links to your online giving page. This may be a simplified breakdown of omni-channel fundraising and marketing , but you can see how complex the attribution and data-collection side of it is. The answer? All of them.

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NetWits

MAY 22, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. In fact, online donors are worth a lot more than offline donors. 2) Tie Offline Contact Directly to Online Gifts. Download Now!

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If you think digital marketing doesn’t apply to you because your organization focuses heavily on direct mail, think again. That direct mail donation? Unfortunately, as fundraisers, we don’t have control over every message that reaches our constituents. This blog post is based on an episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

The top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the United States raised an astonishing $1.05 If not, it’s time to start exploring peer-to-peer fundraising platforms. Peer-to-peer fundraising software solutions provide a platform that nonprofits can use to empower their supporters to collect donations on their behalf.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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NetWits

JUNE 24, 2011

At these times I can really relate to direct mail specialists, who’ve dealt with their channel being out of vogue for a decade. For example, while online is far and away the giving channel of choice for new donors under age 65, those same donors renew via offline channels 40% of the time. The report, which covers 15.6

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. Giving them the tools they need to be successful fundraisers is important, but beyond that there’s so much more that can be done.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Just When You Thought Direct Mail Was Dead Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 10th, 2010 It’s baaack! You thought direct mail was dead but it has returned. 53% said they still respond to mail by using the mail.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

You can text message donors information about fundraising campaigns, events, emergencies, and volunteer opportunities – just to name a few. 10) Include a phone number and mailing address. 6) Add charity rating badges and program vs. operating expense graphics.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. First up, is Stephanie Tippitt, Vice President at BDI , sharing some insights into growing your nonprofit fundraising through digital marketing.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

Say you mail an appeal to your donors. Generational giving is more than another trendy topic; it’s shaping the future of fundraising. Generational giving is more than another trendy topic; it’s shaping the future of fundraising. so they’re an obvious focus for fundraisers. They may not even own a checkbook.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2012

Online donor solicitations are powerful. Such messages are able to reach large audiences, present …

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Omnichannel fundraising is more than a buzzword — it’s a necessity if you’re going to meet your constituents where they are. For instance, GivingDNA combines your data with third-party data to analyze and uncover fundraising and marketing opportunities. For instance, can you get your email data into your offline CRM?

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