The Verge

MARCH 29, 2022

Yesterday, I wrote about receiving a spam text that bizarrely looked as though it came from my own phone number. But what initially seemed like a random, spoofed spam message is increasingly starting to look like a focused effort targeting Verizon Wireless, one of the largest telecoms in the United States.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements. Studies also show that the best major gift and planned gift prospects are donors that have been retained for multiple years. Does this r eally improve donor retention?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Double-check your inbox and your spam folder because Microsoft might have left something in there for you. Earlier this week, a few people noticed gift cards for the Microsoft Store suddenly appearing via email , and the company has confirmed it sent out 50,000 of the codes to US customers. customers with virtual gift cards via email.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 15, 2012

Subject: Eye on $1000 Best Buy Gift Card. You Have Won A $1000 Best Buy Gift Card. Foreign Operations Manager Lloyds TSB LONDON. (no no links in this one, either). Sender: BestBuy (david@resolutiontrip.com). Text: Congradulations! Click Here To Claim [link].

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Amazon Prime members can now send gifts without having the recipient’s address. Amazon is launching a new gifting feature today that will allow subscribers to its Prime service to send gifts to others using only an email address or phone number — no address required. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

By extension, it’s also one of the most impactful ways that an organization can promote matching gift opportunities to its audience. The same is true for matching gift emails⁠. In fact, matching gift emails sent in the first 24 hours after a donation result in 2-3 times higher than the average nonprofit email open rate !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

You’ll want to be sure to keep the site up-to-date with any new details or information like the event itinerary, any add-ons or contests , food and beverage, raffle prizes or auction items, and player gifts. Leverage both organic and paid social media channels to help spread the word about the tournament. Email campaigns.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Frequent algorithm changes in Google’s Organic search results (and indeed, the actual layout of the search results pages themselves) enforce a world where useful, engaging and purposeful content is quite welcome, and search engine spam is not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2008

Relationship : It's spring fundraising season and I'm getting spammed. And now I'm asking you to consider making a gift to Roger's Campaign - his goal is $1,000 and the minimum gift is $10. Dr.Mani - Spamming for Good??? Are you spamming for good or are you using the three R's effectively? What no coffee?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By sending donors thank-you emails within 24 hours of their gifts (and ideally as soon as possible), you can demonstrate their gifts’ impact and build long-term relationships with them. The CAN-SPAM Act sets regulations for commercial email marketing practices. Ensure compliance with email marketing regulations.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 19, 2021

CAN-SPAM fines Let’s start with the scary legal argument: it is technically illegal to send unsolicited, ‘cold emails’ to people that haven’t opted-in to hear from your organization. Learn more about the CAN-SPAM fines which can be up to $16,000 per violation. Offer a Amazon gift cards as a signup promotion.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

Nonprofits lose about $15,000 per year of donations due to wrong targeting and missing out spam filters, which blocks the emails from prospects.”. One of the main downsides could be a poor response rate or spamming of your emails. . Avoid using any spam buzzwords in the subject line. . Buy only from a reputed vendor. .

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sgEngage

JULY 16, 2024

Here’s how targeted appeals are working for us: Promoting matching gifts Focusing on a theme Experimenting with AI I am the Development Manager for After School Matters (ASM), a medium-large nonprofit that provides after-school programs for high school teenagers in Chicago. It seems self-evident, but it really does go a long way!

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Qgiv

MAY 7, 2021

This way, they can give via text without you spamming their phones with messages. They can even make recurring gifts this way! Recurring and matching gifts campaigns. Two great options to get donors giving more are recurring gifts and matching gifts. Matching gifts. Social media fundraising campaigns.

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Judi Sohn

JULY 6, 2009

Remember when there was no spam? Some of the prizes we won over the next year or so included color televisions, printers, hard drives, $100 Amex gift certificates, and hats/t-shirts. Brings back so many memories of my old Prodigy, CompuServe, GEnie and Delphi accounts. It’s amazing we found time to work and plan a wedding.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It will also help to prevent people from marking you as Spam. You might try mentioning the last gift a person made or perhaps the name of an event the person recently attended. Segmenting your lists will lead to more targeted messaging and is proven to boost response rates and help to reduce unsubscribes.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

85% of all emails are spam. I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. So more than three-quarters of the folks on your list will never see your beautifully crafted, compelling message. You’re not their priority. So how can you increase the odds your message will be received? Need proof?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

Once you have their first gift, make sure you work extra hard to bond them to your organization—otherwise retention can be a problem moving forward. It shows that this is a concerted effort on the part of the organization and not just a spam email or junk mail. Events (live or remote).

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The average one-time gift is $128, while the average monthly donation is $52, which amounts to $624 per yea r — more than 4x more! Whipping out the checkbook or credit card every time you want to make a gift is work, too. S ending messages from a personal address also helps prevent your newsletters from being sent to spam folders.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

If you have VIP donors, you can go the extra mile and follow up with a special gift (like an exclusive party, workshop, or webinar) or a personal phone call from the board. When emailing your list, always follow CAN-SPAM guidelines, like including an unsubscribe link in every message. Show your appreciation creatively.

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Roundtree

APRIL 19, 2022

It can take place prior to a gift being received or in response to a gift being received. People are a gift in and of themselves, whether they invest in our mission or not. But if you tell donors every month about the impact their gift is having, they will feel appreciated for their involvement and excited to give again. .

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Thank: Always send a “thank you” message to every donor, no matter the size of their gift. Can you remember the last time you got a phone call that wasn’t spam?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2005

s materials Processing and recording of gifts, be careful of regulations. t Spam regulations ??? t Spam requires you to have a physical mailing address, opt out of every mail and be responsive, registered domain and bunch of other things, only allowed to email to people who have opted into your list. t spam work.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2011

Most people will check you out online before they decide to make a gift. Your website MUST have an easy-to-find Donate Now button to facilitate online gifts. A blank email subject line can look like spam. Here are some surefire signs that you are an amateur Fundraiser online: 1. Your nonprofit doesn’t have a website.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Monthly giving has continued its rapid growth as nonprofits received 40% more revenue from monthly gifts in 2017 than 2016. The average size of a monthly gift received from an email appeal is now $18. Monthly sustainer gifts are clearly a win-win for nonprofits and donors. Using an out of date email list. High Complaints.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

According to a benchmark report , the average one-time email gift is $87! The real case for multiple ESPs is that it provides a different IP address, which can prevent your emails from being marked as spam. The following articles were curated between September 2nd and September 8 th 2017. 1 How Many Email Platforms Do You Use?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. Williams suggests classifying donors by tiers, rather than by “major” or “minor” gifts. When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

For years, the bane of every email marketer's existence has been staying off of the dreaded spam filter and staying in good graces with readers. Call it bacn , bacon , or graymail , it's that "other" kind of email - not personal, not spam - that's making it harder and harder to get noticed in an overflowing inbox.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Still others are marked as spam and go to the trash folder, never to see the light of day again. . If recent donors see an email from your nonprofit, you don’t want them to assume that you’re already asking for another gift. Some are important and are stored in their inbox, while others are glanced over and deleted. Leave no doubt!

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Neon CRM

MARCH 26, 2025

Consistently sending emails to undeliverable addresses can result in the increased likelihood of your emails going to recipients spam folders or, worse, could result in your being penalized for emailing spam traps.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. Williams suggests classifying donors by tiers, rather than by “major” or “minor” gifts. When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors.

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Never assume they know the impact their gift is having. If you want donors to remain as excited as they were when they first gave, then tell them stories of how their gift is making a real difference in the world. Impact updates make donors feel connected to the work and the value of their gift. This is also true with donors.

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If your organization has donors who give monthly, time a monthly email to arrive the day after their gift is drafted from their bank account or charged to their credit card. That way, they will see the charge and then be reminded of the impact of their gift. . #4: And we're promising not to spam you. 4: Ask questions.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. Key Note: regular communication doesn’t mean spamming your donors with asks for money! It is imperative to engage them immediately following their donation. Potential Donors.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

85% of all emails are spam. I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. So more than three-quarters of the folks on your list will never see your beautifully crafted, compelling message. You’re not their priority. So how can you increase the odds your message will be received? Need proof?

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Roundtree

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Even better, tell me that my gift of $115 will provide after-school tutoring to one child in a low-income neighborhood. . There are ways to ask for specific-sized gifts for specific projects that will still be unrestricted funds. And we're promising not to spam you. You don’t want to ask for general operating support.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2008

The direct mail world was broken the instant the first email was sent, but 80% of all email sent is spam. The newspaper classified ads were broken forever by the Internet, thanks to a one-two punch from the likes of Monster and Craigslist. And the nonprofit fundraising world is being broken a little bit at a time too. Kiva breaks it.

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